Be Aware of Value Sizes: Today's Example - Instant Mashed Potatoes
Shopping Savvy
I was looking for a large box of instant mashed potatoes and I saw one particular brand had two different shaped containers. One was a cylindrical canister and the other was a box. At first glance the canister looked bigger. Here are the actual sizes.
The canister: 28 oz
The box: 26.2 oz
Ok, no big deal. The canister is actually slightly larger than the box, but how do the prices compare?
The canister: $6.19
The box: $3.77
Yup, that's right! If you buy the canister you pay $2.42 for an extra 1.8 ounces. Completely not worth it!
I should point out one thing on behalf of the product manufacturer and that is the box was clearly labeled "New Value Size", which implies that the box was a new offering. If that is the case then the manufacturer may be in the process of phasing out the canister and switching to the box.
Published by Allana Calhoun
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14 Comments
Post a CommentThanks, good to know!
Good article...Laura Everly
As always, thanks for your sharp eye!!
good tip, thanks!
AWESOME JOB! HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!
Good info/review.
Sometimes I just grab what I need without looking at the price.
Awesome advice, I have fallen into this marketing trap on more than one occasion - thanks :) cheers!
Thank you!!! Happy New Year!!
Great information. This stuff adds up if you are not diligent.