Utopias 10th Anniversary

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by milliCAN, Apr 30, 2013.

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  1. milliCAN

    milliCAN Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Indiana

    I just picked up the Utopias 10th Anniversary for $266 after taxes. I am tying to feel out if it's worth trading. Do you guys think anyone will go over $4$ for this or should I just drink it with a buddy willing to pay half? I'm on the fence.
     
    #1 milliCAN, Apr 30, 2013
  2. huskermike12

    huskermike12 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2011 Vermont

    NOT SURE IF SERIOUS, BUT THIS WILL GO FOR WAY UNDER $4$.
     
    #2 huskermike12, Apr 30, 2013
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  3. milliCAN

    milliCAN Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Indiana

    I was thinking the same thing. I couldn't pass it up though. Well at least I will know what Utopias tastes like.
     
    #3 milliCAN, Apr 30, 2013
  4. kscaldef

    kscaldef Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2010 Oregon

    At best, $4$, but you paid on the high end.

    Also, IMO, what you paid in sales tax is between you and your home state. I don't tack on my state income tax to the price I paid for bottles
     
    #4 kscaldef, Apr 30, 2013
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  5. Smurf2055

    Smurf2055 Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2011 Washington

    You overpaid for it, MSRP is like $150-200 max.
     
    #5 Smurf2055, Apr 30, 2013
  6. Pecan

    Pecan Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2012 Arizona

    Unless you have an older vintage, it won't trade for $4$. That being said, I buy two every year because it is so good. Drink up and enjoy.
     
    #6 Pecan, May 1, 2013
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  7. milliCAN

    milliCAN Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Indiana

    Yup! This one is going in my mouth.
     
    #7 milliCAN, May 1, 2013
  8. Devi0us

    Devi0us Savant (1,136) May 3, 2011 California
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    One of the best beers I've had in 2013...If it were me, I'de save it for the opening game of the 2013 NFL Season and drink it with my Fantasy Football League...

    Cheers!
     
    #8 Devi0us, May 1, 2013
  9. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Why the hell would you spend $266 on any beer? Nevermind one that you thought you might want to trade before even knowing what it might trade for?

    I like Utopias a lot, but at $160 I think it is extremely overpriced.
     
    #9 cbeer88, May 1, 2013
  10. milliCAN

    milliCAN Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Indiana

    Because I wanted it.
     
    #10 milliCAN, May 1, 2013
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  11. drummermattie02

    drummermattie02 Initiate (0) May 10, 2009 Texas

    Then you probably shouldn't trade it. Also, consider drinking with more than one buddy and asking them to pay nothing, it will be more fun that way.
     
    #11 drummermattie02, May 1, 2013
  12. kscaldef

    kscaldef Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2010 Oregon

    I think people think of it more like whiskey (with fair reason). And, $160/$266 is also a lot of a bottle of whiskey, but certainly not unheard of.
     
    #12 kscaldef, May 1, 2013
  13. bramsdell

    bramsdell Initiate (0) May 27, 2011 North Carolina

    Really? There are so many things wrong with this post.
     
    #13 bramsdell, May 1, 2013
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  14. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Then why did you say "I am tying to feel out if it's worth trading."

    If you wanted it, you wouldn't have asked that question, or even made this thread.
     
    #14 cbeer88, May 1, 2013
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  15. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    I agree to a point, which is how I've justified the couple of bottles I've bought in the past. But at $160, that's about 15 $10 servings. Overpriced, yes, but somewhat justifiable when compared to a $20/750ml bottle. At $260 though, that's approaching a $20/serving, which is kind of crazy IMO.
     
    #15 cbeer88, May 1, 2013
  16. milliCAN

    milliCAN Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Indiana


    Not like I owe you any kind of explanation of why I purchased this but I'm going to ease your mind here because obviously you care. I am gainfully employed, with a beer budget, and I am working down the top beers on BA. Utopias is one of them I wish to have. If I could get a $4$ trade then I would for some others higher up on my person favorites list, since it is clear that I can not I will drink the overpriced beer.

    Why would I fly out to Santa Rosa to sit and drink Pliny? Why would I pay $200 for a Vanilla Bean Dark Lord?
    Because I want to.
     
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  17. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    I care because this is the shit that is destroying the trading community. But I'm shouting into the wind these days, so go nuts and enjoy.
     
    #17 cbeer88, May 1, 2013
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  18. milliCAN

    milliCAN Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Indiana

    I will. Thanks for your input.
     
    #18 milliCAN, May 1, 2013
  19. Urbancaver

    Urbancaver Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2009 Ohio

    to answer your question int eh most civilized way possible
    It will trade for approximately 200 worth of "shelf" beer if you find the right person and aren't picky about what you receive
    It will trade for approximately 150 worth of easily accessible beer if you want to be more picky
    It will trade for approximately 100 worth of more limited beer/brewery only stuff
    It will trade for approximately 50$ worth of insta-whales or other highly sought after brews
     
    #19 Urbancaver, May 1, 2013
  20. milliCAN

    milliCAN Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Indiana

    Thank you! I'll still drink it but this WAS what I imagined the responses would be like when I posted this. I really do appreciate when people are willing to help.
     
    #20 milliCAN, May 1, 2013
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