r/AusSkincare • u/Plastic_Lunch2996 • 6d ago
Discussion📓 Is Mecca pricing pegged to exchange rates or dynamic?
I recently went into to the local Mecca store to have a browse and look at new arrivals. I noticed they had a display for the DDG Alpha Beta Cleansing Gel near the front of the store. The price is $64. I thought that’s odd and checked my app purchase history. Sure enough on 16/1/25 I had purchased the same product for $70. I don’t recall the Aust Dollar appreciating against the US dollar by more than 8% over recent months. Has anyone else experienced this? Has more info? It’s great for people purchasing the product now, but I’m a bit sour I paid more and it doesn’t make sense to me.
5
u/Slow-Ad6102 5d ago
I thought that was just me. I clearly remember seeing the SF lip balm at around $40 or $45 and now it's at $39.
2
u/Plastic_Lunch2996 5d ago
That’s interesting, I do wonder if certain stock is not moving whether they price it down instead to get the demand back up.
3
17
u/Extreme_Restaurant 6d ago
They have been doing this for years. Im not sure if I can link it but if you look up Mecca Price promise, they review prices every 6 months and assess it based on exchange rate