The other day, I went to Meijer (regional grocery chain) to purchase some deodorant.  Since I am not fond of shopping for personal hygiene products, I tend to buy the same brand each time I shop.   Not only do I buy the same brand, I tend to look for the same packaging.

So, I was some what confused when I found my usual deodorant brand but in a different colored package.  And I was shocked at the price.  A two pack was $7.00!  Wow.  But, as I scanned the shelves, I found my usual deodorant in the usual two pack for only $3.00.

So, I wondered, what was the difference?  Upon closer examination I discovered that the $7.00 pack was Women’s deodorant.  But why the price difference?  Did the womens contained more deodorant.  No, it actually contained less deodorant.  Was it better?  I don’t know.

While there may be subtle differences between the two deodorants, I suspect that the real difference had more to do with what the two genders are willing to pay for protection.