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no_hypocrisy

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6. Coffee

Reply to ck4829 (Original post)

Fri Mar 15, 2024, 04:03 AM

Mar 2024

30+ years ago, you could buy a three-pound bag of coffee beans at the A&P for $4.99 on sale. Then it was $4.99 for two pounds. Last time I looked less than a pound for $5.99.

Same with canned ground coffee. 36 ounces for $4.99. Now it's 10 ounces for $5.99.

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You're Not Imagining It; Shrinkflation Is Real [View all] ck4829 Mar 2024 OP

It's true. Ice cream used to come in pint containers of 16 ounces... brush Mar 2024 #1

Nothing we can do? Think. Again. Mar 2024 #3

We could do that, but I doubt they'll replace the 2 missing ounces. brush Mar 2024 #4

Well, I guess if they're not willing to give up the profit of 2oz... Think. Again. Mar 2024 #5

We landed on the moon and ended smallpox, I think we can do something about this too ck4829 Mar 2024 #10

What do you suggest? I'm listening. brush Mar 2024 #11

Carry on as best as possible. The damage is done. brush Mar 2024 #12

Cookie Monster should have said... Think. Again. Mar 2024 #2

Coffee no_hypocrisy Mar 2024 #6

And profit margins are soaring. Think. Again. Mar 2024 #7

That's true... Wuddles440 Mar 2024 #9

It even trickles down to local businesses (or so they say) Alliepoo Mar 2024 #8