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Default Rip-offs buying larger/bulk packages?

Omelet wrote:
> Anyone noted lately that the price per lb./oz./piece is HIGHER for
> larger/bulk packages most of the time any more at the grossery store?
>
> I'm glad I watch for that...
>
> It's common now for produce and dry goods. The only place it's not
> applicable is in the meat section where things are sold _by_ per lb.
> weight.


Not a lot of the time here, but some of the time. It is good to
scrutinize all of the shelf labels to ascertain the best price per
unit. Of course, they like to make this difficult, by employing
different units for the same items....

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Jean B.