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Old 05-18-2010, 01:30 PM
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I've noticed that the bathroom tissue rolls are getting narrower and narrower.

The narrowest that we came across was only 3 1/2 inches wide! I took a piece back with me so I could measure it.

Yikes!
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Old 05-18-2010, 01:31 PM
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Oh oh, better be careful! Is it for camping?
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Old 05-18-2010, 01:32 PM
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This was from one of the Interstate rest areas.
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I seriously don"t think they save any money that way!!lol
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Old 05-18-2010, 01:56 PM
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I realized that all the name brands are smaller, anywheres from 1/4 to 1/2 inch. They don't fit the same on the TP holder; lots of the holder showing. Same price, less product. It's happened with ice cream and several items. It's that all important bottom line profit to blame.
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It's happening with everything.
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That's funny, I've never notice a difference in toilet paper. All I care about is that it's soft.
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when it's only about three fingers wide - I noticed
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Old 05-18-2010, 03:13 PM
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Now you have me wounding ... will have to go and check in my bathroom :wink:

But with everything else they can say they are not raising the prices, which is true... you just get less :shock:
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Old 05-18-2010, 03:32 PM
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As long as it's wider than however many fingers wide I need to get the job done that is what counts. lol I also don't want sand paper (my mom goes for frugal brand and boy does that chafe) or the super fluffy stuff that leaves lint everywhere.
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