Top 10 Rip-Offs Of 2007

[hegemony]

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[Annuit CÅ“ptis]

What,

didn't make the cut? I demand a recount!

[Uncle Leo]

Although rip-off No. 10 has caused a few health scares, that's not why Consumer Reports recommends you toss bagged salad for good in 2008. The publication said consumers are paying way too much for salad greens that don't stay fresh for very long.

 

Yeah, but lately, at least here, a simple head of lettuce has been outrageous, also. I usually only buy the bagged stuff if I'm either in a major hurry, and/or if they're on sale. It's still more expensive on sale, but not too much more.

 

 

Rip-off No. 7 is the automatic shower cleaner advertised on TV. The only thing it cleans, according to the magazine, is your wallet.

 

That thing didn't even look like a good idea.

 

 

Expensive packaging, like the no-waste squeeze bottles for condiments, comes in at No. 2. Evidently, you get more out of a jar.

 

That's been my experience, also.

 

 

And Consumer Reports' No. 1 rip-off are shrinking cereal boxes. Companies like Kellogg's are decreasing the box size but not the prices.

 

Cereal's a racket.

[saladdin69]

Paid $1.38 for a head of lettuce last night.

 

saladdin

[Uncle Leo]

Paid $1.38 for a head of lettuce last night.

 

Wasn't too long ago that I could almost always get a head of lettuce for 49c. Lately, at least here, it's been running in the $1.25 to $1.75 range. Just last night also, I bought a bagged salad on sale for $1.50.