[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Actually, I've been noticing this for years now, LOL, our adult children were amused we noticed, LOL ! But once it was difficult to fit a roll into a standard width holder, now a roll is so much smaller it fits easily both in width and height.... it's amusing that consumers are thought to not even notice... just like the shrinking "half gallon" of ice cream, the shrinking "pound" of coffee, and the shrinking box of cereal which is the same size front of the box, but from the side view, has "shrunk" significantly...LOL ! The "new speak", a pound of coffee is actually 12 ounces, LOL !

"Shrinkflation"...

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Heard of any incentives for new members like B.J.' s offered when they opened ? Perhaps only offering special breaks to those in immediate Clermont area ?

Never heard of Costco offering discounted membership deals like BJ's or Sam's Club.
They don't have to.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Not true. All TP has always been at most, 4" wide. Costo's Charmin brand is 4 1/2" wide. I've been purchasing this Charmin at Costco for at least fifteen years, maybe more. That extra 1/2" keeps the TP from sliding side to side on the TP holder. I've been very spoiled all these years.

Actually it is true that TP used to be 4-1/2 inches wide.

Toilet paper rolls in the US are steadily shrinking. This is why | The Independent | The Independent

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

Never heard of Costco offering discounted membership deals like BJ's or Sam's Club.
They don't have to.

Incorrect. You can get a $30 gift card for new membership sign up.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Incorrect. You can get a $30 gift card for new membership sign up.

Good to know, thanks

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Actually it is true that TP used to be 4-1/2 inches wide.

Toilet paper rolls in the US are steadily shrinking. This is why | The Independent | The Independent

Costco is the only store/warehouse that still sells 4 1/2 " wide TP that I have seen in recent years. This TP is made by Charmin specifically for Costco. Even Costco's brand (Kirkland) TP is not as wide as the Charmin.