$45 Sanke Kegs @ Widmer (OR/WA)

[jgalati]

Just picked up 3 Sanke kegs from Widmer's distribution center on Russel St for $45 a pop. Decommissioned. I figure with the money I'd save by looking on craigslist and then gas money to meet the guy, this is a damn good deal.

 

[acidrain]

That is a great deal!

I don't know what's up with craigslist lately... I've seen Sanke's for anywhere from $60 to $200 lately.
The one that was list for $200 I emailed and asked if it was full for that price... never got a reply.
They usually say something lame, like "use this as a deposit", not realizing that the deposit is usually only $45 or so. Sheesh.

 

[Rivenin]

Thats where i got mine as well.
Call the retail store there and ask to be put on the list.
Sometimes they have them in stock and sometimes you have to wait a bit

 

[PLOVE]

Full sail was/is selling them for $40 a pop in hood river. Decomissioned and includes paperwork to prove it. Apparently it costs less to buy new ones than refurbish old ones (parts + labor).

Too bad you can't find cornys in this price range

 

[DaleHair]

Price for new sankes.
http://www.gopherkegs.com/c.aspx?n=Pricing
http://www.geemacher.com/pricing.php

 

[jdgabbard]

Full sail was/is selling them for $40 a pop in hood river. Decomissioned and includes paperwork to prove it. Apparently it costs less to buy new ones than refurbish old ones (parts + labor).

Too bad you can't find cornys in this price range

Too bad it wasn't full... Full Sail is one of my favorite breweries!

 

[PLOVE]

Agreed

Full sail is good - free full sail would have been even better!

 

[BigDaddyBrewing]

Agreed

Full sail is good - free full sail would have been even better!

But not free Budwiser.

 

[limulus]

Buying directly from the brewery is also good for piece of mind. You can sleep at night knowing that you did not buy a stolen keg if that sort of thing bothers you.

 

[PLOVE]

Buying directly from the brewery is also good for piece of mind. You can sleep at night knowing that you did not buy a stolen keg if that sort of thing bothers you.

I was actually surprised. I cold called for used kegs and basically assumed that it would be some sort of "backdoor" keg sail. Made a difference when I showed up and they had sale paperwork already prepared. Clearly it does matter to them when kegs are stolen. . .

 

[BrokenDog]

I don't feel bad, I paid the deposit, I didn't lift them off their dock. If companies like MicroStar aren't at least breaking even then they should require a higher deposit.