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General Discussion => The Flea Trap => Topic started by: Frood on March 18, 2019, 04:37:59 AM

Title: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 18, 2019, 04:37:59 AM
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8 bottles of various single malts done in Game of Thrones theme.  ac_biggrin  :thumbup:



I reckon it's a good investment for after the series finishes up.
Title: Re: Wazzup and Bricktop, Whisky is Coming
Post by: caskur on March 18, 2019, 04:40:43 AM
I had shock an hour and 40 minutes ago. I need one of those to take my nerves away.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 18, 2019, 04:42:20 AM
Not for drinking though. Collectibles only.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: caskur on March 18, 2019, 04:44:03 AM
Why waste good whiskey?
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 18, 2019, 04:52:30 AM
It won't be a waste if most people can't holdout from drinking them in the coming years.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 18, 2019, 05:17:58 AM
Already sold out in under 4 hours. It was an online only members special in email. GOT people are nuts.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: caskur on March 18, 2019, 06:45:35 AM
I have to wait for the season to finish before I can buy the boxed set.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Anonymous on March 18, 2019, 08:50:01 AM
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8 bottles of various single malts done in Game of Thrones theme.  ac_biggrin  :thumbup:



I reckon it's a good investment for after the series finishes up.

Blazor would like that.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 18, 2019, 05:39:16 PM
$800 for 8 bottles of each distillery's low end variations. In other words, $800 for 8 bottles with different labels on them.



Whisky afficionados won't touch them. Purely for GoT fans.



Were they unique expressions, they may have been worth the price, but they aren't. For example, Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold is around $80 a bottle.



Singleton is even cheaper.



Not quite a scam...but not the investment you may think.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 18, 2019, 05:46:28 PM
I realized the difference between the bundle themed price and the actual prices of standard almost instantly. It's not equal but not prohibitively expensive either. GOT fans will be hard pressed to not empty out their bottles in the coming years.



I'm buying into the merchandising aspect.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 18, 2019, 05:53:18 PM
That might fetch a small return from GoT fans...but whisky collectors won't pay over the odds for cheaper lines.



They would spend $800 on a Lagavulin Distillers Edition.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Anonymous on March 18, 2019, 05:57:45 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://i.postimg.cc/g0c8qRLg/Screenshot-20190318-192034.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://i.postimg.cc/g0c8qRLg/Screensho%20...%20192034.jpg%22%3Ehttps://i.postimg.cc/g0c8qRLg/Screenshot-20190318-192034.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)



8 bottles of various single malts done in Game of Thrones theme.  ac_biggrin  :thumbup:



I reckon it's a good investment for after the series finishes up.

A marketing scam.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 18, 2019, 06:02:14 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"That might fetch a small return from GoT fans...but whisky collectors won't pay over the odds for cheaper lines.



They would spend $800 on a Lagavulin Distillers Edition.


I'm not aiming for the whisky collectors.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Blazor on March 18, 2019, 07:24:37 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Blazor would like that.


Surprisingly, I have only seen a few episodes of Game of Thrones  :laugh:



While I can appreciate the uniqueness, I wouldnt be interested, especially at that price.



Now, had it been Lord of the Rings themed, and $20-30 a bottle, I would greatly be interested lol  :laugh:
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 18, 2019, 07:41:13 PM
Just as long as you bear in mind that these "collector" items are appealing only for their labels, not the contents of the bottle.



Don't expect to double your money any time soon.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Anonymous on March 18, 2019, 08:01:49 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Blazor would like that.


Surprisingly, I have only seen a few episodes of Game of Thrones  :laugh:



While I can appreciate the uniqueness, I wouldnt be interested, especially at that price.



Now, had it been Lord of the Rings themed, and $20-30 a bottle, I would greatly be interested lol  :laugh:

Now that I think about it, I believe it's Odinson that liked Game of Thrones.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 18, 2019, 08:04:50 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Blazor would like that.


Surprisingly, I have only seen a few episodes of Game of Thrones  :laugh:



While I can appreciate the uniqueness, I wouldnt be interested, especially at that price.



Now, had it been Lord of the Rings themed, and $20-30 a bottle, I would greatly be interested lol  :laugh:

Now that I think about it, I believe it's Odinson that liked Game of Thrones.


Erm... ac_blush
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Anonymous on March 18, 2019, 08:05:38 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Blazor would like that.


Surprisingly, I have only seen a few episodes of Game of Thrones  :laugh:



While I can appreciate the uniqueness, I wouldnt be interested, especially at that price.



Now, had it been Lord of the Rings themed, and $20-30 a bottle, I would greatly be interested lol  :laugh:

Now that I think about it, I believe it's Odinson that liked Game of Thrones.


Erm... ac_blush

And you.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 18, 2019, 08:08:16 PM
Yep...
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 19, 2019, 01:29:44 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Just as long as you bear in mind that these "collector" items are appealing only for their labels, not the contents of the bottle.



Don't expect to double your money any time soon.


They've already doubled on some places online but obviously, the plan is to hold on to them for decades and outlast the others who will inevitably drink them in moments of weakness.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 19, 2019, 01:55:35 AM
Here's the problem as I see it; whisky collectors won't be terribly interested in the whiskies, and don't much care for marketing gimmicks. GoT fans won't care about the whiskies because they are more interested in House Stark or dragons.



They will have a moment of increased interest and value, but it won't endure.



It's like the old auto makers trick of putting out a special edition with a distinctive badge on it. Purchasers ask what's special about the car.



It's the badge.



The novelty wears off.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 19, 2019, 02:01:52 AM
It's a calculated risk but one I believe will pay a tidy little sum in 30 or 40 years.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 19, 2019, 02:09:06 AM
When your 67, that somehow lacks appeal.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 19, 2019, 02:11:03 AM
Something to leave for your kids or grandchildren.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 19, 2019, 03:03:22 AM
In the context of what is already their inheritance, 8 bottles of whisky will not be missed.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 19, 2019, 03:33:28 AM
8 collectors items which happen to be moderately decent whisky.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 19, 2019, 03:40:45 AM
Then buy a moderately decent whisky for around 10 to 20 percent less than the price of those bottles.



They are NOT top shelf expressions. If you bought them individually, my guess is around $650 the lot. Tops.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 19, 2019, 03:51:54 AM
The 10-20 percent additional cost isn't much more for a collectible which can be drunk or gifted away should the investment not appreciate much or at all, though it already has.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: caskur on March 19, 2019, 05:24:02 PM
Game of Thrones is EXTREMELY popular now BUT it won't be 30 or 40 years from now.



The only things of real value or that really holds value is gold and land and genuine antiques. Everything else is a fad really and should be seen as such.





I have stamps in mint condition packaged from 40 years ago... they're hardly worth anything.  Shrugs!!
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 19, 2019, 06:04:06 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"The 10-20 percent additional cost isn't much more for a collectible which can be drunk or gifted away should the investment not appreciate much or at all, though it already has.


Then throw your money down, Aaron.



They are collectable BOTTLES, not collectable whisky.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Anonymous on March 19, 2019, 06:40:59 PM
Quote from: "caskur"Game of Thrones is EXTREMELY popular now BUT it won't be 30 or 40 years from now.



The only things of real value or that really holds value is gold and land and genuine antiques. Everything else is a fad really and should be seen as such.





I have stamps in mint condition packaged from 40 years ago... they're hardly worth anything.  Shrugs!!

I bought a few stocks through a broker thirty years ago and held on to some of them. I am glad I did.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 19, 2019, 08:29:02 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"The 10-20 percent additional cost isn't much more for a collectible which can be drunk or gifted away should the investment not appreciate much or at all, though it already has.


Then throw your money down, Aaron.



They are collectable BOTTLES, not collectable whisky.


My name is not Aaron and yes, I snapped up a set in that brief window. However if full they're worth a hell of a lot more than empty. That makes the whisky part of the investment and you wrong.  :smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 19, 2019, 08:53:46 PM
Yeah, Aaron...cos I know SHIT about whisky collecting.



And you're such an expert. I guess that's why you seek my advice about whisky.



WHISKY collectors don't touch "labelled" specials. Their interest is in the contents, not the packaging. If you threw $800 at $600 worth of whisky because the labels are "unique" (bearing in mind anything printed can easily be re-printed ad arbitrium) then good for you. And no doubt there will be people who will pay over the odds for such "collections".



But, compare this to other similar marketing promos by Diageo (owners of Johnnie Walker and all the brands in that collection).



After "Bladerunner 2049" they issued a special bottle (not whisky...just the bottle) that copied the futuristic design of the bottle used in the movie (a whisky collector will know this is similar to the "Bladerunner" glasses taken from the first film that became a cult item). It was sold for around $200 and sold out quickly.



Soon they appeared on Ebay for around $300....$350...



They are still around that mark.



//https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_CAds=&_ex_kw=&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_nkw=johnnie+walker+blade+runner&_sacat=&_sadis=&_sop=12&_udhi=&_udlo=&_fosrp=1



You can also see there is no shortage of sellers.



No-one gave a toss about the whisky...bog standard Black Label. It was the reproduction bottle people wanted. So, for their $200 investment, they got a $45 whisky...and a $90 bottle. GoT bottles will cause the same response. Do you think Diageo, one of the worlds biggest corporations, doesn't know a quick gimmick when it sees one?



Now, you will always get your money back, with a bit of interest, for this "collection". But ask yourself, if you plan to double your money, who will pay $1600 for ordinary whisky and a fancy label? I sure as shit wouldn't. There is NOTHING "rare" about those bottles other than Diageo limiting production to create a quick buck.



If you wish to invest in whisky, look for a 1967 Macallan. //https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/themacallan/the-macallan-18-year-old-1967-whisky/?recommended_by=79691



$5000. That will grow in value and will appeal to whisky collectors. Now, that is a PREMIUM whisky from 1967...and asking price is 5K. Ask yourself how much your ordinary malts will be worth in 50 years...given that the contents are neither special or rare.



Now, don't fucking argue with me about whisky, boy. You haven't a clue. You won't lose money, but the "gimmick" factor of those bottles has a finite lifespan. They are not an investment.



Perhaps, before you lay your money down, you will consult with me for guidance and advice in the future.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Anonymous on March 19, 2019, 09:18:49 PM
I rarely drink, but if I do it's rum with fruit juice.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 19, 2019, 09:23:30 PM
:roll:



More rum than juice, I bet!!!



I'd take you out to a bar ANY day of the week.



You get drunk, I get lucky!!



 :6:
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: caskur on March 19, 2019, 09:49:45 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"The 10-20 percent additional cost isn't much more for a collectible which can be drunk or gifted away should the investment not appreciate much or at all, though it already has.


Then throw your money down, Aaron.



They are collectable BOTTLES, not collectable whisky.


My name is not Aaron and yes, I snapped up a set in that brief window. However if full they're worth a hell of a lot more than empty. That makes the whisky part of the investment and you wrong.  :smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:


IF you sell them, it would be wiser to sell within 5 years... I wouldn;t wait any longer.





If you doubled your money, that would be the smart and  prudent thing to do.





But don't be a hoarder like Kurt with Sunbeam motor bikes and Harley Davidson Sturges and bloody chldhoodhood leather cowboy suits.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 19, 2019, 11:37:09 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Yeah, Aaron...cos I know SHIT about whisky collecting.



And you're such an expert. I guess that's why you seek my advice about whisky.



WHISKY collectors don't touch "labelled" specials. Their interest is in the contents, not the packaging. If you threw $800 at $600 worth of whisky because the labels are "unique" (bearing in mind anything printed can easily be re-printed ad arbitrium) then good for you. And no doubt there will be people who will pay over the odds for such "collections".



But, compare this to other similar marketing promos by Diageo (owners of Johnnie Walker and all the brands in that collection).



After "Bladerunner 2049" they issued a special bottle (not whisky...just the bottle) that copied the futuristic design of the bottle used in the movie (a whisky collector will know this is similar to the "Bladerunner" glasses taken from the first film that became a cult item). It was sold for around $200 and sold out quickly.



Soon they appeared on Ebay for around $300....$350...



They are still around that mark.



//https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_CAds=&_ex_kw=&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_nkw=johnnie+walker+blade+runner&_sacat=&_sadis=&_sop=12&_udhi=&_udlo=&_fosrp=1



You can also see there is no shortage of sellers.



No-one gave a toss about the whisky...bog standard Black Label. It was the reproduction bottle people wanted. So, for their $200 investment, they got a $45 whisky...and a $90 bottle. GoT bottles will cause the same response. Do you think Diageo, one of the worlds biggest corporations, doesn't know a quick gimmick when it sees one?



Now, you will always get your money back, with a bit of interest, for this "collection". But ask yourself, if you plan to double your money, who will pay $1600 for ordinary whisky and a fancy label? I sure as shit wouldn't. There is NOTHING "rare" about those bottles other than Diageo limiting production to create a quick buck.



If you wish to invest in whisky, look for a 1967 Macallan. //https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/themacallan/the-macallan-18-year-old-1967-whisky/?recommended_by=79691



$5000. That will grow in value and will appeal to whisky collectors. Now, that is a PREMIUM whisky from 1967...and asking price is 5K. Ask yourself how much your ordinary malts will be worth in 50 years...given that the contents are neither special or rare.



Now, don't fucking argue with me about whisky, boy. You haven't a clue. You won't lose money, but the "gimmick" factor of those bottles has a finite lifespan. They are not an investment.



Perhaps, before you lay your money down, you will consult with me for guidance and advice in the future.


I might ask you about whisky again but not about collectibles or investing. Those two bits are a struggle for your little pea brain to work out.



Btw, check out the prices for full Duff beer vessels vs empty ones.



So the alcohol is an investment component to the collectible and you're still wrong. :)
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 20, 2019, 01:53:36 AM
Of course full examples will fetch a higher price. Was that in dispute??



Once emptied, they become "used" in effect. WTF are you rambling about? Nowhere have we mentioned full vs empty.



Don't ask me about whisky unless you're prepared to listen...a quality you've thus far failed to display in the many years it has been my misfortune to hold your acquaintance.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 20, 2019, 06:04:55 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Of course full examples will fetch a higher price. Was that in dispute??



Once emptied, they become "used" in effect. WTF are you rambling about? Nowhere have we mentioned full vs empty.



Don't ask me about whisky unless you're prepared to listen...a quality you've thus far failed to display in the many years it has been my misfortune to hold your acquaintance.


 :001_rolleyes:



While I appreciated your advice and help with Scotch and still do, I can't help but to laugh a little to myself how you rode in here guns a blazing at the mere mention of whisky then took it upon yourself to roost on the topic not realizing it was more collectible-investment topical than actually whisky related.



Like a poodle protecting its squeaky toy, you simply couldn't help yourself. You love Scotch Whisky and therefore you self anointed yourself the ruler of my thread (about a collectible line of GOT whiskies badged by Houses in the series which I found limited enough in edition, something with a massive fan base, worthy of investment consideration, pretty damn cheap compared with comparable bottles of the same spirits, and already appreciating in value within other Western nations which got their allotments earlier.)



YOU decided to hound dog the whisky only, like an insecure snob (despite us talking about how pleasant tasting a couple of them were in prior conversations).



I even made it clear from the onset that the actual contents of the bottles were moderate in traditional senses, but nooooo. That wasn't enough for you. You are the Scotch officianado and hallway monitor after all, at least on this board, and your narcissism and insecurities still couldn't take a breather from making an arse of yourself.



To be honest though, I wasn't very surprised.



You've done the same thing with police or gun or self defence threads since like ever. You were a cop decades ago in Australia and apparently that means you'll continue to talk Statist Authoritarian shite any time you like in any thread even if, like this thread, it wasn't required or welcomed (OR ON TOPIC).



That's how you roll.



You interject your biases and ignorances.



The same with hunting for meat. It's apparently barbaric and inhumane to hunt for one's meat but completely fine to rely on questionable farms to supply. Though with you it's not actually about meat, like my GOT collectibles. It's about the ability of common people, people you hold in perpetual contempt for reasons unknown since you're even more common, you know...... being able to launch a projectile even to eat. Your disgust of hunting is a manifestation of your insecurity about non State kills.



You are a Statist Authoritarian and Cowardly Twat with limp wrists.



But I value your whisky knowledge still. At least you have THAT over me still.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 20, 2019, 07:05:38 AM
Well...yeah...whatever you say, Aaron.



You dropped $800 on $600 worth of whisky on a GOOD day.



You never cease demonstrating how utterly stupid you are.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 20, 2019, 08:28:09 AM
^^^ this is why cops get pistol whipped and killed by their own side arms and why I laugh when it happens.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: caskur on March 20, 2019, 10:34:15 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Of course full examples will fetch a higher price. Was that in dispute??



Once emptied, they become "used" in effect. WTF are you rambling about? Nowhere have we mentioned full vs empty.



Don't ask me about whisky unless you're prepared to listen...a quality you've thus far failed to display in the many years it has been my misfortune to hold your acquaintance.




What is stopping people buying the cheapest whiskey printing off GoT labels and sticking them on the cheap whiskey?
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Anonymous on March 20, 2019, 11:16:33 AM
Quote from: "caskur"
Quote from: "Bricktop"Of course full examples will fetch a higher price. Was that in dispute??



Once emptied, they become "used" in effect. WTF are you rambling about? Nowhere have we mentioned full vs empty.



Don't ask me about whisky unless you're prepared to listen...a quality you've thus far failed to display in the many years it has been my misfortune to hold your acquaintance.




What is stopping people buying the cheapest whiskey printing off GoT labels and sticking them on the cheap whiskey?

Like BT, I too like my expensive spirits. I never bought a bottle because of a gimmicky label on it.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: caskur on March 20, 2019, 12:32:48 PM
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "caskur"
Quote from: "Bricktop"Of course full examples will fetch a higher price. Was that in dispute??



Once emptied, they become "used" in effect. WTF are you rambling about? Nowhere have we mentioned full vs empty.



Don't ask me about whisky unless you're prepared to listen...a quality you've thus far failed to display in the many years it has been my misfortune to hold your acquaintance.




What is stopping people buying the cheapest whiskey printing off GoT labels and sticking them on the cheap whiskey?

Like BT, I too like my expensive spirits. I never bought a bottle because of a gimmicky label on it.


My favourite is Grand Marnier, (triple orange cognac)
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 20, 2019, 07:00:47 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"^^^ this is why cops get pistol whipped and killed by their own side arms and why I laugh when it happens.


 ac_boring
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 21, 2019, 09:07:09 PM
This is why stupid and ignorant fools are easily separated from their money;



//https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_784464/cardhu-12-year-old-scotch-whisky-700ml



A rather ordinary Cardhu with a popular TV series inspired printed label on it...$100.



A rather ordinary Cardhu from Dan Murphy's...$75.



I have a rather nice bridge in Melbourne's west you might be interested in buying. I'll put a "Game of Thrones" sticker on it for you.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on March 21, 2019, 09:12:54 PM
Label AND gift box.



Merchandising!



https://youtu.be/fgRFQJCHcPw
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 21, 2019, 10:47:48 PM
Well, the "schwartz" is well and truly with you...
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Anonymous on March 22, 2019, 09:01:47 AM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"Label AND gift box.



Merchandising!



https://youtu.be/fgRFQJCHcPw

There's an old movie.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on March 22, 2019, 06:41:49 PM
A fool and his money...



Singleton single malt at Dan Murphy's $54.



//https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_699010/the-singleton-of-dufftown-malt-master-single-malt-scotch-whisky



Put a cheapass sticker on the bottle, and pay $100.



I think people would pay $10 for a roll of Game of Thrones toilet paper...for when you're on the Iron Throne... :roll:
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on April 04, 2019, 06:28:46 PM
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I guess you missed out.  ac_hithere



Selling at 1,045.00 more than the purchase price within two weeks and that's without the White Walkers Blend included.



How much in 6 months or 6 years is anyone's guess. Some of the single bottles are being flogged for 200-300 on their own already.



https://youtu.be/-49bXNLqer4



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Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on April 04, 2019, 06:37:56 PM
Allow me to teach you something about Ebay.



$1845 is not the "selling" price.



It's the ASKING price.



If some muppet wishes to prove he or she is even dumber than the original purchaser by paying a stupid amount of money for average whisky, they are simply affirming PT Barnum's observation of humanity.



Let's see how much it sells for.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on April 04, 2019, 06:51:42 PM
ac_toofunny



They're also being flogged for 2k+ in USD and other foreign currencies. I picked a middle of the road estimate after reviewing some of the individual price asks compared to the major distributors still selling online and a couple I saw Costco had on my last visit.



The prices will undoubtedly climb as this range gets raided by their owners over time.



Merchandisssssssing!



Had you swallowed your whisky ego you might have got in early enough.  ac_biggrin
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on April 04, 2019, 07:11:52 PM
I do not collect bottles and labels.



I collect whisky. I leave gimmick whiskies to the ignorant.



Knock yourself out...but I doubt those prices will hold.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on April 04, 2019, 07:22:16 PM
We'll see if they hold if not steadily climb.



When I originally looked into it and weighed up whether the cost, premiums for the packaging, et cetera, were worth it, I found it useful to consider the more likely demographic targeted. That being of course fans but their socio-economic backgrounds as well. Binge watchers can't say stop and I suspect that will also play out with the contents of those bottles. There will be a lot of empty bottles decoratively arranged in dens, pool rooms, and mini bars in the future.



Not so many still sealed or in a set.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Bricktop on April 04, 2019, 07:48:29 PM
Sure.



Because unlike every other gimmick whisky, wine, beer and other consumables, this one will prove to be truly valuable. :001_rolleyes:



Knock yourself out.
Title: Re: Whisky is Coming!
Post by: Frood on April 04, 2019, 08:02:20 PM
Don't be angry about missing out, princess.
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