Prices.... Going Up!!!
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YY1
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So...my wife ordered something from Target on line and accidentally had it shipped to the wrong store.
We went to the Target in the nearby "big" city, but then had to go to the one 11 miles away in a large sopping complex with two of those multi-family developments right in the shopping center. This is a VERY rural/suburban area outside the city limits of a tiny backwater.
HOLY MOLY, that target was jumpin' with business.
At least 3-5 times more customers than the city store location.
Employees scrambling everywhere, restocking.
...and their grocery section is the only grocery within 5 miles, so the multi-family residents are almost captive customers.
They are also building a third multi-family development on the grounds.
We went to the Target in the nearby "big" city, but then had to go to the one 11 miles away in a large sopping complex with two of those multi-family developments right in the shopping center. This is a VERY rural/suburban area outside the city limits of a tiny backwater.
HOLY MOLY, that target was jumpin' with business.
At least 3-5 times more customers than the city store location.
Employees scrambling everywhere, restocking.
...and their grocery section is the only grocery within 5 miles, so the multi-family residents are almost captive customers.
They are also building a third multi-family development on the grounds.
YY1
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By contrast, we ate in the city Steak and Shake.
Their new business model is 95% "no human contact"
Order at kiosk (only, no cashier).
Seat yourself (at a wiped table but with filthy benches).
Pickup order when called.
Bus own table.
VERY sterile.
Wonder how much they are saving by not paying any wait staff or a cashier?
I saw two employees in the entire building- cook and manager/order hander.
Their new business model is 95% "no human contact"
Order at kiosk (only, no cashier).
Seat yourself (at a wiped table but with filthy benches).
Pickup order when called.
Bus own table.
VERY sterile.
Wonder how much they are saving by not paying any wait staff or a cashier?
I saw two employees in the entire building- cook and manager/order hander.
Mystic
We're all born mad
Update on prices in France as of 30 June 2022
The latest national economic data, for the period of 20 May through 20 June 2022, are just in from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). INSEE data suggest that prices, across several sectors, rose significantly during May to June and are predicted to continue spiralling June through September 2022 ... possibly longer.
1. Inflation rose to 5.8% (vs estimate of 5.7%) through 20 June ... the highest level since 1985
2. Cost of services remained constant May-June 2022
3. Cost of most manufactured goods remianed constant or declined
4. The cost of energy accelerated significantly
5. Cost of food expected to increase concomitantly w/ increased energy cost
6. Analysts predict that overall (i.e., "harmonized") consumer price index, YoY (June 2021-June 2022), has reached 6.8%, well above analysts' estimate of 6.3% through 20 June.
Note 1: Continued upward pressure will likely come from the energy and food sectors
Note 2: A consumer price index in France of 6.8% is the highest level since INSEE began using EU methodology to calculate inflation in the early 1990s.
The latest national economic data, for the period of 20 May through 20 June 2022, are just in from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). INSEE data suggest that prices, across several sectors, rose significantly during May to June and are predicted to continue spiralling June through September 2022 ... possibly longer.
1. Inflation rose to 5.8% (vs estimate of 5.7%) through 20 June ... the highest level since 1985
2. Cost of services remained constant May-June 2022
3. Cost of most manufactured goods remianed constant or declined
4. The cost of energy accelerated significantly
5. Cost of food expected to increase concomitantly w/ increased energy cost
6. Analysts predict that overall (i.e., "harmonized") consumer price index, YoY (June 2021-June 2022), has reached 6.8%, well above analysts' estimate of 6.3% through 20 June.
Note 1: Continued upward pressure will likely come from the energy and food sectors
Note 2: A consumer price index in France of 6.8% is the highest level since INSEE began using EU methodology to calculate inflation in the early 1990s.
YY1
Addicted Member
The coffee index:
We've been on "Chock Full Of Nuts" for several years.
I love the rich, beany flavor, and the price was very good.
For years it was $6.79 for 30.5 oz.
Folgers and Maxwell were $9 at the time.
Then it went to 6.99 about 2 years ago.
Then they reduced the can size (it still comes in a metal can) to 28 oz.
Then it went to $7.69 last year, and then $7.99 and a new sign on the shelf said it was a "special buy" at that price- odd since it had just gone up a non-trivial 70 cents.
Folgers and Max up to over $10.
At some point it went up to $8.69. We didn't notice when since we were pretty stocked up.
We had been buying 2-3 cans at a time as we felt the writing was on the wall and it turns out it was.
Yesterday the price was $10.61 !!
It's now actually more expensive by about 25 cents than the major brands!
At some point, they also reduced that can size again to 25 oz.
Last week my wife ordered from wal-mart online and we received three cans @ $9.69.
...and they were 28 oz cans!!
So, a dollar less and 3 oz more product.
She just placed another order for eight cans!
That brand was my "best kept secret" of a very good quality at a somewhat ridiculously cheap price.
Not anymore
I wonder if costs "just suddenly" caught up with them, or if people started switching to them when the others went over 10 bucks and they smelled blood in the water and are cashing in.
I also can't believe it still comes in a metal can.
We've been on "Chock Full Of Nuts" for several years.
I love the rich, beany flavor, and the price was very good.
For years it was $6.79 for 30.5 oz.
Folgers and Maxwell were $9 at the time.
Then it went to 6.99 about 2 years ago.
Then they reduced the can size (it still comes in a metal can) to 28 oz.
Then it went to $7.69 last year, and then $7.99 and a new sign on the shelf said it was a "special buy" at that price- odd since it had just gone up a non-trivial 70 cents.
Folgers and Max up to over $10.
At some point it went up to $8.69. We didn't notice when since we were pretty stocked up.
We had been buying 2-3 cans at a time as we felt the writing was on the wall and it turns out it was.
Yesterday the price was $10.61 !!
It's now actually more expensive by about 25 cents than the major brands!
At some point, they also reduced that can size again to 25 oz.
Last week my wife ordered from wal-mart online and we received three cans @ $9.69.
...and they were 28 oz cans!!
So, a dollar less and 3 oz more product.
She just placed another order for eight cans!
That brand was my "best kept secret" of a very good quality at a somewhat ridiculously cheap price.
Not anymore
I wonder if costs "just suddenly" caught up with them, or if people started switching to them when the others went over 10 bucks and they smelled blood in the water and are cashing in.
I also can't believe it still comes in a metal can.
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I needed some copper pipe fittings to connect my outdoor shower. A 10 foot stick of 1/2" was 25 bucks. Had to go to two stores to get 2 sticks of pipe and a handful of common fittings. HD had pipe only, not a single fitting. Lowes had no pipe. The fittings I managed to find after spending easily an hour fishing through the boxes that had things all mixed up. Couldn't find exactly what I was after either. I needed 1/2" solder to 1/2 NPT, but no dice. Settled on 1/2 copper to 3/8 NPT, and planned to make up the difference with a 1/2 x 3/8 bushing. Needed two, they had one. I bought it and a 1/2 x 1/4 and was forced to drill and tap the thing for 3/8 NPT. I don't have a 37/64 drill, so I used 9/16 (36/64) and just made it work. Not completely confident it will seal, but handily you can solder copper to brass with no real fuss, and I'm sure that will get the job done.
the bag of fittings came out to $68 for a half dozen elbows, two drain elbows, some strap clamps, and the stuff to get me from copper pipe to screw pipe, plus of course the fuel to drive to 2 places.
the bag of fittings came out to $68 for a half dozen elbows, two drain elbows, some strap clamps, and the stuff to get me from copper pipe to screw pipe, plus of course the fuel to drive to 2 places.
YY1
Addicted Member
100% increase or 100% requested?
Seems unlikely to me that rates would double.
Usually it's the state PUCO that sets the rates for the electric utilities within that state, and each utility is regulated seperately.
IIRC the most we've ever gotten was 35% I think One of the major here (Duke, maybe) just got approved for 8-11%.
NH-MAN
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requested from utility companies of 100% approved and yes shocking which is why the local station had an electric guy on the other day talking about it and said july or aug I think next month KW hour will double on our bills.
Thats what I thought and know regarding state approval but pretty dam sure he said feds too (Which i wasnt expecting and why it sticks in my mind) did in this discussion as they were including nearby states in the discussion. Could be wrong but even if it is just here it will be everywhere soon.
between fuel oil and Elec its going to be a tough winter for bills if things do not change.
lots of seniors can barely keep their homes with property taxes, this crap will probably force many out. Its not cool
I am on ssdi but fortunately my 22 year old son is here and pays 400 for rent otherwise just the oil would be really hard for me alone now elec double, lovely.
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The coffee index:
We've been on "Chock Full Of Nuts" for several years.
I love the rich, beany flavor, and the price was very good.
For years it was $6.79 for 30.5 oz.
Folgers and Maxwell were $9 at the time.
Then it went to 6.99 about 2 years ago.
Then they reduced the can size (it still comes in a metal can) to 28 oz.
Then it went to $7.69 last year, and then $7.99 and a new sign on the shelf said it was a "special buy" at that price- odd since it had just gone up a non-trivial 70 cents.
Folgers and Max up to over $10.
At some point it went up to $8.69. We didn't notice when since we were pretty stocked up.
We had been buying 2-3 cans at a time as we felt the writing was on the wall and it turns out it was.
Yesterday the price was $10.61 !!
It's now actually more expensive by about 25 cents than the major brands!
At some point, they also reduced that can size again to 25 oz.
Last week my wife ordered from wal-mart online and we received three cans @ $9.69.
...and they were 28 oz cans!!
So, a dollar less and 3 oz more product.
She just placed another order for eight cans!
That brand was my "best kept secret" of a very good quality at a somewhat ridiculously cheap price.
Not anymore
I wonder if costs "just suddenly" caught up with them, or if people started switching to them when the others went over 10 bucks and they smelled blood in the water and are cashing in.
I also can't believe it still comes in a metal can.
It's hard too keep ahead of the game. I have stocked up also.
Thought l heard in Mexico their is a shortage of Coffee?
NH-MAN
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I am not seeing that here thats a bummer, not just saying that but doing projects I have been to all the hardware stores around many times lately and all looks normal as far as stock goes.
The coffee index:
We've been on "Chock Full Of Nuts" for several years.
I love the rich, beany flavor, and the price was very good.
For years it was $6.79 for 30.5 oz.
Folgers and Maxwell were $9 at the time.
Then it went to 6.99 about 2 years ago.
Then they reduced the can size (it still comes in a metal can) to 28 oz.
Then it went to $7.69 last year, and then $7.99 and a new sign on the shelf said it was a "special buy" at that price- odd since it had just gone up a non-trivial 70 cents.
Folgers and Max up to over $10.
At some point it went up to $8.69. We didn't notice when since we were pretty stocked up.
We had been buying 2-3 cans at a time as we felt the writing was on the wall and it turns out it was.
Yesterday the price was $10.61 !!
It's now actually more expensive by about 25 cents than the major brands!
At some point, they also reduced that can size again to 25 oz.
Last week my wife ordered from wal-mart online and we received three cans @ $9.69.
...and they were 28 oz cans!!
So, a dollar less and 3 oz more product.
She just placed another order for eight cans!
That brand was my "best kept secret" of a very good quality at a somewhat ridiculously cheap price.
Not anymore
I wonder if costs "just suddenly" caught up with them, or if people started switching to them when the others went over 10 bucks and they smelled blood in the water and are cashing in.
I also can't believe it still comes in a metal can.
$8.41 for 31.2 oz can at Amazon. I'm partial to Kirkland Signature 100% Colombian. It's gone up recently as well; it used to be ~ $8 for a 3lb can, but it was over $10 the last time I bought it. I try to have at least 3 cans on the shelf in my basement, but it lasts me quite a while.
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Mystic
We're all born mad
On the recent declining price of gasoline and diesel fuels:
The market trading price of Gasoline is $3.57.08 per gallon on 1 JULY 2022 @ 7:22AM EASTERN.
This marks the first time in more than a month that Gasoline is trading for less than $4.00 per gallon.
Thus, pump prices are declining ... slowly. But, per usual, there's more to it than pump price.
Commodities traders and analysts, the entities who invest in such "goods" as gasoline, have expressed diminishing confidence in the efficacy of Gasoline as an investment commodity amid mounting fears that a global economic slowdown, triggered by an aggressive tightening from major central banks, will dampen demand for all fuels, obviously including Gasoline.
Commodity traders' "bearish" outlook was exacerbated further by data, released this week by the EIA (US Energy Information Agency), showing that the price of Gasoline stocks May-June 2022 increased by the largest margin for the market since the first week of January 2022, thus indicating that the high retail prices for Gasoline have diminished market demand for Gasoline.
Honestly I probably should have just gone to the local store, but I had reason to be somewhere near the box stores and didn't expect it to be such a hunt to get common plumbing stuff. The local hardware store is reasonably stocked and the people there are very helpful.
