Sky wrote on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:59:05 -0500:

> 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!
>>
>> --
>>
>> 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?

It's just not what I associate with TJ's ;-)
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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

E-mail, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not