Around here at least the inflation on soda pop prices has been insane. Large grocery chain store by my house now selling Cocal Cola and Pepsi for $2.99 for a 2 liter bottle and $12.99 for 24 pack of cans. Our familiy's choice of beverage is Coca Cola. I don't drink much myself as usually prefer water with a dash of organge juice in it.
So the other day I was in nearby local Woodmans grocery mega store near me and saw they still are selling RC Cola for 99 cents for a 2 liter bottle so I picked some up. Got a little grumbling from a family member but they went quiet when I asked if they wanted to pitch in for the Cocoa Cola price difference.
Anyhow I now recall that I like RC Cola and even prefer it to Pepsi. Interesting they have been able to hold the 99 cent price point, the 2 liter bottle has 99 cent price logo on it, while Pepsi and Coca Cola have doubled in price.
I noticed this, too. THREE BUCKS for a 2 liter of Diet Dr. Pepper. I remember when they were a buck a piece when on sale a couple of years ago.
Uugh. I'll switch to beer. It's pricier, but at least I get more out of it.
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Posts: 17699 | Location: New Mexico | Registered: October 14, 2005
I'm not paying nearly triple for a name. RC Cola, as well as the "store brand" soft drinks, is just fine, better, even. Oddly, in the last few days, there hasn't been any of either on the store shelves (only two stores, so a small sample). Hopefully this is just temporary.
Posts: 28903 | Location: Johnson City, TN | Registered: April 28, 2012
Nope. Diet Dr. Thunder is NOT the same as the real deal.
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Posts: 17699 | Location: New Mexico | Registered: October 14, 2005
Always liked it. Bought it regularly due to the price when the budget required it in my younger years. The only negative is some stores do not move it fast so bottles can go a little flat. Oh, and no decent diet version.
Posts: 17944 | Location: SE Michigan | Registered: February 10, 2007
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus: Nope. Diet Dr. Thunder is NOT the same as the real deal.
Well…this right here. But to be entirely accurate, even Dr. Pepper isn’t “the real deal” of my youth. Stupid HFCS……
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Perhaps this will start to increase the popularity of those DIY soda making machines at home. They could market them as a way to capture CO2 emissions.
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Posts: 17699 | Location: New Mexico | Registered: October 14, 2005
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL: Have you checked the pricing on Moon Pies? Cant have an RC without a tasty Moon Pie!
Woodmans also had a big display on Moon Pies too and pretty cheap I think? I will pick some up next time. I usually go there at least twice a week. They also carry a cookie and snack line "Craven" brand and love that too with there big bag of Oreo knock off cookies are only $2.49 vs $5.00 for Oreos and the whole family agrees at least as good.
Is this a decent deal on Moon Pie?
Moon Pie Marshmallow Sandwich Chocolate Double Decker UPC: 07210801002 2 for $1.00 2.75 ozThis message has been edited. Last edited by: grumpy1,
I prefer RC over the rest. I saw it priced at $1.19 for a 2 liter bottle yesterday while grocery shopping. I've limited my soda intake and it's usually a struggle to finish before it goes flat.
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I was at a boutique grocery store around the corner from my house last night. The price increases were considerable. $5.00 for one can of Chunky soup. $4.89 for a gallon of milk.
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Posts: 29943 | Location: Norris Lake, TN | Registered: May 07, 2008
Kroger used to sell a four pack of Mexican Coca Cola at five dollars. IF they have any on the shelf it is now seven forty nine.
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Posts: 7336 | Location: Arkansas | Registered: November 06, 2010
A Moon Pie, is an American snack, popular across much of the United States, which consists of two round graham cookies, with marshmallow filling in the center, dipped in a flavored coating. The snack is often associated with the cuisine of the American South, where they are traditionally accompanied by an RC Cola.
Posts: 17622 | Location: Stuck at home | Registered: January 02, 2015
Originally posted by flashguy: That's "Ar-uh See Cola". I used to drink them years ago but they aren't as available where I am now. Never had a Moon Pie.
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Must be something common to all with Flash in their names. I've never had a moon pie either, don't even know what it is.
And I also don't drink soda pop, cokes in general as my Dad called them. Don't like the aftertaste I get with them.
