tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6616959642391988608.post4712534596414428664..comments2024-03-28T00:18:25.641-07:00Comments on Calafia Beach Pundit: CPI inflation is not deadScott Grannishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028519647946868684noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6616959642391988608.post-37366716668951418712009-02-20T13:44:00.000-08:002009-02-20T13:44:00.000-08:00We've noticed that prices at Costco are up substan...We've noticed that prices at Costco are up substantially -- way over CPI.<BR/><BR/>We attribute much of the increase to Costco shifting margins from the non-essential goods they sell (electronics, etc.) to the loss-leader types (eggs, milk and other grocery items). <BR/><BR/>Next time at Costco, just check out the grocery carts at the checkout -- many are filled solely with essentials now, vs. Cabodoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299113185481067179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6616959642391988608.post-18980797754779182162009-02-20T13:08:00.000-08:002009-02-20T13:08:00.000-08:00100% agree. The prices ordinary folk pay on a day-...100% agree. The prices ordinary folk pay on a day-to-day basis ex gasoline, have not diminished a bit. Just check your dinner, grocery, and target or wal mart bill.Public Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00017383928897945054noreply@blogger.com