MMario, yes indeed!

Don Firth, what did a new car cost in 1949? I don't think an almost 50 year comparison is logical for anything.

Speaking of boxer shorts, I had to buy some at a Walmart store in a town where Walmart had caused the closing down of the two existing strip malls. As in other areas where this has happened (many times) when Walmart moves in, the underwear was priced about the same as it would be a non-discount place, such as Federated chains or even a Macy's.
The elastic band, upon later (and too late) inspection, looked like it has been cut with a pair of pinking shears. In addition, the stitch lines attaching the band to the rest of the product wondered all over and every inch or so, left the band area altogether. This caused the bands to start separating after a few wearings/laundries.