04-02-2009, 02:26 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Calgary
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Alcohol Pricing
So buying booze the last few times I've noticed that for some strange reason the larger the bottle the worse the deal you get, contrary to what common sense would dictate.
While it may not ring true for all brands, the ones we've looked at have all been the similar.
For example today we were at a Superstore liquor store. In terms of per mL prices.
26s were cheaper then 40s and 40s where cheaper then the 1.75Ls, So in the end we ended up walking out with 6 26s, whereas in the past we would have bought a few 1.75Ls and been happy.
Does anyone else here even bother checking these sort of things before purchasing?
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04-02-2009, 02:31 PM
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#2
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04-02-2009, 02:32 PM
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#3
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Vancouver
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i'm usually drunk when i'm in a liquor store and i usually have money in one hand and pizza in another hand, so no, i don't really notice that. but i will bring my calculator next time.
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04-02-2009, 02:33 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I have noticed this, it is really evident when you look at the price of the 3L bottles.
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04-02-2009, 02:45 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: On Jessica Albas chest
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I think it might have to do with the litre and up sizes being considered more of a "novelty" and thus the additional pricing.
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04-02-2009, 02:47 PM
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#6
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: still in edmonton
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Moonshine is practically free. Just Saying.
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04-02-2009, 02:58 PM
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#7
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Poison
I think it might have to do with the litre and up sizes being considered more of a "novelty" and thus the additional pricing.
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My bet is on this.
Plus, most people buy a 26/750ml, so stores stock more of them. When they buy more, they probably get a better deal.
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04-02-2009, 03:03 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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Could it have something to do with the bottles? Like the bigger ones maybe made of glass and the smaller ones plastic; making them cheaper to produce?
Just guessing here.
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04-02-2009, 03:07 PM
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Franchise Player
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what does 26s and 40s refer to?
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04-02-2009, 03:08 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canada 02
what does 26s and 40s refer to?
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ounces
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04-02-2009, 03:23 PM
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Has lived the dream!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Where I lay my head is home...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan02
So buying booze the last few times I've noticed that for some strange reason the larger the bottle the worse the deal you get, contrary to what common sense would dictate.
While it may not ring true for all brands, the ones we've looked at have all been the similar.
For example today we were at a Superstore liquor store. In terms of per mL prices.
26s were cheaper then 40s and 40s where cheaper then the 1.75Ls, So in the end we ended up walking out with 6 26s, whereas in the past we would have bought a few 1.75Ls and been happy.
Does anyone else here even bother checking these sort of things before purchasing?
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Do you stock a bar at home or was this just for the evening?
When I'm buying hard alcohol I usually do the math in my head and only by the bigger size if it's a noticable discount. I find that from a 750 mL to 1.5L there might be sometimes, especially if there is a sale. For instance I once picked up a 1.5 of spiced rum for 29.99, only 4 bucks more expensive than the 750 mL. It's not always this noticable, but sometimes you get a deal.
But as you mentioned, this is not always the case. I've never bought any of those really big bottles, so I have no idea on the price point/discount.
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04-02-2009, 03:24 PM
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#12
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: still in edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canada 02
what does 26s and 40s refer to?
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Drinking noob?
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04-02-2009, 03:25 PM
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#13
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Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby
Drinking noob?
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there is no need to pile on to someone that asks a question is a thread
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04-02-2009, 03:27 PM
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#14
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: still in edmonton
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Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it
there is no need to pile on to someone that asks a question is a thread
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It was a joke, hence the wink.
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04-02-2009, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby
It was a joke, hence the wink.
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words hurt....(sorry for the highjack)
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04-02-2009, 03:31 PM
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#16
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: still in edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it
words hurt....(sorry for the highjack)
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I called him a noob, it's not even a real word
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04-02-2009, 03:52 PM
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#17
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daradon
Do you stock a bar at home or was this just for the evening?
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It's a drinking weekend. One of my buddys will be assisting. Hopefully it'll last the weekend.
Last edited by Dan02; 04-02-2009 at 03:54 PM.
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04-02-2009, 03:55 PM
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it
there is no need to pile on to someone that asks a question is a thread
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Why not? If it hurts him too much, he can just ask a mod to have his account deleted.
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04-02-2009, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by flameswin
Why not? If it hurts him too much, he can just ask a mod to have his account deleted.
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04-02-2009, 04:31 PM
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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^^^^^^^^
My post was also sarcasm.
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