School supply merchants that were affected by the start of the COVID-19 pandemic expect to sell in this campaign the merchandise that was stored after the start of virtual classes. Some of these merchants are at the school fair at the Melgar stadium in Arequipa.
The fair started this Wednesday and will run until mid-April, between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. m. Traders point out that several products remain at 2020 prices, despite the fact that providers have raised some costs. It is estimated that up to 40% of the merchandise of that year was left unsold.
According to fair prices, the dozen A4 size notebooks are quoted between 30 and 40 soles. The price varies according to the brand. The merchants argued that it is convenient for consumers to buy by quantity, since the unit can cost from S / 4.00.
Another product in high demand are colored pencils, which are priced between 5 to 6 soles per box. Crayons can be quoted from S / 3.50. While the package of 500 bond sheets of 75 grams is sold at S/ 13.00.
The leader of the vendors Blanca Ticona indicated that the majority of merchants have your COVID-19 vaccinations. He also added that by being located in an open field, the fair offers security conditions.
Source: Larepublica
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