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Critical fixes: - stores.md: Correct supported retailers to Meijer, Kroger, Target. Remove Safeway (never scoped). Replace named Coming Soon list with generic demand-based evaluation language. - privacy.md: Replace all OAuth/API claims with accurate language describing read-only headless browser access to loyalty portals. - about.md: Remove "price gouging on our roadmap" claim. Clarify USDA FoodData Central is reference data only, not a source of price data. - blog/price-gouging-vs-shrinkflation.md: Remove roadmap claim. Remove implication that price gouging detection is coming. - methodology.md: Fix cereal example math — 16.2% → 16.1%. Use raw values per the stated formula. Clarify USDA FoodData Central role for package sizing baselines only. - how-it-works.md: Correct retailers. Remove "(yet)" from receipt claim. Clarify USDA FoodData Central is reference data. Important fixes: - press-kit.md: Correct supported stores. Remove USDA FoodData Central from dollar-cost attribution — reattribute to CartSnitch analysis of manufacturer packaging data. - app-store-listing.md: Remove "thousands of products" claims (pre-launch beta, quantity unverified). - social/launch-day-posts.md: Remove "thousands of products" claim. Correct retailer list. Co-Authored-By: Paperclip <noreply@paperclip.ing>
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April 24 Beta Launch Day Social Posts
Publish date: April 24, 2026 Platforms: Twitter/X, Reddit (r/Frugal, r/personalfinance) Goal: Announce beta launch, drive signups, first social proof
Twitter/X — Main Launch Announcement
Tweet 1 (the big one): 🎉 CartSnitch is officially in beta.
We built this because you deserve to know when brands shrink their products without lowering prices.
Track unit prices. Catch shrinkflation. Compare stores.
Join us: [link]
Tweet 2: Grocery brands have been shrinking products in plain sight for years. Cereal boxes, chip bags, detergent bottles — all getting smaller while shelf prices stay the same.
We track the unit price. You see the truth.
[Link]
Tweet 3 (CTA thread): How it works: 1️⃣ Connect your store account 2️⃣ We track unit prices on everything you buy 3️⃣ Get alerts when products shrink or get more expensive 4️⃣ Compare your total basket across stores
Free to join: [link]
Tweet 4 (shrinkflation data hook): We already found the biggest shrinkflation offenders. Lay's, Yoplait, Cocoa Puffs, Ruffles, Cheerios — all cutting sizes while keeping prices flat.
See the full list: [link to top-10 article]
Tweet 5 (proof/activation): Beta is live. Free to join.
No commitment. No credit card. Just the data you need to stop overpaying at the grocery store.
👉 [link]
Hashtags: #Shrinkflation #GrocerySpending #PriceHiking #Frugal #Beta #CartSnitch
Twitter/X — Reply Chain (engagement)
In reply to someone asking "what is shrinkflation": When a brand reduces the size of a product but keeps the price the same — or raises it. The shelf price looks fine. The unit price goes up.
Example: cereal at $4.99 for 18 oz → $4.99 for 15.5 oz. Same price. 16% more per ounce.
We track it automatically. [link]
In reply to "why should I care": The average family loses an estimated $300–$500/year to shrinkflation across all grocery categories. It's not dramatic. It happens slowly. But it adds up.
CartSnitch shows you exactly when it happens to the products you buy.
In reply to "is this free": Yes, beta is free. We're building the product and adding more stores every week.
[link]
Reddit Post — r/Frugal
Title: [Launch] CartSnitch — we built a free tool to track shrinkflation and compare grocery prices across stores (beta)
Body: Hey r/Frugal — been working on this for a while and finally ready to share.
CartSnitch tracks unit prices (price ÷ size) on grocery products and alerts you when products you buy regularly get smaller or more expensive. It also compares your total grocery bill across stores.
What it does:
- Tracks unit prices on grocery products
- Alerts you when a product you buy shrinks or gets more expensive
- Compares your total basket cost across Meijer, Kroger, and Target
- Shows you the biggest shrinkflation offenders we've found
Why we built it: Shrinkflation costs the average family an estimated $300–$500/year. It's legal, it's common, and most people don't notice because the shelf price doesn't change.
We're in beta — free to join, no credit card. Looking for feedback.
[link]
(Mods: happy to answer questions. Not selling anything, just built this because we think consumers deserve this data.)
Reddit Post — r/personalfinance
Title: [Launch] We built a free tool to track grocery shrinkflation and price changes — thinking about the data behind your grocery bill
Body: I've been tracking grocery prices for about a year and the numbers are wild. Brands reduce product sizes constantly while maintaining or raising shelf prices. The average family loses an estimated $300–$500/year to this.
We built CartSnitch to automate the tracking. It's in beta — free to join.
What it tracks:
- Unit prices (price per oz/g/sheet/load)
- Product size changes (shrinkflation)
- Price changes over time
- Total basket comparison across stores
We're not affiliated with any retailers. Just built this because I kept getting annoyed at the cereal aisle.
Happy to answer questions about the data methodology.
[link]
Instagram / LinkedIn (if applicable)
Carousel idea: Slide 1: "Your cereal box is lying to you." Slide 2: "Same price. Less product. Here's the math." [example with unit price calculation] Slide 3: "This is shrinkflation — and it's costing you hundreds a year." Slide 4: "CartSnitch tracks it automatically." [app screenshot] Slide 5: "Free beta — link in bio."