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Prices 10 years ago?

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Anybody know a good source to see how much things cost 10 years ago? Gallon of milk? Gallon of heating oil? Box of Cheerios? I'm hoping to find something fairly comprehensive, not just a few items. I'd think there's some govt statistics on inflation and all that, but it's tough to know how to google it. Nothing's working so far.
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Post by Menolly »

Dunno if this will help with the cost of specific items, but it may be a starting point, Fist.

www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/
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I don't remember what the prices were 10 years back, but I do remember what I was making then, and am glad I don't make that anymore......
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I could give you a running tally on the up-down nature of fuel prices in Australia (I record the fuel price per litre as well as mileage each time I fill up!)
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Post by Fist and Faith »

Thanks for the links, Menolly and Dromond.

And Elfgirl - Sheesh! 8O Why can't you be over here?? :lol:

dAN, it's kinda hysterical when the Social Security statement comes each year, showing what I've made every year of my life.
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