Anyone else have problems with a BA that cant do math?

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by RedBeeron, Nov 10, 2012.

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  1. RedBeeron

    RedBeeron Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2012 California

    So a few weeks ago I posted an ISO:FT looking to ship a bottle of BT for some KBS, and grinnellj responded. We spent some time dickering around, and when I was able to score 2 more bottles we decided to expand out for 2x BT in exchange for 5x KBS and 4x BCBS. At that point we discussed expanding out further (I hated the idea of sending 2 bottles + extras and getting 9 bottles + extra's back).

    After some back and forth, we decide on "roughly" $100 dollars worth of beer each way (I expressed my intent to go a bit over the $ amount since the $/oz was skewed in my favor).

    Well, here's the contents of the box I opened earlier this evening

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    I dont know if the midwest works under a different system of currency than the west coast, but I'm pretty sure this is absolutely ridiculous! The guy sent more extras than he did beers that were agreed on as part of the core trade!

    Just the extra's:
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    In order of left to right, thats:
    Weyerbacher Simcoe IPA
    Founders Backwood Bastard
    New Glarus Saison
    Hoppin Frog DORIS
    Jolly Pumpkin/Maui Brew Co Sobrehumano
    Founders Curmudgeons Better Half
    Founders/Blackheart Blackbeard
    Terrapin/Jittery Joe's W-n-B
    Shorts Key Lime Pie and Peaches and Cream
    Bells Expedition Stout
    Surly Furious.

    About halfway through the box I was lost for words. My fiance wound up wandering over, and after seeing the look on my face as I continued to unwrap bottle after bottle, told me that my christmas is over, and that i should lower my expectations.

    But seriously, if you ever get a chance to trade with grinnellj, I suggest not doing it if you live on the west coast. I want that bastard all to myself.
     
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  2. Jeffo

    Jeffo Pooh-Bah (2,874) Sep 7, 2008 Netherlands
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    Fun post! Too bad he screwed you out of 4x CBS :wink:

    Cheers to grinnellj!
    Jeff
     
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  3. tbadiuk

    tbadiuk Pundit (814) Feb 9, 2009 Canada (MB)
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    I was confused as hell by this, until I realized you meant BCBS instead of CBS!
     
  4. RedBeeron

    RedBeeron Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2012 California

    And thats what happens when I post after drinking! :astonished:

    EDIT: Updated initial post to reflect BCBS instead of CBS
     
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  5. libbey

    libbey Initiate (0) May 18, 2008 British Indian Ocean Territory

    Looks like you have found yourself a midwest trading partner!

    Good on both of you.
     
  6. Jeffo

    Jeffo Pooh-Bah (2,874) Sep 7, 2008 Netherlands
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    Crap. Now I look like a moron/assjack/variousotherthings!

    Jeff
     
  7. Rempo

    Rempo Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2010 Indiana

    Maybe he stole some of them? Very well might have sent you less than $100 worth of beer...
     
  8. robinsmv

    robinsmv Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2010 Florida

    Seriously what is the deal with these Midwest guys? I still have a dent in the bricks in front of my door from where a box landed from yamar68. Someone really needs to teach them the value of beer otherwise they're going to keep screwing themselves out of the good stuff.
     
  9. Treebs

    Treebs Pooh-Bah (1,728) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois
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    Most people shit all over us Midwest traders until you actually trade with us. Stellar box right there!
     
  10. woodchopper

    woodchopper Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 Illinois

    It's a Midwest vs California thing you :-)

    Some people in both of our areas have been known to hold beers hostage and I believe this reflects not all of us are that way

    Good job on the trade boys both people left happy at the end of the day
     
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  11. abecall98

    abecall98 Savant (1,234) Aug 11, 2007 California
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    Dude, you got hookup city. Must have been a heavy box for that delivery man.
     
  12. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    math sucks, they don't teach it to us in the midwest. sorry for your problems.
     
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