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Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:42 am by Breezey Breezey
Tater... I was looking at cans of coffee the other day. Some containers were cheaper and SEEMED like a good deal to many, until you REALLY look and see some of those cans are less weight!
Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:01 pm by Tater Salad
Most of them now are 11 ounces or less!
Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:04 pm by Breezey Breezey
I have noticed that... and the prices are going higher as the sizes grow smaller.
Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:50 pm by JackRabbit
Since I've been doing more of the grocery shopping 
I have noticed that too! Packages get smaller and prices get higher ... on LOTS of things, it seems. Increases in the cost of raw goods, oil, electricity, transport, etc ... are being passed along to the comsumer. I can still remember when candy bars were a nickel ... and they were full size!
(Boy, am I old ... or what?!)
I have noticed that too! Packages get smaller and prices get higher ... on LOTS of things, it seems. Increases in the cost of raw goods, oil, electricity, transport, etc ... are being passed along to the comsumer. I can still remember when candy bars were a nickel ... and they were full size!
(Boy, am I old ... or what?!)
Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:32 pm by Ja'aj
INFLATION... product of progress?
Fooey.
Bunny, ME TOO... so it follows that you
are NOT old - cuz I'm damned-sure! not. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Fooey.
Bunny, ME TOO... so it follows that you
are NOT old - cuz I'm damned-sure! not. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:32 pm by roxanna
they even change the shape of containers to hide the fact they are smaller, eg, tooth paste i have used for years, now comes in a longer tube, but a lot thiner ,they must think we are complete idiots to not notice !! hair shampoo now has a curvy shape, yep INWARDS curve !! i would change brands, except they are special ones that i need, and everyone else is doing the same thing any way. 
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:52 am by Tater Salad
Do you remember what Master Card was previously called?
And maybe a bit more difficult question; do you remember what Visa was formerly known as?
And maybe a bit more difficult question; do you remember what Visa was formerly known as?
Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:27 pm by JackRabbit
Never liked the "credit card thing."
Wasn't raised to use them.
Didn't they used to have one called Master Charge?
Wasn't raised to use them.
Didn't they used to have one called Master Charge?
Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:30 pm by Tater Salad
You are correct, Jack; Master Card was originally Master Charge. Visa was originally called something based on the bank that originally issued them.
Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:38 pm by JackRabbit
I'm guessing Visa was the older "BankAmericard"
because I think it was The Bank Of America that started it all.
(???)
because I think it was The Bank Of America that started it all.
(???)
You are correct once again! Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:06 pm by Tater Salad
They changed the name from BankAmericard to Visa in the mid 70's.
Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:20 pm by Breezey Breezey
JackRabbit wrote:Never liked the "credit card thing."
Wasn't raised to use them.
Didn't they used to have one called Master Charge?
I wasn't raised to use credit cards either. Have never had one, but keep getting others insisting I NEED one. No... I don't need one just to spend more than I have.
Wed Jul 14, 2010 3:58 pm by JackRabbit
Much the same here, Breezey. 
I've only had 2 credit cards:
one was a J.C. Penny's card that Eckerds talked me into
(Did you know that Eckerd Drug and Penny's was connected?)
and I only used it a few times ... felt like I HAD to immediately pay it off when the bill came ... and then, I had a Visa that I used ONCE on a vacation trip. (((LOL)))
Both of those cards expired on me, without renewal.
I don't have ANY right now (by MY choice.)
Like you, I could never understand paying MORE for something. Guess I was not raised being a "spoiled brat" who has to have things before you can actually pay for them. From the time I was little, I was told: "You don't get something until you have the money to pay for it." Imagine, tell that to some of these spoiled people today! That's why they're all in debt up to their ears! hahaha!
I've only had 2 credit cards:
one was a J.C. Penny's card that Eckerds talked me into
(Did you know that Eckerd Drug and Penny's was connected?)
and I only used it a few times ... felt like I HAD to immediately pay it off when the bill came ... and then, I had a Visa that I used ONCE on a vacation trip. (((LOL)))
Both of those cards expired on me, without renewal.
I don't have ANY right now (by MY choice.)
Like you, I could never understand paying MORE for something. Guess I was not raised being a "spoiled brat" who has to have things before you can actually pay for them. From the time I was little, I was told: "You don't get something until you have the money to pay for it." Imagine, tell that to some of these spoiled people today! That's why they're all in debt up to their ears!
hahaha!
Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:27 am by Breezey Breezey
I am told credit cards are the American way. To have a credit card and owe lots on it is to have good credit. Owing on credit cards is good credit?
Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:12 am by roxanna
..and.... to borrow money from the bank it was an appointment with the manager,showing proof of income and other commitments,then wait a few days to get the yes or no. if the bank thought you 're not earning enough to cover payments, it was no.it was almost HARD to get money.
now there are offers of credit cards in the mail ,they beg you to use them and increase the limits !! anybody ,even out of work people, can get credit cards.
now there are offers of credit cards in the mail ,they beg you to use them and increase the limits !! anybody ,even out of work people, can get credit cards.
Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:34 am by Breezey Breezey
I have never taken a loan out or used credit cards to buy anything. The only exception will be a house. People are too easily talked into spending what they may not be able to pay back.
Ever get those offers for credit cards that say you are pre-approved? How is that when they can't even tell you what your social security number is? Just another way to bribe people to spend?
Ever get those offers for credit cards that say you are pre-approved? How is that when they can't even tell you what your social security number is? Just another way to bribe people to spend?
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:27 pm by tithe
hills bro. coffee came in 2lbs at one time,i remember my grandma always having trouble with the tin lid !!
yeah , today we get less for higher prices,and the quality of some merchandise sucks too !!!
i have had credit cards,but hardly used em.
i remember penny candy would get a small brown paper bag
overflowing with 25 cents !!!!!! geeez !!!!
25 cents gets hardly anything now !!!!
yeah , today we get less for higher prices,and the quality of some merchandise sucks too !!!
i have had credit cards,but hardly used em.
i remember penny candy would get a small brown paper bag
overflowing with 25 cents !!!!!! geeez !!!!
25 cents gets hardly anything now !!!!
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:31 pm by Breezey Breezey
According to my daughter, a store here still has penny candy, but it now costs 2cents? lol
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:36 pm by Tater Salad
I've seen penny candy that costs a nickel or a dime!
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:39 pm by Breezey Breezey
Tater Salad wrote:I've seen penny candy that costs a nickel or a dime!
Maybe it should be called "penny ante"? lol
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:45 pm by tithe
yeah Tater n Breezey !!! i remember when chick o sticks were 5 cents,in some stores around here they are 25 and 50 cents now !!! that is so not cool !!!! penny ante for sure !!!
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:49 pm by Breezey Breezey
I look at candy bars and other snack items and notice a difference in size... and cost! Not much seems to be what it use to be.
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:52 pm by Breezey Breezey
tithe wrote:yep!! even at dollar stores !!!
Some things at the dollar tree are cheaper at regular stores.
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