Preface
Why is klattermusen so expensive? The cost of klattermusen depends on where you’re shopping. For example, in the US, it could range from $5 on up to over $2 million. If you’re looking to buy online, the price of klattermusen is likely around $6-$7 per unit.
A common misconception about klattermusen is that its price fluctuates according to market demand and availability. In reality, that’s true but not in any predictable way so don’t expect buying a large quantity of them at once will help you save money. The catch is that klattermusen has a short shelf life and according to the scientific research on its longevity, it will lose its freshness at around 180 days.
The other thing that you should know is that klattermusen is subject to the laws of supply and demand. The fact that it commands such high prices says something about how rare it is. Why would anyone waste an enormous amount of money on something so ephemeral?
The answer lies in the most basic principles of economics: scarcity and rarity. Arguably, there’s no better example than gold or diamonds which command millions of dollars for their rarity because there are so few people who can appreciate them.
Researchers have so far discovered some things about the rarity and longevity of klattermusen. They’ve been able to show that the units of klattermusen are fairly stable in terms of taste and texture however they don’t last long enough to be swallowed. The secret behind this is the way it’s prepared: The melting process makes it turn into a liquid which is then stored in glass vials, each one having its unique properties. One of those properties is how much heat it can withstand before turning back into a solid substance. This property or trait comes from the rock crystal inside each capsule but not all rocks crystallize at the same temperature or make for good capsize materials due to their composition.
The good news is that klattermusen has only been around for a few years. That means that the production technologies for it are improving and so are the materials used in making them.
That also means that, although klattermusen is already pretty expensive now, there could be even better quality ones coming out in the future and with prices potentially going down to less than $10 per unit. It’s not guaranteed but if you look at how some of our inventions and discoveries got cheaper over time, you’ll understand what I mean by “could”.
In any case, current prices don’t reflect its true value since it’s much more than just another ice cream treat. Sadly, the manufacturers of klattermusen have not been willing to disclose what percentage of its sales goes back into production and research and development.
They also haven’t been willing to share any details about where the raw materials for it are coming from. What people do know is that these raw materials have not been discovered on Earth so they’re probably being mined somewhere else in the universe.
This means that klattermusen is perhaps more expensive than other treats simply because the extra costs in transporting them here through deep space are enormous. Still, there’s no denying that klattermusen is one of mankind’s most amazing achievements because it shows us how close we are to being true cosmic explorers.
