John Galt III
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Bought a small flashlight at the Dollar Tree for $1.25. Got it home and discovered it didn't include batteries. I'm sure it had batteries last year.
The bread I buy there hasn't dropped at all. But the eggs were less (a little over $2 for doz. lg.) when I was in there a few days ago after having recently spiked prior visits.I noticed prices of some things, broccoli, breads, etc, are decreasing at Walmart.
Again, I think merging this is inappropriate. The article goes back over 30 years of inflation, while this thread is about "current inflation".Threads merged
Again, I think merging this is inappropriate. The article goes back over 30 years of inflation, while this thread is about "current inflation".
You should see this thread for that type of discussion:We're still in the weird period of expansionary fiscal policy and tightening monetary policy. While higher interest rates are making things like housing more expensive and slowing down new home construction, investments in things like new chip manufacturing are adding to labor demand.
It'll be interesting to see how things play out, before and after the election.
4-pack of craft beer pints, in cans, at beer store a few days ago, $23.00. Luckily for me they have a discount shelf where I can get decent craft beer for 40% off, due to it nearing exp date. Nothing new, though. Craft beer prices have been going insane for 10 years already, lol. Plenty of cases retailing for over $100.
That's really high. I've not seen that type of inflation at my beer stores, comparing apples to apples. Good craft beer, brewed locally, can still be had for $8-10 for a six pack. Less than that on sale. I have seen inflation at brewpubs. Taps that were $5-$7 per pint two years ago are going for $7-$8 per pint now, apples to apples. And many higher octane taps are now served in smaller glasses. That's not a bad thing for me, but a 50% smaller glass ought to reflect a lower price-even for imperial stouts. Shrinkification with a price increase is a double whammy.
Picture is worth a 1000 words. This is in Texas were gas is relatively cheap too. Good thing I only needed 2/3 a tank of gas.
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