[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Ptmcbriz

You apparently don’t shop much.

I don't think I have ever been to a Cheesecake Factory.

I just saw this online!

Cheesecake Factory 10-inch whole cheesecakes range from $64.95–$70.95, and 6-inch and 7-inch cheesecakes range from $28.95–$43.95. A 10-inch cheesecake can serve 12–15 people.

I would have had trouble buying that when I was working - now that I am retired, I clearly can't afford to spend that much on a cheesecake.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I can remember that 60 years ago, most new golf balls cost about $1.25 each. Today, you can still buy a new regulation golf ball for about the same price. Go figure.

You were being royally ripped off in those days.
Most of the companies making golf balls 60 years ago, have since moved into plain cake making.
Much more profit!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

You were being royally ripped off in those days.
Most of the companies making golf balls 60 years ago, have since moved into plain cake making.
Much more profit!

In those days, my dad and I would go golf ball hunting in the woods after hours. If we found a few new golf balls, we felt like we were rich.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I don't think I have ever been to a Cheesecake Factory.

I just saw this online!

Cheesecake Factory 10-inch whole cheesecakes range from $64.95–$70.95, and 6-inch and 7-inch cheesecakes range from $28.95–$43.95. A 10-inch cheesecake can serve 12–15 people.

I would have had trouble buying that when I was working - now that I am retired, I can't clearly can't afford to spend that much on a cheesecake.

Publix has the 6” in freezer for less. They also carry Juniors, for $14-18 6”. If one can’t travel to NYC for Juniors, then frozen is well worth it. It’s slightly thawed when we get home. I cut in half, return the other half to freezer. Thaw in fridge cut 4 equal pieces, with dental floss. Its very rich.

[SHIBUMI]

If workers get 20$ an hour and the cake batter costs 4.00 then it's only 1.98$ in profit. Thats a pretty good deal!

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.

The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.

Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away.

[dougawhite]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Have you found the carvel birthday cake?

The brand is a cult following, ice cream (not the best) cake, that’s been frozen along with icing. Cost $19 to $20 range until pandemic, then cake not available until 2023. Same cake this May $28.50 on sale from $32.

Cheesecake Factory used to make a chocolate million dollar cake. A slice is $17.

Try dq

[dougawhite]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Didnt end well for Marie as I recall.

Crazy, she lost her head over a little cake, geesh...

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Ptmcbriz

I buy birthday cakes from the grocery bakery every year. I usually order them online, 3 layers, cream cheese frosting etc. I can’t remember them being below $25 for many many years. At lease 5-7 years or more. My requests usually run $30-$40 now. For Thanksgiving this year I bought an entire Cheesecake Factory cheesecake and it was $75. You apparently don’t shop much. It’s been this way even before the pandemic. .

You hit nail on head, I don’t shop much and when I do I don’t buy 25 dollar plus cakes or 10 dollar pound of bacon. Due to my frugalness I have lost 2 pounds last month. I usually buy cup cake for my birthday…

That way I don’t have bunch of cake to eat.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I can remember that 60 years ago, most new golf balls cost about $1.25 each. Today, you can still buy a new regulation golf ball for about the same price. Go figure.

Golf ball cheap compared to pickleball. Yes, imro don’t understand what makes plastic ball so high? Got to be 900% mark up?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by coconutmama

That’s hilarious. Thanks for my morning laugh.

My mother did the same thing with Toll House cookies off of the Nestles chocolate chip bag 😊
(She played Scrabble instead)

IMO can’t be macadamia toll house cookies. I can NOT just eat ONE… course from my chocolate milk study they soak/wick up quickly. MMMMM mmmmm.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by opinionist

I noticed organic eggs for over $10 a dozen in the store.
People living paycheck to paycheck are in big trouble.
That is why I donate to the food bank to help people.

What store is selling organic eggs for $10/dozen? I know Vitality overcharges for theirs at every store, but I haven't seen a $10 price tag for them. I can still get Happy or Handsome Eggs at Walmart for under $6.

But there's a lady with hens outside the Villages that I've gotten my last two dozen from, and she won't allow me to pay her for them. So I'm just sitting in a big bucket full of WIN.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I don't think I have ever been to a Cheesecake Factory.

I just saw this online!

Cheesecake Factory 10-inch whole cheesecakes range from $64.95–$70.95, and 6-inch and 7-inch cheesecakes range from $28.95–$43.95. A 10-inch cheesecake can serve 12–15 people.

I would have had trouble buying that when I was working - now that I am retired, I clearly can't afford to spend that much on a cheesecake.

You know, you can get a Cheesecake Factory 6" cheesecake from Publix for $17, and you don't have to wait for delivery or drive far to get it.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

What store is selling organic eggs for $10/dozen? I know Vitality overcharges for theirs at every store, but I haven't seen a $10 price tag for them. I can still get Happy or Handsome Eggs at Walmart for under $6.

But there's a lady with hens outside the Villages that I've gotten my last two dozen from, and she won't allow me to pay her for them. So I'm just sitting in a big bucket full of WIN.

What I want to know is, what store is selling inorganic eggs? I'll be sure not to shop there.

[Sabella]

How about all the items we buy in the grocery store that have gone up in reality 20 to 50%in price and then the companies get away with downsizing and making the packages smaller? isn’t this a form of price gouging ?

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.

The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.

Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away.

You know all Publix prices are different in different stores. Yes, they too price gouge. They already have higher prices than other stores to begin. There were different prices at Magnolia Plaza than Lake Deaton Plaza. I only go there now in a pinch.