The Incredible Shrinking Package

[k0ua]

Never mind the shrinking package-------
how about the shrinking $ dollar $ ???

And
We Canadians feel that shrink more than our neighbors to our south.
Next wait to buy a new car, due to Mexico/Trump your car $$'s will shrink a lot more.

I somehow think this trend is described as 'inflation' vs shrinkage, or camouflaged as such.

But notice salaries/wages don't increase as fast inflation does.

There will be no tariff for Mexico.

 

[ultrarunner]

Never mind the shrinking package-------
how about the shrinking $ dollar $ ???

And
We Canadians feel that shrink more than our neighbors to our south.
Next wait to buy a new car, due to Mexico/Trump your car $$'s will shrink a lot more.

I somehow think this trend is described as 'inflation' vs shrinkage, or camouflaged as such.

But notice salaries/wages don't increase as fast inflation does.

When visiting my Canadian friend in Vancouver she said when the United States sneezes Canada catches cold... alluding to how intertwined our economies are.

I see shrinkage everywhere... the qty count of everyday items is shrinking... use to buy trash bags in 52 count... one bag a week for 52 weeks... then it was 48 and now 42...

 

[Diggin It]

I love the complexity of labeling in paper products. With the variations in sheet counts, sheet size, half sheets or not, ply count, quilted or not, package weight, roll count, bonus packages, etc., it's all but impossible to do an accurate price per unit comparison.

 

[Jstpssng]

I love the complexity of labeling in paper products. With the variations in sheet counts, sheet size, half sheets or not, ply count, quilted or not, package weight, roll count, bonus packages, etc., it's all but impossible to do an accurate price per unit comparison.

Has anybody mentioned that toilet paper rolls have gotten narrower?

 

[4570Man]

I love the complexity of labeling in paper products. With the variations in sheet counts, sheet size, half sheets or not, ply count, quilted or not, package weight, roll count, bonus packages, etc., it's all but impossible to do an accurate price per unit comparison.

I used to have to do cost per unit comparisons myself. In the last few years the grocery stores have started listing the cost per ounce. It’s shocking how often the bigger package cost more per unit. And I meant everything not limited to paper products.

 

[Diggin It]

I used to have to do cost per unit comparisons myself. In the last few years the grocery stores have started listing the cost per ounce. It’s shocking how often the bigger package cost more per unit. And I meant everything not limited to paper products.

Oh cheeses !!!

You'd think the two pound package (shredded or chunks) would cost the same or less per ounce than four half pound packages, if nothing else due to less packaging costs. Nope. Often a few cents more per ounce.


Then there are the items that are exactly the same price per ounce, no matter the package size.

 

[the old grind]

Has anybody mentioned that toilet paper rolls have gotten narrower?

Been that way for many years now. The tubes have been getting noticeably larger since the 80s, too. (1/2" since the '60s) Deeper pattern imprints make the paper roll up fluffier, but it's more 'loosely' rolled, too.

I'd rather it was priced by the pound.

 

[CADplans]

Has anybody mentioned that toilet paper rolls have gotten narrower?

AND,, the important part,,,

while the toilet paper has become narrower,, for the most part,, the "target" has become "LARGER!",,, :confused2:

 

[reb]

Never mind the shrinking package-------
how about the shrinking $ dollar $ ???
...

Back in the dark ages, when I took EC101, the instructor told us that deficit spending was ok for a government. Supposedly there were no adverse consequences. I did not understand, but memorized the words for the test. Since then, something I read says that deficit spending is the primary cause of inflation. Sound reasonable to me.

 

[Scrambler82]

Has anybody mentioned that toilet paper rolls have gotten narrower?

Funny, I noticed the rolls move around on the Holders more than before and was wondering why.
Also, one idea that I am not sure ever really got off the ground, "No center cardboard roll", what's up with that !