Did I just score?

[Scut_Monkey]

They went up, that's for sure. Wonder how many sold because of this thread.

 

[shelly_belly]

I should have grabbed a couple of those 7 gallon coolers too when they were at $15. They are now at $56!

 

[Scut_Monkey]

It was tempting but I already have enough kegs to make similar setups and I think they will work better for what I want to do. However, at $15 a piece it is hard to pass up.

 

[shanecb]

Oof! Seem to be back up in price. Wish I found this thread yesterday.

 

[KCBrewer]

That is weird that the price keeps changing. I just hope it's doesn't turn out to be some website error that they won't honor. If it does work out, and if price is any indicator of quality, then I would think they are a good quality cooler since they normally sell for $65/ea.

 

[CaptainCoconut]

Just got an email from the company, they said that due to high demand of that cooler it's on backorder for 6 weeks. They said I could subtitute 5 or 7 gallon ones instead if I didn't want to wait. Would it be a good idea to have a 7 and a 10 instead of 2 10s? A 7 might work better for 5 gallon batches. What do you guys think?

 

[jpoder]

I got a VM saying the same thing...they said ~6 weeks to get the 10 Gallon. I think I'm going to wait it out. I'll have to put my HUGE gravity beers on the back burner for now...

 

[jpoder]

Edit: sorry for the double post

 

[IrregularPulse]

Just got an email from the company, they said that due to high demand of that cooler it's on backorder for 6 weeks. They said I could subtitute 5 or 7 gallon ones instead if I didn't want to wait. Would it be a good idea to have a 7 and a 10 instead of 2 10s? A 7 might work better for 5 gallon batches. What do you guys think?

Definitely wait and make sure you are waiting on a 10G at the price of $15
I really wanted to get on of these. I saw it it the day you posted, but already have two 10G round coolers and 2 cubes and just can't think of another use for one. But the price was just so good!
But nobody has received on yet after 6 days?

 

[CaptainCoconut]

You think in the long run I'd be happier with two 10s than I would with one 7 and one 10? I don't mind waiting, I won't have the stuff I need to switch to all-grain within 6 weeks anyway.

 

[Marsdude]

I got the same email about having to wait until October. I emailed back and told them that I wanted the 10 gal coolers and would wait and got a response that they would keep and honor the order.

 

[KCBrewer]

Hmmm, no email and no voicemail. I did have a couple missed calls from a long distance number, but no voicemail was left. Has anyone received a confirmation of an order being shipped?

 

[jmf143]

I'm the OP. I placed my order on 9/9 and paid via PayPal. I got one email 9/9 that said my order had been initiated, then a 2nd email that same day with an invoice showing that the order was processed. No shipping date or estimated delivery date was included. My credit card has been charged. I'll re-post whenever I have any new info.

 

[Marsdude]

I'm the OP. I placed my order on 9/9 and paid via PayPal. I got one email 9/9 that said my order had been initiated, then a 2nd email that same day with an invoice showing that the order was processed. No shipping date or estimated delivery date was included. My credit card has been charged. I'll re-post whenever I have any new info.

Same thing here - then I received the email stating that the coolers were "back-ordered" and wouldn't be available until late October.

My guess would be that either they sold so many due to the low price that they sold out their stock - or...

more likely the price was some type of mistake and they are trying to get people to accept the smaller (cheaper) coolers by delaying shipment. Either way, I don't mind waiting for the 10 gal.

 

[Simphoto02]

I think you guys just got screwed. I think it was the site administrators screw up that listed the wrong price (says $65.12 now) and they are "Back ordering these to get people to cancel their orders. I bet you get an email in a while that says no longer available.

"If it seams to good to be true, then it is"

 

[bellyboy2]

Just received the 2 that I ordered for $15ea ($47 for both including shipping). Exactly standard Rubbermaid cooler but with a Gatorade logo. I was surprised that it actually came with the cup holder and a collapsable stirring spoon that could be used as a mash paddle in a pinch.

Super satisfied and thanks to OP for pointing out the deal!!!

 

[jmf143]

Great news bb2! Hope mine shows up soon.

 

[Simphoto02]

I stand corrected, kind of. I would love to see how many actually arrive vs. the number ordered. hope all works out.

 

[Sean]

I stand corrected, kind of. I would love to see how many actually arrive vs. the number ordered. hope all works out.

Why you want to be so negative? How does that make you better? With 20/20 hindsight and all. No risk=no life. Have a banana!

 

[CaptainCoconut]

It almost seems like you hope that people got screwed. Don't be such a Negative Nancy!

You might be right that it was a website screwup, but from the emails I've gotten it sounds like they fully intend to send me two 10-gallon carboys as soon as their shipment comes in (about 6 weeks, which is pretty standard).

 

[Newbeerguy]

I received my 10gal cooler I ordered. I am trying to get my weldless fitting on as we speak.

 

[jpoder]

Received mine today! Perfect Rubbermaid 10G cooler with the Gatorade G (outside of the rubbermaid box says #1610 if that means anything to anyone). I'm so stoked. can't wait to try it out. Can't say enough good things about Hydration Depot. good communication, fast delivery they quoted 6 weeks and I have it in-hand in less than 3.

I can't decide if I want to brew a monster belgian quad or a 10 gallon batch first!

BTW, forgot to pre-sell the SWMBO before it got here (I thought she would be pissed about spending more money and taking up more space on brewing equipment), but her reaction was "you paid $10 for shipping on a $14 item?!" after I explained what it would have cost if I would have bought locally her reaction was, "oh. cool." I love that woman!

 

[SAMPLER]

10 gallon Garorade Cooler still selling for $65. I would consider picking up a pair if the price was to drop again.

http://www.hydrationdepot.com/Gatorade-10-Gallon-Cooler-Original-Bright-Orange-Design-Cooler.html

 

[Sean]

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[Marsdude]

I just got an email that mine was shipped.

 

[jmf143]

I'm the OP - I'm happy you guys have received your coolers. Oddly, I haven't gotten mine yet but I did get confirmation that it should be shipped within 2 weeks. Patience seems to be my virtue, like it or not. At least I have 4 days of salmon fishing coming up to take my mind off the cooler . . .

 

[CaptainCoconut]

Mine arrived today. I wonder if the Gatorade stirring stick that came with it would hold up to mash temperatures?

 

[KCBrewer]

Got mine today.

I emailed them last Thursday, since I never did receive a voice/email from them about the backorder, and received a response the next morning saying they were backordered until this week. A few hours later I received a shipping notification.

I wasn't rude, but did say that it had been nearly 4 weeks since my order was placed and I had not received any correspondance on the status. They did respond very quickly, but I found it odd that they were supposedly backordered, and were then able to ship one that day.

Oh well, it's here and at a steal of price! Thanks for the heads up on this deal jmf143.

 

[Sean]

Received mine a few days ago.. It's big!. The site owners have got to be thinking about how much Gatorade mix they are going to be selling to all the new 10gal cooler owners out there..: )

 

[HeyNoPie]

Given the standard price of these, I'd wonder if they might have lost money on these. Almost feel bad about them thinking they're going to sell all of this Gatorade mix

Got mine last week