Then vs Now
The price tracker. Every item we read gets archived.
When a price moves meaningfully — up or down — we post the comparison:
old price, new price, retailer, and both flyer dates.
Hook formula:
“{item}: {old} lekë in {month}. Today, {new}.”
Why it’s different
An offer note shows this week’s deal.
Then vs Now shows whether this week’s deal is actually low — or just normal.
Example
“Chicken / kg.
April 2026: 279 lekë (SPAR, 14–23 Apr).
May 2026: 340 lekë (SPAR, 22–31 May).
+22% in five weeks.”
What it builds
- An inflation series for Tirana staples
- Context for ‘deals’: is 279 lekë actually cheap for chicken?
- Authority: we keep the receipts
