squire Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Also explains why there are Bourbon websites that don't accept any new members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 there are too many great sub-$30 bourbons for me to even consider supporting one of these greedy bastards. i hope they all end up losing their asses on something someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP12 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Also explains why there are Bourbon websites that don't accept any new members.Bourbon Enthusiast is the only one I know of. Are there others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) More like pure out greed. There's been a long history of folks scouring estate/yard sales for anything they could sell for profit at their flea market booth and when the internet arrived there was a natural migration to sell on that venue. For them Bourbon is just a means to a profit and Boards like ours educated them on what to buy.I personally have no problem with any of this squire. There are probably hundreds of thousands of people all over this great land who make a living or supplement their living doing this. They have taken the time to educate themselves about current market viability and pounced on the opportunity to make some money. Good for them. As enthusiasts, we may unhappy about securing the bottles we want because of the flippers buying what we might buy, I say bully, there is tons of good whiskey available to purchase that they can't flip. I will lose no sleep to the flippers who buy all the limited release bourbons in my area, as I will not be deprived.As a side note:Maybe the flippers are real bourbon enthusiasts, they over buy to fill their bunker with hard to find, "must have" stuff. Then one day they say " I'd rather have a pool, or I'd rather have a new car/ hot rod/ motorcycle/ camper, or I'd rather pay down the mortgage, or I'd rather pay the college tuition bill..etc" then have all this excess whiskey. If they sell it for a profit, I say good for them. If they don't, I say they should have done their homework better. Edited August 17, 2013 by Phil T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Bourbon Enthusiast is the only one I know of. Are there others?They accept new members. I think he was referring to 1789b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 · Hidden Hidden Bourbon Enthusiast is the only one I know of. Are there others? Link to comment
P&MLiquorsEric Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have bought a few bottles on there. Nothing overly fancy or expensive. I do love the bourbon porn. I often inquire about pricing and trading options. What people want it ridiculous. 2 bottles of 2013 4roses lmtd sgl brl and he wants 2 pappy 15s and for me to pay shipping. I do get tired of the people continuously posting the same bottles for sipping. If no one bit on the price it's too high. Quit posting it 3 times a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 As a side note:Definitely the flippers are fake bourbon enthusiasts, they over buy to fill their for sale photos with hard to find, new stuff. Then tomorrow they say " I'd rather have cash, or I'd rather have a used bottom line 3 series with cloth interior lease I can't really afford, or I'd rather pay rent than have all this excess whiskey that tastes nothing like the Jager bombs I like". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I fixed that for you, Phil.LMAO, you nailed it..:toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Maybe I should stock up on Aussie Jim Beam White Label at 37% to flip.... it's rare you know.... you'll never find it in the US :slappin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Maybe I should stock up on Aussie Jim Beam White Label at 37% to flip.... it's rare you know.... you'll never find it in the US :slappin:Would you accept a case of Old Dan Tucker in trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Just found these today. Serious inquiries only. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That swill? Nah, worth barely 5 bucks each and I'm doing 'ya a favor by taking 'em off your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That swill? Nah, worth barely 5 bucks each and I'm doing 'ya a favor by taking 'em off your hands.I sure appreciate that. I just saw some PHC Blend of Mashbills for 119.99. Yes/no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Oh that's sealed with a cork and everybody knows they leak and go South after a few months, umm, ok, 15 bucks but I'm taking a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 What really kills me about the BX is the car shots. The dunderheads can't even wait to get home show what they just effing bought to flip on someone. Then, when you call someone on being a shyster they lock out comments clear them, and then repost like nothing happened. Oh well. I'm done. Think I'm gonna open that Ritt BiB relax for the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I don't get too concerned about flippers because I really can't control it. I have never bought any alcohol to sell later. I have bought extra bottles of favorites to gift to others and I have gifted opened bottles to friends who tell me they enjoy a particular offering after trying it. I gave away a partial bottle of Larceny last night after a friend told me that he really like it. I told him to keep it and try it a few times. If he likes it, we can always pick up more the next time one of us is in KY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Friends and sharing is what it's all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifax Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I purchased this Lagavulin 21 today with the intentions on flipping it tomorrow. Then I realized that tomorrow is Sunday. Flipping liquor on Sunday just seems wrong. I guess I will have to wait until Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Or just drink it, Jesus won't mind, he served wine to the wedding guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Or just drink it, Jesus won't mind, he served wine to the wedding guests.It would have been whiskey if he'd had a still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 A sour grapes thread is never a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Sorry, no pictures to post from me. I plan on drinking what I have, or sharing it with other members here. The only things I plan on flipping, are empties into the recycle bin. :grin:Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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