Cherries in season are priced by size and quality, and many varieties are grown.
Picking yourself is not always cheaper - you usually win if you are tall and can pick the big ones short people cant.
I think Valley View have the best drive in and pay for arrangement, Young NSW. But if you ask- as not displayed at the counter, ask if there is a row16 box, usually 34mm and above. Cherry season has ended, but some orchards still have stone fruit coming on. At this time any end of season cherries come from the coolroom. the greenness of the stalk guides you what to buy in the shops. Tassies cooler weather means their cherries are probably better, but noting is better than straight off the tree.