So how much for a packet of regular crisps in the shop?

AMKC · 23-06-2019 10:29AM #1

I ask because I seen when I was waiting in the A and E yesterday that a packet there was 1 euro and 10 cent from the vendor machine. I don't eat and can't eat them that's why I am asking as I am curious.

tigger123 · 23-06-2019 10:31AM

About a euro. Depends on where you buy though.

blade1 · 23-06-2019 10:31AM

AMKC wrote: »

I ask because I seen when I was waiting in the A and E yesterday that a packet there was 1 euro and 10 cent from the vendor machine. I don't eat and can't eat them that's why I am asking as I am curious.

'bout three fiddy.

Snotty · 23-06-2019 10:36AM

Euro sounds about right. The extra 10c goes to the HSE and its what makes it a first class health system

ILoveYourVibes · 23-06-2019 10:37AM

Snotty wrote: »

Euro sounds about right. The extra 10c goes to the HSE and its what makes it a first class health system

lol

punisher5112 · 23-06-2019 10:38AM

Snotty wrote: »

Euro sounds about right. The extra 10c goes to the HSE and its what makes it a first class health system

No that's the fat tax

Timberrrrrrrr · 23-06-2019 10:39AM

AMKC wrote: »

I ask because I seen when I was waiting in the A and E yesterday that a packet there was 1 euro and 10 cent from the vendor machine. I don't eat and can't eat them that's why I am asking as I am curious.

Really milking your visit to A&E, 2 threads about it now! Not getting the attention at home that you feel you deserve?

blade1 · 23-06-2019 10:43AM

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Really milking your visit to A&E, 2 threads about it now! Not getting the attention at home that you feel you deserve?

Stop bumping the thread up so!:p

AMKC · 23-06-2019 11:13AM

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Really milking your visit to A&E, 2 threads about it now! Not getting the attention at home that you feel you deserve?

But this thread is about crisps not my A and E visit. its just I seen the price there and was curious.
Got plenty but I do not do things for attention and certainly did not say oh here's a big dog I will let him bit me on the hand so I will end up spending 6 hours in A and E. No thanks. As said already that was not fun. I had lots of plans for my Saturday but not that.
So lets make this thread about crisps.

RocketRaccoon · 23-06-2019 11:15AM

A euro for a pack of crisps? When did that happen?

I remember them being 28p, have the bags gotten bigger?

shamrock55 · 23-06-2019 11:15AM

You can't eat crisps, I'd rather be dead

IAMAMORON · 23-06-2019 11:18AM

It creeps up on you. The days of the 10c meanies and burger bites are over. I lash out now on a mega pack of kettles, for the gum bleeds alone, mmmmmm.

I love opening a big pack and feeling slightly guilty, so I pour half into a bowl, just to convince myself that I am not going to eat the whole pack....

Lying to and codding yourself should not be underestimated as a perfectly acceptable pastime.

23-06-2019 11:20AM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

A euro for a pack of crisps? When did that happen?

I remember them being 28p, have the bags gotten bigger?

Used to be 7p when I was a kid. Snax were 5p. I wonder if that price differential between the two still holds today- anyone know the price of Snax vs Tayto?

KevRossi · 23-06-2019 12:26PM

Haven't eaten Snax in years, but they were always cheaper than Tayto or King. Sam Spudz were a bit more expensive.

I remember them going from 5p to 6p* and having to go back to my Dad and argue with him for a rise in pocket money. After him getting me to debate my point he gave me a pocket money rise from 10p to 12p.

Them were the days.

*1977-78 I think - prices used to be printed on the bags.

Oasis1974 · 23-06-2019 12:30PM

You can buy a 1.5kg bag of oven chips in Tesco for 69c I **** you not.

corkboy38 · 23-06-2019 12:35PM

Snax and Skips are €1 in my local shop, Tayto/King are €1.20.

Dairy Milk chocolate is fairly commonly €1.30 or thereabouts for the small 6 square bar.

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-06-2019 12:36PM

I got Manhattans the other day for 90c.

Yer Da sells Avon · 23-06-2019 12:37PM

Oasis1974 wrote: »

You can buy a 1.5kg bag of oven chips in Tesco for 69c I **** you not.

True, although I wouldn't recommend it because they're shite.

Stephen15 · 23-06-2019 11:37PM

Why do shops like Spars and Centras in general these days have peculiar price points like €1.10, €1.15 etc. instead of charging nice round figures for small items likes packets of crisps, sweets like fruit pastilles and chewing gum like a euro.

IAMAMORON · 23-06-2019 11:47PM

It's all in the margins baby, like everything.

Zaph · 23-06-2019 11:53PM

OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »

I got Manhattans the other day for 90c.

At least 89c too much. Their cheese and onion crisps are possibly the worst I've ever tasted.

Osborne · 23-06-2019 11:57PM

Paid €1.10 for McCoys in Euro Spar today.

Force Carrier · 24-06-2019 12:08AM

I saw packets of seens for 90c in the pound shop.

Stephen15 · 24-06-2019 12:25AM

sugarman wrote: »

Convenience shops like Spar and Centra €1.10/20/30 for a your run of the mill Tayto, King, Hunkey Dorey etc..

Tesco, Dunnes, Super Valu etc.. 70c or there abouts.

85c for a packet of Tayto in my local Dunnes. Walkers are usually cheaper in Tesco in or around the 65c mark.

24-06-2019 12:26AM

r93kaey5p2izun · 24-06-2019 12:36AM

Jaysus I'm actually shocked at these prices. I haven't bought a packet of crisps in 30 years but I'm gobsmacked that they're more than 70c!

spurious · 24-06-2019 12:44AM

2d when I was a kid. Perri in a pale blue packet. They always tasted a bit odd.

fatknacker · 24-06-2019 12:46AM

https://shop.supervalu.ie/shopping/tayto-cheese-onion-20-party-pack-25-grams-/p-1015558001

There you go...30c per packet if you buy a box of 20. Still far cheaper even with the Euro Pound conversion.

janfebmar · 24-06-2019 12:48AM

AMKC wrote: »

I ask because I seen when I was waiting in the A and E yesterday that a packet there was 1 euro and 10 cent from the vendor machine. I don't eat and can't eat them that's why I am asking as I am curious.

Tesco has 16 packets of Tayto for a total of 4 euro.

Stephen15 · 24-06-2019 12:48AM

Emmet Dead Salesperson wrote: »

Jaysus I'm actually shocked at these prices. I haven't bought a packet of crisps in 30 years but I'm gobsmacked that they're more than 70c!

You sound like my mother who's always shocked when I tell her the price of things which I buy. Then I try to explain to her those are normal everyday prices nowadays. Anyway that's inflation for ya.

kneemos · 24-06-2019 12:58AM

Emmet Dead Salesperson wrote: »

Jaysus I'm actually shocked at these prices. I haven't bought a packet of crisps in 30 years but I'm gobsmacked that they're more than 70c!

They're not even half full for that.

So how much for a packet of regular crisps in the shop?

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