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In reply to the discussion: Why is paint soooooooo expensive??? Just saw a Farm Fleet ad, and a gallon of paint, ON SALE [View all]

LuckyCharms

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4. Well, I remember I was making $1.85 an hour working construction under the table in 1973.
Reply to surfered (Reply #3)
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 07:31 PM
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And I thought that was a big deal, because if I remember correctly, that was slightly more than minimum wage!

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Why is paint soooooooo expensive??? Just saw a Farm Fleet ad, and a gallon of paint, ON SALE [View all] a kennedy Yesterday OP
When I was a kid, a gallon of paint at Grand Way (like a K-Mart) was $7.00. About 5 years ago... LuckyCharms Yesterday #1
No offense, but when you were a kid, was the minimum wage $1.25? surfered Yesterday #3
Well, I remember I was making $1.85 an hour working construction under the table in 1973. LuckyCharms Yesterday #4
They know you'll pay it, so they charge it. calguy Yesterday #2
I know this is a bad word here but at Walmart. bottomofthehill Yesterday #5
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