"1D10T" wrote in message
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"1D10T" wrote in message
This whole packaging/refilling issue isn't about raising prices, it's
about the way they go about it. I'm not the ignorant SOB they seem to
think I am. How would you feel if gas pumps started dispensing 3-quart
"gallons" at the same price a full gallon was, without telling you?

SteveB" wrote in message
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I'd feel terrible. But then, I'd really hate myself for not being aware
and paying for three quarts and not getting a gallon, particularly when
the price is plainly stated.

At many gas stations I've seen there's a big, prominent price sign
indicating 2.29 9/10 or whatever, with no indication of gallon, pint or
bowl. How many people read the line on the pump meter which actually says
'gallons'? They see the total price and swipe the card. I only said "3
quart gallons" to make my point, but if it was 108 oz. gallons, few would
notice - probably thinking the car needs a tune-up. And just for kicks, I
wonder where the 9/10-cent pricing originated.

People, in general, are amazing. Most of the time, they just go into a
business, and plonk down whatever the clerk says. Then, if they question
the clerk, the clerk gives them "that look", or the people in line start
bitching. Yet, if one is a good shopper, on most any trip, there will be an
item that doesn't ring up at what the shelf price was. My wife is queen of
the shoppers on this one. Me, I'm one of the ones that just plonk down the
money, cuz I'm in a hurry, and don't want "that look". Then I started
seeing instances where it was dollars, and not pennies, and in some cases,
lots of dollars. Lots of people pay no attention at all when shopping or
buying.

Caveat emptor.

Steve