'It used to be for the masses — but now is totally out of reach for most people.'
If you think back to when you were young , it's obvious that many things in life that were once for the masses have become a whole lot more expensive. Well, redditor?" People had a lot of thoughts, and the comments came pouring in; here's some of what they had to say."Thrift shopping. I used to thrift a lot, but it's been ruined. I used to be able to go thrifting and come back with three new work shirts and a pair of pants for around $15 .
"Coastal property. My grandfather bought a house on Cape Cod when he retired from being an airline mechanic in the late '60s. He wasn't poor, but he sure as hell wasn't rich. Today, a normal middle-class person wouldn't be able to do that. Even if you inherit a house free and clear, the property taxes will eat you alive if you aren't made of money."
"Tacos. I recently went to a taco food truck where they put like 100 ingredients on one taco and charged $20 for it. I would rather go to the Mexican place down the street and get a plate of four tacos for $10." "Theme parks. Gone are the days when everyone was equal and you all had to queue together regardless of your income. Now, if you've got deep pockets, you can jump the queue, making your day a little better and everyone else's day a little worse.""Cheap foods like donuts, cupcakes, hamburgers, and wings that have all been given the 'foodie' treatment. These foods were transformed from good, cheap eats to gourmet bites demanding jacked-up prices...
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