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Sat, Nov 26th, 2011, 10:39 PM #1
This is a review of Hershey's "Pot of Gold" chocolates.
Approximately two years ago, a long-standing Christmas tradition changed...for the worse.
Okay, I'm being dramatic - but it was around two years ago that the Pot of Gold chocolates changed. I hope I'm not the only one who remembers them coming in long, rectangular boxes - in many flavours (red boxes = fruit & nut, blue boxes, gold, and black, I believe). Each box had different flavours - and a signature rectangular piece of chocolate in the middle.
Now, the boxes have become much less rectangular, the flavours are sorely lacking, and different "collections" have the same flavours...just with a different type of chocolate (milk, dark, etc.) These new Pot of Golds are a significant downgrade.
I'm not sure why I continue to pick up a box of Pot of Gold every Christmas season (this year was when they were on for $3.99 at SDM) - maybe I'm half hoping that they will have changed for the better. Not so. I really miss the old Pot of Golds - will probably be buying Russell Stover or a different brand from here-on-in.
Anyone else feel the same? Or do you prefer these new boxes better? Or do you not recall the old?This thread is currently associated with: Pharmaprix, Shoppers Drug MartLast edited by Aimz; Sat, Nov 26th, 2011 at 10:40 PM.
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 01:12 AM #2
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I agree with you
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 01:22 AM #3
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Pot of Gold is so cheesy these days.
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 01:24 AM #4
I agree, the quality has gone down, but I still don't really mind them. I asked for the caramels this year because I like caramel candies.
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 02:55 AM #5
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I miss the original Pot Of Gold too! Eating the 4 carmel corner ones then trying to remember which ones were strawberry, accidently getting the yucky orange one, trying again lol.
And don't feel old, I remember Pot Of Gold before the started putting the Solid chocolate one in the centre, & I'm only 28! lolI am currently looking for coupons for non parishable foods or grocery coupons good until December to help with Christmas food helpers.
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 03:52 AM #6
I don't know why they had to screw around with a good thing. I used to love Pot of Gold chocolates - there were a few flavors I didn't like, but for the most part the chocolates didn't go to waste (more like they went to waist, lol).
Now, they've down-sized to the point that unless it's 99 cents or less, I won't buy it. Don't you love how the plastic divider takes up more space in the box than the actual chocolates?
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 03:57 AM #7
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YES - and almost twice the price for a poorer product!
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I think those are actually made in Mexico now.
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 09:13 AM #9
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yes they are made in mexico now...i used to love going to the hersey factory in woodside...yum....
and yes i agree 100% pot of gold chocolates are gross now.....the butter cream were always my favorite....just be happy
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 10:01 AM #10
not to mention that there is a lot less product.. i agree with everyone, pot of gold has really lost a lot of quality
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 10:33 PM #11
I am so glad I am not the only one who feels this way!
I am only 20! So yes, definitely not old. It's sad that companies are cutting corners to the point where the whole product changes.
LOL! Oh so true. I feel like all the new ones taste the same. I agree, the old flavours were all a hit, for the most part.
You know - I honestly didn't realize that until you pointed it out. Definitely something worth noting. I don't think I'll be buying them again, especially since there are better alternatives out there.
The way it is for so many products these days.
Yes, they were outsourced.
Yes - I couldn't even name a favourite in the new ones if I tried.
Again, agreed!
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 10:47 PM #12
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 10:54 PM #13
Ha! Yes, I suppose I did word it awkwardly.
The old boxes were much more elongated. So they had a greater length and looked more like a typical rectangle.
The new boxes are much less elongated - a much less lengthy rectangle.
Hope that makes more sense.
But yes, the boxes are smaller too
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 10:59 PM #14
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yes they've changed a little. I'll refrain from sharing my PofG story.
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Sun, Nov 27th, 2011, 11:06 PM #15
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