Tag hack reveals which Kmart items are more expensive

The woman said the Soft Culotte Shorts from Kmart jumped in price by $2 to a total of $17 in the last few months.

A customer has expressed disappointment after her favourite pair of shorts from a major retailer jumped in price.

The woman said the Soft Culotte Shorts from Kmart jumped in price by $2 to a total of $17 between the 2022 and 2023 summer season.

“Love these shorts I got a few months ago so went and got some more in a different size ready for summer,” the woman wrote on a Kmart hacks Facebook page.

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Woman said her new shorts were $2 more. Picture: Facebook/Kmart Hacks and Decor

“And boom gone up $2 and I don’t know why they would have gone up they are exact same shorts a bit disappointed.”

Other social media users pointed out various reasons in the rise in costs – flagging one key detail on how to score the cheaper pair.

“The cost of everything has gone up a great deal this year – shipping costs during Covid skyrocketed, interest rates are going up monthly. You will notice increases on most things going forward,” one person said.

Another said: “They may be the same shorts but the cheaper pair are apart of the summer 2022 collection and the other pair are from the summer 2023.

Many people said the key were the codes. Picture: Facebook/Kmart Hacks and Decor

“That’s what the 22s and 23s stands for.”

Another said: “It’s like the doggie potty grass mats. Originally when we first bought them two years ago they were $12, then they went up to $16, then $18, then $20.

“And I think they are now $22 for the exact same product that hasn’t been improved at all. It’s ridiculous how much things have gone up.”

Another said: “Those are actually different product style codes so could vary slightly.”

One woman shared she had a similar experience not too long ago.

“Yep, same here. I posted a similar photo a while ago but it wasn’t published. ‍️Same item number, same description, one month apart,” she said.

A Kmart spokesperson told news.com.au: “At Kmart we place our customers first and set our prices accordingly, to make everyday living accessible to everyone.

“From time to time, prices need to be reassessed in line with associated costs of doing business. Our everyday low prices mean any price increases to products will always be marginal for our customers.”

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