Two enormous wants.. Is this enough?

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by bluewolf17, Apr 5, 2014.

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  1. bluewolf17

    bluewolf17 Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2013 Maryland

    I'm inclined to make two separate trade offers for each of these two beers, Life is Like and Rare. I've been dying to get my hands on these two beers. I'm curious if either or both of these offers are possible. If not, how far off am I? I also have some CS RS beers (persica and nightmare on brett), some bomb, vanilla noir, a cafe royale, a very angry beast, some KBS, a sexual chocolate, and a couple sump I could add/substitute. Please help! Thanks!

    Lou Pepe (not entirely sure of the trade value on this one) + Backyard + Parabola FOR Life is Like
    Mocha Wednesday + Backyard + Parabola FOR Rare
     
    #1 bluewolf17, Apr 5, 2014
  2. BeerBaron666

    BeerBaron666 Pundit (772) May 13, 2009 California
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    you'd be overpaying IMO
     
    #2 BeerBaron666, Apr 5, 2014
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  3. TheBeerDrinker

    TheBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2014 Minnesota

    I think trading over $4$ is the only way you are going to get those types of beers unless you have something of equal rarity. At some point rarity has to be taken into consideration. What if I offered $65 worth of Coors for a Rare? Obviously that wouldn't work. Hence it's obvious that rarity of the beers being traded has to be taken into account when thinking about $4$. Makes sense, no? In this particular situation I have no idea what's fair. People make their own decisions.
     
    #3 TheBeerDrinker, Apr 5, 2014
  4. prdstmnky

    prdstmnky Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2010 Vermont

    1st offer - maybe, depends on what the Lou Pepe is
    2nd offer - no

    just my opinion
     
    #4 prdstmnky, Apr 5, 2014
  5. sandman3479

    sandman3479 Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2006 Connecticut

    I might be inclined to trade you a Life is Like if we can tinker with the trade a bit. Send me a BM.
     
    #5 sandman3479, Apr 5, 2014
  6. Kurmaraja

    Kurmaraja Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 California
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    The problem with the trade for Rare is that anyone with Rare likely got Backyard and Parabola is pretty easy to come by. Firestone distributes to Illlinois, for example. Not that all Rare is in Illinois. The Mocha seems like a good start though.
     
    #6 Kurmaraja, Apr 6, 2014
  7. mroberts1204

    mroberts1204 Zealot (693) Apr 17, 2009 California

    I've found that lambics typically trade at a premium because many people won't trade away a prized lambic for anything other than another lambic. People, including myself, overpay for them. I don't see why the Lou Pepe shouldn't be able to go 1:1 for Life is Like. This also depends on the vintage and style. I think the Kriek is probably the most in demand of the three. The Rare may take a little extra in addition to the LP. Good luck
     
    #7 mroberts1204, Apr 6, 2014
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  8. JamesShoemaker

    JamesShoemaker Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2012 Michigan

    Let us know if this gets done, Dino. Sounds interesting.
     
    #8 JamesShoemaker, Apr 6, 2014
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