Question 1

Why does Amazon stop selling this item (& then start selling it again/then stop again etc)?

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My opinion: Amazon prime customer since 2011. I've rescued, 'fixed' & maintained near 100 cats over this time, at personal expense.  My retirement dream that country living allows, & the most orphans at one time is 15-20. I fed friskies cans for $11-12 per case (6-8 wkly) & Science Diet dry at $25/15.5 lb bag. (2a month) Price increased thru the years at reasonable time spans & rates. From 50 cent a can to 60 cent & remained for a long while & was always fair.  NOW, I don't know this for a fact, I just know it's true: When AMAZON went from everyones' trustworthy online store to a Global Marketplace, the downhill slide came too fast & is still picking up speed.. Example, now paying for return pickups. Wasn't I paying for PRIME to avoid those annoying rules? Being older than some of the dirt around here, I no longer drive. Nearest ups drop off is over 20 miles. Having my share of bent & exploded cans, I never saw it as reason to stop selling such popular merch. That was an easy fix at warehouse/pkging level. NO, for me the biggest let down is the soliciting of outside sellers who buy up the product & gouge the hell out of the cost..often by 33%! This leaves Amazon free of shipping hazards & they still make money off their 3rd party sellers. Ingenius!
When I got priced out of my cat food, it was so upsetting that I contacted a couple different sellers to tell them what I thought. I felt better but it changed nothing except that my opinion had been correct. Suddenly, Amazon alerts that "Your order is delayed. We are trying to get it to you., etc." 
 I panic, every cat parent knows cats are sensitive to their food & changes can be bad, right?  Wait! Behold! Here's another seller I can buy it from, whew! my B/P lowers.  WHAAAT??!  $38.00 for what was $15.77 last week? 
Someone call 911.   I am thankful walmart has gotten into this game.

Question 2

Are these grain free?

Accepted Answer

Ingredients listed: chicken broth, chicken, shrimp (tuna or salmon depending on variety purchased) tapioca starch, powdered cellulose, xanthan gum, guar gum,  thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1).  Don't know what is considered grain but I can say that my elderly cats (16,17 & 19) love them and they serve as a "snack" between meals that tides them over.

Question 3

12 cans for $44.99? that is ridiculous unless you mean 12 cases of 12?

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I think it is a mistake.  I bought 3 cases (24 cans in a case) for less than $35.00.  12 cases (144 cans) $44.99 would be an excellent price ($.31 a can).

Question 4

Sometimes I gasp in disbelief @Pantry pricing. seriously...$3.75 per can? Just goes to show Amazon doesn't read these queries/comments.

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Wow. 2 packs I the store is at most 30.   I’ve seen the 12 packs for 40 on here.  Nice amazon allows price gougers

ASIN	B002CJARMI
ASIN	B002CJARMI
Additional Features	Maintenance, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Preservatives
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Animal Food Ingredient Claim	No Artificial Colors
Best Sellers Rank	#483 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #34 in Canned Cat Food
Brand Name	Friskies
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Container Type	Can
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (16,487)
Date First Available	February 6, 2007
Dog Breed Size	Medium
Flavor	Salmon, Mixed Grill, Turkey & Giblets
Global Trade Identification Number	00050000183784
Included Components	Two (2) Packs of Twelve (12) 5.5 oz. Cans - Purina Friskies Pate Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, Salmon, Turkey & Grilled
Item Form	Pate
Item Type Name	Cat Food
Item Weight	5.44 ounces
Item model number	050000294893
Manufacturer	Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Manufacturer	Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Manufacturer Part Number	050000294893
Model Number	050000294893
Number of Items	24
Occasion	Birthday
Package Size Name	Variety Pack
Pet Type	Cat
Product Benefits	Offers variety in diet and flavors, supports muscle and vision health, and ensures quality and safety.
Product Dimensions	3.15 x 10.2 x 6.75 inches; 5.44 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	Daily feeding, Maintenance
Special Ingredients	Chicken
Specific Uses For Product	Weight Management
Target Species	Cat
UPC	050000183784
Unit Count	132 Ounce

Purina Friskies Wet Cat Food Pate Variety Pack, (24) 5.5 oz Cans

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