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Originally Posted by Ross
Candy is getting ridiculous these days, not only are the prices high but the size of the candy bars are also smaller than ever. A normal snickers here is $2.29. Say a kid gets $20 a week pocket money these days, that can barely go see a movie with friends anymore. Candy in the cinema is even more expensive, figure $10 for a regular coke and a piece of candy. Ridiculous.
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I agree, the consumer is hit twice. Price has been steadily increasing while the size of the goodies has been decreasing.