Talk:Keggle

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Point of discussion about the ethical ramifications:

While we do not have exact numbers, it's easy to believe that the $10 deposit is the actual difference between the cost to buy a new one and the cost to collect, ship, empty, repair, clean, and refill an existing keg. This requires an additional facility capable of handling the inspection and recycling process.

Since it's well known that no company operate at a loss, it's very easy to believe that major breweries factor in keg shrinkage through either theft or abuse when creating their financial models. It's also known that many of the kegs they pay to return and inspect are no longer fit for future usage and need to be recycled. which can be an additional expense for the brewery who must then pay to ship it to a recycling facility.

If you are planning on using a keg owned by a major brewery, it may soften the impact if you choose kegs that are dented, rusted or otherwise not fit for much future use.

So, please do not present the POV that breweries are out the entire cost of the keg when one is used for keggle purposes.

Maybe we need some kind of CYA notice at the top stating that HBT does not recommend or condone the illegal acquisition of kegs or something? --Bradsul 15:32, 19 March 2007 (CDT)