Snow crab sells for $46,000 at Japanese auction

Saturday, November 9, 2019
JAPAN (KGO) -- Crab season is just around the corner in the Bay Area.

So, how much would you pay for one? Would you shell out $46,000?
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A "five shining star" snow crab was auctioned off yesterday in Japan after it weighed in at 1.2 kilograms or about 2.7 pounds.
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The crustacean is highly coveted in Japan, which helps explain the bidding ending at a record-setting $46,000.

The previous high was $18,000.
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