Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 You probably think when you buy a half gallon of milk, that's what you're getting. Right? However, we just recently purchased a half gallon of milk from Krogers, a grocery chain common in Kentucky, and the new bottles have a large circular indentation on the side, which looks to be about a quarter of a cup, or 4 ounces. Which means, the half gallon, 64 oz, is in actuality more like 60 oz. The half gallon we just finished, purchased about a week ago, did not have the indentation. The label says both containers hold 64 oz. However, the new one, clearly does not. But, the labeling says it does. The new container is the exact same size as the old one, including labeling, with the exception of the indentation on the new one. Once we empty the new container, we'll measure them to get the exact difference. I suspect it's a way to increase the price, without actually increasing the dollar amount one spends. In any case, there was no notification of the new container, or the reduced amount of liquid in it. I was so shocked, I had to write the group. And, wonder if anyone else has noticed this. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I don't drink milk but it wouldn't surprise me in the least. In years past I have noticed buying things at one price and noticing sometime later the same product in a smaller size for the same price. It is all about marketing. Once upon a time you could get bleach in gallon jugs then (almost over night) the size changed to something much smaller. GRRRR. Oh, I suppose it is because more can fit on the shelf in the smaller container. I am sure that people complained (I did) but it does little good where the all "mighty buck" is concerned. Ignorance is bliss, Cypher The Matrix (1999) Have you taken your red pill today? Kenneth T - Lynn Ward Sunday, March 09, 2008 2:43 PM Are you getting what you think you're paying for? You probably think when you buy a half gallon of milk, that's what you're getting. Right? However, we just recently purchased a half gallon of milk from Krogers, a grocery chain common in Kentucky, and the new bottles have a large circular indentation on the side, which looks to be about a quarter of a cup, or 4 ounces. Which means, the half gallon, 64 oz, is in actuality more like 60 oz. The half gallon we just finished, purchased about a week ago, did not have the indentation. The label says both containers hold 64 oz. However, the new one, clearly does not. But, the labeling says it does. The new container is the exact same size as the old one, including labeling, with the exception of the indentation on the new one. Once we empty the new container, we'll measure them to get the exact difference.I suspect it's a way to increase the price, without actually increasing the dollar amount one spends. In any case, there was no notification of the new container, or the reduced amount of liquid in it. I was so shocked, I had to write the group. And, wonder if anyone else has noticed this.Lynn«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»§ - PULSE ON 21st CENTURY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE! §Subscribe:......... - «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤» DISCLOSURE:Any information here in is for educational purpose only; it may be news related, purely speculation or SOMEONE'S OPINION. Always consult with a qualified Medical Doctor before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for serious or life-threatening illnesses.SUBMISSION POLICY & CONDITION OF MEMBERSHIP:By becoming a member of this group you AGREE to hold this group its members, list owners, moderators and affiliates harmless of any liability for any direct, consequential, incidental, damage incurred.Anything going to this list may eventually be posted on another list.If you post a piece to the list. We reserve the right to attach yourname and email address to the piece, as well as to keep them on record.You should NOT post copyrighted material unless proper attributionsto the source of the material are made.Submissions are gladly accepted. Please feel free to post material thatyou think is worthy.YOU AGREE; to accept responsibility and liability for your own actions and to contact a licensed Medical Doctor before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for serious or life-threatening illnesses. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE; you must : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 At 03:48 PM 3/10/2008, you wrote: OK. Just measured - there is a 3 oz difference. If our math is correct, we figure it's 12.8 cents per half-gallon, or 25.6 cents per gallon difference. Which means, if they were actually giving us 64 oz of milk, it would have cost 12 to 13 cents more. Of course, they always round up to the next highest figure ( if it's larger than 5). Actually, we haven't checked yet, but it's logical to assume the gallon jug would have a bigger indentation. Will be interesting to see. Thing is, if they are doing it with this - the container has 64 oz embedded in it - in the plastic - how do you know whether or not you are getting what you for paid for in other items? For example, while DH and I were talking, it occurred to me when we buy cheese, for example, we trust that it weighs whatever they say it does. I don't come home and weigh it. Well, I didn't. I'm going to start. I'm going to start checking everything to see if they are giving us what they say they are. Something else that just occurred to me. At one point, I started counting the number of pills I got from the pharmacist, because I was consistently running short. And, I have always been very careful about things like that. Not to take too many, or too often. so, I couldn't figure out why I began running out before it was time to renew the RX. The next time I got a RX, I counted - out of 100 pills, I was short 12. If someone in the pharmacy is lifting a couple every RX, it can really add up. It's easy to do, especially when there is a large amount of pills. Does everyone count the number of vitamins in the bottle when they get them? I never have. I just assumed the number stated was what was in the bottle. Now, I don't think everyone is so deceptive. But, I think in these days, as prices for things continue to go up, and that some people do business is somewhat less than ethical way, it wouldn't hurt to really begin checking to be sure we are getting what they say we're paying for. Lynn I don't drink milk but it wouldn't surprise me in the least. In years past I have noticed buying things at one price and noticing sometime later the same product in a smaller size for the same price. It is all about marketing. Once upon a time you could get bleach in gallon jugs then (almost over night) the size changed to something much smaller. GRRRR. Oh, I suppose it is because more can fit on the shelf in the smaller container. I am sure that people complained (I did) but it does little good where the all " mighty buck " is concerned. Ignorance is bliss, Cypher The Matrix (1999) Have you taken your red pill today? Kenneth T - Lynn Ward To: Sunday, March 09, 2008 2:43 PM Are you getting what you think you're paying for? You probably think when you buy a half gallon of milk, that's what you're getting. Right? However, we just recently purchased a half gallon of milk from Krogers, a grocery chain common in Kentucky, and the new bottles have a large circular indentation on the side, which looks to be about a quarter of a cup, or 4 ounces. Which means, the half gallon, 64 oz, is in actuality more like 60 oz. The half gallon we just finished, purchased about a week ago, did not have the indentation. The label says both containers hold 64 oz. However, the new one, clearly does not. But, the labeling says it does. The new container is the exact same size as the old one, including labeling, with the exception of the indentation on the new one. Once we empty the new container, we'll measure them to get the exact difference. I suspect it's a way to increase the price, without actually increasing the dollar amount one spends. In any case, there was no notification of the new container, or the reduced amount of liquid in it. I was so shocked, I had to write the group. And, wonder if anyone else has noticed this. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 --- Like you im careful to take my meds like im supposed to but was also coming up short that made extra trips to the pharmacy when that in its self can be expensive when its not necessary as I have to drive about 25 miles one way so i too started counting them I spoke to them but will probally have to watch and count every time norma In , Lynn Ward <lynnward wrote: > > At 03:48 PM 3/10/2008, you wrote: > > OK. Just measured - there is a 3 oz difference. If our math is > correct, we figure it's 12.8 cents per half-gallon, or 25.6 cents per > gallon difference. Which means, if they were actually giving us 64 > oz of milk, it would have cost 12 to 13 cents more. Of course, they > always round up to the next highest figure ( if it's larger than 5). > Actually, we haven't checked yet, but it's logical to assume the > gallon jug would have a bigger indentation. Will be interesting to > see. Thing is, if they are doing it with this - the container has 64 > oz embedded in it - in the plastic - how do you know whether or not > you are getting what you for paid for in other items? For example, > while DH and I were talking, it occurred to me when we buy cheese, > for example, we trust that it weighs whatever they say it does. I > don't come home and weigh it. Well, I didn't. I'm going to start. I'm > going to start checking everything to see if they are giving us what > they say they are. > > Something else that just occurred to me. At one point, I started > counting the number of pills I got from the pharmacist, because I was > consistently running short. And, I have always been very careful > about things like that. Not to take too many, or too often. so, I > couldn't figure out why I began running out before it was time to > renew the RX. The next time I got a RX, I counted - out of 100 pills, > I was short 12. If someone in the pharmacy is lifting a couple every > RX, it can really add up. It's easy to do, especially when there is a > large amount of pills. Does everyone count the number of vitamins in > the bottle when they get them? I never have. I just assumed the > number stated was what was in the bottle. Now, I don't think everyone > is so deceptive. But, I think in these days, as prices for things > continue to go up, and that some people do business is somewhat less > than ethical way, it wouldn't hurt to really begin checking to be > sure we are getting what they say we're paying for. > > Lynn > > > >I don't drink milk but it wouldn't surprise me in the least. In > >years past I have noticed buying things at one price and noticing > >sometime later the same product in a smaller size for the same > >price. It is all about marketing. Once upon a time you could get > >bleach in gallon jugs then (almost over night) the size changed to > >something much smaller. GRRRR. Oh, I suppose it is because more can > >fit on the shelf in the smaller container. I am sure that people > >complained (I did) but it does little good where the all " mighty > >buck " is concerned. > > > >Ignorance is bliss, Cypher > >The Matrix (1999) > > > > > >Have you taken your red pill today? > > > >Kenneth T > > > > > ><http://www.catb.org/hacker-emblem/> > >hacker emblem > > > >- > ><lynnwardLynn Ward > >To: > >@gr oups.com > >Sunday, March 09, 2008 2:43 PM > > Are you getting what you think you're > >paying for? > > > >You probably think when you buy a half gallon of milk, that's what > >you're getting. Right? However, we just recently purchased a half > >gallon of milk from Krogers, a grocery chain common in Kentucky, and > >the new bottles have a large circular indentation on the side, which > >looks to be about a quarter of a cup, or 4 ounces. Which means, the > >half gallon, 64 oz, is in actuality more like 60 oz. The half gallon > >we just finished, purchased about a week ago, did not have the > >indentation. The label says both containers hold 64 oz. However, the > >new one, clearly does not. But, the labeling says it does. The new > >container is the exact same size as the old one, including labeling, > >with the exception of the indentation on the new one. Once we empty > >the new container, we'll measure them to get the exact difference. > > > >I suspect it's a way to increase the price, without actually > >increasing the dollar amount one spends. In any case, there was no > >notification of the new container, or the reduced amount of liquid in > >it. I was so shocked, I had to write the group. And, wonder if anyone > >else has noticed this. > > > >Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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