The ever decreasing Creme Egg thread

fhs man 2 · 12-01-2015, 01:56

Have any of you seen them this year they are really small much more noticable this year than normal and the 6 pack is now a 5 pack. It is time to make a stand again Cadbury, who is with me?

An Thropologist · 12-01-2015, 02:32

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Originally Posted by fhs man 2

Have any of you seen them this year they are really small much more noticable this year than normal and the 6 pack is now a 5 pack. It is time to make a stand again Cadbury, who is with me?

Left undisturbed for 9 months a Cadburys Crème Egg will hatch into a fully developed Cadbury.

malpasc · 12-01-2015, 08:35

This discussion again?

Its the same as always - costs of manufacturing, raw ingredients, distribution etc are all rising. The public won't accept an increase in the price of the product so the manufacturer decreases the size of the product to absorb the increase to their costs. Happens with many products.

The end.

BlueEyedMrsP · 12-01-2015, 09:40

Can we discuss Wagon Wheels too?

BlueEyedMrsP · 12-01-2015, 09:58

I was reading a link on facebook, one of the comments was, "That's eggstortion!"

paperplanes_ · 12-01-2015, 10:12

I prefer the caramel ones. Does this make me a traitor

BlueEyedMrsP · 12-01-2015, 10:42

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Originally Posted by paperplanes_

I prefer the caramel ones. Does this make me a traitor

Yes, you shall be egg-siled at once!

MrMarple · 12-01-2015, 12:33

Apparently they've changed the chocolate as well. They're no longer using Dairy Milk.

walterwhite · 12-01-2015, 13:12

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Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP

Can we discuss Wagon Wheels too?

Oh yes please, I love proving people wrong on that one.

gemma-the-husky · 12-01-2015, 13:21

it's inflation.

a packet of crisps is over 50p, bought as a single. I remember when they were 2d for plain, and 2.5d (tuppence ha'penny) for flavours. ie about 1p.

let's complain to walkers.

BlueEyedMrsP · 12-01-2015, 14:12

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Originally Posted by gemma-the-husky

it's inflation.

a packet of crisps is over 50p, bought as a single. I remember when they were 2d for plain, and 2.5d (tuppence ha'penny) for flavours. ie about 1p.

let's complain to walkers.

Although we generally accept that inflation causes the price of goods to rise, I think it's the surreptitious-ness of 'shrinking' the goods to increase the profit margin that gets people's backs up. It feels sneaky and dishonest, but that's advertising and marketing for you.

fhs man 2 · 12-01-2015, 16:17

I would happily pay £1.10 for a 2005 sized one.

gemma-the-husky · 12-01-2015, 23:18

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Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP

Although we generally accept that inflation causes the price of goods to rise, I think it's the surreptitious-ness of 'shrinking' the goods to increase the profit margin that gets people's backs up. It feels sneaky and dishonest, but that's advertising and marketing for you.

it not though. It's just inflation. Costs rise. At some point either the price goes up, or the quantity /quality goes down.

Doesn't matter what the product is.

fefster · 13-01-2015, 01:48

Sugar is poison anyway

davelovesleeds · 13-01-2015, 10:10

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Originally Posted by MrMarple

Apparently they've changed the chocolate as well. They're no longer using Dairy Milk.

Yes, I heard a discussion about this yesterday on the radio. I've had a couple already and did think it wasn't quite the same, but just put that down to the fact it has been about 9 months since I last had one.

http://www.theguardian.com/business/...ocolate-change

pearlsandplums · 13-01-2015, 10:18

I was in tesco earlier and they are 3 for a pound. Id say that's cheaper than they have ever been, as in my mind they were always about 40p

walterwhite · 13-01-2015, 13:00

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Originally Posted by fefster

Sugar is poison anyway

Go on then, tell me in which way it is a poison.

malpasc · 13-01-2015, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP

Although we generally accept that inflation causes the price of goods to rise, I think it's the surreptitious-ness of 'shrinking' the goods to increase the profit margin that gets people's backs up. It feels sneaky and dishonest, but that's advertising and marketing for you.

Consumers will accept size/quantity decreases easier than price increases.

davelovesleeds · 13-01-2015, 14:59

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Originally Posted by pearlsandplums

I was in tesco earlier and they are 3 for a pound. Id say that's cheaper than they have ever been, as in my mind they were always about 40p

I'm sure they were about 7p when I first bought in them the 1970's and back then they were a big as a dustbin lid.

BlueEyedMrsP · 13-01-2015, 16:28

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Originally Posted by malpasc

Consumers will accept size/quantity decreases easier than price increases.

They often don't notice it either, like if you reduce a bag of M&M's by 30g. It's not as if the store is going to have the old size next to it on the shelf for comparison. The change from 6 to 5 eggs is obvious, other size changes less so unless it's a product you buy a lot.

fhs man 2 · 13-01-2015, 19:18

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Originally Posted by pearlsandplums

I was in tesco earlier and they are 3 for a pound. Id say that's cheaper than they have ever been, as in my mind they were always about 40p

They were 3 for a pound at Poundland last year. At ASDA the regular price is currently 65p which is 20p more than a Mars bar at 45p.

barky99 · 13-01-2015, 19:26

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Originally Posted by MrMarple

Apparently they've changed the chocolate as well. They're no longer using Dairy Milk.

what are they using then, something with less veggy fat in it and more cocoa?

Welsh-lad · 13-01-2015, 19:48

I've heard far more complaints about how they've fiddled with the chocolate shell than about the size of them this year.

Orangemaid · 13-01-2015, 21:49

do they do dark chocolate ones, i hope they do

Mythica · 14-01-2015, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by fhs man 2

Have any of you seen them this year they are really small much more noticable this year than normal and the 6 pack is now a 5 pack. It is time to make a stand again Cadbury, who is with me?

They are no different in size than any other year are they? Can't seem to find any evidence that they are.

12-01-2015, 01:56	#1
fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	The ever decreasing Creme Egg thread Have any of you seen them this year they are really small much more noticable this year than normal and the 6 pack is now a 5 pack. It is time to make a stand again Cadbury, who is with me?

12-01-2015, 02:32	#2
An Thropologist Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 16,156	Quote: Originally Posted by fhs man 2 Have any of you seen them this year they are really small much more noticable this year than normal and the 6 pack is now a 5 pack. It is time to make a stand again Cadbury, who is with me? Left undisturbed for 9 months a Cadburys Crème Egg will hatch into a fully developed Cadbury.

12-01-2015, 08:35	#3
malpasc Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,350	This discussion again? Its the same as always - costs of manufacturing, raw ingredients, distribution etc are all rising. The public won't accept an increase in the price of the product so the manufacturer decreases the size of the product to absorb the increase to their costs. Happens with many products. The end.

12-01-2015, 09:40	#4
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	Can we discuss Wagon Wheels too?

12-01-2015, 09:58	#5
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	I was reading a link on facebook, one of the comments was, "That's eggstortion!"

12-01-2015, 10:12	#6
paperplanes_ Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 7,744	I prefer the caramel ones. Does this make me a traitor

12-01-2015, 10:42	#7
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	Quote: Originally Posted by paperplanes_ I prefer the caramel ones. Does this make me a traitor Yes, you shall be egg-siled at once!

12-01-2015, 12:33	#8
MrMarple Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,937	Apparently they've changed the chocolate as well. They're no longer using Dairy Milk.

12-01-2015, 13:12	#9
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP Can we discuss Wagon Wheels too? Oh yes please, I love proving people wrong on that one.

12-01-2015, 13:21	#10
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	it's inflation. a packet of crisps is over 50p, bought as a single. I remember when they were 2d for plain, and 2.5d (tuppence ha'penny) for flavours. ie about 1p. let's complain to walkers.

12-01-2015, 14:12	#11
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	Quote: Originally Posted by gemma-the-husky it's inflation. a packet of crisps is over 50p, bought as a single. I remember when they were 2d for plain, and 2.5d (tuppence ha'penny) for flavours. ie about 1p. let's complain to walkers. Although we generally accept that inflation causes the price of goods to rise, I think it's the surreptitious-ness of 'shrinking' the goods to increase the profit margin that gets people's backs up. It feels sneaky and dishonest, but that's advertising and marketing for you.

12-01-2015, 16:17	#12
fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	I would happily pay £1.10 for a 2005 sized one.

12-01-2015, 23:18	#13
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	Quote: Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP Although we generally accept that inflation causes the price of goods to rise, I think it's the surreptitious-ness of 'shrinking' the goods to increase the profit margin that gets people's backs up. It feels sneaky and dishonest, but that's advertising and marketing for you. it not though. It's just inflation. Costs rise. At some point either the price goes up, or the quantity /quality goes down. Doesn't matter what the product is.

13-01-2015, 01:48	#14
fefster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,842	Sugar is poison anyway

13-01-2015, 10:10	#15
davelovesleeds Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,953	Quote: Originally Posted by MrMarple Apparently they've changed the chocolate as well. They're no longer using Dairy Milk. Yes, I heard a discussion about this yesterday on the radio. I've had a couple already and did think it wasn't quite the same, but just put that down to the fact it has been about 9 months since I last had one. http://www.theguardian.com/business/...ocolate-change

13-01-2015, 10:18	#16
pearlsandplums Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,490	I was in tesco earlier and they are 3 for a pound. Id say that's cheaper than they have ever been, as in my mind they were always about 40p

13-01-2015, 13:00	#17
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by fefster Sugar is poison anyway Go on then, tell me in which way it is a poison.

13-01-2015, 13:27	#18
malpasc Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,350	Quote: Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP Although we generally accept that inflation causes the price of goods to rise, I think it's the surreptitious-ness of 'shrinking' the goods to increase the profit margin that gets people's backs up. It feels sneaky and dishonest, but that's advertising and marketing for you. Consumers will accept size/quantity decreases easier than price increases.

13-01-2015, 14:59	#19
davelovesleeds Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,953	Quote: Originally Posted by pearlsandplums I was in tesco earlier and they are 3 for a pound. Id say that's cheaper than they have ever been, as in my mind they were always about 40p I'm sure they were about 7p when I first bought in them the 1970's and back then they were a big as a dustbin lid.

13-01-2015, 16:28	#20
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	Quote: Originally Posted by malpasc Consumers will accept size/quantity decreases easier than price increases. They often don't notice it either, like if you reduce a bag of M&M's by 30g. It's not as if the store is going to have the old size next to it on the shelf for comparison. The change from 6 to 5 eggs is obvious, other size changes less so unless it's a product you buy a lot.

13-01-2015, 19:18	#21
fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	Quote: Originally Posted by pearlsandplums I was in tesco earlier and they are 3 for a pound. Id say that's cheaper than they have ever been, as in my mind they were always about 40p They were 3 for a pound at Poundland last year. At ASDA the regular price is currently 65p which is 20p more than a Mars bar at 45p.

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The ever decreasing Creme Egg thread

13-01-2015, 19:26	#22
barky99 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scotland - near a whirly thing Posts: 3,634	Quote: Originally Posted by MrMarple Apparently they've changed the chocolate as well. They're no longer using Dairy Milk. what are they using then, something with less veggy fat in it and more cocoa?

13-01-2015, 19:48	#23
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	I've heard far more complaints about how they've fiddled with the chocolate shell than about the size of them this year.

13-01-2015, 21:49	#24
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	do they do dark chocolate ones, i hope they do

14-01-2015, 13:47	#25
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by fhs man 2 Have any of you seen them this year they are really small much more noticable this year than normal and the 6 pack is now a 5 pack. It is time to make a stand again Cadbury, who is with me? They are no different in size than any other year are they? Can't seem to find any evidence that they are.