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“Anything To Save A Buck”: 97 Times People Felt Scammed By Companies (New Pics)

“Anything To Save A Buck”: 97 Times People Felt Scammed By Companies (New Pics)

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Whether you realized it at the time or not, you’ve probably been a victim of shrinkflation. A combination of the words ‘shrink’ and ‘inflation,’ shrinkflation is what happens when companies reduce the size of their products, and either keep the same prices or raise them. And it feels like you’re being scammed.
The ‘Shrinkflation’ online community calls out the most brazen examples of this happening, shaming companies for ‘subtly’ shrinking their products in stores. We’ve collected some of the worst recent examples to show you how shockingly shameless it can look.

#81 Dang, Even Marriott Hotel Mini Soap Can't Outrun The Collapse Of This Economy 🤣

Moisturizing lotion and a smaller cucumber bar soap with three holes, illustrating obvious shrinkflation on a bathroom counter.
5points

#82 Almond Joy Snack Size Shrunk 24%

Almond Joy shrinkflation comparison showing smaller chocolate bars next to original packaging and a penny for scale
5points

#83 Someone Was Selling 5 Year Expired Coffee... Decided To Dig Into The Wayback Machine And Chart The Shrinkflation

Comparison of Folgers coffee shrinkflation from 25.4oz in 2020 to 22.6oz in 2025 showing obvious size reduction.
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5points

#84 365 Cookies. New Recipe. 7.5 Oz Less. The 20oz Boxes Are Discontinued

Box of 365 Whole Foods Market chocolate sandwich cremes showing shrinkflation with smaller cookie size and $3.99 price tag.
5points

#85 Apparently Shrinkflation Has Hit My Waste Disposal Company

Two blue trash bins of noticeably different sizes placed side by side, illustrating shrinkflation in America.
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5points

#86 94 Loads

Two different sized all free clear detergent containers side by side showing obvious shrinkflation in packaging.
Why even count the loads if they are so arbitrary - I bought the one on the left a few months ago and got gotten with the new one on the right.. at 84% of the old volume
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5points

#87 Nice

Two packages of Our Family wide egg noodles showing obvious shrinkflation in product size difference.
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5points

#88 Two Sets Of Subway Coupons Sent Out About Two Weeks Apart

Menu coupons displaying shrinkflation in sandwich sizes and prices, illustrating obvious product downsizing in America.
4points

#89 These Skinny Salmon Filets From Target

Hand holding smaller salmon fillet next to larger one in a tray, illustrating obvious shrinkflation in food product size.
4points

#90 Miss Vickie’s

Side-by-side comparison of shrinkflation showing reduced chip bag weight from 1.875 oz to 1.38 oz in America.
4points

#91 Hershey's Bar With Almonds Too Thin To Even Cover The Almonds

Half-eaten chocolate bar with uneven thickness and visible nuts, illustrating obvious shrinkflation in America products.
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4points

#92 Shirnkflation And Deceptive Packaging

Hand holding a smaller portion of enoki mushrooms labeled with shrinkflation showing less product in clear plastic packaging.
I hate 99 ranch for doing this, using the larger batch to cover up the smaller ones so you don't see it until it is too late. $3 for this....
4points

#93 Remember The Big Thick Rectangles?

Pink Lemonade Jolly Rancher lollipop with obvious shrinkflation compared to original size on a kitchen table.
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4points

#94 Our Cool New Sponsor, Fellow Redditors

Comparison of Philadelphia chive and onion cream cheese containers showing shrinkflation with reduced product size.
4points

#95 Really?

Shrinkflation example with smaller soap bar inside a tall container, illustrating obvious product size reduction in America.
4points

#96 My Mcdonald’s Asked Me To Pay For Refills

Close-up of a noticeably smaller soda cup with less beverage, illustrating obvious shrinkflation effects in America.
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3points

#97 This Is How You End A Successful Franchise

Hand holding a small packet of Dave’s Sauce next to a dipping cup, highlighting obvious shrinkflation in product packaging.
3points
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