Collectables enthusiast Tony Warner, from Sheffield, received a classic 1996 Quality Street tin for his 40th birthday and found that three new 550g tubs could fill one large 1.8kg tin from the 1990s. He argues that shrinkflation is a “myth” in this case, noting that a 1.8kg tin cost up to £14 in the 1990s, about £41 in today's money by a CPI calculator. A 1.93kg tin is now sold online for between £19.99 and £31.99, depending on the retailer. Gram for gram, he says the tins are better value now, though he feels the taste, smell and foil wrappers have declined.
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Tony Warner, a collectables fan from Sheffield, was given a 1996 Quality Street tin by his mum for his 40th birthday and noticed several differences from today's tins. He found three 550g tubs now can fill one 1.8kg tin from the 1990s, and the foil wrappers have become dull. Adjusted for inflation, the 1990s tin cost up to £14, roughly £41 today, so he argues shrinkflation is a myth and the tins are better value now, though the taste and smell have changed. Online commenters reacted with frustration, with one calling it shrinkflation at its worst.
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