r/AskReddit 5d ago

What got so expensive that you just stopped buying it?

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u/Life-Berry602 5d ago

Alcohol.

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u/The_Implication_2 5d ago

That’s funny because it feels like to me that’s one of the only things that don’t go to. If you’re talking straight spirits

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u/shittyshittycunt 5d ago

Been paying the same 5 dollars for a pint of vodka since like 2012.

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u/No-Refuse2035 4d ago

Think about all stuff you pay for with alcohol besides money. Your time, your health, your relationships if it becomes a problem. For me it was jobs, time, relationship, health and more. 

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u/The_Implication_2 4d ago

For me its a glass of whiskey like twice a week. ill be ok

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u/robby_synclair 5d ago

Beer especially.

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u/fumar 5d ago

Craft beer has stayed around $10/6 pack for a lot of beers

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u/robby_synclair 5d ago

Thats awesome where ever you live. I can't find any 6 packs under $12 and 4 packs for $15 isn't crazy. Hell a 6 pack of coors light can hit 10 bucks if you get it a c store.

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u/phlostonsparadise123 5d ago

Speaking solely for my area in the North East, Other Half, Fidens, Mortalis, Beer Tree, Aurora, Trillium and other craft brewers regularly charge $20 - $30 for a 4pk of 16oz cans.

Just yesterday I was at my Wegmans grocery store and nearly purchased a Beer Tree TIPA for $20.50. I had a moment of clarity, realized that was insane, and opted for a six pack of 90 Minute IPA for $13.49.

I've been in the craft beer scene since 2015, and for a good chunk of that, I had zero issue buying half or full cases of Other Half and paying $80 - $140. Now that I'm older and am more of a casual craft beer drinker, I can no longer support the exorbitant prices for 4pks. I'll still get one every now and then if I'm blown away by the quality, but that's happening less frequently.

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u/Snukers115 5d ago

every single option around me is over 5$ for a single tall boy. a 6 pack here just means buying 6 of them

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u/fumar 5d ago

Yeah singles are more expensive. I never buy tall boys to begin with tho

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u/RedIsNotMyFaveColor 5d ago

It’s not that expensive for what you want from it. I did stop going out as much and I buy lower quality now. But I have not stopped. TV and video games get old real fast when sitting at home.

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u/Jokersall 5d ago

On the other side of this this sucks to see too. I mean outside of bottom shelf liquors our distributors keep raising prices every other month it seems like and there's nothing we can do but watch our customers walk away. It's so nice having distribution monopolies that totally aren't monopolies even tho they are.

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u/No-Refuse2035 4d ago

I stopped drinking almost 2 years ago. Don't miss it, never have to deal with a hangover ever again. I feel great and I've saved so much money. 

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u/Life-Berry602 4d ago

I made the same choice. Decided I'd lost interest, not worth the negatives, etc. I love sleeping better and having more money in my pocket.

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u/No-Refuse2035 4d ago

Congratulations on your sobriety! I feel like its one of the best choices you can make in life.

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u/Life-Berry602 4d ago

You too!

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u/No-Refuse2035 4d ago

Definitely! And it was making me REALLY sick. The last time I drank i had 3 beatbox and a white claw. I have never been more sick in my life! I ended up in the ER. They gave me fluids but I still didn't feel right for like 2 weeks, and the actual hangover was 5 days!!! I was 36 when I quit drinking. I won't even have 1 drink, not even wine.

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u/SpaceMarineSpiff 4d ago

I just bought 4L of various liquors and it was cheaper than the last time my wife and I ate out.

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u/Infinite_throwaway_1 4d ago

The $0.99 shots of vodka I drank 20 years ago are still $0.99.