You have likely noticed the 3% surcharge on the dinner you paid for the other night via credit card. Or, you’ve seen the minimum purchase requirements while you were online shopping for a friend’s birthday gift.
Experts refer to this as “sneakflation,” and it’s happening right before your very eyes. And as regular consumers who don’t have deep pockets, we’re all left with no choice but to adapt, while stewing in a bit of frustration in the process.
Here are some images that show how sneakflation manifests in our daily lives. While they are irksome, it is the reality we all have to live with.
#41 My Wife Clicked "Order Again" On Amazon For A Replacement Mug. Same Price, But On Sale! New Mug On The Left
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#42 New Bottle (Left) vs. Old Bottle (Right) It’s Always So Sad When A Company Does This And Keeps The Price And Packaging The Same Hoping Nobody Will Notice A Whole Ounce Is Gone
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#44 Savannah Classics Twice Baked Potato Casserole
From 2lbs down to 1.25lbs, price unchanged at 7.29, SKU is slightly different but they scan as the same item in my work database. Used to really love this brand as a thanksgiving helper.
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#49 Couldn’t Find Another 92oz Bottle Of Tide… Looks Like They Shrunk It To 84oz
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