Seeing those bags of Lays reminded me of how much profit they actually make by combining what are essentially the two least expensive food substances on the planet. Unfortunately chips happen to be one of my vices, and Wavy Lays lightly salted is my current fav.

Was in a Shaws on Sunday and saw this item (7.5 oz) on "sale" - 2 bags for $7.00, or $3.50/bag. Regular price $3.79. Whoopie fn doo. Passed it by with a chuckle. Was in Stop & Shop this morning, and the same 7.5oz bag was on "sale" 2 for $5.00, or $2.50/bag. I think their regular price is $3.50, but they often have it on sale since they have to compete with a nearby Walmart which sells it 24/7 for $2.50.

But the fact these stores can go from $3.79 down to $2.50 and still make a profit shows you how much leeway there is in the margins on snack foods. Then there's Walmart's house brand of the same chip that sells for $1.84/bag, and it tastes almost identical to Lays.