Submitted by objectimpermanence t3_11c4ffp in jerseycity
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Knobbies4Ever t1_ja1ojgx wrote
Thanks for your service to the LUXURY community!
I don't see a weight marked on the tin in the original post and sadly don't have one in my possession, but the shelf label indicates 275g (so similar to a 10 ounce bag of non-luxury chips).
So the tin itself seems to be an expression of pure LUXURY. For $15 more than the cost of chips in bags, I guess that's a good value if that's what you're after?
objectimpermanence OP t1_ja1s683 wrote
I chuckled at the idea of someone buying the tin in order to display it on their kitchen counter as a subtle humblebrag and conversation starter.
Kinda like when you go to a rich person’s house and you open their massive Sub-Zero fridge to find an entire shelf devoted to Evian and Gerolsteiner water in glass bottles. But the luxury is deceptive because the cost can be more reasonable than you’d think if buying in bulk.
Similarly, for the chips you only need to buy the tin once and then refill it fairly economically by buying the small 50g bags. Your guests would be none the wiser.
mikevago t1_ja36jyq wrote
> the cost can be more reasonable than you’d think if buying in bulk
I love the idea of rich people buying their Evian and fois gras at Costco.
jasonleeobrien t1_ja1znue wrote
LUXURY CHIPS
AsianAsshole t1_ja1m96s wrote
I thank you for your service o7
Miringanes t1_ja340cq wrote
Were you wearing a suit when you did your review?
No-Practice-8038 t1_ja20jsd wrote
You sir are a saint and scholar!
fatalist23 t1_ja1sxri wrote
What kind of potato chip is a 10/10, in your book?
objectimpermanence OP t1_ja1vhoj wrote
It sounds weird, but the employee cafeteria in the building where I work has these amazing house made potato chips.
They’re cut thick and well cooked so that they’re extra crunchy. They’re almost golden brown and oily, but in a good way. They’re simply seasoned with large flakes of sea salt.
BrooklynSwimmer t1_ja22twx wrote
Yea fresh chips are automatically at least a 6 unless they’ve been mangled.
MVP41 t1_ja2uge1 wrote
Best on this comments, I’m 95% sure we are coworkers unless every employee cafeteria has the same best chips.
pixel_of_moral_decay t1_ja3gk5x wrote
That’s not weird at all. That’s god tier stuff.
Chips aren’t hard to make, or expensive. Decent ingredients cooked correctly will be awesome. Doesn’t matter if it’s a cafeteria or fancy restaurant.
FWIW my college had amazing fresh cookies in the cafeteria. The older lady who was the lead baker was excellent. Every damn thing on that tray was always top notch. Even when all the actual meals were typical cafeteria food.
totrickornot t1_ja5ro1y wrote
FLIK CHIPS for the win!
mouse6502 t1_ja854vs wrote
Get yer damn hands off my Let's!
KayJustKay t1_ja2u8i0 wrote
City Diner's chips were 10/10 in the day.
BenevolentCheese t1_ja3alrf wrote
They still exist and are still a 10/10, especially the spicy ones.
cC2Panda t1_ja39afi wrote
Not that guy but Art and Mary's chips are the best. They did kettle chips way earlier than any other supermarket brand I know of and they are so good. In fact they are so good that even the salt free chips are poatato-y goodness.
hardo_chocolate t1_ja3034z wrote
You’re a true hero who went beyond what’s expected. May your bravery never be forgotten.
jerseycityfrankie t1_ja2y16y wrote
How is the finish?
flapjack212 t1_ja4zhy1 wrote
same thickness as lays classic?!?! those things are paper thin!
Desi_techy_girl t1_ja1pskf wrote
Thank you for your service. These small gestures is what makes this community great.
well_damm t1_ja2iitg wrote
This is the best thing posted on this sub in months.
Jahooodie t1_ja34ogc wrote
At least since the guy that took the most upvoted dinner selection and ended up at McDonald’s
badquarter t1_ja3x0yh wrote
Yes that was a great post. It was Burger King.
FelixTaran t1_ja22w10 wrote
I sincerely appreciate this post.
NoWealth4131 t1_ja2xm8w wrote
Love the fact that it has LUXURY matte packaging unlike Lays classic.
EyesOnImprovement t1_ja35gjg wrote
People are failing to point out that $35 luxury chips lower the cost of normal of chips for everyone else, according to research done by the Patatas Fritas Foundation.
Ilanaspax t1_ja4o80k wrote
We just need to build more chips and prices will drop.
hamhockjones t1_ja32yqw wrote
This jibes completely with my experience- they taste less oily/salty; though of good quality, nothing that would compel me to buy them again.
Cangiano’s sells them, if anyone else feels like trying.
TheFraudAccountant t1_ja36hg3 wrote
That nice clean European food.
kittyglitther t1_ja2rryj wrote
Would they have paired well with a glass of cava?
bdigital4 t1_ja3dkcl wrote
Fried food and sparkling wine are a great pair in any situation!
badquarter t1_ja3x48n wrote
Would they have paired well with a sailboat?
kittyglitther t1_ja3y8pi wrote
The picture on the tin is a serving suggestion.
badquarter t1_ja3ynck wrote
Should Ruffles have an NJ Transit bus on them?
kittyglitther t1_ja3zpds wrote
That or a bean bag chair and a joint.
Mooboo69 t1_ja2zfh7 wrote
My wife ordered a tin of these when we lived in the UK. Good enough chip but when she told me the price, I almost had a heart attack. I wouldn't buy again, once is enough to try
Hank929 t1_ja33831 wrote
If you can review some a bag of RapSnacks, it'll be legendary. #Challenge
Jahooodie t1_ja34wvr wrote
The cardi b flavor is the besssssst.
I haven’t found any corner stores in JC that carry rap snacks, do you have a hookup?
Sonatarhia t1_ja3g5na wrote
Can some tech bro setup a GoFundMe for this guy's self sacrifice? I mean he put $3.49 of his hard earned money (i hope he didn't have to multiple jobs and long work hours for this amount) so we can now save our $3.49 (worst: $35 + tax!!! if anyone was planning to go for the can) and spend on other more worthy indulgences, such as my daily starbucks!!!
Good job, well done, internet stranger!
henry95 t1_ja5y8hj wrote
These potato chips are served in most bars in cities in Galicia Spain.
It's cool to see items like this, it's one the reasons Hudson Greene Market is a nice place to shop from time to time.
The Ukrainian stand they added in there as well is great!
bdigital4 t1_ja3dhbk wrote
🇪🇸👏 love these chips
ReadenReply t1_ja3k6d2 wrote
Reminded me of Charles Chips tins that my grandparents always had in the house
googled them... still around and 32 bucks for a 16oz tin
sso515 t1_ja5lmpo wrote
where can I find this at a cheaper price?
henry95 t1_ja5ykce wrote
Probably spain. Importing is expensive
SleepInTheGrave t1_ja66xgu wrote
where can I buy these?
JerseyCity_Nuyorican t1_ja47h61 wrote
I had to find out what the rave was about so I braved the arctic and picked up a bag of these chips today. These chips are overrated. I think the chips are one of the worst potato chips I have ever had in my life. The chips were a little too thin and barely salted. The olive oil on the chips did not taste good.
jd00p t1_ja3m997 wrote
This sub has way too much time on its hands
objectimpermanence OP t1_ja1kqc7 wrote
In reference to this post.
This 50g bag cost $3.49, the same price per gram as the now infamous $35 500g tin. At least I’m pretty sure the tin was 500g…maybe someone can fact check me on that.
The bag feels premium. It’s a nice matte finish, similar to Cape Cod and Kettle brand chip bags.
The bag is nearly completely filled with chips and there’s only a small air pocket, so you feel like you’re getting more chips than you really are.
The chips are similar in texture and thickness to Lays Classic potato chips. But they feel and taste much less oily. It has a very crisp and clean potato chip flavor. Not too salty.
7.5/10