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Economy

NJCher

(41,172 posts)

5. One big way to save

Reply to BigmanPigman (Original post)

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 01:51 AM

Aug 11

Would be to temporarily go vegetarian.

I’ve seen the prices. They are stratospheric. That shot of the tortilla chips with the bag only one-third full for $3.99 is no exaggeration.

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"Americans are giving up from insane grocery prices [View all] BigmanPigman Aug 10 OP

Went to buy coffee today and it was insane. I went to 3 markets before I found some on sale. Not my usual favorite brand tulipsandroses Aug 10 #1

I know!!! BigmanPigman Aug 10 #2

Magnates never stick to anything Nasruddin Aug 11 #4

Changed the snapshot. usonian Aug 11 #3

One big way to save NJCher Aug 11 #5

My daughter and I live together. stage left Aug 11 #7

I think you NJCher Aug 11 #8

My girlfriend, who buys most of our groceries, and I are fortunate enough generalbetrayus Aug 11 #6

I'm Donnie Dump and I approve these prices. Are we GREAT yet? bucolic_frolic Aug 11 #9