I’m not sure of how many people think about this but I still want to talk about it. I was in the store today to purchase a few items. Toilet paper was on my list. I don’t have a memebership to Costco or Sam’s because it’s just me and I cannot see the value added from owning one. I buy my items at a regular retail store. When I went to get the toilet paper I was disturbed. There was not a package of toilet paper that was just a regular roll or a double roll. All of the packages of the brand I buy was in mega roll form. I don’t believe in that. There is no way in hell that a pack of 6 rolls of toilet paper would last me as long as a pack of 24 single rolls! And what toilet paper holder can hold a roll of paper that is said to contain 4 rolls? Not mine. At one point when I went into the store I had the option of buying at least a double roll package of 12 equals 24, which I have always been leery about. Now this option is no longer available. What the hell?
I have notice over the years manufacturers reducing size of containers but still charging the same price. Or worst more. Lol. Most of these items are essential and we have no other choice but to buy them. Obviously toilet paper is a necessity. Therefore, I feel like we as consumers are getting ripped off. I can’t stop saying this, but there is no in hell way that there is 24 rolls of toilet paper in just 6 rolls. I understand that some people may want less toilet paper rolls hogging up their storage or linen closets. For me, I prefer single rolls or at most double rolls. I’ll find the space for them.
So after standing in the aisle for a good 3-5 minutes, I decided to switch brands. I wasnt going to say which brand but why not. I normally purchase Charmin but I have switched to Cottonelle for now. At this time they are still supplying a 12 rolls equals 24 rolls package. I’m sure that will probably change soon. Smh. And when it does I won’t know what brand to buy. I’m not strictly a label shopper but some brands I feel are better for me. When it comes to toilet paper, I haven’t found a store brand that compares. Now with paper towels, Target’s Up and Up brand can get my dollar any day.
What products have you noticed that seem like they are ripping you off? Did you switch or continued to stay with that brand? Do you know of any store brands that are better and more cost effective than the brand names? Please share.