Anyone in Northern Jersey - Check it out - a steal!!

[Pumpkinman]

Four glass 5 gallon carboys, two with metal handles, and assorted homebrewing supplies, including bottle capper and brewing thermometer. $30 takes it all.



http://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/4259592029.html

 

[Julie]

Holy Crap!!!! that is a steal.

 

[StoneCreek]

Holy Crap!!!! that is a steal.

Why oh why can I not find deals like that in south GA or north FL??

 

[Pumpkinman]

Julie, I agree, this is perfect for someone just starting out, or realizing that owning more carboys will make life easier. Unfortunately, driving an hr each way was a bit too much.
David, have you tried specific searches on CL? I'll search for Carboy, carboys, wine, wine making and so on.

 

[StoneCreek]

Oh yes. I've been using those search strings as well as "jugs" and a few others. I also have other major cities on Craigslist near me bookmarked as well. I did find one 5 gal carboy listed nearby, but the owner thinks it's "vintage" because it's glass instead of plastic and demands a higher price. He can keep it, LOL.

 

[Elmer]

Why cant I get these deals around me. I have had the same guy selling his cracked carboy for $30 for 2 months.
The only other deal was someone selling 2, 5 gallons for $60, but an hour away (I can get 1 of them for $40 new!)

Anyway that is tempting offer, just not sure the warden would let me take a 140 mi, 2 hours 8 mins weekend drive for wine making purposes!

 

[Pumpkinman]

Elmer - LMAO!!!!
David, I agree on the vintage label, there are people that feel if a old gnarly carboy is 20 yrs old, it's an antique...lol...not here...they can keep their vintage glass!

 

[theTheme]

I wish I had been checking this more regularly. I just drove by last week.

I'll be back the beginning of March if they are still available.