Buying beer glasses

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  1. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    Where do you guys get your glassware?
    I get mine mostly from Goodwill.There is stores in my town and I browse often, you can find some excellent glasses barely used ( if at all). All for around $1.99
    Got a pair of New Belgium Snifters for $3.98..they look brand new.
    Retail $19.99
     
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  2. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    I drink out of a stemless wine glass, or Imperial Pint glass. Both were wedding gifts. So, I guess I get mine for free, from whoever gives them.
     
  3. mverity

    mverity Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2012 Florida

    Glassware Giveaways at Proof in Tallahassee. Most of them are pints, but I have some truly great glasses for nearly free. But the beer, keep the glass!
     
  4. FINLANDski_1619

    FINLANDski_1619 Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2013 Wyoming

    I have bought mine and then have got some as gifts.
     
  5. mmmbirra

    mmmbirra Pundit (877) Apr 19, 2009 Italy

    Bottle shops and smaller liquor stores and breweries usually sell glasses so I pick them up there.
    Also got two unbranded liter mugs as a wedding gift recently so I've got them taking up quite a bit of room as well in the collection.
     
  6. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    Many come from thrift stores, some from breweries I visit and every once in a while a beer store will have some that catch my eye. I hate buying them online as the shipping prices are usually insane.
     
  7. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
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    Through work mostly, occasionally I will buy them from breweries online.
     
  8. TheBeerAlmanac

    TheBeerAlmanac Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2011 Kentucky

    Where in the hell does a New Belgium snifter sell for $20??
     
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  9. RBCORCORAN

    RBCORCORAN Initiate (0) May 18, 2009 Massachusetts

    Holiday gift packs.
     
  10. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    They are sold in a two pack in stores.
     
  11. FEUO

    FEUO Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2012 Canada (ON)

    Some at breweries, some via trade (not technically buying), but a majority I buy online.
    Yes, it can add up quick when buying online. But its cheaper than driving or flying to the brewery to get a glass.
     
  12. TheBeerAlmanac

    TheBeerAlmanac Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2011 Kentucky

    I hope it includes beer and wench to serve it.
     
  13. Durge

    Durge Pooh-Bah (2,441) May 22, 2007 Connecticut
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    Beerfests and breweries mostly. Admittedly they're a little pricey and take up a lot of space if you get caught up in it but it adds to the experience to recall a particular visit along with enjoying a particular beer in the vessel. I'm a coect-aholic anyway, tee-shirts to go with most glasses!
     
  14. beerjerk666

    beerjerk666 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,155) Aug 22, 2010 Florida
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    Thrift stores and dollar stores is where I have found a couple nice glasses. I won a few nice long stemware at a wedding reception the other month too.
     
  15. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    Buy the beer keep the glass. We have a few bars that do this weekly.
     
  16. cdmillard

    cdmillard Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2013 Maryland

    I use every possible avenue...visiting breweries, buying online, trading (my personal favorite), you name it. I'm told that I have a problem...maybe...
     
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  17. SirBottlecap

    SirBottlecap Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2013 California

    I've been meaning to get back to Goodwill for a while and your story inspired me to go check. 12 different logo-glasses $13.50 out the door. All but 3 were $.99-they were $1.49! (No, the math isn't right, but that's what I paid) Nothing too special, mostly European pilsner or wheat glasses and a couple of US pints, but a helluva deal anyway. Thanks, now I even have less space.
     
  18. Westicles

    Westicles Initiate (0) Sep 28, 2013 Canada (ON)

  19. Samantha55

    Samantha55 Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2012 Florida

    Goodwill is a hit or miss for me. I have a lot from visiting local breweries also.
     
  20. Westicles

    Westicles Initiate (0) Sep 28, 2013 Canada (ON)

    Definitely hit or miss. I've bought a couple bags full and I've found nothing. I have paid as much as 3.99 for some but a lot are between 2-3 bux
     
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