Members of the public were left confused by a Cex window display item, with the eye-watering price tag sending some into a frenzy as they tried to figure out what was so special
A display window item at gaming and gadgets store Cex has stumped members of the public. The eye-watering price tag of £6,200 was a concerning sight but fans believe they have cracked the reason for the staggering cost. Some were left confused by the appearance of the item, while others believed it was a very smart display item from the store.
Known for its gaming equipment, second-hand tech, and film selection, Cex has seemingly played up to one of the store’s stereotypes with this item. Members of the public shared the fitting joke, which was shared to the r/CasualUK Reddit page.
The Monster energy drink on display in the window alongside a pink PlayStation and controller was dubbed an “interesting item” by confused members of the public. One persons hared a photo of the item, which was listed at £6,200.
One person wrote: “An interesting item for sale at my local CEX.” Some were left confused at the can’s appearance, and wondered whether it was a joke made at the expense of another bottled drink.
The person shared: “Can only imagine it is some sort of joke referring to PRIME when that craze happened and they had people paying stupid money up to a grand for the special tins.”
Another replied: “Probably just a staff member having a joke; it’s two labels stitched together. The price barcode is for a MacBook Pro M4 Max.” A third added: “Yeah I checked the top bit and it’s for a £1 movie.”
The hilarious creativity has struck a chord with some members of the public, with some saying the “bored employees having a laugh” has made their day.
One person wrote: “Clearly just a joke from the staff as part of the pink display.” Another added: “That’s the first can of Monster ever drunk by a CEX member of staff.”
A third replied: “What is it about those folks that some don’t have enough experience with soap and water? It’s become a stereotype. Gamers with B.O.”
Some have jokingly suggested they would buy the can at the price listed there. One person wrote: “Shut up and take my money!”
Another added: “Carefully weighed up by Indiana Jones to be the same weight as a MacBook Pro before he deftly swapped it into place.”
A third person joked Monster, a popular energy drink beverage associated with Cex by members of the public, was a can of “life blood” for employees. They wrote: “Monster. The very life blood of every CEX employee.”
Another person seems to have missed the joke, and suggested they wouldn’t be buying the can for that price. They wrote: “It’s my favourite flavour but I wouldn’t pay that much and it seems like someone has opened it. No thanks.”
