On Wed, 27 May 2009 12:21:11 -0700, SMS
wrote:

1D10T wrote:

The Shrink Ray strikes again, just like groceries (4 # sugar, 11 oz. pounds
of coffee, etc.). Container stays the same, content gets smaller, price
remains the same, and if you do inquire, they claim it's to avoid price
increases. That's an insult to our intelligence because it's not disclosed
to the consumer, on the container or in the store. They're counting on the
stupidity of the average American consumer. What's next, 3 qt. gas gallons?

But unlike coffee, ice cream, etc., where the reduced volume or weight
is on the package, the propane tanks have no indication that the they're
not being filled as full as possible. This is simply fraud, and the
retailers and suppliers should be sued in a class action lawsuit.

Huh? Since this thread appeared, I started noticing the tank
exchanges at various places -- every single one had the weight (15 lbs
in most cases) prominently displayed, large enough to be visible from
10-15 feet away. I don't recall if the tanks themselves had wrappers
(they were behind a cage), but if so I'm sure the weight was listed
there also. Just like coffee, ice cream, etc (actually the ones I saw
were more prominent)

Has anyone actually seen a display not indicate this? At an
otherwise-reputable retailer?

Josh