Over charging for Pliny... AGAIN!

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by raynmoon, May 1, 2012.

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  1. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    I went back to that liquor store in town that I had previously complained about charging 12.99 for Pliny the Elder here in northern California, and I asked them again how much they were charging, and they are STILL charging 12.99. Even after contacting Russian River about the situation.

    Vinnie if you are reading this, something needs to be done. That's fresh Pliny that people are being jipped for, or will sit on the shelves due to the price.

    !!!!
     
    #1 raynmoon, May 1, 2012
  2. Bobheed

    Bobheed Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Texas

    I could buy almost 3 bottles for that. Definitely shady. If I were you, I wouldn't give that place any business whatsoever.

    About what parts of NorCal are we talking, btw?
     
    #2 Bobheed, May 1, 2012
  3. fartmaster

    fartmaster Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2011 California

    this is why they get away with it to be honest. its got a cult following and everyone is trying to get their hands on some. Stores could prob charge 15 bucks and sell out. just the way the cookie crumbles
     
    #3 fartmaster, May 1, 2012
  4. vacax

    vacax Initiate (0) Jun 3, 2008 California

    So what? Buy another beer or go to a different store. The cause of this is people treating Pliny like it is the only DIPA on earth just because it has a high score on BA.
     
    #4 vacax, May 1, 2012
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  5. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    Name the store.
     
    #5 stupac2, May 1, 2012
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  6. hoplover888

    hoplover888 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2010 Illinois

    yeah some of the prices out there got me trying to brew my own stuff...work in progress lol
     
    #6 hoplover888, May 1, 2012
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  7. Horbar

    Horbar Pooh-Bah (1,593) Feb 24, 2012 Rhode Island
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    DISLIKE!!!! Hopefully karma will kick the store owner in the jewels. Post the store name so we can all give them bad reviews. They're a bunch of jerks!
     
    #7 Horbar, May 1, 2012
  8. rckymtnrep

    rckymtnrep Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2011 Colorado

    Buy some Double Jack instead
     
    #8 rckymtnrep, May 1, 2012
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  9. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    Dude, I like Double Jack even more than Pliny. And it is Fast Stop Food Mart in Morgan Hill.

    Good selection but the overcharging is ridick! Don't go!
     
    #9 raynmoon, May 1, 2012
  10. MattSweatshirt

    MattSweatshirt Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2011 Texas

    Wow even with shipping charges I can get bottles for cheaper than that. Seems like a terrible business practice when you sell the stuff in Cali, but I guess they get people to spend that much? You should check the dates on the bottles to see if they are hella old or what.
     
    #10 MattSweatshirt, May 1, 2012
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  11. goosewhisperer

    goosewhisperer Initiate (0) May 28, 2011 Colorado

    How is it that folks complain about prices that a private business sets? They bought it, they now own it, and are reselling it. If you don't like it, vote with your wallet!
     
    #11 goosewhisperer, May 1, 2012
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  12. FunkyMacGroovin

    FunkyMacGroovin Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2009 California

    Everyone should do this. More Double Jack for you, more Pliny for me.
     
    #12 FunkyMacGroovin, May 1, 2012
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  13. Horbar

    Horbar Pooh-Bah (1,593) Feb 24, 2012 Rhode Island
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    YES, Mr Funky is correct. Can everyone please stop buying Pliny, buy Double Jack instead. That should bring prices down a bit. Lol.
     
    #13 Horbar, May 1, 2012
  14. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    I'm torn on this one. The practical side of me says, "You're darn straight, that's a ridiculous price, especially when you live in proximity to the brewery" (proximity meaning at least the same state/coast where the stuff is distributed). The East Coast cynical side of me says, "Quit 'yer bitchin, at least you can buy it in the bottle".
     
    #14 jzeilinger, May 1, 2012
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  15. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    It is a ridiculous price when compared to others around, I wouldn't pay that for Pliny just trade for it.
     
    #15 lucas1801, May 1, 2012
  16. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    If I lived in a state where it was not distributed then the price would seem justifiable. But when you have stores within driving distance that sell it for a good price, like Kelly's for 5.99, then the store close to you makes you angry.
     
    #16 raynmoon, May 1, 2012
  17. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    Go to Kelly's, It cost me less to trade for Pliny including shipping by a lot.
     
    #17 lucas1801, May 1, 2012
  18. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    Yeah, they rock. 30+ minute drive. But still...
     
    #18 raynmoon, May 1, 2012
  19. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    Dont like the price dont buy the beer. Problem solved.
     
    #19 BrianTheBrewer30, May 1, 2012
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  20. cpinto6

    cpinto6 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2010 Georgia

    Work out if you waste more in gas getting to Kelly's or buying the overpriced one. It may still make sense to go with overpriced depending on how far away you're talking here but I doubt it.
     
    #20 cpinto6, May 1, 2012
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