Gots vs. Beer to Trade

Talk Discussion in 'BeerAdvocate Talk' started by lvoutlawjlh, Jul 17, 2012.

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  1. lvoutlawjlh

    lvoutlawjlh Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2012 Nebraska

    Many times when I'm trading, another BA'er will ask if my Gots are up to date. Generally they are not, and also my Gots are what I'm going to drink myself, not trade. It would be great if there was another category for listing "Beers for Trade."
    Thanks!
     
    #1 lvoutlawjlh, Jul 17, 2012
  2. brooklynbrews

    brooklynbrews Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Uzbekistan

    why not only list the beers you have for trade in your gots? problem solved.
     
    #2 brooklynbrews, Jul 17, 2012
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  3. woosterbill

    woosterbill Pooh-Bah (2,807) Apr 6, 2009 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    I know this has been brought up before, and I believe the Bros' position is that Wants/Gots are specifically for trading purposes, so the "Beers for Trade" idea that you propose already exists: it's called Gots. The reason traders are asking you if your Gots are up to date is because they (correctly) assume that those are the beers you have available for trade.

    If you want to keep a list of everything in your cellar, you can either use one of the websites designed specifically for that or do what most people seem to do, maintain a spreadsheet in Excel or on Google Docs.
     
    #3 woosterbill, Jul 17, 2012
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  4. lvoutlawjlh

    lvoutlawjlh Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2012 Nebraska

    Both responses are easy fixes, and I appreciate it. My feedback is to update the site to accomodate the request though. Gots should allow us users to keep an inventory of what we have and not have to go externally to do it. It would make the site more enjoyable. Love the site either way. Just simple feedback. Maybe designate a certain box to check within the Gots to let other BA'ers know the beer is available for trade.
     
    #4 lvoutlawjlh, Jul 17, 2012
  5. ehammond1

    ehammond1 Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2008

    "Gots" on this website is for Beer Trading purposes. It is not your personal cellar/inventory.
     
    #5 ehammond1, Jul 17, 2012
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  6. Mavajo

    Mavajo Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2007 Georgia

    All beers are technically for trade, even if they're not. I've "Got" Curmudgeon's Better Half. I'm not looking to trade it, but if for some reason you've got a bottle of Rare and you're really joesing to try CBH, then you'll probably be able to change my mind.
     
    #6 Mavajo, Jul 17, 2012
  7. Sarlacc83

    Sarlacc83 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2008 Oregon

    I was going to do this, but then I realized you'd just retrade them. (http://beeradvocate.com/community/t...s-of-rare-cbs-were-bottled.24333/#post-303185). :grimacing:
     
    #7 Sarlacc83, Jul 17, 2012
  8. Mavajo

    Mavajo Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2007 Georgia

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