Bells can prices - Hmmmm

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by EliteDigger, May 20, 2014.

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  1. EliteDigger

    EliteDigger Zealot (725) May 9, 2006 Wisconsin

    While out and about today I stopped at 4 different liquor/beer stores looking for various beers. I hadn't seen any of the new Bell's cans yet so while I wasn't actively looking for them, I was looking over some other offerings and saw them on the shelf. $7.99...not bad....cheap! Went to grab some and realized they were 4 packs. Wait a minute....4-packs?!? I was under the impression that cans were cheaper to package, transport, etc. but the 6-packs of bottles on the shelves were $9.99 (granted it's older stock) and the cans are the equivalent of $12 a six-pack? Maybe it's just me but it surprised me at the price increase for cans...

    EDIT- DERP! I just did some more research and found out they're 16 oz. cans. Sorry...I'm stupid.
    Move along...nothing to read here....
     
    #1 EliteDigger, May 20, 2014
  2. dbc5

    dbc5 Savant (1,117) Jun 18, 2009 Arizona

    They are 16 ounce cans, so the cans are $7.99 per 64 ounce while the bottles are $9.99 per 72 ounces. Given that, the cans are cheaper per ounce.
     
    #2 dbc5, May 20, 2014
  3. EROCK75

    EROCK75 Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2009 Illinois

    Cans are 16oz, bottles are 12oz, so by oz it equals

    16oz x 4cans = 64oz / 7.99 = .125 per oz
    12oz x 6btls =72oz / 9.99 = .139 per oz
     
    #3 EROCK75, May 20, 2014
  4. EliteDigger

    EliteDigger Zealot (725) May 9, 2006 Wisconsin

    Yep...I edited my thread. My old age and lack of reading glasses let me see the big ol' price on the shelf, but not the itty bitty 16 oz. designation on the boxes.
     
    #4 EliteDigger, May 20, 2014
  5. sbxx

    sbxx Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2011 Illinois

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    #5 sbxx, May 20, 2014
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  6. EliteDigger

    EliteDigger Zealot (725) May 9, 2006 Wisconsin

    That's ok guys...lay it on...lol, I deserve it
     
    #6 EliteDigger, May 20, 2014
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  7. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    $6.28/4pk of 16oz cans at Meijers last week
     
    #7 AnchorDrops, May 21, 2014
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  8. Chumley22

    Chumley22 Initiate (0) Sep 28, 2013 Minnesota

    That is frickin' funny! Thanks, I really needed that!
     
    #8 Chumley22, May 21, 2014
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  9. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    I bought 4 4 packs at meijer last week, how can you turn it down for $7 OTD???
     
    #9 BEERschlitz, May 21, 2014
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  10. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    Cans are definitely not cheaper to package if you include initial investment. This is the reason why there are fewer breweries canning.
     
    #10 sarcastro, May 21, 2014
  11. EliteDigger

    EliteDigger Zealot (725) May 9, 2006 Wisconsin

    I understand that the initial investment in the equipment is higher but from what I understand that can be made back within a couple/few years with the savings on materials cost, shipping, etc. Plus they're easier to recycle, easier to cool, more universally accepted at parks and waterways, and better for the beer.
    Unfortunately a lot of the smaller breweries aren't able to get past that initial investment... but I think you'll see more and more breweries continue to switch to or offer cans.
     
    #11 EliteDigger, May 21, 2014
  12. EliteDigger

    EliteDigger Zealot (725) May 9, 2006 Wisconsin

    That's a good price there! One of the places I saw, they were $8.49...:slight_frown:
     
    #12 EliteDigger, May 21, 2014
  13. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    That's the majority of the prices around here, which is more than good. Cost to store is just over $6 a 4pack.
     
    #13 steebo777, May 21, 2014
  14. ASkin_ANight

    ASkin_ANight Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2013 Indiana

    Do you know if the price went up this week?
     
    #14 ASkin_ANight, May 21, 2014
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  15. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    I'm guessing it did, not sure how long they'd be fine with making only 60¢/4 pack
     
    #15 BEERschlitz, May 21, 2014
  16. ASkin_ANight

    ASkin_ANight Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2013 Indiana

    I think Meijers specials change on Wednesdays so I'll probably just go tonight and check.
     
    #16 ASkin_ANight, May 21, 2014
  17. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan


    I talked to a Bell's rep last thursday and he said don't expect to see that type of sale again this year.
     
    #17 ColonelHopslam, May 21, 2014
  18. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    Prices went back up, still an affordable four pack but just not as spectacular of a deal.
     
    #18 kzoobrew, May 21, 2014
  19. ASkin_ANight

    ASkin_ANight Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2013 Indiana

    Damn, sucks I missed it. Wasn't even aware of the cans until today.

    What's the price now? The best I've found so far is 8.99 at Kroger.
     
    #19 ASkin_ANight, May 21, 2014
  20. Abawol01

    Abawol01 Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2013 Michigan

    Speaking of Kroger I was at the Rochester store picking up peanut butter and they have the 4 packs on sale for 6.99 with card. I imagine that's all the stores but I am unsure.
     
    #20 Abawol01, May 22, 2014
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