Have you ever seen 80 Bottles of Pliny?

[Bobby_M]

Cracks me up that the seller thinks disclaiming that the auction is for the container and not the contents is going to skirt the "no alcohol sales" rule.

 

[kingmatt]

Please post your address and the next time you plan to be out of town...i'm just taking a survey.

 

[bovineblitz]

Cracks me up that the seller thinks disclaiming that the auction is for the container and not the contents is going to skirt the "no alcohol sales" rule.

Actually it's allowed. You can sell full containers so long as the "item of value" is claimed to be the container itself.

 

[Bobby_M]

It's allowed in the context of containers that have collectible or historical value. The fact that the beer is in drinking condition, I'm sure it's in a grey area.

 

[Flomaster]

yeah ebay search for Dog Fish Head...

-=Jason=-

 

[Bobby_M]

Actually, it's not even a grey area. The rules say:

– The value of the item is in the collectible container, not its contents. (untrue regarding the Pliny in the ad. Stating that the beer is worthless doesn't make it true. Empty the bottles and try to get the same price for the bottle.)
– The container has not been opened and any incidental contents are not intended for consumption.
– The item is not available at any retail outlet. (it's available in a lot of retail outlets)
– The seller will take all appropriate steps to ensure that the buyer is of lawful age in the buyer’s and seller's jurisdiction. In general, this is 21 years of age.
– Both the buyers and sellers ensure that the sale complies with all applicable laws and shipping regulations

Further, the notes about storage imply that the seller is well aware that the contents are going to be consumed.

 

[humann_brewing]

After shipping costs it was a little over 10 bucks a bottle.

holy crap dude, they are like $4 /bottle in Santa Rosa, at least at the bottle barn. Are you saying it was more to ship that to buy?

 

[remilard]

I missed that $10 a bottle part. My shipped cost from SBD is less than that, though I cannot buy 80 at a time.

 

[Jcmccoy]

$800 of beer of beer on the wall!!! Take one down past it around ....

 

[buckeyebrewer]

It's expensive to ship beer. They have to be individually wrapped put into large boxes with peanuts and they weigh a lot.....not cheap. I'm getting a fat check from my taxes so I figured why not...plus I was still buzzed up from my Pliny the Younger binge. Seemed smart at the time. It's a one time thing. I have close friends/family that want to buy a few bottles just so they can try it. All said and done I'm probably in $200 bucks after selling a few to friends and family....no biggie.

 

[buckeyebrewer]

The crazy crap we do for beer.

 

[the_bird]

The crazy crap we do for beer.

... like drive ten hours across state lines with burglar tools...

 

[boo boo]

I've never seen one bottle Still trying to get my hands on one out here.

God, don't say that. My father is in Gold Canyon and when he comes back this way I had a load for him to bring back and that was high on the list.
I guess Arrogant Bastard is out too.

 

[terrapinj]

Cracks me up that the seller thinks disclaiming that the auction is for the container and not the contents is going to skirt the "no alcohol sales" rule.

typical ebay

they don't really care what gets sold on there until someone complains as long as they are getting their fees

 

[the_bird]

typical ebay

they don't really care what gets sold on there until someone complains as long as they are getting their fees

Well, they can't babysit every auction, and people would bitch and moan to no end if they did.

 

[mcarb]

You realize that the whole appeal of Pliny is it's freshness? Kind of missing out on that unless you plan on binge drinking it.

 

[buckeyebrewer]

Like I said only 1/3 of the 80 bottles are mine. 27 bottles shouldn't be a problem....plus I'm selling a few to my friends/family.

 

[superjunior]

sipping on my very first Pliney as I type this. I was lucky enough to hook up with another member here to do beer trades with.

 

[Ender]

that pic better be in the next newsletter!

 

[munche]

Damn, it's nice to have it local. I've never had more than 4-5 bottles on hand at any given time. The best was one that was bottled 7 days before I got it. Yum!

Also, I'm chasing down some Younger this weekend. Can't freakin' wait!

Also, as someone who has regular access to this beer and has had the novelty wear off a long time ago: it IS that good. Bar none the best hop-forward IPA out there.

 

[Flomaster]

WTF... lived in Ca for 25 years and never heard of this Pliny..... I move out of state and now its all the rave.

-=Jason=-

 

[superjunior]

man that Pliney is good, gonna have to get more. shipping 4 beers from Ohio to Cali was $17.86 UPS

 

[SC_Ryan]

After shipping costs it was a little over 10 bucks a bottle.

You spent $800 on Pliny?