I needed aluminum foil to cover some leftovers and other needs.

[katmondoo]

I was shocked at the price, for a 200 sq ft roll the price was over $10.00, needless to say I bought the 75 sq ft roll. I also use it to cover my paint as I do some miniature art work using water based paints and the aluminum foil works the best.

[eppur_se_muova]

1. Didn't 45 impose tariffs on aluminum ??

Why, yes he did.

[Achilleaze]

17. This is a hidden republican tax on American consumers

the repubes are punishing America with their tariffs/ taxes

[Doodley]

2. Do you not live near a Dollar Tree?

[WillowTree]

5. What they sell at Dollar Tree is either very short rolls of decent foil or very cheap, flimsy stuff.

[Control-Z]

12. Buy 4 of the decent short rolls at the dollar store?

$10 for a roll of even the extra strength is double what I've ever paid for a roll of aluminum foil and I live in overpriced OC, Ca.

What state are you in?

[WillowTree]

15. Illinois.

I'll admit, I don't use a whole lot of foil. Mostly to line a pan or wrap fish for baking.

For storage, I have a FoodSaver and almost all of the material for sealing is reusable. Big money saver over time.

[Doodley]

25. I bought 30' roll Reynold's Wrap. Beat that for a dollar.

[Blueplanet]

8. Yes-Try the Dollar Store

I noticed the increase in the price of aluminum foil, especially at Walmart. At the Dollar store you can get 25 Sq. Ft. or 40 sq. ft for just a dollar. Purchase 4 or five at time and save a few dollars. Supplies may not last long.

[UniteFightBack]

24. The 25sq ft "brand" is the one I stick to. I find it's better quality and I always buy multiple

rolls for home and work.

[pecosbob]

3. I can't believe the price of toilet paper these days...

often over ten bucks for a dozen rolls...and then I have to spend several minutes figuring out which brand isn't owned by the Kochs.

[LeftInTX]

13. I know....I don't buy much foil, but TP is a necessity.

Maybe I need a bidet conversion.....

[Blue_true]

20. I paid just under $10 for 12 rolls last night. The Kochs Own Georgia Pacific.

One brand it makes is Great Northern. But there is a problem with boycotting Georgia Pacific. The union representing workers has gone to the mat with the Kochs, if you boycott, you hurt the unionized workers also. I use Kimberly-Clark TP, but it is a Wisconsin company and I am not sure whether the owner supports Walker and republicans there. But Kimberly-Clark also has unions. I thought about all that while I was buying something to wipe my butt with, in the end I concluded that I should buy what works for me and not base the purchase on politics, at least for TP. The Kimberly-Clark product is solf and has aloe in the paper, it does not tear me up down there.

[pecosbob]

21. I think it's Georgia-Pacific unless they changed their name

[Blue_true]

22. You are right, I got the name wrong, will correct. nt

[Laffy Kat]

36. The only way I can remember which TP to buy is the name "Scott".

I.e. wipe our asses with Gov. Scott of FL or Scott Walker of WI. It is not made by GP or a subsidiary. Yes, it's crude but I can remember it that way.

[Blue_true]

40. Plus.

If you have eaten the wrong things and have a severe case of constipation, you can just make a mental image of Scott Walker's or Rick Scott's face while sitting on the potty, severe constipation becomes instant mild diarea (like when you eat a slightly bad taco or something), problem solved and things move on, in many ways than one.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. I think the Costco brand is non-Koch

and if you buy their Eternal Pack you won't run out for a very long time.

[pecosbob]

31. That sounds like a lot of TP

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

32. The pack contains 30 rolls.

It's not eternal but it's substantial.

[Ms. Toad]

4. $6 for 200 feet @ Dollar General.

($4.50 for 150 feet)

[WillowTree]

6. The 200 ft roll was probably the better buy (price per ft).

[RobinA]

35. The 200 Ft Roll

has gotten pricey, but it lasts forever. Foil isn’t cheap, that’s for sure. But it’s WAY cheaper to buy the bigger rolls.

[samnsara]

7. go to the dollar tree

[TEB]

9. It is more costly now to make tinfoil helmets

For boog my chocolate lab and I as we await the mothership

[KWR65]

30. You can used recycled aluminum cans that you find in the trash instead.

[jmowreader]

10. The price isn't all that shocking

Between Trump's aluminum tariffs, the annual pre-holiday run on foil to wrap leftovers and fruitcakes, and all the deplorables making hats out of it, the price has no where to go but up.

[technotwit]

11. foil

Price driven up by all the conspiracy wanks making tin foil hats out of aluminum. Unfortunately mind control rays penetrate aluminum easily, but not tin. Tin foil pretty much disappeared after WW2 =- call it a conspiracy if you wish.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

28. Hmm.

Interesting nugget there.

[SeattleVet]

14. Costco...

the Kirkland brand comes in a few sizes. They have a 1000 foot roll of 12" wide for $28.

[technotwit]

16. foil prices

It looks like the US has had an extra penalty tariff against China of 80% on foil about a year ago because of Chinese "dumping" and government subsidies. US foilmakers had claimed unfair after having to shutter plants.

-technnotwit

[kimbutgar]

18. My cousin uses plastic showers caps to cover food

She brought a bunch at the dollar store and they cover casserole dishes pretty well.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

29. Hmmm.

Another interesting nugget.

[violetpastille]

19. Keep reusing it for as long as you can.

I think I got about a month's use out of the last piece of aluminum foil I had.

I don't buy it anymore. I'm now blessed with enough Tupperware.

[JudyM]

23. Aluminum production is extremely harsh on the environment, so I always try to find an alternative.

[eleny]

27. Store brands are quite sturdy and stronger than the Dollar stores

Sometimes I want a lightweight foil so I keep the Dollar brand on hand. But for strength the store brands of regular weight are adequate for most home uses.

$10 is a shocking price. I'm not surprised you posted about it.

[TeamPooka]

33. cling wrap next time?

[Doremus]

34. I buy it at house sales. nt

[customerserviceguy]

37. I don't follow such things

but has the price paid for used aluminum cans gone up because of the tariffs? You would think that would be the case, since the aluminum in the cans doesn't have to be imported, or even created from raw ore, an expensive process.

[Dirty Socialist]

38. See Alex Jones

He has plenty of foil...for his hats

[lamsmy]

39. Go green folks - Reuse aluminium foil

We reuse pieces of foil at least 5 or 6 times before discarding.

Buy the heavy duty types as they last longer. Wipe clean after use, let dry, then fold and store. Sometimes I put them in the dishwasher wedged between plates.

Also, look for 100% recycled toilet paper. We get a wonderful high quality French brand called Nouvelle for the same price as the major labels.