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#2

Clearance Mini Quiche At Aldi!

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85points

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Betta Fish 6 months ago

you have to be niche for that quiche

33points

#3

Buy More, Save Less!

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80points

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justanotherweirdo 6 months ago

And yet people say they’ll never need the math they learned in school

88points

As grown-ups navigating the world of finances, we're all finding ways to save some money. Whether it's comparing prices online, delving into DIY solutions, or just opting for store brands over popular ones, saving a few dollars is like an art form in people’s daily lives.

And who can forget the joy of finding a good deal, only to realize later that the product was a downsized version of what you normally purchase? That's shrinkflation at its best. The term is a combination of two words: shrink and inflation. The "shrink" refers to the change or reduction in the product size, while the "-flation" part comes from inflation—the increase in prices.

#4

A “Deal” On Chips

Final score:

80points

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Dawn Chan 6 months ago

Can I have the original price, please?

36points

#5

Hmmm, Tough Call

Final score:

67points

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Lester the Space Duck 6 months ago

Oooh! Pay less, AND get it tomorrow!

34points

#6

By Grapthar’s Hammer… What A Savings

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63points

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Carl Roberts 6 months ago

Buy 2, pay 50% more

25points

It’s more likely that customers will notice the increase in cost; that’s why companies opt to reduce the size of the product while maintaining its sticker price. Simply put, shrinkflation is a form of hidden inflation. Businesses make profit as people pay more for a package containing a little bit less.

For instance, Toblerone cleverly reduced the weight of its chocolate bars in 2016. They increased the gap between the popular triangular peak design, leading to a noticeable decrease in the amount of chocolate per bar.

#7

Now This Is Bs

Final score:

59points

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Carl Roberts 6 months ago

The 12 piece is equally bonkers.

60points

WindySwede 6 months ago

And that it contains 6000-7000 kcal! 🙀

10points

Snazzy Smurf 6 months ago

KFC is bonkers. $54.99 for a 16 piece tender meal? Nope, not today!!!!

13points

Giraffy Window 6 months ago (edited)

KFC chicken is nowhere near good enough for these pricepoints

10points

Ai-Li Mae Sarvis 6 months ago

this s**t is expensive af!!!!!! outrageous!!

8points

TaeilOfTime 6 months ago

Okay but can we also address the calories in that

7points

Jrog 6 months ago (edited)

The 8-pieces alone is about the daily intake of a professional triathlete, and 1,5 times the suggested daily intake for a normal person. A SINGLE PIECE off that bucket has the same calories of a Big Mac.

4points

Rayne OfSalt 6 months ago

Mcdonald's Australia is currently selling a 10pk of nuggets for $9.65, or a 24pk for $9.95.

3points

Andrew Keir 6 months ago

Emigrate! Now! But ... oh, McDonalds ... maybe I'll stay at home ...

0points

David 6 months ago

Two 8 piece cheaper than one 12 pieces as well. Also, WTH is a "Beverage bucket"? I assume they mean a bucket of tenders and comes with a free beverage but looks weird the way they printed it.

3points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 6 months ago

The beverage bucket is a half-gallon or gallon jug of your choice of beverage.

3points

Mäandertal 6 months ago

Excuse me what are these prices?! Beyond ridiculous, in Germany I eat half a week for the price of one 16 piece. I'm flabbergasted.

2points

Trillian 6 months ago (edited)

What exactly is this stuff that the smallest portion already has like 150% of the calories I need in a whole day???

2points

Id row 6 months ago

Their prices are insane. They've been unaffordable for a long time now.

1point

MrLoufoque 6 months ago

What shocks me more than the price is actually the number of calories. What are those things made of???

1point

ShaZam 6 months ago

those chicken tenders must be breaded ... to perfection ... for any of those prices

1point

MaximumKarmaSaint 6 months ago

COULD WE PLEASE TALK ABOUT THE 55$ MEAL?!

1point

Bernd Herbert 6 months ago

almost 7000 calories.... Do people eat that by themselves in one sitting?

1point

Jrog 6 months ago (edited)

KFC suggests the smallest bucket for 2/3 adults, and they have a "bucket for one" that is still a mighty 1200 calories. They had to introduce it in the menu to address accusations that having such a large "smallest" serving was normalizing eating way too much per person. It may not be frequent, but it was/is not an uncommon occurrence to see men eating a whole bucket by themselves though.

2points

Rachel Pelz 6 months ago

Looks like an extra "tax" (profit) for unhealthy meals.

0points

Eugenia 6 months ago (edited)

The quantity of calories is just stunning... It means that eating 4 or 5 pieces you have the recommended average daily intake... (1800-2000 women/2000-2500 men). If you want a soda, cut to 2 pieces

0points

Hugh Crawford 6 months ago

Add 4 more, we charge $18.99, but the next 4 only cost $6.30 more. Does it keep decreasing or...? Wonder if they fight you if you order 2 8-piece packs?

0points

Jane Doe 6 months ago

I was at the restaurant. These were the prices. “oh, you should order online to get a deal.” so yeah, standing at the counter, scrolling the app. 🙄

0points

Trentin Quarantino 6 months ago

How tf do they get so many calories in them??

0points

Still DG 6 months ago

The calories is what's blowing my mind.

0points

Brent Amador 6 months ago

Two of the 8 piece please.

0points

Michael Largey 6 months ago

Any store will tell you that the way to make a profit is volume.

0points

#8

Inflation Hitting All New Highs

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44points

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Allen Beloe 6 months ago

In Aus, take a photo, Buy it , show the photo to the cashier and you will get a full refund on the item and the goods gratis

36points

#9

Discounted To 29.99 You Say? 36% Savings You Say?

Final score:

42points

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Snazzy Smurf 6 months ago

Lol! I think that was done on purpose.

12points

To deal with shrinkflation, many politicians and corporations have started adopting different measures. In June 2023, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire called 75 retailers and consumer groups for a meeting to discuss pricing concerns, challenging large corporations in the process.

#10

Twice The Nutella For The Same Price

Final score:

41points

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Betta Fish 6 months ago

Stop complaining and get to stockpiling thats amazing

34points

#11

What A Deal! The Lady Behind The Counter Said Most People Buy The 3 Pack For $4.99

Final score:

40points

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David 6 months ago

The actual "stupid tax" might be that you are paying $1 for a crab rangoon and thinking you are super smart for not buying 3 for 5. The kind of crab rangoon you get at a gas station or even a buffet is not worth a dollar.

33points

#12

Hmm, Sounds Like A Good Deal!

Final score:

37points

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Red PANda (she/they) 6 months ago

Probably a bug from when it was previously $8…I hope

16points

Carrefour, the second-largest grocery retailer in France, put warning stickers on certain items on the shelves reading: "This product has seen its volume/weight fall and the effective price charged by the supplier rise." Their intention was to let the consumer know what was really happening.

They identified 26 products, including Nestle, PepsiCo and Unilever, that have become smaller in size without a change in price. Stefen Bompais, director of client communications at Carrefour, told the BBC, "Obviously, the aim in stigmatizing these products is to be able to tell manufacturers to rethink their pricing policy.

#13

For $5.69, You Get Your Choice Of 12oz Or 18oz

Final score:

36points

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Snazzy Smurf 6 months ago

Always shop price per weight.

35points

#14

Pizza Hut: 5 For $55 Or 1 For $9.99

Final score:

34points

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Andrew Keir 6 months ago

A surprisingly weak attempt to fool Pizza Hut's intelligent customers /s

9points

#15

For Only $58/Mo, I Can Cut My Internet Speed By 3/4

Final score:

31points

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Miki 6 months ago

Wow. That's expensive Internet (from my perspective). I have 4x faster for 20 usd :D the one nice thing in PL.

13points

In other countries like the UK, the British consumer groups also warned people of the effects of shrinkflation on common items like cat food and chocolate biscuits, among others.

In the United States, the White House stated that “President Biden is calling on companies to put a stop to shrinkflation.” In fact, the president has called for a bill allowing the Federal Trade Commission to make rules to stop shrinkflation. The bill will also let the FTC and state attorneys sue companies for the same.

#16

Looking To Buy These Wooden Cd Cases In Bulk?

Final score:

29points

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Tropical Tarot 6 months ago

The only way this makes any sense is if shipping is included.

19points

#17

Why Yes, I Would Like To Buy Two Of The Same Game

Final score:

29points

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René Sauer 6 months ago

Looks like that second avatar game is some kind of special edition?

17points

#18

I Guess I’ll Just Get One

Final score:

28points

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Vermonta 6 months ago

Espresso martini for when you need to multitask

17points

On the other hand, many companies have explained why prices are going up and products are getting smaller. Talking about Pringles, a Kellogg's spokesperson told Which publication, “As the cost of ingredients and production processes increase, it can cost us more to make our products than it used to. That said, prices don’t always increase, for example in 2021 a 200g can RRP was £2.50 and in 2022 it was £2.”

#19

Nothing Like A Good Bargain When It’s On Sale!

Final score:

28points

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Lester the Space Duck 6 months ago

The way these work, is they scan the item with a handheld scanner, which then prints the label. There was probably three packs, they scanned them all at once, and got the labels mixed up

24points

#20

Thanks, I Guess I'll ... Just Wait Then?

Final score:

27points

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MyNameIsNotAPortent 6 months ago

Fabulous, also what are next week’s lotto numbers?

6points

#21

4/$5.00 Or A 4 Pack For $5.38

Final score:

25points

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David 6 months ago

I think sometimes it depends on what they have in stock that they want to move / get turns and also how it is priced from the supplier. A while back at Winco, two 1 pound bags of frozen peas were less than a 2 pound bag. Later, the reverse. When I used to drink soda, it was not uncommon to find two 12 packs cost less than one 24 pack.

19points

A spokesperson for Mars said, “The inflationary pressures being felt around the globe are well documented and sadly we are not immune to them. While we continue to absorb cost increases coming from raw materials, and retail pricing remains at the sole discretion of the retailer, regrettably we made the difficult decision to maintain the list price of our Whiskas pouches at the new size. We will always offer our high-quality pet food at the best possible value for money.”

#22

Maple Sugaring Spiles/Taps: Buy 4 For ~$14 Or Pay $5 More If You Want The Same Number In Only One Bag

Final score:

24points

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Pamelot 6 months ago

THIS speaks for itself.

10points

#23

[follow Up] The Sasuage Biscuit ($1.49) Is Still Cheaper Than The Biscuit ($1.89)

Final score:

23points

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Libstak 6 months ago

Could I have the sausage biscuit, hold the sausage pls.

8points

#24

Wow, That’s A Nice Deal

Final score:

22points

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Gwyn 6 months ago (edited)

Typical overpriced Nike, nothing to see here

4points

Whether it's inflation or simply a mathematical error, it's always better to check the prices on deals before making a purchase. So next time you're tempted to overlook the fine print, remember: you might end up paying the stupid tax. Tell us if you have ever made a “stupid” purchase. How much did it cost you?

#25

West Elm, 2 For $23 Or 1 For $10. Hmmmm

Final score:

20points

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Ai-Li Mae Sarvis 6 months ago

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...

3points

#26

12x Monthly Payments Are Cheaper Than All Annual Memberships

Final score:

19points

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David 6 months ago (edited)

it's just the 90 ones that are off. Adult and disabled are okay. Adult is 8 cents off for the year. It looks like they took total / 12 and rounded. But somebody screwed up on the 90 and then probably used the same number for the second 90. EDIT: Also, it is likely the annual rates are charged all at once and the monthly amount is just to give you an idea compared to if you just paid month to month (whatever those rates are - not shown)

7points

#27

Getting A Meal + Drink Is Cheaper Than Without The Drink

Final score:

19points

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 6 months ago

For about a month last year, McDonald's had a 10 piece nugget meal for $2 on Door Dash. Ten nuggets alone was $6 something.

9points

#28

Buy Two For More!

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18points

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Andrew Keir 6 months ago

Even before the sale, the two-pack cost more than 2 x one-pack. Don't they even care about looking stupid?

8points

#29

Pay More For Four

Final score:

18points

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Lester the Space Duck 6 months ago

Better just get six.

15points

#30

A Glitch Or Incentive To Buy The Meal, You Decide

Final score:

16points

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EmiTheEpic 6 months ago

“Not available after midnight” sounds a bit ominous. Is the McCrispy a Mogwai or something?

3points

#31

A Tax In Vegetarians Who Don't Know How To Use The Tacobell App

Final score:

10points

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6 months ago

do keep in mind that veggies are getting more expensive, and it's easy to mass-produce meat. That might be why?

2points

#32

Buying The Bundle Costs $22.51 More Than Buying Them Separately

Final score:

9points

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Natasha Arruda 6 months ago

That's just because they're individually on sale but the bundle itself counts as a different game that isn't on sale. Pretty sure that little calculator and preview is programmed into Steam basically for this reason.

6points

#33

You Can Buy Each Individual Episode In Hd For Cheaper Then Buying It All In A Bundle

Final score:

9points

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Carl Roberts 6 months ago

Buy physical media.

5points

#34

Steak Extra Tofu Or Tofu Extra Steak?

Final score:

9points

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Lester the Space Duck 6 months ago

Tofu extra steak, please.

3points

#35

Why Do They Do This

Final score:

9points

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Glen Ellyn 6 months ago

The package in the middle should be turned around - I'm willing to bet that the 'portrait' version is there.

0points

#36

$3.22 For 10.3oz Or $2.43 For 13.7oz

Final score:

9points

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Lara Verne 6 months ago (edited)

Stores usually lower prices when they need to sell something quick. Bigger item might have shorter shelf life.

4points

#37

Pay More With Digital Coupon

Final score:

9points

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#38

1l $43.99 Or 1.75l For $42.99

Final score:

8points

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Lester the Space Duck 6 months ago

Since the 1.75 litre has a dated tag. I'd say it was on sale.

8points

#39

Cheaper To Buy Two Piece Than A Set

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8points

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Karen Krause 6 months ago

You probably aren't guaranteed they'll use the same material bolt for both. Same color same type of cloth, but different dye jobs make a difference.

2points

#40

I Guess I'll Have 2 600 Ml Glasses

Final score:

8points

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Marcos Valencia 6 months ago

Encouraging little consumers.

3points

#41

Ordering Wings From Dominos

Final score:

8points

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Natasha Arruda 6 months ago

Nice that you can at least bypass that with the quantity drop down. I'm sure some of these other "deals" you can't get around so easily.

5points

#42

For 8 More, They Can Put The Same Amount Of Fries In One Carton Instead Of 2!

Final score:

8points

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#43

Half The Amount For 19 Cents More

Final score:

8points

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Carl Roberts 6 months ago (edited)

Well..in this case, the larger bottle is on sale, the smaller one isn't.

9points

#44

Walmart - It Used To Be 3 For $9

Final score:

8points

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Carl Roberts 6 months ago

This is just inflation.

4points

#45

The Maths Just Dont Add Up

Final score:

7points

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Lester the Space Duck 6 months ago

This one is photoshopped. There's a "2" behind the top "3"

24points

#46

Two 1 Lb Packs Of Bacon Are Cheaper Than One 1.5 Lb Pack

Final score:

7points

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Carl Roberts 6 months ago (edited)

You have to go to Reddit to see the whole thing. 1 lb is $4.79. 1.5 lb is $11.99

7points

#47

Food Truck Edition

Final score:

7points

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Karen Krause 6 months ago

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0points

#48

Stupid Wine

Final score:

7points

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#49

$4.50 For 350g vs. $2.70 For 500g

Final score:

6points

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Tucker Cahooter 6 months ago

Not a fair comparison. The smaller amount comes in a plastic sealable jar which some people might prefer to a cardboard box. So you can pay a premium if you want the jar (of course smart people would just find an old jar to use)

10points

#50

The Price Per Box Increases By $0.009 When Purchased In Bulk

Final score:

6points

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Natasha Arruda 6 months ago

Ignoring all that... Why is part of Eagle looking censor blurred?

6points

#51

Bww Boneless Wings

Final score:

6points

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FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 6 months ago

Regular bone in chicken wings are usually always a little more $ than boneless. I personally prefer boneless and I feel like I get more chicken for less.

0points

#52

Get Two Quarts For The Price Of Four!!

Final score:

5points

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Ken Beattie 6 months ago

Yeah I don't have a problem with this one. There is typically a premium on the smallest size. And you're buying two of the smallest size.

2points

#53

Vanilla Extract At Publix

Final score:

5points

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Blue Flower 6 months ago

Yeaaaaa, Publix priced me right out the door.

1point

#54

5.85 For 8 Or 2 Lots Of 4 For 5.30

Final score:

5points

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Lara Verne 6 months ago

Well, one is mini filents rich in chicken and other is slow cooked mini filets.

1point

#55

I’ll Take 2 ,5 Mil Please

Final score:

5points

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David 6 months ago

I DUNNO. A half a ml of water is a lot less than a liter of water. Presumably they meant .5 liter, not ml. but that too is an error.

5points

#56

I Need 2 Of Them

Final score:

5points

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#57

Only 2 Cents, But Still

Final score:

5points

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CG 6 months ago

This collection in particular isn't even a good collection of these games. Has a lot of performance issues, and doesn't really improve upon the shortcomings of the original games. If you still own the original games and the necessary consoles to play them, or an older collection, and want to replay Metal Gear, just play those instead.

0points

#58

An 18 Pack For $13 Or Two 12 Packs For $10

Final score:

5points

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Ken Beattie 6 months ago

Hmm this one is made more confusing because the 18 pack is equivalent to 72 regular rolls while the 12 pack is equivalent to 26 rolls. So doubling that only gets you 52 rolls worth. The 18 pack is effectively 5.27 regular rolls per $, buying two 12 packs is effectively 5 regular rolls per $. So the 18 pack is still better value for money.

6points

#59

Found My First One In The Wild!

Final score:

5points

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Settled for Infamy 6 months ago

That sounds so yummy, regardless of poor math 🤤

2points