TIL that a 1950s frozen TV dinner cost just 98 cents back then

I was going through my grandma's old recipe box and found a 1954 Swanson ad showing the first TV dinner for 98 cents, which is like $11 today with inflation. Has anyone else run across old price tags that make you do a double take?

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ruby_grant8d ago

My buddy Steve found a 1956 grocery receipt from his grandpa's attic - whole cart of stuff for like $8. A dozen eggs were 39 cents. Made me feel old and young at the same time.

sean_murray8d ago

Eggs under 40 cents? Does he still remember the taste?