Newbie Beer Trading guide

Mr. Box Online sells them in smaller quantities, but they're more expensive and are pre-printed with "This Package Contains ALCOHOL", so you'll need to be careful to cover that up when shipping.

My suggestion would be to just find another trader or two in your area, to go in with on an order from Gorilla Shipper.

 

Any idea which areas in NJ? Would be helpful for a project I have going out this week, if you know what I mean

 

I'm not really sure. Here's the thread:http://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/whats-the-deal-with-new-jersey.279601/

 

Hi guys, I'm almost a foreigner, and I 'm visiting the States this summer. I really want to hold some trades, but I can't find some info about foreigner using Fedex/UPS. I have a citizenship, but don't have any Zip code or anything. Can I still use them to ship my beers? I'll be really appreciated if you guys can help me, thanks!

Edit : Also, how much does it usually cost to ship a box with 2~3 bombers across the country? I'm planning to ship Trillium when I get to Boston and want to know the approximate maximum shipping cost.

 

Anyone can use any shipping company in person. You can provide any address when you're at the local shipper and shipping cost is calculated based on where the package is shipped from. It still applies that you should not disclose that you are shipping beer. Shipping 2-3 bombers coast to coast would be around $15-20. The more bottles you ship, the better the average, though. Typically, a 25lbs box (~8 bottles) from Philly to San Fran is $30. Trillium bottles are actually 750ml, not 22oz bomber.

 

Ah forgot about that Trillium was the bigger ones, thanks for the info BTW. That's not that high

 

I'm new here to this trade beer stuff.
I've read the instructions , but i've got a question .
I've heard from a friend that 3 Fonteinen, or Cantillon, you can trade for almost anything.
Is that right?

 

There are a few specific beers from 3F and Cantillon (e.g. Don Quijote) that you can trade for almost anything, and in general their beers are very highly regarded, though perhaps their value for trading has declined slightly from what it was in years past.

 

Okay thanks, Yohann

 

I just sent out my first 2 beer trades today. Was wondering about 'tricks of the trade' in keeping packaging reasonable. I'm definitely conscious of the fact that I need to protect the very expensive beer I'm shipping, but not tacking on another 15+ dollars in materials over shipping would be a lesson worth learning. I usually have a box around or know where to get one, was in a rush today and had to buy some... I keep certain materials around from online shopping boxes.... Old newspapers, etc.

Saw comments about using trash bags and certain tapes, but I'm not at a comfort level to ship growlers now. Sounds like a horrible idea for summer now too. I lucked out today sending mostly cans. But yeah, any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

 

Another tip to provide newbies (I started to realize this after a few trades), is shipping costs are considerably more expensive when trading with a partner further away. Seems like common sense but easily overlooked in decision making. Perhaps some guidance on shipping costs to consider when deciding on whom to trade with and how much quantiy. Oh and cans are less weight that bottles...another consideration for cost cutting measures.

 

Sorry for the newbie question but I can't figure out how to initiate a trade. I've read all the guides and start the conversation in the trade forum but the only details I can find say "follow next steps" which as far as I can tell do not exist. At no point in the conversation is there an option to initiate a trade. I've had trades initiated to me so I'm trying to figure out what I'm missing.
I also have no way of listing what I have for trade. I can list gots/wants (though they aren't updating properly) but no way to list what I have FT.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

Click on the trading tab on the top of the website. When the page opens, about half way down on the right under your stats you can search for the member you want to trade with. It says "Find Member" in a search box. Do that. Then on the right of the bar that says Recent Trades: near the top of the page there is a box that says "Request Trade"

Thats how you do it! Good luck.

 

Thanks so much.
I'd suggest adding that to the FAQ.

 

@j44thor you can also click on the BA's avatar that your in conversation with, then click on their trade stats. Once opened, click on trade request button towards top right. There's more than one way

 

I'd just like to throw out the bad experience that I had with a pulp shipper. Not sure how, but a box that was sent to me was packed very well, with lots of filler and beers around a 2 bottle pulp shippers. One of the bottles (a voodoo barrel collection stout) in the 2 bottle pulp shipper got absolutely destroyed, completely shattered and had leaked all over the box. I felt awful for the guy who sent it to me, because it was a really well packed box, and I have absolutely no idea how it broke short of the folks at fedex drop-kicking it, or throwing it off a cliff. It certainly was not his fault. I would just hate for the same thing to happen to other people.

 

Im looking to start beer trading and this has helped a lot. Good clear guide. I live in England so have access to some great beers, ales etc. im looking to trade for american beers i cant get over here.