Re: Package sizes rip-off

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From: A Little Bit
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:49

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On Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:07:31 +1100,  David Clayton <dcstarbox-usenet@NOSPAM.yahoo.com.au>
wrote:

> I just purchased a box of Cheezels today (not a common purchase), anyone
> know when the box size went from 125g to the current 110g?
> 
> You just can't escape these companies ripping people off by reducing the
> size of contents while keeping the price essentially the same, can you?

A web site should be established to keep track of these size drops.  

Products that have downsized that I can remember off hand include Red Rock Deli chips,
Smiths chips, Arnotts chips, Paddle Pops, Mars Bars, Various brands of muesli, a lot of
pet food (450g down to 400g), various brands of baked beans, spaghetti and other canned
foods (down to 400g).

What other products are ripping us off?

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