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On 1/31/2015 11:13 PM, Jean B. wrote:
> Ed Pawlowski wrote:


>>
>> Graded by weight. X-Large must be 2.25 ounces or more. They are 1/4
>> ounce increments. Maybe your hands are getting bigger.
>>

> I disagree with that, too. The sizes of eggs in a box vary considerably.


You can disagree, but that is the law. They can be larger, but not
smaller. The ones I buy at a local farm vary (not sold by size), but
the eggs from the commercial producers are very uniform. Buy a 5 dozen
flat and you'll need a micrometer to see the difference.