Looks like someone bought the $50 melons in Shizuoka!

Everyone has heard of the expensive melons in Japan. I've often wondered who would pay $40 or $50 for one melon. Recently, I spotted these melons inside a produce store in download Shizuoka.  

It was the end of the day when we entered the store and noticed these specimens on the middle shelf for ¥4200 (~$40)! But missing from the top shelf are the melons that were priced at ¥5250 (~$50). Looks like someone paid about $50 for a some cantaloupes! Wonder how those taste... Anyone ever tasted one of these? Incidentally, a local told me this is a melon growing area so they are cheaper here than where they are not grown!