Hopslam micro-capitalism FAIL

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  1. brewseum

    brewseum Zealot (525) Nov 11, 2004 Minnesota

    This guy might have attended Darkness Day once, and overheard some guys talking about bottles being sold on _________ or _________ for a premium. The lightbulb (small led or flashlight sized) went off in his head, and he started asking his buddies about OTHER beers that were highly sought after. He ran to his local store, and saw the driver carrying in green boxes...HOPSLAM!

    He called his buddy, who asked if there was any limit. LIMIT? Like...they might only ALLOW you to buy a LIMITED QUANTITY? Whoa...JACKPOT! He must be crazy,spending that much money on beer that day. Yeah...crazy like a Donald Trump FOX he was.

    Rubbing his hands together, described and carefully crafted his Craigslist ad. I think he started them out at 50 bucks a six pack, then 35...and now, A YEAR LATER (bad barleywine,anyone?) he's almost
    down to break even at 20 bucks a sixer. This ad has been listed over a dozen times now. Thought you guys might want to see if "Its still available?"

    Sounds like he has enough to take care of us all!

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/clt/3581209036.html
     
    #1 brewseum, Jan 30, 2013
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  2. Penguin3200

    Penguin3200 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2008 Minnesota

    That made my day! Hilarious!
     
    #2 Penguin3200, Jan 30, 2013
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  3. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
    Pooh-Bah

    I'd feel bad for him if it weren't for the fact that anyone treating beer as an investment mechanism deserves to get burned.
     
    #3 stupac2, Jan 30, 2013
  4. GBGrinnell

    GBGrinnell Initiate (0) May 2, 2011 Minnesota

    There's an idiot born every minute
     
    #4 GBGrinnell, Jan 30, 2013
  5. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    I emailed the guy, but haven't heard back yet... I hope I wasn't too condescending?

    You do realize that you will never sell any of that beer, correct? Hopslam is a beer that is best consumed fresh. Hell, there are people complaining that this years batch (1/09/13) was already three weeks old when it went on sale this past Monday. Three weeks old!! And contrary to a naively held belief, Double India Pale Ales do not turn into barleywines with age. Consider this a lesson learned, an experiment in cross pollination of the Beanie Baby culture and craft beer, right next to that pile of Pogs I'm sure you're still trying to unload. ​

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    Prost!​

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    Dan​
     
    #5 dc55110, Jan 30, 2013
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  6. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    I might offer a dollar.
     
    #6 minnesotaryan, Jan 30, 2013
  7. CellarGimp

    CellarGimp Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2011 Missouri

    Yes, you can't mark it up that high unless you are a bar/restaurant.
     
    #7 CellarGimp, Jan 30, 2013
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  8. Douggo

    Douggo Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2009 Minnesota

    Oh, come on. Like none of you guys needs a case of 2012 to complete your Hopslam case vertical.
     
    #8 Douggo, Jan 30, 2013
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  9. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    I would avoid any bar/restaurant that is trying to pawn off year old Hopslam at any price, let alone at huge markup. Stay away from the dinner "Specials" at any place like that.
     
    #9 dc55110, Jan 30, 2013
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  10. HoistinBrews

    HoistinBrews Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2011 Minnesota

    Why couldn't this genius have spent all that money on Schells Burton? I'd help make him a rich man right now!
     
    #10 HoistinBrews, Jan 30, 2013
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  11. evilgenius1917

    evilgenius1917 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2009 Minnesota

    You guys are just jealous you won't get rich. This is a very saut after beer.
     
    #11 evilgenius1917, Jan 30, 2013
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  12. hoeg0015

    hoeg0015 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2008 Minnesota

    My brother told me he watched a guy buy 4 cases on Monday. Wonder if he's doubling down.
     
    #12 hoeg0015, Jan 31, 2013
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  13. Revenant

    Revenant Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2012 Minnesota

    And two to take em.
     
    #13 Revenant, Jan 31, 2013
  14. iadler

    iadler Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2009 Illinois

    $20 for a six pack? Steal of the century right here! Now I don't have to wait to enjoy aged Hopslam!
     
    #14 iadler, Jan 31, 2013
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  15. brewbetter

    brewbetter Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2012 Nauru

    Harsh!
     
    #15 brewbetter, Jan 31, 2013
  16. pmccallum86

    pmccallum86 Savant (1,107) Apr 7, 2009 Minnesota

    I simply emailed him "epic fail." I haven't heard back yet.
     
    #16 pmccallum86, Jan 31, 2013
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  17. Revenant

    Revenant Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2012 Minnesota

    You guys think he'd be willing to part with a sixer of this rare, ambrosia of hopiness for a few empty bottles of Darkness? I like my chances.
     
    #17 Revenant, Jan 31, 2013
  18. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    Harsh? I didn't even sharpen my tongue, I went with the General Audiences version. This guy has had this add (or various versions) up for nearly a year.
     
    #18 dc55110, Jan 31, 2013
  19. KWMiles

    KWMiles Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2012 Minnesota

    I need a vertical of Hopslam like I need a vertical of Saint Paul's finest tap water. BTW, I hear the H2'09 is drinking great right now...
     
    #19 KWMiles, Jan 31, 2013
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  20. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    I am itching to open my 55116 08 aged on fluoride with lemon zest.
     
    #20 minnesotaryan, Jan 31, 2013
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