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From: ables@mcc-db.UUCP (King Ables)
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Subject: Re: Re: "New Coke" Alternative
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Date: Wed, 10-Jul-85 19:53:23 EDT
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[(Everybody sing!) I'd like to teach the world to gag...]

Howard Moskovitz of AT&T Info. Systems (attunix!howard) writes:
>           I predict that the old formula (AKA "7X") will be revived
> and marketed in parallel to the new junk at a much higher price.
> Probably a few 'select' bottling plants will produce it. They will
> market it as 'Gourmet Coke' and probably charge $2.50 per 2 liters.

Well, you're  not too far off.  I don't know about price yet, but I
heard today that Coke plans to market "Classic Coke" (yes, the old
stuff).  I guess it's they're way to say "ok, we admit it, we blew it."
It's going to sit right next to NEW Coke on the shelves.  Statistics
on New Coke vs. Classic Coke sales should be VERY interesting...

Ain't capitalism wunerful?

-King
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