Criticism Mounts Over £110 Bottled Water from Hallstein Artesian Water
A firm offering a case of bottled water for £110-a-case has been slated
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Hallstein Artesian Water is facing backlash for selling cases of bottled water for £110, with critics likening the marketing to a comedic scheme from the British TV show 'Only Fools and Horses.' The company claims its water, sourced from an aquifer beneath the Austrian Alps, is free from contaminants, but many consumers are skeptical.
- 01Hallstein Artesian Water sells bottled water at £110 per case, claiming it comes from a pristine aquifer in the Austrian Alps.
- 02Critics have compared the marketing to a comedic plot from 'Only Fools and Horses,' where tap water is sold as spring water.
- 03The company emphasizes the purity of its water, stating it contains no microplastics or PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals.'
- 04Many social media users made jokes about the high price, referencing the show's character Del Boy.
- 05Despite the criticism, Hallstein offers free delivery, and prices on Amazon are even higher.
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Hallstein Artesian Water has stirred controversy by pricing its bottled water at £110 per case, claiming it is sourced from a ‘sealed aquifer beneath the Austrian Alps.’ Critics have drawn parallels to the popular British sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses,' where a character sells tap water as spring water. Comments on social media reflect skepticism and humor, with users joking about the absurdity of the price and referencing the show's character Del Boy. Hallstein defends its product by stating that the water is free from contaminants like microplastics and PFAS, which have raised concerns among consumers. The company highlights its rigorous testing and verification processes, asserting that there is 'no price on health and wellbeing.' Interestingly, the price of the water is even higher on Amazon, reaching £153.84 for six bottles, making the direct purchase seem more appealing despite the hefty price tag.
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