"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:20:18 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
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>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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>>> On Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:50:09 -0400, wrote:
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>>>> Plain paper plates cost
>>>> .08¢ each. much less than washing dishes... and are very compostible.
>>>
>>> What is that, 2032 prices? You're getting majorly ripped off if
>>> you're paying $.08/ea for plain paper plates. Even the "heavy duty",
>>> wax coated ones are only about $.05/ea.
>>>
>>> Face it, you really don't know how much anything really costs.
>>
>> Plate prices can really vary. I try to only buy when on sale and store
>> brands are often cheaper. I also buy little ones like for birthday cake,
>> online. ...
>
> Heaven forbid you use real plates those 3 times a year rather than
> buying them online and waiting for a birthday.
I am not lugging real plates to where my mom lives. That's generally where
we have family get togethers. Her meals are provided. She has no plates.