Posted: 1/11/2015 1:23:20 AM EDT
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I am a big believer in having items that in a true emergency event, you could barter. One of these is alcohol.
I have a case of cheap whiskey, and was thinking that in the event of a emergency, what would be the best way to partition these bottles off for sale? I looked into those test tubes with caps, but they are too pricey. I looked at that restaurant condiment things with lids, but they wouldn't transport well. What do you all suggest, that can be bought in bulk and cheap? |
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Maybe liquid RX bottles in the 4-8 ounce size?
I would prefer just buying the cheap stuff in 250ml bottles. A sealed small bottle of that would have higher value, and could be traded to someone who wasn't necessarily the end user. In contrast an unsealed bottle full of "God knows what" might have less value. I'm just guessing, someone who HAS to have some cheap liquor during a post-event is gonna want at least 250 ml, and will likely be back tomorrow for another one, whether or not they can afford it. I think that's part of the danger of bartering in any vice. You might run into a rare occasional person who wants a little snoot of the "good stuff", but isn't necessarily an alcoholic. 250ml of decent liquor could be retained and traded more safely, as well as be useful now when unexpected guests come over. I'm not much of a drinker, so I tend to buy smaller containers. Heck, I didn't even realize a lot of alcohols went "off" once you opened it. I've got some that's been open 10+ years. It all tastes the same to me. 
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I am a big believer in having items that in a true emergency event, you could barter. One of these is alcohol. I have a case of cheap whiskey, and was thinking that in the event of a emergency, what would be the best way to partition these bottles off for sale? I looked into those test tubes with caps, but they are too pricey. I looked at that restaurant condiment things with lids, but they wouldn't transport well. What do you all suggest, that can be bought in bulk and cheap? Repacking and refilling would all but destroy what possible barter value it would have in an already extremely unlikely scenario to beging with. In other ways, its a waste of time and money. FerFAL |
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I don't think re-packaging is a good idea. Now you've got unsealed/unlabeled booze. If you want smaller size packaging, there's plenty of those options available. This. While I cannot really envision a situation where one might actually be using alcohol as a barter item........ for me (at least), there is little chance I would be willing to trade anything to someone I don't know, for a container of liquid that I have no way of knowing what it actually is or if it has been altered in some way. Sealed bottles of a recognizable brand would be a safer bet. |
The liquor I store for barter is either handles for personal use or moral, 750s or 375ml bottles. I prefer glass because I dont have to worry about it decaying over time. A 750 of everclear is more than enough to get 4 people very drunk 
That said, I like the 375ml better because I figure it will be less likely for people to get really drunk and cause problems. I like the little 50ml one shot bottles, but they aren't really economical to store because of their much higher purchase price unless you can get a deal on them. I just do the math and buy whatever is cheapest. Weirdly when liquor stores do specials on the 50ml bottles sometimes they end up cheaper than a 375 or 750. Either way, I wouldnt repackage anything, unopened is going to command a hefty premium. |