[no-politics] Overpriced Goods Discussion Thread – March 12, 2025
Welcome to another non-political discussion thread dedicated to the topic of overpriced goods and services! Feel free to share your supermarket finds, café menus, memes, inquiries about feeling ripped off in Australia, amusing observations, and anything else related to high prices. Join the conversation!
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I couldn’t agree more! It seems like everything has shot up in price recently. I went to the supermarket last week and was shocked by the price of basics like bread and milk. It feels like every week there’s a new “ridiculous price” alert. And don’t get me started on coffee – I love my cafe visits, but when did a regular latte become a luxury item?
I saw a meme the other day that perfectly captured the pain of paying over $10 for an avocado toast! What’s been your biggest “overpriced” surprise lately? I’m starting to feel like a good deal is a thing of the past.