Cown Royal XR

[Looneybomber]

I picked up a couple bottles a few days ago. The local liquor store put them on sale and I was able to pick them up for right at $101/ea after tax. These two bottles I will put in the cellar for a few years and then list them on ebay once the supply runs out.



And here's an auction I was watching.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 7005580&ss

If you find any around you for less than $100, pick some up and resell in a few years.

[audtatious]

Never thought the Fed Gov would allow you to sell alcohol on ebay.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Where's Aaron? This is his kinda thread.

[bigbadberry3]

Any general guidelines for storing alcohol as an investment? Not as fickle as wine I hope.

[PoorManQ45]

Got a license?

[Looneybomber]

Never thought the Fed Gov would allow you to sell alcohol on ebay.

"The value of the item is in the collectible container, not its contents.*
The container has not been opened and any incidental contents are not intended for consumption.
The item is not available at any retail outlet, and the container has a value that substantially exceeds the current retail price of the alcohol in the container.
The seller will take all appropriate steps to ensure that the buyer is of lawful age in the buyer and seller's jurisdiction (generally 21 years of age).
Buyers and sellers both ensure that the sale complies with all applicable laws and shipping regulations.
Bottles of wine are not permitted, as their value is generally based on the wine in the bottle rather than the bottle itself.

[Looneybomber]

Any general guidelines for storing alcohol as an investment? Not as fickle as wine I hope.

Cool, dry, and dark. UV rays are real bad on all alcohol. It's extremely bad for beer and wine, hence the reason why they're in dark bottles.

[audtatious]

Never thought the Fed Gov would allow you to sell alcohol on ebay.

"The value of the item is in the collectible container, not its contents.*
The container has not been opened and any incidental contents are not intended for consumption.
The item is not available at any retail outlet, and the container has a value that substantially exceeds the current retail price of the alcohol in the container.
The seller will take all appropriate steps to ensure that the buyer is of lawful age in the buyer and seller's jurisdiction (generally 21 years of age).
Buyers and sellers both ensure that the sale complies with all applicable laws and shipping regulations.
Bottles of wine are not permitted, as their value is generally based on the wine in the bottle rather than the bottle itself.

Ah. Sounds like anything can be sold...

"This 6 pack is special because it has this dent on the cans. You can't find that in stores"

[alms24sebring]

If you bought a couple bottles, theres no harm in cracking 1 open. Oh hey just in time for the 4th, whatyaknow.

[Looneybomber]

Ah. Sounds like anything can be sold...

"This 6 pack is special because it has this dent on the cans. You can't find that in stores"

No kidding. My folks have some "Heavy Beer" brewed by some Milwuakee brewery for Sturgis. They have some from 1987 and '89 or '90. Right now they're selling for $2.99/can + shipping. Not much of a markup.

However, do a search for Goose Island Bourbon County Rare Stout. I saw a single bottle of this beer sell for nearly $90 + shipping (MSRP was $45/bottle). It was a one and done brew. I tried to get a case of this stuff shipped to me, but I couldn't get it here in KS. I was going to have one of my truckers bring me back a case the next time they went up north, but I left basic...

Side note: Sam Adams Utopia is brewed every two years in very limited amounts. The last time I saw it for sale here in KS was about 2hrs from home in Wichita. The $160/bottle (that's after they give me a discount) price tag kept me away though. I see them sell on ebay for around ~$200. Not a big money maker, but still a few bucks.

*edit* Just saw this auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Isabelle-Proximus-L ... 3589649621
This bottle sold for $30 each and was another one and done brew.
http://www.lostabbey.com/isabelle-proxi ... e-28-2008/

So just a heads up to everyone. Some of these one-and-done's are delicious, and depending on the rarity of it and the importance of it to the brewery, can be worth quite a bit of money later...

[PoorManQ45]

That disclaimer will allow you to sell it on Ebay. It will not dissolve you of legal ramifications.