Fellowship of the Drink XIV: Shipping with the Enemy

[TheDudeLebowski]

I was just being sarcastic...Any more Doug events and ppl will receive a box per beer filled with 10lbs of padding!

You have my address. Bubble wrap is expensive.

 

[HopsNTails]

I'm thinking about putting down a layer of two of bubble wrap, loosely placing beers in the box, and going ham with a can of triple expanding foam...

 

[aharri1]

I'm thinking about putting down a layer of two of bubble wrap, loosely placing beers in the box, and going ham with a can of triple expanding foam...

That may be a cheap way that works well LOL! Also, from what I've seen in previous post, I need to gather 4 to 6 different style beers from your area and local Brewery accessory like a glass, etc? That's what I plan to put together

 

[TwistedGray]

I was just being sarcastic...Any more Doug events and ppl will receive a box per beer filled with 10lbs of padding!

I think we would all appreciate that box of padding, thanks.

So, ziploc or vac pack ... what's cheaper?

 

[HopsNTails]

That may be a cheap way that works well LOL! Also, from what I've seen in previous post, I need to gather 4 to 6 different style beers from your area and local Brewery accessory like a glass, etc? That's what I plan to put together

I was joking! I do that from time to time. Cans would be tricky to open with a box cutter! Your offer picture should only be 3-6 cans/bottles, but you can ship whatever you want. Pianoman holds the record for weight shipped (52lbs!) I sent 13ish beers out last round. You're only limited to your imagination and budget.

 

[TwistedGray]

That may be a cheap way that works well LOL! Also, from what I've seen in previous post, I need to gather 4 to 6 different style beers from your area and local Brewery accessory like a glass, etc? That's what I plan to put together

Pretty much - the idea being that you are shipping a "flight" of beers that someone could only get locally. Some ship duplicates so that you try the same beer more than once, and some do not. It's quite a mix.

The most important thing is to not ship someone a beer that is distributed throughout the US, but you would ship them something that is only distributed through Florida or not at all, for example.

I will also add, insure your packages. If your package is not delivered (say it gets crushed or say it gets confiscated because they found beer) you are expected to ship another package. File the claim in the meanwhile and get the money from whoever you shipped with.

 

[JamesonFan]

@fourfarthing has a package on the way. Should be there on Tuesday.

 

[gromitdj]

@TwistedGray , you can bay rolls of vacuum bags on amazon relatively cheap. (about 1/2 of the foodsaver price, for more linear feet) That's what I generally use.

ETA: I've been real happy with these bags that I bought last time

 

[TwistedGray]

@TwistedGray , you can bay rolls of vacuum bags on amazon relatively cheap. (about 1/2 of the foodsaver price, for more linear feet) That's what I generally use.

Good to know, thanks. Any link to past purchases?

 

[TravelingLight]

Good to know, thanks. Any link to past purchases?

I've been using these lately: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQ8IXIK/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[TwistedGray]

I've been using these lately: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQ8IXIK/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Awesome, mine arrives today so I'll check the width to make sure it would fit. Yeah, these are not that expensive at all.

FWIW, I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXLTR09/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[gromitdj]

Good to know, thanks. Any link to past purchases?

Yes, Sorry I edited my post but it may have been after you saw it.

I like these bags so far

ETA: It appears that yours may only take the 8" rolls. If so, there are these from the same seller.

2 Large 8" x 50' Vacuum Saver Rolls, and many others I'm sure.

 

[TwistedGray]

Thanks @gromitdj - Yeah, didn't see the update.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

....with a can of triple expanding foam...

Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that!

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I have cans of foam at home and was thinking the same thing. I was thinking of wrapping bottles with platic bags, spray in and set. Then pull the bottles out. That foam gets kind of sticky so ripping the plastic bags would protect it from sticking to the bottles

 

[MC82]

@imasickboy hooked it up!! All made it safe and sound. Nothing better than coming home to a box full of delicious beers.

 

[HopsNTails]

I have cans of foam at home and was thinking the same thing. I was thinking of wrapping bottles with platic bags, spray in and set. Then pull the bottles out. That foam gets kind of sticky so ripping the plastic bags would protect it from sticking to the bottles

Vaseline? Saran wrap? Just need bottles/cans of the same dimensions to make a mould. I might give it a whirl.

 

[HopsNTails]

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[afro_lou]

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Hit up the new Windsor location if you can! They just opened to the public, and I’ve heard good things

Edit: also, if you’ve got time up here, check out Henhouse, Plow, Cooperage, Juncture Taproom, Beercraft, Moonlight, 101 North, Third Street Aleworks, Taps Petaluma, Bear Republic, Fieldwork (either Napa or Berkeley), Cellarmaker in SF, City Beer Store, and Toronado, if you can [emoji6]

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Hit up the new Windsor location if you can! They just opened to the public, and I’ve heard good things

Edit: also, if you’ve got time up here, check out Henhouse, Plow, Cooperage, Juncture Taproom, Beercraft, Moonlight, 101 North, Third Street Aleworks, Taps Petaluma, Bear Republic, Fieldwork (either Napa or Berkeley), Cellarmaker in SF, City Beer Store, and Toronado, if you can [emoji6]

Boy that sounds hard! When people visit Austin I just say visit both Pinthouse Pizza locations. [emoji16]

 

[TwistedGray]

Hit up the new Windsor location if you can! They just opened to the public, and I’ve heard good things

Edit: also, if you’ve got time up here, check out Henhouse, Plow, Cooperage, Juncture Taproom, Beercraft, Moonlight, 101 North, Third Street Aleworks, Taps Petaluma, Bear Republic, Fieldwork (either Napa or Berkeley), Cellarmaker in SF, City Beer Store, and Toronado, if you can [emoji6]

You left out RB in Berkeley, but that's in the wrong direction.

 

[JamesonFan]

There is a package out for delivery to @fourfarthing. Enjoy!

 

[fourfarthing]

Well played sir

 

[JamesonFan]

Well played sir

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I'm glad everything made it OK. Enjoy. It's been a pleasure doing business with you, sir. [emoji482]

 

[MC82]

Is that the last one? Everyone get their beer mail?

 

[TwistedGray]

Mine is in route to me

 

[j1laskey]

I’m still waiting, but it’s all good. Arranged a later shipment with @jerbrew for a special release.

 

[jschm19]

I have not gotten mine. I'll shoot him a message when I get back from my mini vacation

 

[jason613]

What is the website to leave feedback?

 

[HopsNTails]

What is the website to leave feedback?

Open the web app, select the person you want to leave feedback for, select "view feedback profile", select "add feedback". Bingbangboom