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

Stephen15 · 24-06-2019 01:05AM

janfebmar wrote: »

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

That's not convenient if your out and about and fancy a snack. Also annoys me how the packets in those multipacks are tiny.

Larbre34 · 24-06-2019 01:11AM

kneemos wrote: »

They're not even half full for that.

Thats air sealed in so they don't get crushed. The unbagged weight is about what the pack says.

Paid 75c for a packet of Tayto this arvo in Tesco. 59p in old money. I guess its not the worst inflation from 20p 30 odd years ago.

OldMrBrennan83 · 24-06-2019 06:31AM

Zaph wrote: »

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

I suppose it's down to tastes. I'd have them over any other.

TerrorFirmer · 24-06-2019 02:36PM

€1-€1.10 is about right for a convenience shop, 70c or so in Dunnes/Tesco.

And of course, you can get a 9 multi-pack on offer for €1.50 at any given time in the supermarket.

Aldi have a 24-pack of crisps for €3 and they're actually pretty decent.

ohnonotgmail · 24-06-2019 03:01PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

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

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

I remember them when they were 6p. Or was it 3p.

Deebles McBeebles · 24-06-2019 03:19PM

Back in my day we made our own foil bags. They kept our home-made crisps fresh for longer.

Then Big Crisp got involved, King, Tayto......*shiver* Hunky Dorys. Made it a capitalist endeavour, the crisp making. Ah it used to be our thing and they took it from us.

24-06-2019 06:19PM

Anyone had any success making your own? I've been thinking about trying with the herbs and spices I like.

IAMAMORON · 24-06-2019 07:42PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Anyone had any success making your own? I've been thinking about trying with the herbs and spices I like.

It is doable but it is a pain in the boylix by the time you have a crisp.

I have gone out, got spuds, soaked them overnight, boiled oil in a pan , fried them , let them dry , season them, refry them , season them etc etc.

It is easier to blow a fiver at the shops.

Think Monster Munch or Alien Spacers.

mondeo · 24-06-2019 08:45PM

Amazing how expensive sh!t has gotten since the 90's. Early 1990's, 20p would get you a cracking HB ice cream.. Lucky to get one for 2.50 now. A decent quality loaf of bread would cost 30p, A good quality loaf now will cost you 2.20 unless you buy some cheapy value loaf which tastes like cardboard.

10 penny mixes were great ! Imagine 10 chewy assorted sweets for 10p !

_Kaiser_ · 24-06-2019 08:53PM

Aside from the ever increasing prices, the contents are decreasing at the same rate

Next time you see a vending machine have a look at the size of the bars. Then look at the price.

I did see a competition on a pack of Smokey Bacon Tayto today though.. win your rent for a year. You know things are bad when it's come to that!

Poor Uncle Tom · 24-06-2019 09:03PM

Just can't beat a bag of Walkers cheese and onion max.......

Cee-Jay-Cee · 24-06-2019 10:15PM

I remember when a packet of tayto cheese&zoning were 5p.

I also remember when all this was just fields.

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

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