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2023-03-30 Economy

50 Of The Worst Examples Of "Shrinkflation" Shared In This Online Group

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Posted by NN2N1 2023-03-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1 A Baker's Dozen , i.e. 13 pastries, is now ten (10) cookies.

Posted by magpie 2023-03-30 09:11|| 2023-03-30 09:11|| Front Page Top

#2 DIET COKE (CWOKE☺)
2019 was 4x 6pk 20oz $10.00
2023 now 3x 6pk 16.9oz $14.00

SAM's Club
Ground Beef
2019 was 80/20 $2.89 lbs
2023 now 73/27 $3.49 lbs

Salmon (skinless)
2019 was $6.89 LBS
2023 now $12.49+ LBS

My SSA retirement income increase was about 8.5%.
The mandatory Medicare health ins. was also up $$

Plus our avg. food cost increased over the last 2 years, was around 16 to 30% depending on items and packaging.

OH ! btw:
Anyone else noticed, inflation moved them into a higher tax bracket this year?

Posted by NN2N1 2023-03-30 10:32|| 2023-03-30 10:32|| Front Page Top

#3 This reminded me of a George Costanza moment.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-03-30 12:18|| 2023-03-30 12:18|| Front Page Top

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