Houston, TX Group Buy

[stevebuscemi]

I realized that my friend's family owns a small warehouse down in galveston that we might be able to get it shipped to. Would need to talk to him but that's probably our second to last resort.

 

[MirImage]

Are we including Hops to this order? I would love to help out with grains, but I am a PM brewer in a small apartment.

 

[mredge73]

They come in 11lb bags.
If we all wanted to split a bag I would be in.

 

[MirImage]

I could Probably do 2 lbs of Centennial and Cascade...but if we don't get enough I could do like 3 lbs of cascade if people don't want centennial.

 

[mredge73]

I could do about the same.
It will be hard enough to split one bag, so that would be the best way to start.

The prices are not really going to save you much money any way.
It is $10 per lb of cascade here: http://www.nikobrew.com/products/Cascade-Pellet-(One-Pound).html
A little higher here: http://www.farmhousebrewingsupply.com/scripts/hopsList.asp?idCategory=21#

 

[1234]

It sounds to me like your pallet is filled. You only fit 42 sacks on the pallet, and you can't put anything else on the pallet.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Though it seems as if it has been answered, I guess I should say its unlikely we do hops since the first pallet is full we would need to fill a second to order hops which probably won't happen for this buy. Sorry

 

[soopagloo]

I'm ready for this to go down. Should make it easier to get a second pallet together when people see a successful area buy happen.

 

[1234]

I will call on Monday, if my work schedule allows, to make sure they will let me do the order for you guys. I will need a spreadsheet to send to them, if they will allow me to do it.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Ok I've talked to 1234 about ordering the first pallet. I'm going to see about setting up an account to expedite the process. If that won't work then 1234 will see about ordering.
Everyone let me know about the delivery options so we could finalize the deal as soon as possible.

 

[Ravenshead]

I'm headed to Amsterdam on the 17th. I'll be gone until the 25th or so. When do you think the shipment will come in?

I'll make arrangements for someone to pick it up if needed.

 

[MirImage]

Though it seems as if it has been answered, I guess I should say its unlikely we do hops since the first pallet is full we would need to fill a second to order hops which probably won't have for this buy. Sorry

Oh I see how it is! It's all good, I'll be up for buying bulk grain when I get a house to do AG at.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Any reports on a location? I'm going to be busy all day tomorrow so unless I can call to set up the account late in the day I'm gunna have to wait until Tuesday, which I have free.

 

[Ravenshead]

I won't be able to talk to any one of importance at B&S until tomorrow afternoon.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Alright, just talked to NCM they would allow me to set up an account but I believe I would need a tax ID number I'm seeing what I can do about this will get back to everyone once I know more.

 

[ashford]

Alright, just talked to NCM they would allow me to set up an account but I believe I would need a tax ID number I'm seeing what I can do about this will get back to everyone once I know more.

No go on finding a shipping facility on my end. I do have a truck and can assist with picking up and moving the grain to another location if the shipping facility we use doesn't want everyone showing up individually.

Thanks again, Steve, for organizing this. Owe you a or two for the effort!

 

[stevebuscemi]

Alright sounds like they're gunna set me up an account and send me an invoice soon. I'm going to PM everyone my email. Please email me your phone number so I can contact you quickly, and so I can email you what you owe. They are estimating a delivery date of 9/21.
If anyone has a shipping option please tell me today.

 

[Regulation]

Pm me again i Made room.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Sent

 

[stevebuscemi]

Ravenshead please send me an email with your info. Hopefully will be hearing from them tomorrow so I can send out bills before you leave the country.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Just so everyone knows I'm gunna look for a place to have this shipped in Galveston tomorrow because I need to tell them a location and nowhere else sounds promising. Let me know if anyone objects, I'm sure someone from the houston area could transport the majority of it up there.

 

[mredge73]

Galveston is close by for me, no problem here.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Just so everyone knows, I am having it shipped to Galveston and should arrive on Wednesday. Waiting on the invoice right now but will send out emails tonight on how much you owe.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Ok emailed or PM'd everyone about paying. Will keep you up to date on payment and delivery. I will probably just keep the grain at my house if everyone wants to come get it/split it on the weekend.

 

[ashford]

Ok emailed or PM'd everyone about paying. Will keep you up to date on payment and delivery. I will probably just keep the grain at my house if everyone wants to come get it/split it on the weekend.

Looks like a party next weekend at Steve's house in Galveston! Will figure out my paypal stuff and send you payment this weekend, Steve. Dumperking? Really - need to know the story behind that one!

Also - Happy to pick up the other Sugar Lander's grain if needed. I am in Greatwood.

 

[isurf]

Thanks Steve, I will be around monday if you need help with the grain, I have a truck. Just give me a call.

 

[stevebuscemi]

It's supposed to come on Wednesday, I'm hoping the afternoon because I'm going to be busy in the morning. If you're available I'm sure an extra person couldn't hurt unloading/sorting the grain. Its just getting dropped off at my Dad's office. I'm going to probably fill his truck up and take it to my house, do you have a place to store any of the grain because I got space but not the most convenient.

 

[ashford]

Payment sent.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Alright still need a few people to submit payments. Please do it by the end of today so I can have it ready by Monday morning.

 

[stevebuscemi]

Want to keep everyone up to date, I received payment from everyone except Ravenshead who I'm assuming is not in the country but he's only got two bags so I'll cover him for now and see about reimbursement later. If anyone's friends with him let me know, might be easier to get the grain to him that way.
A few minor complications I want to mention; apparently it takes a few days to transfer paypal money to a bank account(I was informed of this but completely forgot) so I am not sure if the grain will be shipped tomorrow or if it will push it back a few days. I've also learned that paypal charges a fee to the recipient of money if the sender uses a credit card not a direct bank transfer. So while it was showing the full transfer by each person the total was off by about $30(only about half of you had this occur). Again I can cover this overage for now but would appreciate if y'all could reimburse me some of the cost since its slightly my fault too.