Tess at How the Cookie Crumbles, in her usual witty style, has hit the nail on the head with this one. As I have been thinking about this a lot lately, I’ve decided to reblog it. When companies pull these things, it is STEALING. It is dishonest, and they think we’re too ‘stupid’ to notice. What have you noticed shrinking? Are you willing to continue buying from companies that cheat and are dishonest? We need to call companies when we notice and let them know we are watching them. Let them know our continued business will be determined by their response. As one commenter on Tess’s blog notes – it’s even worse in England (thanks to Socialized Medicine?) so look out — it’s coming to you in the states as well. Stepping off soapbox to call some theives to the carpet.
One more question: If we allow this to happen without speaking up, are we guilty too? as in complicit? Just sayin’ . . .
I don’t recall if I’ve had a good rant this year. You can’t expect a body to remember everything she’s done over a six- month period, or is it in the last half-year? I can’t remember where I put my glasses two minutes ago…or is it three…whatever. If I don’t get to the point soon I’m going to lose my train of thought. Where was I?
Let’s talk groceries; my favourite subject. The packaging is getting smaller. Who’s noticed? Let’s look at pasta. Wait a minute. Is pasta measured in grams or litres? I might venture one is for dry goods and the other is for wet. Never mind. I know a way that’s a lot easier to visualize without the confusion. To put this strange measuring into prespective, think a one litre bottle (L) vs a 750- millilitre (ml) bottle of wine. The difference is something like 250 ml. Sometimes I think I…
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doyoumeanwhatiknow 
Jun 14, 2012 @ 11:58:25
Well, I agree it is annoying. Businesses are looking at making money, which is not a bad thing. Without it we don’t have an economy. I am not so sure I would call them criminals or thieves, though. Consumers have to pay attention. If someone sells me a dozen eggs for $3 and someone else sells me a dozen eggs of the exact same brand for $2, is it really criminal? The market drives the cost. So, if people stop buying it, they need to change. If they raised the price, but kept the amount the same would it be as annoying?
All that to say, I hear you. I have 4 kids (3 boys) and they all like to eat.
Jun 14, 2012 @ 16:11:39
Actually it’s the deciet I find hard to swollow. They may make small changes to the packaging, but if it looks the same, do you really read all that stuff? I don’t necessarily think it’s criminal, but it is dishonest. It’s kind of like the gas wars thing. They raise prices up so high it hurts and then lower it to above what it was before. We now think we’re getting a bargain, even though we are paying more for our gas. Hmmmmm. Are we easily manipulated or what? I always prefer complete honesty, even if I don’t like it. Maybe that’s the problem – people keep buying it anyway. I think, in this global world, we feel like one person can’t make a difference. I think I will stick with the thieves in many cases, because dishonesty (even sleight of hand type stuff) is theivery. Thanks for adding your comments:) Angie