Shoppers 'cheated.' We're paying the same for less.

andyrules

Andy_L wrote: »

Especially wagon wheels - they're tiny these days;)

Yes, aren't they - glad you pointed that out as I thought is was just me getting greedier!:D

Bamber19

andyrules wrote: »

Yes, aren't they - glad you pointed that out as I thought is was just me getting greedier!:D

I think he's joking. Wagon wheels shrinking is actually a myth, they have always been the size they are now. Creme eggs on the other hand have shrunk as have many other things but wagon wheels have not.

andyrules

Bamber19 wrote: »

I think he's joking. Wagon wheels shrinking is actually a myth, they have always been the size they are now. Creme eggs on the other hand have shrunk as have many other things but wagon wheels have not.

Well I guess that must mean I'm greedy then for thinking that.

Er, have you been measuring them??:D Does size really matter that much?:D:D

HC_2

andyrules wrote: »

Well I guess that must mean I'm greedy then for thinking that.

Er, have you been measuring them??:D Does size really matter that much?:D:D

When we were small, even a Milky Way would have had us staggering from the sweet shop under its weight. Perhaps that's why we think things have shrunk - our size relative to the goodies. But even so, I'm sure Wagon Wheels used to be the size of a dinner plate, didn't they? :rolleyes:

Of course, manufacturers bank on us not examining the packaging for the weight of the product, and comparing it to a year ago. But still, as other posters have said, food is cheap. We can't complain. The Big Four compete so fiercely with each other that even with the huge rises in the costs of wheat, rice, etc., prices have remained relatively stable.

I couldn't possibly comment on whether size really matters, though...:rolleyes:

andyrules

HC wrote: »

When we were small, even a Milky Way would have had us staggering from the sweet shop under its weight. Perhaps that's why we think things have shrunk - our size relative to the goodies. But even so, I'm sure Wagon Wheels used to be the size of a dinner plate, didn't they? :rolleyes:

Of course, manufacturers bank on us not examining the packaging for the weight of the product, and comparing it to a year ago. But still, as other posters have said, food is cheap. We can't complain. The Big Four compete so fiercely with each other that even with the huge rises in the costs of wheat, rice, etc., prices have remained relatively stable.

I couldn't possibly comment on whether size really matters, though...:rolleyes:

I know what you mean about it being relative - but I seem to think a few years back (as an adult) I struggled to finish a WW, now I could down 2. ;)

Bamber19

andyrules wrote: »

Well I guess that must mean I'm greedy then for thinking that.

Er, have you been measuring them??:D Does size really matter that much?:D:D

I read about it recently, can't remember where though. It was an article discussing this very topic and it mentioned things that had shrunk but reserved a place for Wagon wheels as the one that hadn't. The explanation given was down to hand size as a child, i'd say it's as much to do with mouth size. I never noticed creme eggs shrinking because i could always fit them in my mouth but wagon wheels as a kid i thought a knife and fork was appropriate.

HC_2

andyrules wrote: »

I know what you mean about it being relative - but I seem to think a few years back (as an adult) I struggled to finish a WW, now I could down 2. ;)

But perhaps that's just sheer pigginess.

ETA: and why do WW taste of sausages?

andyrules

HC wrote: »

But perhaps that's just sheer pigginess.

ETA: and why do WW taste of sausages?

I want one now. (or maybe 2;))

Sausages? I only eat the jammy ones:D

ps Bamber, I always suspected you were the type that could fit a whole creme egg in at once.

withabix

If you think food is cheap here, try going to Canada or USA...Eating out can be so cheap it's often not worth bothering to cook.

The only things we pay LESS for are beer, wine and spirits I reckon (certainly compared to Canada).

moggylover

Lakeuk wrote: »

I've been an on/off fan of cadbury dairy milk, the supermarkets used to sell 200g bars for 80p then cadbury the health scare and over night the supermarkets put the prices of these bars to £1.30 while reducing the price of their own brand chocolate to 70p for 200g. Then cadbury's did 25% free offers, so 250g for £1.30 while supermarket brand reduced to 175g.

Now they have a special offer of 230g bars for £1

What annoys me is that there are now two different weights which look about the same size bar! One is the 230g the other is lighter but the same length and width so if you grab a bar in a hurry you find you have the smaller one - which is a lot worse value! Also watch out for the cadburys bubbly (aero type) - cos the bar is the same size - but there is a hell of a lot less choccy for the same price, and I do object to paying for air!!!

Can't you just tell I'm a chocoholic:o