Value of BCBS/BCBCS?

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  1. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    Hey fellow BAs - this is my first post, but I'm a long-time lurker.

    So I have the opportunity to pick up both some 2011 BCBS and BCBCS soon. I'm considering using it as an opportunity to trade for some beers that I normally couldn't get. Could anyone give me an idea of the caliber of beers for which I might be able to trade? I'm not exactly sure how rare/treasured these beers have become. I'm in NY (Long Island).

    Hope this isn't frowned upon (feel free to slap me if it is) - just trying to share the beer love and get something tasty in return. Thanks
     
    #1 TheNoodleIncident, Apr 30, 2012
  2. Knifestyles

    Knifestyles Initiate (0) Jun 7, 2005 New York

    Depends....what are you ideally looking for?

    I don't think this really works in a reverse look-up sorta way, so you may need to provide a little more insight into what you're attempting to acquire.
     
    #2 Knifestyles, Apr 30, 2012
  3. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Some other things of interest off the top of my head that would be in the same ball park as BCBS and BCBCS:

    KBS, Dark Lord, Hunahpu's (probably would have to combine the two, but doable), Bourbon Barrel Plead the 5th (2011), Kuhnhenn BA 4th Dementia, BBBW, Imperial Stout Trooper (probably, but not as familiar with this one), Abyss.

    If any of those interest you, you should be able to work something out fairly easily.

    Good luck, and enjoy trading!
     
    #3 MarkIntihar, Apr 30, 2012
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  4. Soonami

    Soonami Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2008 Pennsylvania

    In general, other large distribution area beers but limited supply beers like Founders 750s, KBS, etc are the equivalent. Then there limited distribution beers with better local access like Heady Topper, Beatification, Alpine IPA's, Zombie Dust, etc that can be possible.

    I would say that BCBS beers are pretty desirable in the trade market and depending on how many you have, you may find someone willing to trade you a rarer beer like a Black Tuesday or Darkness if you have multiple bottles to trade
     
    #4 Soonami, Apr 30, 2012
  5. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Totally forgot that one in my list, but that should also be doable, with the one caveat being that I think MN gets Goose Island distro, so there may be a venn diagram issue.
     
    #5 MarkIntihar, Apr 30, 2012
  6. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    I apprecaite the direction and advice. I'm also not totally familiar with some of those beers, so it gives me some research to do. In response to KnifeStylesand before I saw the other posts, I had already typed a response. The questions have been semi-answered, but I'll post what I was going to say below:

    "Oh boy - hard to answer that. I was sort of hoping to leave it open ended, just to get an idea if it's worth the trade (I'd very much like to drink these, too), but I understand if a bit more info is needed. I'm totally new to trading, so really wanted some hand-holding here. I've been more focused on drinking and enjoying the stuff, so I'm not totally in tune with all the options out there and the trading market.

    Say, would either of the be worth PtY, Westy 12, CBS (fingers crossed haha), KBS or other beers in that range? Or do I need to take (multiple) steps down? If you look at your stash/local options, what would some of YOU trade for either of these?
    So obviously the BCBCS will be worth more, but I'm more likely to have a spare bottle of the BCBS that I'm willing to trade.

    Then I guess there is the issue of differences in bottle sizes, but I'll figure that out later.

    In the end, I don't want to embarrass myself or insult others with a ridiculous trade offer, but I'd also rather not screw myself because I don't know any better (though I think I'll know someone is messing with the noob when they offer a 30-pack of coors light). "
     
    #6 TheNoodleIncident, Apr 30, 2012
  7. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Draft-only, no growlers (DONG) - not happening :slight_frown:

    Probably doable, but might take a little more on your part to sweeten the deal

    Again, probably doable, but probably would need to add more. For example, above I said you might be able to trade for a Hunahpu's. Last year I traded a Hunahpu's straight up for a CBS.

    Definitely doable. Seen lots of KBS for BCBS and vice-versa this year.

    Don't worry about people jumping on your offer. It happens, but it's not the end of the world.
     
    #7 MarkIntihar, Apr 30, 2012
  8. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    Like a free hug?
     
    #8 TheNoodleIncident, Apr 30, 2012
  9. BdubleEdubleRUN

    BdubleEdubleRUN Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 California

    lulz we high five around here
     
    #9 BdubleEdubleRUN, Apr 30, 2012
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  10. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    LOL, like something cool that you can get locally but most people don't get.
     
    #10 MarkIntihar, Apr 30, 2012
  11. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    see? i'm learning already :slight_smile:

    again, appreciate the help from everyone, and feel free to keep giving suggestioons on what i could potentially get....once i actually have the beer, ill have to make a decision

    also, has PtY always been tap only? i swear ive seen it in bottles
     
    #11 TheNoodleIncident, Apr 30, 2012
  12. Levitation

    Levitation Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2009 California

    you're thinking of elder.

    younger used to be available in growlers but some dude buying 20 of them a few years ago (beddachedda?) ruined it for everyone. (edit: also some ebayers, it selling out in a day, etc)
     
    #12 Levitation, Apr 30, 2012
  13. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    They used to do growler fills, but to the best of my knowledge it has never been bottled.

    Are you mistaking it for PtE?

    [​IMG]
     
    #13 MarkIntihar, Apr 30, 2012
  14. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    must be thinking elder....i seem to remember people mentioning the warning on PtY thats says "drink fresh. do not age" or something like that, and just assumed it was printed on a bottle
     
    #14 TheNoodleIncident, Apr 30, 2012
  15. AnnArborJoe

    AnnArborJoe Zealot (534) Jan 18, 2011 Michigan
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    Have you had any bcbcs? It is unbelievably good. Drink one before you decide to part with any. You will thank me.
     
    #15 AnnArborJoe, May 2, 2012
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  16. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    One of two beers I absolutely will not trade. Along with King Henry.
     
    #16 MarkIntihar, May 2, 2012
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  17. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    Agreed. I have eight BCBCS and four King Henry.
     
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  18. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    I have two and two :slight_frown:

    But I don't run a GI emporium :wink:
     
    #18 MarkIntihar, May 2, 2012
  19. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    It would be a whole lot cooler if you did :wink:
     
    #19 aasher, May 2, 2012
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  20. claaark13

    claaark13 Maven (1,412) Nov 29, 2007 Indiana
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    You may as well chalk it up to having three, unless I've overestimated the amount I can get by about 17 bottles and only have three left for myself, and instead intend to offer you a Moloko, and then toss up a thread when I cuss at you for not wanting a Moloko in hopes of confirming that I'm not in the wrong. #threadoftheyear
     
    #20 claaark13, May 2, 2012
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