Retailer 7-Eleven has been dragged into an expensive plan to sell packs of rapid antigen tests for $300 - but the store says it knows nothing about it.
7-Eleven staff told news.com.au they were “not aware of why” there were signs in the neighbourhood directing people to pick up the pricey tests from their store.
Several pharmacy websites have the identical product on sale for $250 or cheaper, although they are all sold out. If the latter is the case, the store might be a pick up point where the test is passed from seller to buyer. The desperate search for RATs has led some businesses to offer them as an incentive to customers – which has not gone down well.St. Ali were lashed on social media after the company ran an offer to include a free two-pack of Rapid Antigen Tests on orders over $159However, the move drew immense criticism on social media, with people labelling the promotion as “tacky” and “unethical,” and others swearing off the brand.
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