I don’t mind shrinkflation nearly as much as skimpflation, where the quality is eroded without warning. When I look at ratings on Amazon I ask for the most recent ones first. Sometimes that tells me a lot.
November 9, 2026
I don’t mind shrinkflation nearly as much as skimpflation, where the quality is eroded without warning. When I look at ratings on Amazon I ask for the most recent ones first. Sometimes that tells me a lot.
November 9, 2026
Ice cream is a classic example!
This is so true! Everything is shrinking.
Good idea; I’m going to start doing that.
Shrink and skimp are sure getting around these day!
Never heard of these terms! But I do believe that the more modern a product is, the more cheaply it is made. You know how people always say they don’t make them like they used to? Built to last and all of that. Now most things are built to replace, not repair.