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18. There's a term for that... shrinkflation, I think

Mon Jan 17, 2022, 08:20 PM

Jan 2022

They keep the price the same but make the package smaller. The "gallon" of juice goes down to 120.ounces, or that bag of chips is now 14 ounces.

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Printer Ink...why did I never know this: Makes me angry! [View all] Paper Roses Jan 2022 OP

There's a term for that... shrinkflation, I think krispos42 Jan 2022 #18

Got to keep them stock holders happy with profits, eh? mitch96 Jan 2022 #23

Are 12 oz cans of beer REALLY 11.6 now? PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2022 #22

It's a racket, but... targetpractice Jan 2022 #2

I stuck with laser printer or do without. Tetrachloride Jan 2022 #3

Inkjet produces much better photos. Earth-shine Jan 2022 #7

Just bought a bunch of replacement Ink cartridges for my Canon. dem4decades Jan 2022 #4

What do you think of the Epson EcoTank line? nilram Jan 2022 #15

I have an Epson Eco-Tank WyLoochka Jan 2022 #19

I recently bought these cartridges for a similar Canon. Earth-shine Jan 2022 #5

I use HP Instant ink kozar Jan 2022 #6

Really the only deal randr Jan 2022 #11

We have as well.... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Jan 2022 #14

Also have HP Instant MOMFUDSKI Jan 2022 #17

I have a Brother all-in-one laser as well & love it SheltieLover Jan 2022 #16

Used to have an HP laser printer Sherman A1 Jan 2022 #12

What will it take to break this cycle? Shermann Jan 2022 #13

Paper Roses, love my Brother monochrome printer ... dlilafae Jan 2022 #20

Good advice - Go with toner if you can. Lucid Dreamer Jan 2022 #25