Post #4348064
2026-08-03 07:25 UTC
Any time you see "New package, same great product!" marketing on something in a store, I guarantee they just shrinkflationed you hard.
This package used to hold 56 pads for the same price as what now gets you 40. The individual pads are not materially different.
Replies (3)
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@connynasch@mastodon.social 2026-08-03 12:27
@taedryn@anarres.family Toppits shrinkwrap used to be 70 metres, same box but no price change - just 50 metres. I read the small print under the various prices, here in the EU you have to give the price per kilo, which makes it an interesting experience in seeing the marketing *wool over the eyes* work...
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@doc@mastodon.social 2026-08-03 08:31
@taedryn@anarres.family honestly, the box design made me believe initially that it was a set of fancy color pencils until I read the brand. #MarketingFailure
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@Wally@thepit.social 2026-08-03 07:53
@taedryn@anarres.family It's tied with "your device has new features" for phrase that makes my heart sink when I read it.