Newbie BIF Hints & Hauls

Discussion in 'Beer It Forward' started by LehighAce06, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    So I can't decide if my sender has been unusually quiet, is one of you that left very vague clues, or maybe I'm just an idiot and can't figure it out. The 15th (Newbie shipping window... Hey @MikeMcGraw - you get your box out this week?) has come and gone without any boxes or shipping notifications, so now I'm thinking I've got a BIF vet sending to me... that might be dangerous.
     
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  2. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Ugh, I'm an idiot. 1950 miles was a hint from someone... I think I'm looking forward to a Monday shipping notification!
     
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  3. blassor

    blassor Pundit (980) Sep 2, 2010 New Jersey
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    I think @LehighAce06 removed the early shipping window because people were active and had good sponsors.
     
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  4. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    This is correct.
     
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  5. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Well done!
     
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  6. Elkevjoe

    Elkevjoe Crusader (430) Jan 4, 2015 Ohio
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    Someone in Cali just got delivered! Check Your Porches!
     
  7. Andelliotsaid

    Andelliotsaid Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 California

    I'm not home....... Gahhhh
     
  8. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    Whew! Package finally dropped off. Don't normally ship on Friday but weather has been fairly moderate and the box is heading for more temperate Northeast climates.
     
  9. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Funny you say that, my box is being dropped off in the next hour or two, and while it's heading south for a warmer climate, it should at least spend the weekend up here in PA.
     
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  10. pnelting

    pnelting Pundit (901) Nov 17, 2014 Texas

    Hey @Yourahoser it looks like you may need to take a few days off work next week and give your liver a workout. Your box from our trade is packed and ready to go.
     
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  11. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    Whoa Nelly. Next week should be Awesome!!!
     
  12. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    By the way, I just want to say how much fun this has been. I love trading beer but I abhor the ISO:FT forums. Too many whalezbro posts and too many crazy offers. I think for the most part, I may stick with the few trading partners I have and just do BIFs. Thanks for setting this up @LehighAce06 !
     
  13. JNForsyth

    JNForsyth Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Based on that comment you should maybe look into joining one of the ongoing BIF threads, The Locals or SWTFYW. In those threads most of us stay away of the ISO:FT forums, if there's a specific beer you want to try and you mention it on the thread a funny thing happens, the beer will magically appear on your doorstep if anyone in the group happens to have one.
     
  14. Greeny87

    Greeny87 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I agree. I'm pretty much done with the ISO thread. I've got a few tradingn partners, but plan to do many more BIF's and earn more trading partners.

    If anyone here ever wants any philly stuff please feel free to BM me. I have no problem sending out or picking things up. You guys are awesome.
     
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  15. pnelting

    pnelting Pundit (901) Nov 17, 2014 Texas

    Totally agree!!!! This BIF is rad! I'm going to join some more soon.
     
  16. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    Is there a crazy genius that started the BIF movement? I hope he's like Chaz from Wedding Crashers.
     
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  17. Avelasquez80

    Avelasquez80 Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2015 Texas

    "Good!! More for us!!"
     
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  18. Eziel

    Eziel Pooh-Bah (2,109) Jan 31, 2013 Ohio
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    This^^ Great job getting this rolling Kevin, been lots of fun..
     
  19. blassor

    blassor Pundit (980) Sep 2, 2010 New Jersey
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    Heres some more Pr0n for you savages. Box 1 of 2 according to @Avelasquez80 landed today.

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    Used a bunch of fragile stickers- the 6 shipper made it safely. complete with a note. Now to the beers
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    All are new for me. I have not had a JK beer yet, so I am looking forward to trying these. I am so excited about trying yellow rose too! That went right in the fridge for tonight or tomorrow morning.

    From L to R:
    Real Ale: Real Heavy- Scotch ale. I don't drink many of them, but am looking forward to trying it!
    Guadalupe Brewing: Texas Honey Ale- Never heard of the brewery. Sounds interesting for sure.
    Lone Pint: Yellow Rose- Huge want!
    Prairie: Prairie Gold- Another want.
    JK- Mad Meg and El Cedro- Not sure which one to get into first, but cant wait to pop my JK cherry.

    Thanks Ariel. Cant wait for box 2 after the caliber of this one.

    I have just enough beer for the minimum at the moment for my target, but that is not acceptable. This weekend will be slightly dedicated to tracking down a few wants or just some fun stuff to add to what I have already. Box should be out monday.
     
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  20. Andelliotsaid

    Andelliotsaid Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 California

    This was waiting for me when I came home ...

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