Muffins Shrunk — While Prices Rose
Kirkland muffins may represent the most striking change when you factor in size and quantity. A previous $4.99 pack of six muffins (35 oz total) was replaced by a $6.99 pack of eight muffins (31 oz total).
That’s an estimated 58% effective increase when measured by weight per dollar.
For families relying on muffins as breakfast staples:
- Compare bakery pricing at supermarkets
- Freeze homemade muffins for cost control
- Track per-ounce costs, not just sticker prices
Shrinkflation has become a major issue in modern retail — and bulk stores are not immune.
CostCo has priced themselves right out of my pocketbook!!
They have raised their membership fees Again!
I read recently that something like 69% of their earnings come from membership fees!!!
THe kirkland roll of toilet paper shrunk and the price went up. Same with the kirkland paper towel.
Gram crackers are another one that has reduced the amount of crackers in the box. The crackers are at least 1/3 smaller and the price has increased!
I would really like to know how much it has gone up?
Only guessing without knowing what they used to be here, what size they were
the membership price is totally ridiculous. the tropicana orange juice is about the same price, but it’s 3 bottles and a smaller size container. I enjoy the grassfed burgers, that is very overpriced. I stopped buying the chicken parts, they are now giving us scraps instead of whole parts.
We have shopped less at Costco because of increased prices and large quantities because we can’t store it or use it fast enough and member fee keeps going up.