Core Viewpoint - The article highlights issues in the hairy crab market, particularly focusing on the problems of weight discrepancies and inflated prices associated with crab cards, which are often used for gifting purposes [3][4][6]. Group 1: Weight Discrepancies - Consumers have reported significant weight discrepancies when purchasing hairy crabs, with some receiving crabs that weigh up to 50% less than advertised [7]. - A recent test revealed that out of 10 crabs purchased with a crab card, 5 were found to be underweight, with some crabs missing over 30% of their expected weight [7][8]. - The Jiangsu Consumer Protection Committee has set standards for crab weights, stating that the weight should reflect the net weight of the crab alone, with a permissible error of no more than 7% [8]. Group 2: Price Inflation - The prices of crab cards are often inflated, with some cards priced at thousands of yuan while their actual cost may only be a few hundred yuan [9]. - The market for crab cards is characterized by significant price fluctuations, allowing sellers to adjust prices based on consumer demand and complaints [11]. - The average purchase price for 4-tael male crabs has decreased by at least 10% compared to previous years, with current market prices reported at 40 yuan per jin for ordinary crabs and 65 yuan for premium crabs [11][12]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - Despite an increase in crab production, the actual supply of authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs remains limited, leading to potential misrepresentation in the market [14][16]. - The total production of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is estimated at around 10,350 tons for the year, with a significant portion coming from high-standard pond farming [16]. - The industry is shifting towards quality over quantity, with a focus on premium products for both domestic and export markets [19]. Group 4: Export Opportunities - The Yangcheng Lake hairy crab industry is exploring international markets, with exports to countries like South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore increasing [18]. - The total direct output value of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is projected to be around 4.5 billion yuan, contributing to a total industry scale of approximately 35 billion yuan [19].

蟹卡兑换大闸蟹存在短斤缺两和价格虚高的问题，部分商家通过补换货息事宁人，且真正的阳澄湖大闸蟹产量有限，市场鱼龙混杂。 "秋风起，蟹脚痒。"到了一年吃大闸蟹的季节。近期蟹卡兑换大闸蟹到了高峰期，第一财经记者开箱测评了多张蟹卡后发现，蟹卡兑换大闸蟹存在短斤缺两 的问题，有产业链者透露，一张标价千元级别的蟹卡很可能被虚高了十倍价格。 大闸蟹市场鱼龙混杂的背后与大闸蟹产量、蟹卡赠礼模式等都有关联，且真正的阳澄湖大闸蟹少之又少，一张小小的蟹卡存在诸多猫腻。 短斤缺两、价格虚高 在过去几年中，大闸蟹被诟病最多的就是缺斤少两，曾有消费者曝出网购大闸蟹的重量缺一半。第一财经记者在黑猫投诉的平台上看到，投诉大闸蟹相关的 有6000多条，其中缺斤少两的并不在少数。有消费者称，购买了4两～4.3两的大闸蟹，实际到货不到3两；甚至有消费者投诉一箱10只蟹没有一只达标的。 第一财经记者近期亲测"阳澄好记"698型蟹卡，提货后带绳称重发现，10只大闸蟹中有5只短斤缺两，主要集中在公蟹，蟹卡上标明公蟹每只重量在3.2两～ 3.5两，但其实有4只公蟹单个重量仅在2.5两至2.9两，缺少30%多的重量。 对于称重的标准，江苏省消保委曾发布《大 ...

质量"掺水"时有发生。有网友反映，在网络直播间下单前，客服介绍自家的螃蟹"满黄流油"，可实际收 到的常常有"空壳螃蟹"，甚至还有死蟹。想要联系退换，不是打不通电话就是找不到客服，无奈只能吃 哑巴亏。 假冒名牌不少。随着阳澄湖大闸蟹知名度不断提升，一些不良商家从网上购买蟹扣，冒充阳澄湖大闸 蟹。不少网友表示，自己在网上明明下单的是阳澄湖大闸蟹，可收到的却是肉眼可辨的"贴牌蟹""洗澡 蟹"。 进入十一月，大闸蟹迎来消费旺季。作为一种时令食材，大闸蟹早已"飞入寻常百姓家"。 购销两旺的同时，大闸蟹缺斤少两、鱼龙混杂等问题，也让消费者的投诉"直线攀升"。 重量不够"水分"凑。这些年来，捆蟹的绳子升级换代：粗壮硕大的草绳、吸水性强的棉绳、加厚包芯的 麻绳，各式各样捆蟹绳子，解开来甚至接近一米长。有消费者反映，自己网购时按重量计算价格的大闸 蟹，"一只四两的蟹，光捆蟹绳子就有二两"。 蟹卡兑换猫腻多。标注为"1898型""2088型"等规格的蟹卡，销售页面介绍，单只蟹为四两到五两，一张 卡含八只、十只或十二只，价格也不便宜。不少消费者反映，自己收到的螃蟹明显与商家介绍或蟹卡标 注的不符。一只蟹差一两或半两，十只八只加起来 ...