Here's Another Example Of 'Shrinkflation'.......

[global1]

I notice that recently - we've been going through more 'toilet paper' at our house lately.

Seeing that we didn't change our eating habits or develop some sort of GI problem - I was suspect.

Then the other day - as we ran out of one roll of paper - I had to put a new roll on the dispenser.

What I found out was that - the cardboard tube that the paper is rolled around - expanded in size. It had a much wider diameter than in the past.

So bottom line - what has happened is that what the toilet paper manufacturer did was - expand the diameter of the cardboard tube - so they could put less paper on the roll and still have the roll look like it previously did with the original tube.

They are still able put together a package of multiple rolls that look like they always did - but they are now able to get away with using less actual toilet paper per package.

And guess what - they increased the price of the new - expanded cardboard tube - toilet paper multiple roll package.

Bottom line we are paying more for less toilet paper than in the past.

And that's why we're having to buy more packages of toilet paper than in the past.

Now I'm not sure if this is - all toilet paper manufacturers doing this. I been buying my packages of toilet paper at Aldi's. That's where I came across this.

I'm thinking that if this has happened in toilet paper - we will begin to see the same trend on any rolled paper products - like hand towels; aluminum foil; plastic wrap, parchment paper and wax paper.

So next time you are in the market for buying these products - take the time to check out if you are paying more for less of any of these products.

[getagrip_already]

1. Cardboard is expensive....

What, you think it grows on trees?

[dlk]

2. Kleenex have become much smaller, as well

It now takes at least two or three, instead of using just one for a sneeze.

[Meadowoak]

3. I always buy the tp with 1000 sheets per roll, surprisingly

It hasn't gone up in price, also it's safe for septic tanks, which is a concern for me.

[Pachamama]

4. Fantastic algorithm and calculator to use for toilet paper valuation

https://tetrion.com/tpcalc.php?r

[KT2000]

7. Thank you so much for that

You have no idea how much fun it was to read this. My sister had been OCD about shrinkflation of toilet paper and paper towels since the 80's. She wrote corporations letters with her objections. You never wanted to get her started on it because it was a good 30 minutes of cost comparisons. She is no longer with us, but I sent this link to her daughter in case it was hereditary.

[kimbutgar]

5. You can buy a bidet attachment and use less toilet paper!

[brush]

6. So sneaky. If one manufacturer is doing it you know that all will.