June 7, 200719 yr Let's not forget that while we complain about the cost of milk and gasoline, we're out there paying a $1.00 to $1.29 every day for a pint of bottled water at the convenience stores. Not me.
June 7, 200719 yr One of the reasons I hear for the higher gas prices is there's not enugh refiineries to keep up with the demand. Here's a thought: Build more refineries! That would certainly help when you incur multiple fires and have down time to switch over to different summer blends such as happened recently. The problem is the significant barriers involved in building new refineries.
June 7, 200719 yr Can someone please explain to me why a store would sell 2 1/2 gallons of milk for $3.00 but sell a gallon for $3.49...
June 7, 200719 yr Can someone please explain to me why a store would sell 2 1/2 gallons of milk for $3.00 but sell a gallon for $3.49... Is it one 2 1/2 gallon jug or two 1 gallon jugs plus a 1/2 gallon?
June 7, 200719 yr Is it one 2 1/2 gallon jug or two 1 gallon jugs plus a 1/2 gallon? Could even be 5 1/2 gallon jugs. I bought 4 yesterday for a total of $3.11, including tax. The milk was a couple days older.
June 7, 200719 yr Author How come no one is complaining about the price of bread? Because I don't buy 50 loaves a week.
June 7, 200719 yr Because I don't buy 50 loaves a week. But the principle still applies, doesn't it? I mean the price of bread is up 100's of %'s in the last 20 years, but no one says anything. It cracks me up. :lol:
June 7, 200719 yr Author But the principle still applies, doesn't it? I mean the price of bread is up 100's of %'s in the last 20 years, but no one says anything. It cracks me up. :lol: People (like me) are simple minded I suppose. Produce takes humongous hikes and I don't flinch. Of course we don't have monster billboards in our face telling us how much bread is and it being changed 2 or 3 times a day like petrol.:thumb: 20 years ago I was making $3.15 an hour also.
June 7, 200719 yr People (like me) are simple minded I suppose. Produce takes humongous hikes and I don't flinch. Of course we don't have monster billboards in our face telling us how much bread is and it being changed 2 or 3 times a day like petrol.:thumb: 20 years ago I was making $3.15 an hour also. You make a good point about other products doubling in price often and not even flinching.... I have a theory that is why some act as if the world is coming to end, because the prices are always thrown in your face at gas stations. In turn, people put the price of gas as one the top issues facing our country... just above terrorism, economics, race relations, border security, etc. :lol:
June 7, 200719 yr Seedless grapes have cost anywhere from 89 cents per pound to over $3 per pound this year alone.
June 7, 200719 yr Seedless grapes have cost anywhere from 89 cents per pound to over $3 per pound this year alone. Paid $1.29 per lb the other day for some really good grapes.
June 7, 200719 yr People (like me) are simple minded I suppose. Produce takes humongous hikes and I don't flinch. Of course we don't have monster billboards in our face telling us how much bread is and it being changed 2 or 3 times a day like petrol.:thumb: 20 years ago I was making $3.15 an hour also. Another factor is that gas is always sold per the gallon. Other products can manipulate their packaging to avoid sticker shock. Take ice cream for example. Not so long ago most brands were sold in half gallon containers. I've noticed that within the last couple years most brands are now sold in the 1.75 quart container, which really looks about the same size as the half gallon, but is 1/8 less than before. I'll let you guess as to whether the price of the product dropped 12.5% as well.
June 7, 200719 yr Another factor is that gas is always sold per the gallon. Other products can manipulate their packaging to avoid sticker shock. Take ice cream for example. Not so long ago most brands were sold in half gallon containers. I've noticed that within the last couple years most brands are now sold in the 1.75 quart container, which really looks about the same size as the half gallon, but is 1/8 less than before. I'll let you guess as to whether the price of the product dropped 12.5% as well. I buy mine by the gallon!
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