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Old 06-26-2008, 07:14 PM
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Yep. What is even sneakier is that they keep the package size the same but reduce the contents, so you don't realize you are getting less but paying the same amount unless you check the unit price. It is a hidden form of inflation: keep the price stable but give the consumer less.
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