Comments on: The life and death of Coca-Cola C2 http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/ Writings and whereabouts Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Larry http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-101643 Larry Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:59:59 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-101643 I haven't been here in a while now. It's been so long since C2 was pulled in SW Florida - and I ceased buying coke products - I had to find my old posts and realize it has been just over two years now! I signed Sandra's petition mentioned above, it appeared that there were perhaps a few more there on topic but felt that one was enough. I went with - "I support this petition. And would like to state that I have not purchased a coke product since C2 disappeared from SW Florida. Atlanta LIED to me, "it is your distributor who decided to remove it from shelves," but tell me now that it's not available anywhere are you still making the syrup?" It appears to me here that no more markets carry C2, Kellee points out a $3.17 BILLION second quarter loss and I would have been good for at least a 6 pack a day. Though I did attempt to blend other coke products I found none to be worthwhile. However, Dr Pepper is a Pepsi product where I live and I make my own mix, 2 diet to one regular, just 50 calories per 12 oz serving down from C2s 70 calories! I refer to it as D3 or my own FU2 to the liars in Atlanta. Now coke and Pepsi have reduced 12 packs to 8s and cases to 18s and prices remain nearly the same, tsk tsk, though Pepsi does have a reasonable local sale this week. I used to pay whatever asked for C2 but am not sure that I would ever go back even if rereleased, it would have to be a much better buy to get me back, perhaps begin by sending me a handful of those freebies like you tried while lying through your teeth to me a few years ago, you still have my sddress somewhere, I had been a coke customer for some 30 years, ciao! I haven’t been here in a while now. It’s been so long since C2 was pulled in SW Florida - and I ceased buying coke products - I had to find my old posts and realize it has been just over two years now! I signed Sandra’s petition mentioned above, it appeared that there were perhaps a few more there on topic but felt that one was enough. I went with -

“I support this petition. And would like to state that I have not purchased a coke product since C2 disappeared from SW Florida. Atlanta LIED to me, “it is your distributor who decided to remove it from shelves,” but tell me now that it’s not available anywhere are you still making the syrup?”

It appears to me here that no more markets carry C2, Kellee points out a $3.17 BILLION second quarter loss and I would have been good for at least a 6 pack a day. Though I did attempt to blend other coke products I found none to be worthwhile. However, Dr Pepper is a Pepsi product where I live and I make my own mix, 2 diet to one regular, just 50 calories per 12 oz serving down from C2s 70 calories! I refer to it as D3 or my own FU2 to the liars in Atlanta.

Now coke and Pepsi have reduced 12 packs to 8s and cases to 18s and prices remain nearly the same, tsk tsk, though Pepsi does have a reasonable local sale this week. I used to pay whatever asked for C2 but am not sure that I would ever go back even if rereleased, it would have to be a much better buy to get me back, perhaps begin by sending me a handful of those freebies like you tried while lying through your teeth to me a few years ago, you still have my sddress somewhere, I had been a coke customer for some 30 years, ciao!

]]> By: Sandra http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-87066 Sandra Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:31:13 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-87066 I am So THRILLED to find this site! Like so many others, I thought I was alone in my quest. C2 is the perfect compromise for those of us that despise the taste of diet drinks. I always cleared the store shelves when I bought it. In fact, C2 seemed to be the only soft drink that did sell out - CONSISTENTLY!. I had to give up Coke completely after they took C2 off the shelf due to weight gain! We can still win this battle! There is a petition at http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringbackc2 Be sure to tell all your friends! I am So THRILLED to find this site! Like so many others, I thought I was alone in my quest. C2 is the perfect compromise for those of us that despise the taste of diet drinks. I always cleared the store shelves when I bought it. In fact, C2 seemed to be the only soft drink that did sell out - CONSISTENTLY!. I had to give up Coke completely after they took C2 off the shelf due to weight gain! We can still win this battle! There is a petition at http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringbackc2
Be sure to tell all your friends!

]]> By: Kellee http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-85774 Kellee Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:33:40 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-85774 According to the New York Times, Coca-Cola posted a $3.17 billion second quarter loss on Thursday, 7/17/08. The article goes on to say Coca-Cola will be raising prices after Labor Day due to high commodity costs and DECLINING AMERICAN SODA SALES!!! Of course, C2 drinkers cannot assume full responsibility for this loss and the declining American soda sales; however, it would be nice to think we were a major contributing factor. Personally, my household was going through a 12 pack a day when the C2s were available. I have completely QUIT purchasing any Coke products. I now make 1 to 2 gallons of tea a day sweetened with 1/2 a cup of sugar and supplemented with Splenda. It has been almost 2 years now and my family and I have become quite acclimated to life without C2! Of course, if Coca-Cola should decide to bring these back, I would buy the C2s. In the meantime, life goes on! I think it is a shame that this company tries to accommodate so many people with so many of the brands they offer - diet, zero, caffeine free, lemon, lime, etc., etc., etc. The really missed the boat on the MAJORITY! The majority of us want what only C2 delivered...ALL THE TASTE WITH 1/2 THE CALORIES AND CARBS! According to the New York Times, Coca-Cola posted a $3.17 billion second quarter loss on Thursday, 7/17/08. The article goes on to say Coca-Cola will be raising prices after Labor Day due to high commodity costs and DECLINING AMERICAN SODA SALES!!! Of course, C2 drinkers cannot assume full responsibility for this loss and the declining American soda sales; however, it would be nice to think we were a major contributing factor. Personally, my household was going through a 12 pack a day when the C2s were available. I have completely QUIT purchasing any Coke products. I now make 1 to 2 gallons of tea a day sweetened with 1/2 a cup of sugar and supplemented with Splenda. It has been almost 2 years now and my family and I have become quite acclimated to life without C2! Of course, if Coca-Cola should decide to bring these back, I would buy the C2s. In the meantime, life goes on! I think it is a shame that this company tries to accommodate so many people with so many of the brands they offer - diet, zero, caffeine free, lemon, lime, etc., etc., etc. The really missed the boat on the MAJORITY! The majority of us want what only C2 delivered…ALL THE TASTE WITH 1/2 THE CALORIES AND CARBS!

]]> By: Marialex Boesch http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-84547 Marialex Boesch Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:18:37 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-84547 I am from Honduras and taste C2, while in vacations at Houston. Big Fan of Classic Coke and love the taste of C2. Coke Zero is sold here but hate it. Bring Back C2 I am from Honduras and taste C2, while in vacations at Houston.
Big Fan of Classic Coke and love the taste of C2. Coke Zero is sold here but hate it.
Bring Back C2

]]> By: Len Kroeker http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-83044 Len Kroeker Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:45:07 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-83044 I have not read all the blogging , but can only confirm that C2 has also disappeared here in Western Canada. We have tried everything we can to get it – there is only one COKE bottler in Western Canada and they refuse comment and even hung up one time telling me my complaining was pointless. So much for customer relations in Canada. Needless to say my wife and myself are very disappointed , it was the only COKE product we have purchased for almost a year. As a result we have decided not to buy any mainline soda products, there are plenty of colas. We have found a locally made product here that is OK , but not calorie reduced and of course - not COKE. This means we drink less - period. Maybe a good thing EHH ! Have a nice COKE-less day. I have not read all the blogging , but can only confirm that C2 has also disappeared here in Western Canada.
We have tried everything we can to get it – there is only one COKE bottler in Western Canada and they refuse comment and even hung up one time telling me my complaining was pointless. So much for customer relations in Canada.
Needless to say my wife and myself are very disappointed , it was the only COKE product we have purchased for almost a year. As a result we have decided not to buy any mainline soda products, there are plenty of colas. We have found a locally made product here that is OK , but not calorie reduced and of course - not COKE. This means we drink less - period. Maybe a good thing EHH !
Have a nice COKE-less day.

]]> By: Tami http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-80635 Tami Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:26:45 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-80635 I miss C2 so much. It was great. I got completely hooked on it. To the point where Coke was too sweet. I almost didn't go back to regular Coke. Diet Pepsi is almost better. I miss C2 so much. It was great. I got completely hooked on it. To the point where Coke was too sweet. I almost didn’t go back to regular Coke. Diet Pepsi is almost better.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-75453 Carrie Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:32:15 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-75453 C2 is still available in some stores in Toronto Canada. C2 is still available in some stores in Toronto Canada.

]]> By: Linda http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-74725 Linda Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:40:22 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-74725 I too miss C2 - so made my own - take a Coke Classic & a Coke Zero - mix the 2 together (I use a glass milk bottle) and you have C2....... well almost !! .......... I too miss C2 - so made my own - take a Coke Classic & a Coke Zero - mix the 2 together (I use a glass milk bottle) and you have C2……. well almost !!

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]]> By: John http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-73407 John Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:08:54 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-73407 Man, didn't know that I wasn't alone in how much I miss C2! I thought I'd found the perfect product: pretty much coke classic taste and half the bad stuff! It sure made it easier for me to go have a coke... because I wasn't being so bad! Wonder if it will ever come back... Man, I really hate diet Coke and I really don't like Zero that well. Ugh... Keeping my fingers crossed... Man, didn’t know that I wasn’t alone in how much I miss C2! I thought I’d found the perfect product: pretty much coke classic taste and half the bad stuff! It sure made it easier for me to go have a coke… because I wasn’t being so bad!

Wonder if it will ever come back… Man, I really hate diet Coke and I really don’t like Zero that well. Ugh…

Keeping my fingers crossed…

]]> By: Pat http://www.owlspotting.com/2005/08/25/the-life-and-death-of-coca-cola-c2/#comment-71124 Pat Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:01:17 +0000 http://www.owlspotting.com/?p=29#comment-71124 Was lied to by a Coke merchandiser for Walmart. I told him I was still ticked they cut C@. He said he had good news, that Coke was to reintroduce C2 in Walmarts in AZ on Feb 18th, in 6pks, fridge pks & 2 liters. If it sold well, they would unroll it to supermarkets. He stated that Coke recvd 135,000 complaints from C2 fans. I've been to my local Walmart twice since, the one he stocks, none!! Lies, Lies & more lies. Guess I continue splitting a can with my wife for our version of C2 Was lied to by a Coke merchandiser for Walmart. I told him I was still ticked they cut C@. He said he had good news, that Coke was to reintroduce C2 in Walmarts in AZ on Feb 18th, in 6pks, fridge pks & 2 liters. If it sold well, they would unroll it to supermarkets. He stated that Coke recvd 135,000 complaints from C2 fans.

I’ve been to my local Walmart twice since, the one he stocks, none!! Lies, Lies & more lies.

Guess I continue splitting a can with my wife for our version of C2

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