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Default Rip-offs buying larger/bulk packages?

"val189" wrote

> I buy by the unit price and so far haven't noticed. I just picked up
> a mammoth jug of EVO - was over 25 bucks but it was the cheapest by
> the ounce. Of course, it'll last me prob. 6-8 months and will need to
> transfer it to smaller working bottle, but that's how I try to keep my
> food budget in line.


Same here but got that gallon jug about 2 months ago. It was a little less
than 25$ but same idea. Have a 'working jar' in the pantry and the big jug
is in the garage. Guessing it will last 8-9 months here?

> What I do notice is that everything's been downsized.


Been going on a bit and not getting better.