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How to Locate Discontinued Alka-Mints

Alka-Mints was a calcium carbonate supplement manufactured by Bayer Corporation and used as an antacid to relieve symptoms associated with heartburn and acid indigestion. The item sold for approximately $2.50, but it has since been discontinued. Individuals who wish to locate the discontinued Alka-Mints have several options, including contacting the manufacturer, visiting overstock stores and enlisting the help of family and friends.

Things You'll Need

  • Telephone
  • Internet
  • Vehicle
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Instructions

  1. Contact Bayer

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      Contact Bayer by calling the company's corporate communication division at 412-777-2000. Ask the representative if she is aware of any locations that still carry the discontinued Alka-Mints. Write down any information she provides.

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      Inquire about overstock stores that receive Bayer products prior to hanging up the phone.

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      Send a letter to Bayer at 100 Bayer Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9741 requesting information about where you can find Alka-Mints.

    Offline Store

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      Drive to a local retail store, such as Big Lots, that carries closeout and overstock merchandise. Visit the pharmacy section and look through the shelves.

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      Ask a salesperson or a manager if he has any Alka-Mints in stock. See if he can contact other stores of the same chain in the area that may possible carry the item.

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      If you are able to locate the item, purchase as many bottles as possible.

    Online Store

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      Open your browser window and type "Alka-Mints" into the search bar of your favorite search engine. Visit all the websites listed to see if they still have the item in stock.

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      Find overstock stores online and look in the health section for Alka-Mints.

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      Contact any online stores using their contact forms to inquire about Alka-Mints stock.

    Ebay

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      Open your browser and visit the auction site eBay. In the search bar type in "Alka-Mints." Choose "All Categories" from the scroll-down menu and hit "Search."

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      Take out the hyphen if your search yields zero results and search again.

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      Read carefully through the description of any auction offering Alka-Mints to ensure the product is new and sealed. Make your bid, setting the highest price you are willing to pay. Wait to see if you are the winner. Contact the seller to see if she has any additional bottles available.

    Family and Friends

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      Ask your family and friends to look for Alka-Mints at stores in their area.

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      Describe the product in detail and provide a picture if possible.

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      Reimburse anyone who is able to locate and purchase the item for you.

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