[shadha]

AsSalamu' Alaykum,

If it's one thing about Muslim owned businesses that I just can't stand, it would have to be how over-priced everything is. They are totally taking advantage of the situation. From them charging outrageous prices for a single pound of Halal meat to them charging outrageous prices for simple nothing to it but cotton clothing, ahem...and ahem...these two are the biggest offenders of this that I have come across.

You do have a few sites, ahem, who generally don't over-price but sometimes they are damn close to it [a regular, probably Hanes, cotton long-sleeved shirt with a tiny design on the side rockin in at 20 bucks? Are you serious?].

Sometimes you are lucky and find a fair-priced store, ahem and ahem, and you get really happy and warm inside and end up blowing most of your check on it.


shadha-

[skamed]

lol shadha go back to sleep

[wheelworks]

Originally Posted by shadha

AsSalamu' Alaykum,
charging outrageous prices for simple nothing to it but cotton clothing, and you get really happy and warm inside and end up blowing most of your check on it.

shadha-

I've yet to see a cotton cycling jersey thats under 130 bucks. That's cause they're wool donchaknow.

Oh and btw, ahem

[skamed]

Originally Posted by wheelworks

I've yet to see a cotton cycling jersey thats under 130 bucks. That's cause they're wool donchaknow.

Oh and btw, ahem and ahem

why are my posts always ignored?

[caffienetime]

Originally Posted by skamed

why are my posts always ignored?

cuz you are a skam?

[IbnMardhiyah]

Originally Posted by shadha

If it's one thing about Muslim owned businesses that I just can't stand, it would have to be how over-priced everything is.

Actually it has nothing to do with being Muslim or not - its all about how they're serving a niche market and with a lack of more competition, they're free to set prices higher.

That's how it works in all unregulated markets, for a variety of products and services.

[LEGALEAGLE]

Originally Posted by IbnMardhiyah

Actually it has nothing to do with being Muslim or not - its all about how they're serving a niche market and with a lack of more competition, they're free to set prices higher.

That's how it works in all unregulated markets, for a variety of products and services.

We don't have the same problem here in the UK...but thats because there's a lot of competition

[pure]

I agree. It's really stupid how Muslim business owners overprice their products (i.e. food and meat) just because it is labeled Halal. I wonder if they realize that I can go to Jewel and get the same halal food for a fraction of the price, without the Muslim branding on it.

UmmahFilms made a video about this:
YouTube - Ummah Films - Fisibilillah Discount

[Jamroll]

Well it could be that they charge high prices, or it may be that we're used to artificially low prices found in supermarkets (which are a direct result of economies of scale, and price wars) so that it seems like the Muslims are charging more. When really, they're not.

[Revert]

Its the same with Meat too..like Jammy said we are used ot the low scale SuperMarket price..you pay more quality.

[Anana]

Originally Posted by shadha

AsSalamu' Alaykum,

If it's one thing about Muslim owned businesses that I just can't stand, it would have to be how over-priced everything is. They are totally taking advantage of the situation. From them charging outrageous prices for a single pound of Halal meat to them charging outrageous prices for simple nothing to it but cotton clothing, ahem...and ahem...these two are the biggest offenders of this that I have come across.

You do have a few sites, ahem, who generally don't over-price but sometimes they are damn close to it [a regular, probably Hanes, cotton long-sleeved shirt with a tiny design on the side rockin in at 20 bucks? Are you serious?].

Sometimes you are lucky and find a fair-priced store, ahem and ahem, and you get really happy and warm inside and end up blowing most of your check on it.


shadha-

I agree

[Timbit]

Honestly, none of the places you pointed out are overpriced.
I think Muslims are just cheap and don't wanna pay for quality.

[slime]

if people are willing to pay for it, then why not?

[Aryan_]

Halal meat here works out cheaper than what it is in supermarkets.

[Sha_]

I thought the same about shukr, but they explain:

Is SHUKR Expensive?


Occasionally, we receive emails from visitors to the SHUKR website informing us that they feel that SHUKR prices are too high. We are sympathetic to this point of view. However, SHUKR is an ethical producer of high quality, contemporary Islamic clothing; this naturally comes with a price. We have produced this short explanation in order to clarify what goes into producing high quality Islamic clothing.

1) SHUKR is an ethical Islamic company. SHUKR is completely against sweatshop production and pays its workers above market wage as well as guaranteeing worker rights regarding working hours, overtime, holidays etc. In addition, SHUKR tries to keep a religious work environment. Not only do the staff pray regularly but visitors to our factory and offices are often surprised at the pleasant environment they find.

2) SHUKR produces original, innovative designs specifically made with the Western Muslim in mind. Designing and creating original patterns is not an easy or cheap process by any means. It requires a talented team of designers and pattern cutters.

3) SHUKR uses only the highest quality materials, mostly natural in origin, sourced from the top producers in Syria, as well as a selection of Turkish and European producers. In addition, SHUKR makes great efforts to produce its garments according to the highest standards of sewing and general production quality and is always looking to improve its merchandise.

4) Finally, SHUKR’s Islamic designs require a great deal of fabric in their construction. Fabric is the major factor in the cost of a garment. There are two main reasons why Islamic clothing utilizes up to double the amount of material compared with some of the alternative mainstream designs on the market:

a. Islamic clothing is full sleeved (especially for women) and, in the cases of dresses and skirts, full length, unlike mainstream designs which are often short-sleeved or sleeveless, or which show the legs. Our men's and women's tops are also much longer than typical mainstream designs.

b. Islamic clothing is cut much wider than normal designs to allow a modest fit which does not show the shape of the body.

We do hope that this explains clearly why SHUKR clothing – although initially appearing costly – is, in fact, worth the prices that our customers pay.