As some economic reports show that Thanksgiving holiday feasts will be cheaper this year than in the past, a survey from a Massachusetts business coalition suggests Bay Staters aren’t buying it.

The Mass Opportunity Alliance found that a majority of Bay Staters who participated in a survey last week, leading into Turkey Day, believe they will actually be paying more for Thanksgiving meals than last year.

Of the 507 Massachusetts residents polled in the survey, 71% indicated they are taking caution as they head out to the grocery store to purchase items for their feasts. The survey, conducted by research firm Big Village, was performed at a 95% confidence level.

“The discrepancy between data and public sentiment suggests recent price dips don’t negate years of steep grocery bills, which

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