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rgbecker

(4,820 posts) Thu Mar 12, 2015, 12:58 PM Mar 2015

Well, one thing, there is no inflation!

How's your inflation? And I'm not talking footballs here.

1/2 gallon ice cream now 1 1/2 quarts.

One pound of Ritz crackers now 13.7 oz.

One pound Cracker barrel cheese, was 10 oz. now 8 oz.

One pound can of coffee, was 11 oz. now 10 oz.

5 pounds of sugar, now 4.

Can someone do the math?

Do they think we are not paying attention?

Have you noticed any indications?

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Well, one thing, there is no inflation! (Original Post) rgbecker Mar 2015 OP

When I shop in America, I feel like I am back in Europe...! nt MADem Mar 2015 #1

6 oz. Tuna fish, now 4 oz. rgbecker Mar 2015 #2

Even without the drop in net weight of our foods TexasProgresive Mar 2015 #3

MADem

(135,425 posts)

1. When I shop in America, I feel like I am back in Europe...! nt

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Thu Mar 12, 2015, 12:59 PM

Mar 2015

rgbecker

(4,820 posts)

2. 6 oz. Tuna fish, now 4 oz.

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Thu Mar 12, 2015, 01:10 PM

Mar 2015

TexasProgresive

(12,155 posts)

3. Even without the drop in net weight of our foods

Reply to rgbecker (Original post)

Thu Mar 12, 2015, 01:20 PM

Mar 2015

The prices of food has steadily risen for years. I would pay $150 for groceries now it's more like $250. I really don't understand how inflation can be so "low" with food, housing, vehicles and until recently fuel are historically high.

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