James Silverton wrote:
>
> Hello All!
>
> There has been mention before of the peculiar quantities in which things
> are sold. I came across another one today at Trader Joes'. Their quite
> good raspberry preserve (raspberry is the first ingredient but it does
> contain corn syrup and pectin) contains 17.5 oz or 496g. Why they can't
> supply 500g escapes me!
>
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>
> James Silverton
> Potomac, Maryland
>
> E-mail, with obvious alterations:
> not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

I figure it's a way to stretch the bottom line to increase profit
margin(s)? Another example of shrinking quantities in larger packaging
whilst the MSRP (mfg. suggested retail price) remains the same or in
fact increases. IOW, just another way to make a buck! But, that's the
name of the game, right?

Sky

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