Maths Is Not My Strong Point - Tins Of Chocolates, Cost Of

[barry1010]

Every year we moan that tins/tubs of Roses, Quality St etc are getting smaller but cost more.  I have never really believed this because I remember when these tins were an expensive luxury very much looked forward to. 

This report states in 2009 a 1200g tin of chockies cost £10.  Today a 600g costs £5.   The cogs have whirred and I conclude that the chocolates cost the same today as they did in 2009.  (I have seen these 600g tubs for sale for £4.50 each and buy two for £8, so even cheaper).

Am I right, or have I gone missed something?

[ToraToraTora]

1200g for £10 = 0.83p per gramme

600g for £5 = 0.83p per gramme

600g for £4.50 = 0.75p per gramme

1200g for £8 = 0.66p per gramme

a lot of this bigger in the past stuff is myth.

[bednobs]

clearly they were bigger in the past according to barry's report  - 1200g compared to 600g

[ToraToraTora]

yes but no more expensive per gramme today and in fact cheaper if you buy 2x600g

[barry1010]

Thanks for clarifying and of course £10 was worth a lot more in 2009

[jennyjoan]

Not the answer but they are horrible. Roses and Quality Street. Tried about 6 sweets from each tub then threw them out

[sandyRoe]

There seems to be more toffees now than there used to be.

You pay the same price for the same weight but it's not the quality it was.

[barry1010]

I know my taste buds are not what they were