Central MA/Central CT Group grain buy ??

[Golddiggie]

Anyone between Natick and East Longmeadow that we could use to bring some of the sacks o grain closer? Although if I get a job in Franklin, MA, I'd be closer to the delivery location...

Just need to know far enough ahead of when the order is going to be placed.

 

[Golddiggie]

I just got another email from the person at FHBS... We won't need to order a full pallet from him. Initial pricing estimate is 18% above wholesale (his cost). We can get each sack milled for an extra $2.50 per SACK (55 pounds) if we wish...

So if anyone is still looking to get in on an order, and would rather not try to schlep out to East Longmeadow (or just to the left of BFE) let me know...

 

[xerotime]

East Longmeadow is pretty far for me as well. What exactly is the cost per sack? I would probably go for 1, maybe 2 depending on the price.

 

[Golddiggie]

I need to provide them with how many sacks of what we're looking to get before I can get pricing...

Right now, I'm looking to get one sack of MO, one sack of Golden Promise, and one sack of Bairds 2 Row (UK Pale Ale malt)... Either post here, or send me a PM with what you want...

Count currently:
Maris Otter: 2
TF Golden Promise (UK 2 Row): 1
Bairds Pale Ale malt: 2
US 2 Row: 1
Pilsner: 1
Vienna: 0.5 <-- Need a full sack I believe, will check to see cost of 1/2 a sack.

 

[konrad]

I'm in for 1 bag each:

Pale Ale
MO
Pilsner

I can also do 1/2 a bag of vienna if someone wants to split it.

 

[jaginger]

This is what I show so far. I'm not sure everyone will stay in, but it would be nice to pull this off. I haven't heard of partial pallets, but it would be nice if someone knows how.

kyles609 4
godrick 4-6
Monox 1-2
konrad 3
xerotime 1-?
jaginger 1
wesolomon 6
tomj 7
Golddiggie 1
joshs 1-2
MikeRLynch 2-?
RIT_Warrior 2

That's 33 or more I hope. I feel we could definitely get enough for a pallet. There's a lot of people here in this central area.

Is the Central MA/CT group going to pull this off with a shipment to East Longmeadow? Seems like there's another group angling for the Natick area. We should probably nail this down or it may not come together.

 

[kyles609]

Is the Central MA/CT group going to pull this off with a shipment to East Longmeadow? Seems like there's another group angling for the Natick area. We should probably nail this down or it may not come together.

Do you have a link to the discussion on this grain buy that may be happening in natick?? Thanks

 

[meadowstream]

I bought two too many sacks of best malz pilsner malt in December and would sell at cost to anyone near Waltham (~$36/sack.)

 

[Golddiggie]

Do you have a link to the discussion on this grain buy that may be happening in natick?? Thanks

I'm the one that was trying to get a small group together, closer to Natick, for a group purchase (not a full pallet load)... It's kind of tuckered out, so I have no idea if it will happen...

I do know that I'll need to get at least two, if not four, sacks of MO by the end of the month (February). Especially if this purchase goes through, considering the price for Bairds Malt MO, or even Thomas Fawcett MO (not sure if one is better than the other, would prefer the better of the two)... I could go in for a sack of Fawcett Golden Promise too, for when I don't want to use MO (there COULD be such times)...

So it really comes down to which of the two Maris Otter brands is better and when this order would take place. If my 3-5 sacks of grain puts you over the top, to where it can be placed, let me know.

 

[EO74]

I bought two too many sacks of best malz pilsner malt in December and would sell at cost to anyone near Waltham (~$36/sack.)

Id buy one for $36,where are you located?

 

[a_w_taylor]

I'd be keen on getting in if this is still going to happen. I didn't read all 5 pages though...

 

[a_w_taylor]

I'm in Ffld county CT - if that helps.

 

[meadowstream]

EO74 - Sent you a PM - will be around the next couple of days working from home (snow might have most of us doing that!)

 

[Golddiggie]

This is what I show so far. I'm not sure everyone will stay in, but it would be nice to pull this off. I haven't heard of partial pallets, but it would be nice if someone knows how.

kyles609 4
godrick 4-6
Monox 1-2
konrad 3
xerotime 1-?
jaginger 1
wesolomon 6
tomj 7
Golddiggie 1
joshs 1-2
MikeRLynch 2-?
RIT_Warrior 2

That's 33 or more I hope. I feel we could definitely get enough for a pallet. There's a lot of people here in this central area.

Is this going to happen soon?? Safe to count on me for 4 sacks of MO if this is going to happen before the end of the month.

 

[kyles609]

I think we would need to start fresh and see where the interest is at. There was a few maybes and a good amount of time has passed. I would still love to see it happen though.

 

[Golddiggie]

At the prices on the pdf, I'd be good for 4 sacks of Bairds Malt MO...

I'd like to know if they have any Crystal MO yet (it's still pretty new)... I would like to know if there's any difference between Bairds and Thomas Fawcett MO (and UK 2 Row)...

 

[RIT_Warrior]

I'm still on board for 2 bags, assuming this is still happening. Looking at the price sheet, I'll take a bag of the Baird's pale and a bag of Canada Malting 2-Row.

I'll still offer to be a pick-up point for someone who can't make it to east longmeadow but can make it to Manchester, CT.

 

[dami860]

I'd take a bag of canadian 2-row if I could pickup in Manchester.

 

[konrad]

I work in Framingham. I'd be willing to meet someone in Framingham/Natick area if central Mass it too far for anyone. I think I'd have to limit this delivery to few bag as I don't want my car dragging arse on the Pike.

 

[a_w_taylor]

I'd take 2 sacks of 2-row, 1 sack of wheat and 1 of pilsen depending on where the final delivery/pickup will be.

 

[k47k]

I could probably do 2-4 sacks if delivery/pickup is in Manchester, CT.

 

[kyles609]

Hey everyone. I PM'ed most people, but for anyone I missed (jaginger, you PM box is full) we're all looking to see if we can get to our 42 sacks with some new interest on this buy. This is what we have so far, and I'll be editing this post as more solid replies come it. The more sacks we get the sooner we can actually get this done.

kyles609
- 3 2-Row US
- 1 2-Row UK
- 1 Marris Otter
Monox
- 2 Marris Otter
Golddiggie
- 2 Bairds UK 2-Row
- 2 Bairds Marris Otter
- 1 Thomas Faucett Golden Promise
a_w_taylor
- 2 2-Row
- 1 Wheat
- 1 Pilsen
- 1 Marris Otter
dami860
- 1 2-Row US
konrad
- 1 Marris Otter
- 1 Pilsner
- 1 2row
- 1/2 Vienna
RIT_Warrior
- 1 2-Row Canadian
- 1 Bairds Pale Malt
jaginger
- 1 Marris Otter
- 1/2 Vienna
tomj
- 2 Canada Malting 2 row
- 2 Maris Otter
- 1 Thomas Fawcett Golden Promise
- 2 Best Malz Pilsen
- 1 Gilbertson flaked wheat
godrick
- 2 2-Row
- 2 Marris Otter
mikeho
- 1 2-Row
xerotime
- 1 Thomas Fawcett Maris Otter
- 1 2 Row Canadian


42 Bags!!

PM's are scarce, feel free to email me at my username at yahoo dot com

 

[pernox]

Tried to reply to your PM Kyle, but your inbox is full.

Here's the text;

Kyle,

Couple questions...

Have you confirmed pricing with NCM? The catalog is dated 2010.

I assume the pallet fee will be divided up at $2/bag?

How will the money be collected?

Thanks for your time and for trying to get this off the ground!

If you're keeping score - I'm in for at least two bags if the pickup is in Longmeadow. Anything further east I'd have to really think about.

Cheers,

 

[xerotime]

I'm still possibly in for a couple bags but where is the pickup going to be? Longmeadow is a pretty long ride for me.

 

[kyles609]

Pernox, sorry I replied here instead of the PM on accident:

I'm thinking Longmeadow is a little west for most. Shrewsbury or Central CT would probably work best (Manchester). Many people are willing to help out moving grain around too. We will have to pin down something soon. I guess everyone should start giving me their locations as well as if the have the ability to accept a delivery. I am in Spencer MA. About 20 Minutes from worcester and 15 minutes from Sturbridge (I-90/I84 Interchange). Let me know everyone. Email me (username) at yahoo.

- Kyle

 

[Golddiggie]

For anyone not looking, or able, to get out to the drop-off location (hope it's Shrewsbury), I should be able to fit more than just my 5 sacks-o-grain in the bed of my [de]Ranger... I do have a bed cover, to help protect things inside the bed, but I should have enough room under that. I also have a bed extender, so we could even fit a few sacks on the tailgate (dropped and secured)...

So come on people, sack UP on some grain already! :rockin:

 

[xerotime]

depending on pickup location I'm in for 1 sack of US 2-Row (which I guess is the Canadian Malting 2-Row since I don't think they carry any other according to the pdf) and 1 Thomas Fawcett Maris Otter

 

[jaginger]

Just emailed you kyles. 1 bag MO and 1/2 vienna for me, provided pricing is comparable to the last group buy. Manchester is great for pickup.

 

[the_bird]

Is there anybody else who's in from the northwestern corner of the state? I need to get a sack, but I don't see the value if I've got to drive a lot more than an hour for pickup.

 

[RIT_Warrior]

Could everyone who wants a pickup from Manchester give me a PM? I'd be glad to help out, but my poor Camry has a size and weight limit, so I don't want to promise what I can't deliver. I figure I can fit about 8 bags in it total, 2 of which will be for me. That leaves room for about 6 others.