Cheap Kegs ?

[WileECoyote]

Hello, anyone have a line on cheapest 5 gal kegs, pin or ball lock, right after purchasing a Monster Mill 2-2.0 , I just found and picked up a kegerator for $100 and need to get some kegs and a conversion kit (dreaming of a 3 tap tower) too.
Being that money is very tight now after buying the mill and some supplies to use it, Im looking for really inexpensive stuff.

Help?

Also any advice pin or ball? pros and cons? or is that really a preference/availability thing?

Thanks and Cheers

 

[Yesfan]

Check out this guy on eBay. link

That's where I got mine. I'd also try to get one or two more than what you need that way you can have some kegs on deck whenever any on tap kick out. Hope this helps.

 

[WhiteEagle1]

From what I've seen most people go with ball lock. Try searching Craigslist for kegs. The absolute cheapest I've seen is $35/ea.

 

[WileECoyote]

Check out this guy on eBay. link

That's where I got mine. I'd also try to get one or two more than what you need that way you can have some kegs on deck whenever any on tap kick out. Hope this helps.

Thanks Yesfan, The shipping kills this deal, they are in Florida and Im in Arizona.

Cheers

 

[WileECoyote]

From what I've seen most people go with ball lock. Try searching Craigslist for kegs. The absolute cheapest I've seen is $35/ea.

Thanks WhiteEagle, Been looking on Craigslist for ever here, I have wanter to go with kegs from day 1, once in a great while I see a 15 gal keg for sale, but haven't seen any 5 gal ones yet.

Cheers

 

[rifraf]

For what it's worth, I find you really get what you pay for with kegs. By the time I factor in shipping I can usually get kegs from my local shop for 10 bucks more but I can look at them, inspect them, and get troubleshooting and return them should I need to.

 

[ShinyBuddha]

Check out the group buys section of the forum. There might be something going on in your area.

 

[WileECoyote]

Check out the group buys section of the forum. There might be something going on in your area.

Thanks ShinyBuddha, I checked, Nothing within 1 1/2hr drive from me, I begging to think Im the only home brewer in Mohave Valley Az lol

Cheers

 

[WileECoyote]

For what it's worth, I find you really get what you pay for with kegs. By the time I factor in shipping I can usually get kegs from my local shop for 10 bucks more but I can look at them, inspect them, and get troubleshooting and return them should I need to.

Thanks rifraf, the closest brew shop to me is 2 hrs away, with gas what it is shipping is much cheaper lol

Cheers

 

[ReverseApacheMaster]

Any salvage yards in your area? They may have some sitting around you could buy. They may need a good scrub but it's an option. Similarly, you might be able to find some 7.5 gallon sanke kegs. It would require a different connector but it's also an option.

 

[duckmanco]

http://www.homebrewing.org/5-Gallon-Cornelius-Keg-Ball-Lock_p_70.html

I just bought two from here, and found them (other than eBay) to be the cheapest online. I bought soaked the kegs in pbw and changed out the o rings with new ones from my local.

The kegs came with new lids and new lid o rings. One had a plastic gas tube, which really isn't an issue. I'll probably change it out as I have a spare, but it's worked just fine carbing up Denny's Rye IPA.

 

[Yesfan]

Thanks Yesfan, The shipping kills this deal, they are in Florida and Im in Arizona.

Cheers

If you're planning on buying a small lot, maybe you could get the seller to lower the shipping price. I'm pretty sure I paid about $200 for my 6 kegs.


On another note, if you buy used kegs, check out McMaster for your seal kit. Here's a link to a thread telling which O-rings to get for your kegs. (link)

Good luck!

 

[724b]

Adventures in Homebrew has a great deal on ball lock kegs. You get a pack of 4 for $130. That works out to $32.50 each.
http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/09/4-ball-lock-kegs-3250-each.html

 

[OHIOSTEVE]

check yard sales garage sales craigslist etc.. We found ( my son and I ) 6 or 7 at a yard sale for a buck each.

 

[BassBeer]

Post a wanted add on Craigslist!

I posted one, got no responses for about 2 weeks, then boom! A local brewer contacted me with 2 ball-lock's, a 15.5 gal. Sanke, and a 20# CO2 tank for $100.

Not bad

 

[E-Mursed]

I get so frustrated looking for kegs for sale on CL and having to weed through dozens of D-bags with their kegs wanted ads willing to pay $20 for a half-barrel.

Every day...same D-bags...same worthless ads.

They should have a separate Want to Buy section.

 

[coolharry]

Ritebrew.com has pin-locks for $31, ball-locks for $46. not sure about shipping costs though cause they're right down the road from me.

 

[WileECoyote]

check yard sales garage sales craigslist etc.. We found ( my son and I ) 6 or 7 at a yard sale for a buck each.

Thats a great deal !, how would you like to double your money ? lol

What a score you guys found!

Cheers

 

[WileECoyote]

Adventures in Homebrew has a great deal on ball lock kegs. You get a pack of 4 for $130. That works out to $32.50 each.
http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/09/4-ball-lock-kegs-3250-each.html

So far this is the best deal, its $38 shipping for me, that makes them $42 each, so far from the looking I have done this seems to be the best deal around.

Cheers

 

[WileECoyote]

I get so frustrated looking for kegs for sale on CL and having to weed through dozens of D-bags with their kegs wanted ads willing to pay $20 for a half-barrel.

Every day...same D-bags...same worthless ads.

They should have a separate Want to Buy section.

I look at CL almost every day, where I live we hardly even have D-bags posting lol I type in keg and nothing.

Cheers

 

[BassBeer]

I get so frustrated looking for kegs for sale on CL and having to weed through dozens of D-bags with their kegs wanted ads willing to pay $20 for a half-barrel.

Every day...same D-bags...same worthless ads.

They should have a separate Want to Buy section.

They do... It's called the "wanted" section

 

[OHIOSTEVE]

Thats a great deal !, how would you like to double your money ? lol

What a score you guys found!

Cheers

I tend to be a hoarder with stuff like that.. I also seem to have great luck.. found a BUNCH of 6.5 gallon carboys a while back for 3 bucks each..... a friend called me a while back...bought a storage room in one of those auctions.. had 96 ( I think) carboys in it!!!

 

[Dan]

Beverage Elements is pretty decent deal. Looks like they are out of stock right now. But for 28 bucks worth the wait. I bought two from them, the ones I received were in great shape.http://www.bvrgelements.com/product/5-Gallon-Keg-Single-Handle-Ball-Lock/

 

[WileECoyote]

Beverage Elements is pretty decent deal. Looks like they are out of stock right now. But for 28 bucks worth the wait. I bought two from them, the ones I received were in great shape.http://www.bvrgelements.com/product/5-Gallon-Keg-Single-Handle-Ball-Lock/

Thanks Dan, seems like they are gone as fast as they get them in.

Cheers

 

[724b]

I recently put together a roundup of some different 5 and 2.5 gallon ball lock keg sources...
http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/10/ball-lock-keg-roundup-new-and-used-5.html

spoiler... refurbished rubber handles for $39.95 and brand new ball locks for $89

 

[Beer_is_good_for_you]

Beverage Elements also has Ball Locks with damaged handles for $23 each, I ordered a couple last week.

 

[WileECoyote]

I recently put together a roundup of some different 5 and 2.5 gallon ball lock keg sources...
http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/10/ball-lock-keg-roundup-new-and-used-5.html

spoiler... refurbished rubber handles for $39.95 and brand new ball locks for $89

Thats a great link, show's most of the prices.

Thanks
Cheers

 

[WileECoyote]

Beverage Elements also has Ball Locks with damaged handles for $23 each, I ordered a couple last week.

Every time I look on B.E.s site they are out of stock, I would love to pick up 7 or 8 of em.

Cheers

 

[hbrew85]

Check out this guy on eBay. link

That's where I got mine. I'd also try to get one or two more than what you need that way you can have some kegs on deck whenever any on tap kick out. Hope this helps.

Did those kegs come in good condition?
From the guy on ebay I mean.

 

[724b]

One more to add to the mix. 4 Ball Lock Kegs for $150...
http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/10/great-deal-lot-of-4-used-5-gallon-ball.html