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These 9 Vintage Ads From the Roaring ’20s Show How Much Prices Have Changed

From chewing gum that cost a nickel to a good watch that would set you back a mere $1.75, prices in the Roaring '20s were astoundingly low.

Imagine walking into a store in the 1920s, plopping down a few dollars, and walking out with a phone, a men’s suit, or even a car. Sounds like a dream, right? But believe it or not, that was reality —…

April 16, 2025