"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> Do you remember? (shopping)
>
> Way back in time I remember we were allowed to break a 12-egg carton in
> half
> and just buy the six of them.
>
> I don't know if this practice is still allowed.

I wondered about this while shopping with an elderly relative who wanted
only six eggs. At the grocery where she shopped, she said they usually had
half dozens, but there were none out. I would imagine if the store is
willing to break them, a customer could, or at least request it.