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Nebraska Cowman
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Well I did notice that the old 3 pound can has shrunk to less than 2
Traditional Farmer
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Size of container means nothing weight is printed on the side which is what I'd look to see before buying.Just the opposite with dog food at Tractor Supply went yesterday to buy a pallet,the price had dropped $1 per bag,got 5% off for buying a pallet(21 bags)got another 10% off with the coupon they mailed us and then when loading noticed the dog food now has
55 lbs instead of 50 lbs in the bag.Just the extra 5 lbs per bag is like getting over 2 bags free of the 50lbers. Pays to stay awake when shopping these days.
55 lbs instead of 50 lbs in the bag.Just the extra 5 lbs per bag is like getting over 2 bags free of the 50lbers. Pays to stay awake when shopping these days.
NoNewParts
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everything
raise the price until people balk...then drop it back a bit and shrink the container...
not a fun game from our side of the fence.
It's getting crazy now though. I'm a big guy and numerous foods I have bought for years........are now not big enough for a 'real' serving...
raise the price until people balk...then drop it back a bit and shrink the container...
not a fun game from our side of the fence.
It's getting crazy now though. I'm a big guy and numerous foods I have bought for years........are now not big enough for a 'real' serving...
Adirondack case guy
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Well shucks: won't be able to chuck as many used nuts, bolts, nails, etc in them now and the short ones won't look politically correct on the shelf in the tool room.
The doctor told the wifey to convert them red ones to green ones. They look even more politically incorect on my shelves. This country is going to heck!!!! along with me, HeHe.
Loren, the Acg.
The doctor told the wifey to convert them red ones to green ones. They look even more politically incorect on my shelves. This country is going to heck!!!! along with me, HeHe.
Loren, the Acg.
Traditional Farmer
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Name a better system.
The manufacturers know that most people don't bother to read the labels. My wife compares prices by the ounce, so she knows what the product is going to cost. She also reads the content label for calories, fat, sugar, fructose syrup and sodium content. If anything contains a certain percentage of ingredients over good health limits, she won't buy it!
Things that we used to eat are no longer in our house.
Did anyone ever notice that in the men's clothing departments, the XXL and XL cloths sell out first? The small sizes still sell (often to women) and the medium sizes are left on the rack. Apparently we have very few medium size men around anymore.
Things that we used to eat are no longer in our house.
Did anyone ever notice that in the men's clothing departments, the XXL and XL cloths sell out first? The small sizes still sell (often to women) and the medium sizes are left on the rack. Apparently we have very few medium size men around anymore.
john in la
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If the price was the same it was the store; not Folgers; that ripped you off.
Tom in TN
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Do you remember the old saying that was used to affirm something that was true by saying, "I'll bet you a dollar to a donut that's a fact"? I was in a convenience store recently and noticed that they were selling donuts for $.99 each. My immediate thought was, "Well, there goes another old saying down the drain".
Inflation even changes our language.
Tom in TN
Inflation even changes our language.
Tom in TN
I spent most of my early adult life working for a grocery chain locally. This is the tip of the iceberg. IF you can find one, take a look at a roll of toilet paper from, say 1960, and compare that. You might notice it's almost an inch narrower. Kinda loose in the antique holder in the bathroom now. Most everything sold by the ounce has downsized. Many 16 oz items are now 12 or 13, maintaining the same pricing. Have you noticed that the cereal boxes, chips, and other things like that will state on the package that some "settling" may occur but the contents are all there. Instead of putting it in a package that it will fit in, they keep the larger one to take up more sales space and draw attention to the perceived larger value.
Also, I have noticed a trend that disturbs me. Have you ever bought a new product that you liked, only to watch the quality deteriorate as time goes by? Get the public buying it, they won't notice it's not quite as tasty later, or it doesn't have quite as many "___" as it did. You fill in the blank there. There are think tanks operating 24/7 trying to find ways to separate us from our money. I know it's the capitalist way, and it doesn't always work out for these guys, but with the essentials (personal items, etc.) that we need every day it's irritating to see it.
One thing that seems to remain pretty constant. In 1960, as a sacker at the store, I had to work about 30 minutes to buy a gallon of gas for my car, that got maybe 10mpg. The kid working at the same position (for the same company) now has to work maybe 10 minutes to buy a gallon of gas for his/her car that might get 30mpg. Is that good or bad? Or is it just a perception of something different? We do have it better in many ways, but life was not complicated in the same ways as it is now. I sure do like AC and other creature comforts we didn't have as I grew up. We live longer and healthier for the most part.
I'm still glad to be here, might even run for president someday. I heard it's open for just about anyone now.
Also, I have noticed a trend that disturbs me. Have you ever bought a new product that you liked, only to watch the quality deteriorate as time goes by? Get the public buying it, they won't notice it's not quite as tasty later, or it doesn't have quite as many "___" as it did. You fill in the blank there. There are think tanks operating 24/7 trying to find ways to separate us from our money. I know it's the capitalist way, and it doesn't always work out for these guys, but with the essentials (personal items, etc.) that we need every day it's irritating to see it.
One thing that seems to remain pretty constant. In 1960, as a sacker at the store, I had to work about 30 minutes to buy a gallon of gas for my car, that got maybe 10mpg. The kid working at the same position (for the same company) now has to work maybe 10 minutes to buy a gallon of gas for his/her car that might get 30mpg. Is that good or bad? Or is it just a perception of something different? We do have it better in many ways, but life was not complicated in the same ways as it is now. I sure do like AC and other creature comforts we didn't have as I grew up. We live longer and healthier for the most part.
I'm still glad to be here, might even run for president someday. I heard it's open for just about anyone now.
You know....if Folgers came out with coffee cups that were slightly larger than a standard one you would be going through coffee quicker I have even noticed large eggs aren't really "large" anymore. And of course toilet paper.... I had even wrote one of the companies as a joke and told them someone stole 11 sheets off of their toilet paper rolls...lol I received a letter back stating they were sorry I wasn't happy with my purchase, couldn't understand how it happened and they would look into it.....and gave me a coupon They mess with me so I thought I would have some fun. Someone even asked me if I counted all the sheets to know how there was 11 missing.....lol I said No...the number of sheets is on the package...
I have even noticed large eggs aren't really "large" anymore. And of course toilet paper.... I had even wrote one of the companies as a joke and told them someone stole 11 sheets off of their toilet paper rolls...lol I received a letter back stating they were sorry I wasn't happy with my purchase, couldn't understand how it happened and they would look into it.....and gave me a coupon They mess with me so I thought I would have some fun. Someone even asked me if I counted all the sheets to know how there was 11 missing.....lol I said No...the number of sheets is on the package...
Goose
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There's a big factory outlet mall on an interchange of I-80 a few miles west of Omaha. All name brand merchandise.
I've heard the merchandise at these factory outlet stores is actually made by the name brand manufacturers, but it's made out of inferior quality material specifically for the outlet stores.
It all goes back to "you get what you pay for". People flock to these outlet stores because they're conned into believing the merchandise is the same quality at a lower price. P.T. Barnum was right.
I've heard the merchandise at these factory outlet stores is actually made by the name brand manufacturers, but it's made out of inferior quality material specifically for the outlet stores.
It all goes back to "you get what you pay for". People flock to these outlet stores because they're conned into believing the merchandise is the same quality at a lower price. P.T. Barnum was right.
Ultradog MN
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Go to Sam's Club. Get a bigger can for less money than a small one somewhere else.
CenTex Farmall
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"New! (and improved)......This bag of cereal now contains 50% genuine clean AIR to help consumers offset indoor air pollution and lead happier lives. Just doing our part as a Green Company."
Steve@Advance
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"Also, I have noticed a trend that disturbs me. Have you ever bought a new product that you liked, only to watch the quality deteriorate as time goes by?"
How could anyone not notice! Especially when applied to tools! Name brands mean nothing anymore, best check the country of origin!
How could anyone not notice! Especially when applied to tools! Name brands mean nothing anymore, best check the country of origin!
1948CaseVAI
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Yes, I do love it. thousands and thousands of fine young men have died to protect it. What would you propose in its place?
To answer the original question, it is inflation because the price per ounce/pound/whatever rises as the package gets smaller, therefor the price inflates.
Traditional Farmer
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If a person doesn't read a label just like not reading a contract then they get what they deserve.Screwed
Have you also noticed that a half gallon of ice cream is now 1 1/2 quarts? Or that your jelly jar now holds 10 ounces in stead of 12 because of the huge indent in the bottom of the jar? Or that your teabag is now smaller- ti takes two to make a cup of tea? Or any of the many things that are smaller? Jus another scam to increase the price and make it look like you're getting the same amount as before.Pretty soon, they'll come out with the 'new, larger size' for a few cents more, and you'll forget that that size one year ago was about 25% less......
rvirgil_KS
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This country feller has it figured out.....
THE TWELVE OUNCE POUND
Last week when he went for his groceries
Friend Ed got to shoppin' around
As he tried to compare a few prices
The confusion was runnin' abound
He picked up a package of bacon
The wife said they needed a pound
When he started to readin' the label
Twelve ounces was all that he found
He wanted a pack of salami
All packaged up pretty 'n round
'n again there was only twelve ounces
But the price was enough for a pound
Of course they were needin' some coffee
Somethin' fresh roasted 'n ground
When he started to read on the label
It was four ounces short of a pound
He checked out 'n headed for home
In his mind there were thoughts goin' 'round
The prices for cattle were droppin'
'n profits were losin' their ground
He called all the fellers together
'n shared with 'em what he had found
Said, "Boys, we can make it on cattle
If we sell 'em twelve ounce to the pound!"
bv
THE TWELVE OUNCE POUND
Last week when he went for his groceries
Friend Ed got to shoppin' around
As he tried to compare a few prices
The confusion was runnin' abound
He picked up a package of bacon
The wife said they needed a pound
When he started to readin' the label
Twelve ounces was all that he found
He wanted a pack of salami
All packaged up pretty 'n round
'n again there was only twelve ounces
But the price was enough for a pound
Of course they were needin' some coffee
Somethin' fresh roasted 'n ground
When he started to read on the label
It was four ounces short of a pound
He checked out 'n headed for home
In his mind there were thoughts goin' 'round
The prices for cattle were droppin'
'n profits were losin' their ground
He called all the fellers together
'n shared with 'em what he had found
Said, "Boys, we can make it on cattle
If we sell 'em twelve ounce to the pound!"
bv
Owen Aaland
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I think you will find that the 55 lb bag of dog food now is actually also labeled as 25 kilograms. 25 kg is just a bit over 55 lbs.
dr sportster
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Once they do that I stop buying . Remember when the Tropicana 16 oz cartons went to 14 oz . Have not bought one since the first day. They tried to short me two onces of juice. Same as yogurt . Keep it.
Pair-a-dice farm
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The key to living with inflation is not to stagnate your income. That usually means hard work and a lot of folks aren't willing to do that. In 1978 I bought a brand new F150 XLT. It cost the equivalent of 9 months gross pay for a basic labor job. I saw in the paper today a F150 equipped about the same for $23500. That's pretty close to 9 months gross pay for the same type of work.
If you plan a little inflation can work to your advantage. In 1982 I bought a house and 10 acres. My payment was $281 for 20 years. In that 20 years the payment went from being a weeks take home pay to less than half a weeks pay and the value of the place doubled.
As far as the size, it's still the law that the weight be on the package and we should all learn to read.
If you plan a little inflation can work to your advantage. In 1982 I bought a house and 10 acres. My payment was $281 for 20 years. In that 20 years the payment went from being a weeks take home pay to less than half a weeks pay and the value of the place doubled.
As far as the size, it's still the law that the weight be on the package and we should all learn to read.
Ultradog MN
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Who told you that?
I suspect you've never been a member.
It costs $45 a year for the basic membership.
We save that and more and really like the quality of the products there.
I see toilet paper mentioned below. Sam's still gives you full width rolls of good quality TP for about half the price of Charmin at the grocery store. You have to buy a box of 50 rolls tho.
I suspect you've never been a member.
It costs $45 a year for the basic membership.
We save that and more and really like the quality of the products there.
I see toilet paper mentioned below. Sam's still gives you full width rolls of good quality TP for about half the price of Charmin at the grocery store. You have to buy a box of 50 rolls tho.
Indiana Ken
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Oh really, the smaller size was simply Folgers looking out for us...? When I wanted to try the Folgers Black Silk I bought the 10.3 Ounce size. In addition those cans are perfect to store the unused grease when the grease gun screws up in the middle of a tube.
If they would drop the price a little I would buy some Folgers again. The full size cans are perfect to store tractor parts.
If they would drop the price a little I would buy some Folgers again. The full size cans are perfect to store tractor parts.
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Geo-TH,In
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I agree, The key to living with inflation is not to stagnate your income. Yet many on YT
think they can retire and live on SS because they save money not driving to work. Yea
right. Inflation will soon put them in the poor house. The golden years takes a lot of
gold.
think they can retire and live on SS because they save money not driving to work. Yea
right. Inflation will soon put them in the poor house. The golden years takes a lot of
gold.
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