How many trades do you do in a month?

I'm averaging 2-3 trades per month since I started trading last fall. The shipping does add up though, so I've been trying to do more IP trades recently whenever possible. Plus with all the good stuff I can get locally, that has kept my fridge pretty well stocked, so I'm less inclined to go after beers I can't get here.

 

Used to trade more than lately, too much beer was in house, esp. as homebrewing adds to the cellar. Now I do 1 - 3 trades a month, usually, and the occasional BIF too.

When Abyss comes out though the number increases, as we really love that beer.

Had to give it up when I was in between careers last year at this time, drank the cellar down, and didn't add anything. Didn't work, it's like trimming back sweetbriar, later there's more than previously, no matter how you try.

 

I would like to do more but I am limited to 1 a month - The shipping is the killer. Its about $15 per shipment to just about anywhere in the US. With wife & kids and other things $ needs to go for I limit it to 1.