Girl Scout Cookie Prices Rise to $6 Per Box in Some Areas Amid Inflation

Girl Scout cookie prices increasing to $6 per box in some areas like eastern Massachusetts and New York, up from $5 last year.
Price hike due to rising costs of ingredients and production caused by inflation.
Cookies sold to finance Girl Scout troops and activities; originally sold for 25-30 cents per dozen in early 1900s.
Nation's appetite for Girl Scout cookies remains strong despite higher prices.
New Raspberry Rally cookie quickly sold out earlier this year and was resold online for a premium.

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10/5/2023

Girl Scouts Discontinue Raspberry Rally Cookie Just One Year After Debut

The Girl Scout cookie flavor Raspberry Rally has been discontinued just a year after its release, prompting some sellers to list the cookie for prices ranging from $4 to $330 on eBay.

10/5/2023

Girl Scouts Discontinue Popular New Raspberry Rally Cookie After Just One Year Due to Overwhelming Demand

Girl Scouts of the USA has announced that they are discontinuing the Raspberry Rally cookie after its overwhelming demand and resellers selling it for as much as $30 per box.

10/6/2023

Girl Scouts Pull Controversial Raspberry Rally Cookie from 2023 Lineup

The Raspberry Rally cookie, a popular addition to the Girl Scouts cookie line-up last year, will not be sold in the upcoming season due to prioritizing classic varieties, leading to reselling on platforms like eBay at inflated prices.

10/6/2023

Girl Scouts Discontinue Raspberry Rally Cookie After Black Market Emerges With $180 Boxes

Girl Scouts of the USA will not bring back the Raspberry Rally cookie for the 2024 season due to a black market that inflated prices, with some boxes selling for as high as $180.

10/6/2023

Girl Scouts Put Raspberry Rally Cookie on Hold After Viral 2022 Sellout

The Girl Scouts of the USA have discontinued the Raspberry Rally cookie variety after it quickly sold out and was resold at high prices on websites like eBay, with the organization prioritizing supplying their classic cookie varieties for the upcoming season.

10/27/2023

Dry Weather Drives Up Prices for Halloween Candy

Rising costs of sugar and cocoa due to poor harvests and dry weather have led to a 7.5 percent increase in candy prices, making Halloween treats more expensive for consumers.

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Posted 9/29/2023, 5:37:00 PM

Girl Scout Cookie Prices Rise to $6 Per Box in Some Areas Amid Inflation

Girl Scout cookie prices increasing to $6 per box in some areas like eastern Massachusetts and New York, up from $5 last year.
Price hike due to rising costs of ingredients and production caused by inflation.
Cookies sold to finance Girl Scout troops and activities; originally sold for 25-30 cents per dozen in early 1900s.
Nation's appetite for Girl Scout cookies remains strong despite higher prices.
New Raspberry Rally cookie quickly sold out earlier this year and was resold online for a premium.

cbsnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

10/5/2023

Girl Scouts Discontinue Raspberry Rally Cookie Just One Year After Debut

The Girl Scout cookie flavor Raspberry Rally has been discontinued just a year after its release, prompting some sellers to list the cookie for prices ranging from $4 to $330 on eBay.

10/5/2023

Girl Scouts Discontinue Popular New Raspberry Rally Cookie After Just One Year Due to Overwhelming Demand

Girl Scouts of the USA has announced that they are discontinuing the Raspberry Rally cookie after its overwhelming demand and resellers selling it for as much as $30 per box.

10/6/2023

Girl Scouts Pull Controversial Raspberry Rally Cookie from 2023 Lineup

10/6/2023

Girl Scouts Discontinue Raspberry Rally Cookie After Black Market Emerges With $180 Boxes

Girl Scouts of the USA will not bring back the Raspberry Rally cookie for the 2024 season due to a black market that inflated prices, with some boxes selling for as high as $180.

10/6/2023

Girl Scouts Put Raspberry Rally Cookie on Hold After Viral 2022 Sellout

10/27/2023

Dry Weather Drives Up Prices for Halloween Candy

Rising costs of sugar and cocoa due to poor harvests and dry weather have led to a 7.5 percent increase in candy prices, making Halloween treats more expensive for consumers.