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ProfessorGAC

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3. I Just Did

Reply to msongs (Reply #1)

Sun Sep 7, 2025, 06:00 PM

Sep 7

On the Old Trapper site, I could buy a box with twelve 10 ounce bags for $216.
$18 a bag, direct from the manufacturer.
That's ridiculous. Were they importing 100% of the beef?

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Sticker Shock At Supermarket [View all] ProfessorGAC Sep 7 OP

contact the store and the old trapper and tell em your not buying their stuff anymore nnt msongs Sep 7 #1

I Just Did ProfessorGAC Sep 7 #3

Costco? Shellback Squid Sep 7 #2

Their Price Is Much Better, But... ProfessorGAC Sep 7 #4

$12.99 @ Amazon nt yellowdogintexas Sep 7 #5

They Probably Have Enough Inventory At The Earlier Price ProfessorGAC Sep 7 #6

probably but hey grab it while it's hot nt yellowdogintexas Sep 8 #12

DIY ! fierywoman Sep 7 #7

I wouldn't be surprised...some of these retailers will jack up ALL prices just to score a few more bucks along SWBTATTReg Sep 7 #8

In This Case, It's Not The Retailer ProfessorGAC Sep 7 #9

Milk jumped last week, too bcool Sep 7 #10

the US beef herd is the smallest it has been in 70 years Kali Sep 8 #11

Do you have a Meijer anywhere nearby? boonecreek Sep 9 #13

Yes, But 17 Miles Away ProfessorGAC Sep 9 #14

Same problem I have with Costco. boonecreek Sep 9 #15