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jlawrence01 · 04-26-2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

Tab had the best commercials in the mid 70's whether the babe on the beach or in the park,,
just saying..

tab was a big thing back then ..

What was good about Tab with cyclamates was that the flavor was nearly identical to normal Coca-Cola, with no calories. And there was no aftertaste.

Southlander · 04-26-2016, 08:11 AM

I don't think we have Tab in the entire state of Alabama. Haven't seen it in years.

RC used to be cheap when the distributor was in our city. They moved to the bigger city up the road, and now it's as expensive (often more) as Coke to buy.
I really like RC better than Coke over ice, but not straight from the can.

Dirt Grinder · 04-26-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Southlander

I don't think we have Tab in the entire state of Alabama. Haven't seen it in years...

Doesn't Target carry it?

JustMike77 · 04-26-2016, 01:12 PM

If I think for a minute, I can still taste the aftertaste from Tab. Blecch!

Felix C · 04-26-2016, 01:37 PM

No love for Mr. Pibb or Moxie?

jlawrence01 · 04-26-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt Grinder

Doesn't Target carry it?

Most chain stores receive sodas that are packaged by the local bottler. If there is not a bottler that handles some of these 2nd and 3rd tier sodas, you will not get it.

I see RC more in Tucson than I ever did in Chicago.

hellpaso · 04-26-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Southlander

I don't think we have Tab in the entire state of Alabama.

TaB's been my beverage of choice for years. It's still readily available here (Houston).

Dirt Grinder · 04-26-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jlawrence01

Most chain stores receive sodas that are packaged by the local bottler. If there is not a bottler that handles some of these 2nd and 3rd tier sodas, you will not get it...

I can purchase Cheerwine, Moxie, Ale-8-One, Frostie, etc. from several chain stores here. Local bottlers don't package those.

Cliffie · 04-26-2016, 04:27 PM

I've always liked RC better than the other colas.

jlawrence01 · 04-26-2016, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt Grinder

I can purchase Cheerwine, Moxie, Ale-8-One, Frostie, etc. from several chain stores here. Local bottlers don't package those.

Those are specialty sodas that are packed at one location and shipped nationwide. If you notice, they are also significantly higher cost than the normal sodas.

Products produced by Coca-Cola, Pepsico, and 7Up/Dr. Pepper are produced locally under licensing agreements.