Have you ever noticed that chips companies are ripping you off? I mean really years ago the bags of chips were filled to the top, and now they are barely half full AND THEY CHARGE THE SAME PRICE?!
2006-12-29 01:30:39 · 15 answers · asked by Stunnas on got my stunnas on 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I know this sounds dumb but it's true plus I'M BORED OUT OF MY MIND!
2006-12-29 01:31:31 · update #1
Chips, and other processed foods, are sold by weight - not volume. The half-empty bag of chips may weigh the same as in the past, but is insulated with a blast of air (nitrogen?) to ensure freshness and as a cushion.
Back in the day, there was a show on HBO: Not Necessarily the News. They had a feature, where viewers would submit words called "sniglets." These words would describe something that didn't already have a word assigned. The sniglet for the air in the chip bag was "snackmosphere." That's what I always remember when I open an "air-rich" back of chips - now you'll remember it too. You're welcome!
2006-12-29 01:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by rusrus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does seem some of a rip off, but the air is also there to protect the chips in case the bag gets dropped.
2006-12-29 05:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by jujola11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is true I opened a bag of chips the other day and no kidding there were 2 chips in the bag! Because the bags are so filled with air you cannot feel around to see what your getting. I was so mad!
2006-12-29 01:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by TKloves 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, yes, it's called merchandising...they are downsizing the chip bags and many other items and still charging the same price, so they can make more money. I guess they think we won't notice?!
The only choice you really have is not to buy the product, or to buy a cheaper version.
2006-12-29 01:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even though it may seem your getting ripped off you have to look at the total weight of the bag. The net weight has been the same for a while now. Only thing is it looks like the consumer is getting less because of all the air now.
2006-12-29 01:40:01 · answer #5 · answered by Christian T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely hate it when I go to buy a bag of Lays BBQ Air, and there are chips inside! its awful, and ive filed several complaints to Lays but they haven't responded to any :/
2015-03-11 13:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by Katie Hageman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax..
Because you can make them yourself !
And while your at it make youself some fish aswell. Unless of course your vegetation.
2017-01-23 22:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy Pringles
2006-12-29 01:43:30 · answer #8 · answered by G G 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You will not believe this but the bags are bigger than they use to be.They sale the chips buy the weight, that's what you buy---so many ozs.per bag.So don't stop eating them they are not ripping you off.Enjoy them.......
2006-12-29 02:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so stop eating chips and have some fruit s or maybe some celery or a few carrots sticks
2006-12-29 01:46:15 · answer #10 · answered by matzaballboy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋