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There are moments in your life when the stars align and you accidentally stumble on a truly phenomenal product. Maybe it’s a delicious food item, a beauty product, or a piece of technology that is so good that it raises your standards forever. And not to sound overly dramatic, but how do you go on when it’s no longer available?

Upset consumers took to an online thread to vent about the best things they bought that later got discontinued. And it still pains them to remember. Choco tacos, headphone jacks in phones, and cars with CD players are just the tip of the iceberg. Scroll down to read about all the things that people miss the most!

Meanwhile, Bored Panda also reached out to the author of the thread, u/rjkersten1, for their thoughts on the topic. You'll find their insights below!

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#1

Klondike Choco Taco ice cream, a discontinued treat many consumers desperately want to buy again. Choco Taco.

Pure_shenanigans_310 , tbiley / flickr Report

Data1001
Community Member
2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

RIP Choco Taco... we hardly knew ye. 😢

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    #2

    Mint Viennetta ice cream dessert, a discontinued favorite that consumers desperately want to buy again, shown in close-up. Viennetta ice cream cake.

    snakeoil-huckster , Kay / flickr Report

    #3

    Carnation breakfast bar chocolate chip, a discontinued snack that consumers desperately want to buy again. Carnation Breakfast Bars.

    froction , the_dove / reddit Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG YES! I came here to post this. If I could have any one food come back, it would be Carnation Breakfast Bars. They were SO good. Nothing that you can buy today tastes even close to them.

    #4

    Man at home looking frustrated using laptop and smartphone, concerned about discontinued products consumers want to buy again. A living wage and benefits.

    NetaBlackwell , freepik Report

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    #5

    Close-up of a headphone jack and phone port, highlighting discontinued tech items consumers want to buy again. Headphone jacks and extra ports.

    FinalAd2060 , Ivan Radic / flickr Report

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    #6

    Hand holding a pack of red mini peppers in a grocery store, representing discontinued items consumers want to buy again. Unpackaged produce at the supermarket. I waste so much food because I can’t use a whole package before it goes bad.

    Pettsareme , rawpixel.com / freepik Report

    #7

    Car CD player with open disc tray inside dashboard, a discontinued item consumers want to buy again CD players in cars.

    cfinley63 , Ryan Finnie / flickr Report

    #8

    Golden crispy apple pie on a plate with packaging highlighting a hot, delicious treat that consumers want to buy again. The McDonald's deep fried apple pies that would burn your mouth. They were so greasy and tasty.

    Comfortable-Toe-3814 , Rattlehead71 / reddit Report

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    #9

    Hand holding a vintage Jell-O Pudding Pops box with a partially eaten popsicle, a discontinued favorite consumers want again. I will never get over Jello Pudding Pops. Never. 👎.

    AMYEMZ , Chris Larkee / flickr Report

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    #10

    Vintage Clairol Herbal Essence shampoo bottle with natural protein in a colorful floral and nature-themed illustration. The original green Herbal Essence shampoo from the 70s.

    Few-Guidance1378 , Herbal Essence Report

    #11

    Buffet-style food counter with various salads and dishes, representing discontinued items consumers want to buy again. Large salad bars 😭 all of the ones near me never re opened after lock down. whole foods is the only one but it’s sooo expensive.

    Adj_focus , Helder Ribeiro / flickr Report

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    #12

    Pier 1 Imports store exterior sign representing discontinued products consumers want to buy again. I really miss a certain store that has been shut down for years now. Pier one imports.

    Secretary232 , JJBers / flickr Report

    #13

    Philadelphia Snack Bars Strawberry Cheesecake box, a popular discontinued snack many consumers want to buy again. Philadelphia cheesecake snack bars.

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    #14

    Old white hatchback car parked on a street, representing discontinued items that consumers want to buy again. I miss the opportunity to buy small sedans and compact cars. I know there are still some around, but there used to be a lot more choices.

    BASerx8 , Rutger van der Maar / flickr Report

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    #15

    Vintage Nabisco Doo Dads snack mix packaging featuring discontinued crunchy pretzels and cheese tid bits. Doo Dads. Best snack mix ever. Eat your heart out, Chex Mix.

    they_just_appear , Porkchopp33 / reddit Report

    #16

    Various discontinued Freshen-up gum flavors including spearmint, cinnamon, peppermint, and bubble gum seen in vintage packaging. Fresh'n Up Bubble gum, with the gel in the middle.

    I don't know if it's disconned, but I LOVED Dr Oetker's brand pizza, esp the mozzarella one. Can't find it anywhere now!

    Archway rocky road cookies. Soaked in Kahlúa and covered in whipped cream, yes ma'am!!!

    this_writer_is_tired , generalcanoli00 / reddit Report

    #17

    Close-Up toothpaste tube with ultra cinnamon flavor, a discontinued product that consumers want to buy again. Cinnamon toothpaste. Pearl Drops were the best!

    mostlymeanswell , anon / reddit (not the actual photo) Report

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    #18

    Kudos milk chocolate granola bars discontinued product with Dove and M&M's brand, sought by consumers to buy again Kudos Bars, the M&M one was the best.

    schmelk1000 , Planetlilmayo / flickr Report

    #19

    Red discontinued Saturn sports car parked in a lot with other vehicles, desired by consumers seeking nostalgic items. Saturn cars.

    keverzoid , Bull-Doser / Wikipedia Report

    #20

    Little Debbie caramel cookie bars packaging, a popular discontinued treat consumers want to buy again. Little Debbie Caramel Cookie Bars.

    Scinniks_Bricks , alexvhecke / reddit Report

    #21

    Discontinued Hydrox cookie on packaging background showing nostalgic consumer favorite treat. Hydrox cookies were the superior chocolate sandwich cookie.

    Similar-Change7912 , 7fahad7 / reddit Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hydrox (which were the *original* -- Oreo was the knockoff!) are still being made... but they're hard to find.

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    #22

    Boxes of discontinued Alpha-Bits cereal featuring a Mario character, highly desired by consumers wanting to buy again. Alpha-Bits cereal. My childhood in a box. They brought it back at one point but it wasn’t the same.

    SecretlyPissed , RogerSmith123456 / reddit Report

    #23

    Crabtree & Evelyn store entrance in a mall with a shopper holding a red bag, related to discontinued consumer products. Crabtree & Evelyn. Particularly their Gardeners hand lotion, Citron body wash, and Himalaya Blue cologne.

    Pettsareme , Mike Mozart / flickr Report

    #24

    Twix creamy peanut butter cookie bar, a discontinued treat that consumers desperately want to buy again. Peanut Butter Twix. I was known as the Peanut Butter Twix lady at 2 local gas stations and a 3rd about 45 minutes away. I’m not proud of that because imagine how many you have to buy to earn a whole nickname for it! I was having them order cases just for me 💀.

    reereejugs , philamignon / reddit Report

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    #25

    Colorful Brach's Easter Eggs candy advertisement showcasing marshmallow, jellies, and chocolate treats consumers want again. Brach’s marshmallow eggs.

    Stunning_Radio3160 , deepfriedgreensea / reddit Report

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    #26

    Vintage Laura Secord chocolate pudding cans and packaging, a discontinued favorite consumers want to buy again. Laura Secord pudding. Lifesavers in the Christmas book with all the different flavours. Cherry Blossoms .

    Diligent-Dog-4586 , wreckinitralph / reddit Report

    #27

    Several vintage Pillsbury food sticks boxes in assorted flavors, a nostalgic discontinued consumer product. Pillsbury Space Food Sticks. I’m old. They were great.

    SkeeterBojangles , RedKittieKat / reddit Report

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    #28

    U-NO original rich creamy chocolate bar packaging, a discontinued item consumers want to buy again Uno candy bar, originally made by a company called “Annabelle Candy Co.” Has a truffle like texture and almonds….

    dymend1958 , chazwhiz / reddit Report

    #29

    Ecto Chiller citrus cooler cans with a green and orange design, a collectible monster figure in the background. I'm surprised I didn't find this here.
    Hi-C Ecto Cooler.

    polaris0352 , tmntmonk / reddit Report

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    #30

    Close-up of nostalgic discontinued dessert in a cup with a spoonful lifted, sought after by consumers wanting to buy again Long time ago, when the Earth was young, there were microwave cakes. And they were pretty good. Just the cake mix, in a microwave tray and frosting. Add some water, nuke for 2 minutes. Done.

    OgreMk5 , Mesmerotic31 / reddit (not the actual photo) Report

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    #31

    Keebler Danish Wedding Cookies with milk, showcasing popular discontinued products consumers want to buy again. Danish Wedding Cookies. Those things were so good.

    vaguelybombastic , Keebler Report

    #32

    Hand holding Neutrogena Pore Refining toner, a discontinued skincare product consumers want to buy again. Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner and Exfoliating Cleanser. Nothing else I've tried is as good.

    No-Anteater1688 , Thick_Kaela / reddit Report

    #33

    Discontinued Ultra Sunlight dishwashing liquid with lemon citrus scent held in hand, a product consumers want back. Sunlight Dish Soap

    If they had of told me they were going to do that, I would have bought a pallet of the stuff.

    RL203 , croasty / reddit Report

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    #34

    Person holding several boxes of discontinued Jujubes candy, a nostalgic item consumers want to buy again. Jujubees. Loved those tiny pieces of flavored rubber.

    Magik160 , dirvish / flickr Report

    #35

    Slice of discontinued cake with cream filling and powdered sugar topping, a nostalgic treat consumers want to buy again. Lemon cream cake at Olive Garden. I seriously do not know what Olive Garden was thinking by discontinuing that. It's the worst move since the Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees.

    HustlaOfCultcha , Olive Garden Report

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