The Best Nostalgic & Discontinued Foods You Can Buy On eBay

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Y2K is in—not only are chunky sneakers and middle parts taking the streets, but so are all of our favorite nostalgic foods. From Jell-O salads to casseroles, nostalgic food never quite goes out of style (despite how absurd they may seem). Maybe they're discontinued (RIP Dunkaroos) or perhaps they just aren't in every kid's lunchbox (we see you, Gushers), but the internet craves both food and nostalgia (hello, Fruit Roll-Up TikTok hack and Firecracker Popsicles)—it's evident even on eBay.

While there's a lot of old snacks, cereals, and even food branded-merch you can discover across the web, we've rounded up the very best food items sure to bring back memories of after school snacks and time spent watching cartoons—and we're not just leaving it at the 90s and early '00s.

So sit back,

Y2K is in. Not only are chunky sneakers and middle parts coming back, but so are all of our favorite nostalgic foods. From Jell-O salads to casseroles, nostalgic food never really goes out of style despite how absurd some of them may seem.

You can even find some discontinued items back on store shelves, like Dunkaroos. Maybe they're discontinued (RIP Altoids Sours), or perhaps they just aren't in every kid's lunchbox anymore (Gushers). But the internet craves both food and nostalgia (Fruit Roll-Up TikTok hack and Mtn Dew Summer Freeze), as is very evident on eBay.

While there are lots of old snacks, cereals, and even branded merch you can discover online, we've rounded up the very best food items sure to bring back memories of after-school snacks and watching cartoons—and we're not just leaving it at the '90s and early '2000s.

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McDonald's 1988 Character Unopened Cookies

If you're a fan of animal crackers, you probably loved McDonaldland cookies. Apparently you can still find them in Australia.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F266210858562&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>McDonald's 1988 Character Unopened Cookies</p><p>$9.95</p><p>eBay</p>

Fruitopia Fruit Integration, 6 Boxes

Just look at that typeface—Fruitopia was the drink of the '90s. You can still find it in Canada, which is where this ships from.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F385431100684&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Fruitopia Fruit Integration, 6 Boxes</p><p>$44.88</p><p>eBay</p>

Altoid Curiously Strong Mango Sours

Altoid Sours were discontinued back in 2010, but you can still find a lot of unopened tins on eBay.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F225594885704&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Altoid Curiously Strong Mango Sours</p><p>$75.00</p><p>eBay</p>

Billy Beer Beer Cans

Promoted by former president Jimmy Carter's brother Billy, Billy Beer was introduced in 1977. While its brewing company shuddered a year later, many people in the '80s were fooled into thinking their cans were worth a lot of money, according to Mental Floss.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F195790469641&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Billy Beer Beer Cans</p><p>$1.00</p><p>eBay</p>

Zima Citrus Glass Bottle

Owned by Coors, Zima was a popular alcoholic beverage in the 1990s, but was discontinued in the U.S. in 2008. It can, however, still be found in Japan.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F295357721953&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Zima Citrus Glass Bottle</p><p>$69.69</p><p>eBay</p>

Tic Tac Cinnamon Spice Breath Mints

You can get your hands on an unopened pack of Cinnamon Spice Tic Tacs, which Mashed reported were discontinued in 2009.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F285308890419&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Tic Tac Cinnamon Spice Breath Mints</p><p>$39.99</p><p>eBay</p>

Nestle Nesquik Whole Grain Cereal

While Nestle Nesquik cereal hasn't been sold in the U.S. since about 2012, according to Mashed, it can still be found in many other countries, such as Canada, where this box ships from.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F312156599435&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Nestle Nesquik Whole Grain Cereal</p><p>$19.99</p><p>eBay</p>

Rare Vintage Nestle Wonder Ball

While this special edition Wonder Ball doesn't have a toy inside, it does have candy.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F266077222920&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Rare Vintage Nestle Wonder Ball</p><p>$51.99</p><p>eBay</p>

Vanilla Dunkaroos

We know, we know—Dunkaroos made a comeback in 2020, but you can also purchase them on eBay if you don't want to go to the grocery store.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F256070861376&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Vanilla Dunkaroos</p><p>$11.15</p><p>eBay</p>

Post Waffle Crisp Cereal, 11.5 oz

Similarly, Waffle Crisp cereal is now back on shelves after a hiatus between 2018 and 2021. But you can still purchase it on eBay—or you can score an old cereal box.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F155458115853&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Post Waffle Crisp Cereal, 11.5 oz</p><p>$27.65</p><p>eBay</p>

TGI Fridays Potato Skins, 6 Count

If I told you I regularly got a bottle of Fruitopia and a bag of cheddar and bacon potato skins from a vending machine as a kid, I would absolutely be telling the truth. While they're still produced, they were popular in the early 2000s, when Keebler sold its Tato Skins and the product was relaunched with TGI Fridays, according to Food52.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F295081268781&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>TGI Fridays Potato Skins, 6 Count</p><p>$24.99</p><p>eBay</p>

Sierra Mist 6 Pack Mini 7.5oz Factory Sealed Discontinued Ready To Ship To You

Earlier this year, PepsiCo replaced Sierra Mist with Starry, which varies mostly in its source of sugar. If you're not a fan of the new soda, you can still find Sierra Mist on eBay.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F195619871444&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Ffood-news%2Fg44052531%2Febay-nostalgic-food%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Sierra Mist 6 Pack Mini 7.5oz Factory Sealed Discontinued Ready To Ship To You</p><p>$25.00</p><p>ebay.com</p>

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