Pliny - did I get screwed??

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by SoCaliC8, Apr 1, 2014.

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  1. dcbullet

    dcbullet Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2013 California

    Now that you've had it, you won't feel the need to chase it around and overpay since there are many just as good DIPA's you can get with ease. IMO, of course.
     
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  2. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    Just keep in mind that when it comes to Pliny, you usually need to arrive at the store on a day when they receive their RR shipment. Many stores keep their bottles in the back so keep that in mind if you don't see any on the shelf. Lastly, don't sleep on Mariscos Jalisco!
     
  3. Aaronkv

    Aaronkv Zealot (625) Jul 9, 2013 California
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    $5.25 at the Brewery.
     
  4. SoCaliC8

    SoCaliC8 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Idaho

    Aaron - thanks, however, I'm about 8 hours from there :slight_frown:
     
  5. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    Wow, really? I usually pay $7 at Beverage Warehouse and I think Vendome BH was around that too. Damn...
     
  6. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    You need to level up some more before you learn which stores to avoid for certain beers. It's weird that I have to point this out but folks need to comparison shop more. There was one year when Bev Warehouse was trying to charge around $22 or $23 for a bottle of Parabola. If you jump at every opportunity to buy all these hyped beers before comparing prices, you get screwed. Noobs are especially susceptible to this.
     
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  7. Aaronkv

    Aaronkv Zealot (625) Jul 9, 2013 California
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    I'm that far as well. I made the trek this past weekend. Along with many stops along the way.

    RR doesn't like bottle shops price gouging but there's no way to control it fully. Shop by me charges $6.
     
  8. embeevlos86

    embeevlos86 Initiate (0) Apr 6, 2013 California

    Liquor Mart in Whittier
     
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  9. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,608) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Douche bags. Turn them in so another store could acquire the account. They don't deserve any RRBC beers.
     
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  10. Saxmusik45

    Saxmusik45 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 California

    The max I would pay for Pliny is $6.50. Considering a pint most places in LA is $8, I don't feel that that price point for a bottle is too bad.
     
  11. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    That's the threshold for me and the only time I'll pay that much is for trades if I can't find any at WF.
     
  12. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    That's fair. I guess in LA you get so siloed into your general area where you work/live that once you see a couple comparable prices, you just go with it (as was the case for me with Beverage Warehouse and Vendome).

    Good insight, though. I'm rarely scouring for Pliny (can find it enough on tap in the area), but will likely be looking elsewhere from my usual spots the next time I want a bottle of it.
     
  13. ocgasman

    ocgasman Crusader (400) Dec 29, 2013 California
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    It's $5 at all the bottle shops I buy it from. TW gets it every couple of weeks including the sours and Pig.
     
  14. Beerthrash

    Beerthrash Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 California

    Garfield liquor is a lil up north from commerce and they got pliny today. You can call them so they can hold you one. You may also find othere stuff since that store isnt well know, they still had velvet merkin bottles the last time I was there.
     
  15. moonbrews

    moonbrews Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2010 Virginia

    It's only $25 in DC...
     
  16. FocusDave

    FocusDave Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2014 California

    The most I've seen it for is $9 for a bottle at a bar. I wish I were into trading back when I went to the brewery last summer; I would have bought more than 2.
     
  17. Beerthrash

    Beerthrash Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 California

    The first time I bought pliny was 5 yrs ago at a market. I asked a lady working there for pliny and she tells.me that they got shipmen today. She comes back with a case and asked how many do I want. I ended up buying two lol. Of course I would end going.every now and then and would always buy 2-4 plinys. I also never thought about trading them and this was when pliny had real fucking bait.
     
  18. GolfingGq

    GolfingGq Zealot (610) Apr 6, 2013 California
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    I am only about an hour from RR, and the closest shop to me still charges $6.50
     
  19. largadeer

    largadeer Pooh-Bah (2,964) Sep 24, 2006 California
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    Agreed, you should alert the proper authorities. This is repugnant.
     
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  20. CraftBeerBrotha

    CraftBeerBrotha Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2013 Georgia
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    Where in West Covina? I live in San Diego now, but I grew up there. 16 dollars is crazy, but they know they can get away with it.
     
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