Annie G Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I don't even know when this downsizing happened. We stocked up on household supplies in December and I just recently started running low on toilet paper so I bought a package- same exact kind I always buy. Cottonelle. This is a photo of the way it's been downsized. Just charge me more, people. I don't want tiny rolls of TP. Ok, rant over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I've noticed this as well...kinda ticked me off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I've been ranting on this awhile, my husband is probably tired of it. The same thing happened to the baby wipes that we use. The last downsize made them so that they don't cover my hand., which I learned the hard way. I called and complained, the girl manning the phone giggled at my complaint. I did have to switch brands though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 I've been ranting on this awhile, my husband is probably tired of it. The same thing happened to the baby wipes that we use. The last downsize made them so that they don't cover my hand., which I learned the hard way. I called and complained, the girl manning the phone giggled at my complaint. I did have to switch brands though. Oh the baby wipes being downsized would really bug me. I would have blown a gasket if the phone rep giggled at my complaint. You have much more self control than I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'd rather they just charge more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Oh the baby wipes being downsized would really bug me. I would have blown a gasket if the phone rep giggled at my complaint. You have much more self control than I have. Me too...she would have been toast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I know! Irks me to pieces! Other things, too. Crackers are tiny, no longer round, and so thin they crumble when you attempt to spread anything on them. Peppermint patties have shrunk in circumference, too. Same with tubs of cream cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We've gone through the rants and the hubby measuring, etc. Check the store brand and look for ones that are still 4.27 wide rather than 3.97 which really does make a big different. Bel air and Target brands haven't shrunk entirely yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 It has been happening for several years now. Packages and items are shrinking and prices rising at the same time. I am sick of it. Do they really think we'll be fooled??? They must. I try to find and purchase only larger packages of food and items we use since we go through a lot of stuff. Partly, when it comes to food, I think families tend to be smaller and want things they can just pop into the microwave. So those items are small, single servings much of the time. It can be difficult to find family sized items for a family larger than 4. Even bags of frozen veggies have shrunk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Yep, I noticed it, too. The rolls of Charmin (someone :glare: in my house likes it) are freakin' narrower. It makes me so stinkin' ticked. I buy for the rest of the family at Costco, and I sent Costco a note telling them not to mess with the stinkin' toilet paper. roll. width. I have no idea why this makes me so angry, but it really does. It is completely irrational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Does anyone know how to do one of those online crowd petition thingies? I would sure sign it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We have shrinking things here too but not toilet paper width - it wouldn't fit the toilet roll holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We have shrinking things here too but not toilet paper width - it wouldn't fit the toilet roll holders. Exactly! There are huge gaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We've gone through the rants and the hubby measuring, etc. Check the store brand and look for ones that are still 4.27 wide rather than 3.97 which really does make a big different. Bel air and Target brands haven't shrunk entirely yet. I was surprised to find the Aldi brand was wider than the White Cloud we'd been getting which I know has been shrinking over the last few years. Kroger's is almost as wide as Aldi's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 wow. just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Wow. I also buy Cottonelle but in bulk so I haven't bought any in a long time. Guess I know what to expect. :thumbdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Angel Soft is shorter too, I wondered why it looked different but didn't think to look at the width Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 They will charge you more. First they shrink the size or amount, then they charge you more, then they shrink the size again... soon we will be paying gobs of money for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 my first double post :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 http://consumerist.com/category/grocery-shrink-ray/ Equal parts fascinating and enraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Pretty soon you will only get a package of cardboard rolls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Pretty soon you will only get a package of cardboard rolls :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 http://consumerist.com/category/grocery-shrink-ray/ Equal parts fascinating and enraging. I didn't realize how common this was becoming. The link features shredded cheese reduced to 7 instead of 8 ounces...bummer if you want 8 ounces for a recipe! It just feels so deceitful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Toilet paper rolls get small and all the while the American backside get larger...irony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Shocked to realize that cake mixes were also downsized. The problem is that they lie about it on the package, pretending it still makes the same amount. It alters baking times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I didn't realize how common this was becoming. The link features shredded cheese reduced to 7 instead of 8 ounces...bummer if you want 8 ounces for a recipe! It just feels so deceitful. THAT is what makes me really angry!!! When the shrinking of packages screws up recipes and I either have to adjust the recipe or buy 2 of some items. GRRRRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I agree with those who say just raise the stupid price - they're gonna do it anyway. And just how stupid do they think people are? Do they actually think they are fooling anybody? Or just realize that we have no choice in the matter? I think about the old half gallon of ice cream, which isn't anymore. And the shrunken cans of tuna. I just wonder with all the "go green" talk, why doesn't anybody take on this "shrinking product" thing, since in many cases it causes way more trash due to packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Pretty soon you will only get a package of cardboard rolls Nope!!! They started removing the cardboard core!!!!! Blasphemy!!!! Their reason: it's greener! Ummmmmmm..... Do these people not understand the million uses of a cardboard tube??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I have been ranting about tp sliding around like an abacus bead for a long time now. Come to think of it, I have been ranting about the shrinking sizes of everything for a long time now. I miss half gallons of ice cream. Real ice cream, not this frozen dairy dessert stuff. I miss cans of tuna that fed a family of four. With each passing year I make more and more from scratch because I like knowing what is in my food and how much of it I am getting but sometimes you just want convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Nope!!! They started removing the cardboard core!!!!! Blasphemy!!!! Their reason: it's greener! Ummmmmmm..... Do these people not understand the million uses of a cardboard tube??? What is at the core then? I use Quilted Northern and it has a cardboard tube. I feel guilty as I throw then away. I used to save them when the kids were young, especially for my kid Sunday School class or homeschool classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility7 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Nope!!! They started removing the cardboard core!!!!! Blasphemy!!!! Their reason: it's greener! Ummmmmmm..... Do these people not understand the million uses of a cardboard tube??? What? I've never heard of this! That sounds crazy. What brand does that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingiguana Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The tubes can be recycled, if that's an option where you live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingiguana Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I hate buying toilet paper. How does one figure out how much is in a package? It's impossible to comparison shop by unit price because all the units are so vastly different. They need to sell it by weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneEyre Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I noticed the family size Campbell soup cans have gotten much smaller than they were even a month ago. I also hadn't had a Reese's Cup in forever, so I bought one the other day and I KNOW they used to be much bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I noticed the family size Campbell soup cans have gotten much smaller than they were even a month ago. I also hadn't had a Reese's Cup in forever, so I bought one the other day and I KNOW they used to be much bigger. Ds just said the same thing about Goldfish crackers. "Mom, did you buy the minis? Because these are smaller." Sure enough, they *did* look smaller. Not as small as the minis but they did look a smidge smaller than before. Hmmmmm. I should have checked the package weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I noticed the family size Campbell soup cans have gotten much smaller than they were even a month ago. I also hadn't had a Reese's Cup in forever, so I bought one the other day and I KNOW they used to be much bigger. They have about 4 different sizes for Reese's Cups. You have to be careful to know which size you're buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Even bags of frozen veggies have shrunk! This one just kills me. One bag of frozen veggies is often 3.5 servings. We are 4. So of course, we end up eating less veggies rather than making another package and having quite a bit of leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 What is at the core then? I use Quilted Northern and it has a cardboard tube. I feel guilty as I throw then away. I used to save them when the kids were young, especially for my kid Sunday School class or homeschool classes. There's nothing at the core. Kimberly-Clark toilet papers are being made without cores. Their brands include Scott, Cottonelle and Kleenex. I know the cheaper Scott papers have been available without the core for a while now. And I swear I saw something in the newspaper this summer about them expanding it recently. (KC is a local company for me.) Something about how they wind up the toilet paper has been changed, making the tube-less TP rolls a possibility. They've also promised that every piece is useable- no glue on the end piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 A couple of years ago I discovered Quilted Northern Ultra in triple rolls in a very large package at Wal-Mart. I bought a package, and I swear, I did not need to buy toilet paper again for four months. I could not believe that one package lasted us so long, so I bought another, and sure enough, four more months went buy before I had to buy again. But then the most horrible thing happened. I went to Wal-Mart to the exact same spot, and found the exact same packaging, but it didn't look quite right. Sure enough, those triple rolls are not what they used to be. My time between packages of TP was literally cut in half. Now I need to go every two months for the same package. Which is still decent, but I really fondly remember those old triple rolls and get wistful every time I have to buy more TP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Lol, I hadn't noticed so I had to go check. We buy the cheap stuff at the grocery store. I think it's Panda brand? It is literally the only brand I like so I'd be irritated of the shrunk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I've started ordering industrial TP in bulk, because the rolls are so loose, the paper just falls right off. The industrial is still packed tightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I've started ordering industrial TP in bulk, because the rolls are so loose, the paper just falls right off. The industrial is still packed tightly. I wouldn't mind some more info or a link to order this. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I wouldn't mind some more info or a link to order this. :) I ordered this one, but it wasn't really what I wanted. It's better than the stuff in the stores, but I wanted the really strong, tightly rolled stuff they use in public toilets. http://www.amazon.com/Marcal-Small-Steps-Recycled-Embossed/dp/B006VFM8EY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412021806&sr=1-1&keywords=marcal I asked at Mardel what brand they use, because it's exactly what I'm looking for. Large, standard-sized rolls, smooth, heavy. You have to really turn the roll. Even with the Marcal, so much comes off when my 3 year old pulls. This is what they use. http://www.amazon.com/GEP1984101-Bathroom-Tissue-2-Ply-Sheets/dp/B001AQVSCM/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412022113&sr=1-5&keywords=envision+toilet+paper This will be my next order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I need TP. Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I used to work for a Major Manufacturing Company. This is frequently the best "cost saving measure" they come up with. Cut the cost temporarily, shrink the box/bag/amount in the bag, resume back-to-normal cost. If anyone notices the amount reduction, they just say that it is cheaper now. By the time they go back to the previous price, people have adjusted to the new size. I suggest you call & complain & have all your friends do the same. If there is a mass influx of negative pub (Facebook, Twitter, phone calls, newspaper articles), there is the possibility they will go back. However, be prepared for them to say that EVERYONE ELSE is doing it... (This excuse doesn't work when my kids give it to me, but they think it'll work when they say it.) I had some old diapers - size 3 from child #1. I compared them with the Size 3s from child #4. They weren't even in the same range. The old size 3s were bigger than the new size 4s in two directions. I got the "everyone else is doing it" argument, and the "we put more diapers in each box" argument, and the "we cut the price" argument -- depending on which time I called. Yeah, I called more than once. I was surprised they didn't say they made them smaller because our babies now-a-days are smaller than they used to be. Oh yeah, that's because they are BIGGER. :sad: :banghead: :rant: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 And while they are downsizing the squares, they're upsizing the diameter of the tube at the center of the roll. Less tp any way you measure it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 We all may need to resort to using old Rainbow Resource catalogs... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 We all may need to resort to using old Rainbow Resource catalogs... :) I just found one of those monstrosities hiding in a corner of a bookcase and was wondering what to do with it . . . They're probably not safe for septic systems though. :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna A. Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 We all may need to resort to using old Rainbow Resource catalogs... :) Then we'll have the advantage over non-homeschoolers who don't know about Rainbow Resource.... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna A. Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I asked at Mardel what brand they use, because it's exactly what I'm looking for. Large, standard-sized rolls, smooth, heavy. You have to really turn the roll. Even with the Marcal, so much comes off when my 3 year old pulls. This is what they use. http://www.amazon.com/GEP1984101-Bathroom-Tissue-2-Ply-Sheets/dp/B001AQVSCM/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412022113&sr=1-5&keywords=envision+toilet+paper This will be my next order. Shared this with my dd who works at Mardel... just in case a customer asks. 'Cause you never know. It's the ultimate educational supply store, right? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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