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Title: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: RichC on August 10, 2014, 09:30:21 AM
Just saw this on jbk, looks like a great deal
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00MGUEVMU
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: LordEoin on August 10, 2014, 11:13:32 AM
That's an incredible price.
add 40 of these (http://www.homebrewwest.ie/white-plastic-swing-top-x28flip-topx29-closure--new-rubber-3890-p.asp) and you've got 40 fliptops for 20 quid
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: imark on August 10, 2014, 11:36:31 AM
Nice One Rich. Just ordered some there.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 10, 2014, 12:43:37 PM
The price just jumped to 75.99 sterling..!
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: molc on August 10, 2014, 12:54:56 PM
Guessing that one was a pricing error :) grats on whoever got the deal!
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 10, 2014, 12:58:04 PM
Do they have to honour it?
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: molc on August 10, 2014, 01:05:22 PM
Most times they do, but I think they are within their rights to withdraw
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 10, 2014, 01:13:15 PM
Quote from: molc on August 10, 2014, 01:05:22 PM
Most times they do, but I think they are within their rights to withdraw
I think you're right.  I ordered some and then swing tops. No good if I don't get the bottles..
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: imark on August 10, 2014, 02:11:43 PM
When I ordered it said 10 remaining. I presume there were limited number at the offer rate and they've been sold.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: LordEoin on August 10, 2014, 02:16:50 PM
There's 4 left but they fixed the price.
£75.99 per 40 bottles now
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 10, 2014, 02:35:48 PM
I've a bad feeling. It's not processed either until you get the email confirming dispatch. They can cancel before that.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: HomeBrewWest on August 10, 2014, 06:15:53 PM
Quote from: imark on August 10, 2014, 02:11:43 PM
When I ordered it said 10 remaining. I presume there were limited number at the offer rate and they've been sold.
If you ordered the flip tops from us, pop us an email before they ship, and we'll refund you if you want.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 10, 2014, 06:44:17 PM
My Amazon order status has gone from "processed" to "preparing for dispatch" fingers crossed...
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 11, 2014, 04:19:56 PM
These are back at 5.25 GBP if you fancy a punt...
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: imark on August 11, 2014, 04:20:34 PM
Listed at the exceptionally low price again and there are reports on another forum that their orders have been dispatched.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: imark on August 11, 2014, 04:54:15 PM
I just got confirmation that mine shipped. Fill your boots folks!
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 11, 2014, 04:55:41 PM
Me too.. thrilled..
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: Garry on August 11, 2014, 05:03:46 PM
Do you not feel like someone's going to get fired if you buy them  :P
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: irish_goat on August 11, 2014, 05:05:05 PM
On ebay for the same price for one bottle! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/161387770620?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 11, 2014, 06:18:56 PM
Quote from: Garry on August 11, 2014, 05:03:46 PM
Do you not feel like someone's going to get fired if you buy them  :P
How many did you get yourself? haha!
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: brenmurph on August 11, 2014, 06:23:33 PM
Ye was 8 sterling inc shipping to ireland
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: brenmurph on August 11, 2014, 06:25:41 PM
Do dey come with flips........:-)
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: Damofto on August 11, 2014, 06:25:54 PM
Mine were shipped too - Happy days!
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 11, 2014, 07:08:01 PM
Maybe the price is correct...and the quantity is wrong. Then we just bought a very expensive empty bottle :-)
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: Endatheworld on August 11, 2014, 07:35:53 PM
My order just got updated to dispatched! Put order in yesterday. Free shipping to Enniskillen as well!

Hope its not just one bottle but the description on my invoice clearly states
40 bottles. We will see i suppose..... They look like great bottle as they can take Crown Caps as well as Flip Top.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: RedWino on August 11, 2014, 08:11:04 PM
Back to £75.99 now. I was just going to give it a go :-( 
Good luck to you all, but it sounds too good to be true.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 12, 2014, 03:54:54 PM
Bad news!
The guys in UK are receiving their bottles now and only receiving One bottle. You can return it for a refund but you have to pay shipping..Not worth it for us..
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: irish_goat on August 12, 2014, 04:03:08 PM
Quote from: mcgrath on August 12, 2014, 03:54:54 PM
Bad news!
The guys in UK are receiving their bottles now and only receiving One bottle. You can return it for a refund but you have to pay shipping..Not worth it for us..

That's hardly legal, if they advertised 40 bottles they can hardly just send you one.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: Garry on August 12, 2014, 04:11:48 PM
We all knew it was a mistake. There were lads on JBK that ordered 4 or 5 of them. It'll be interesting to follow that thread over the next few days.

I think we need to change the title of this thread to "extortionately priced bottles"  :P
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 12, 2014, 04:20:48 PM
I don't think I can keep mine, it'll just annoy me. Anyone want it? :)
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: LordEoin on August 12, 2014, 04:24:18 PM
Quote from: Garry on August 12, 2014, 04:11:48 PM
I think we need to change the title of this thread to "extortionately priced bottles"  :P
Everything Kilner is overpriced.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: Jacob on August 12, 2014, 04:35:22 PM
What about swingtops from Alpack?

http://www.alpack.ie/VK500/Default.733.html

37.32e for a pack of 30?
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: irish_goat on August 12, 2014, 04:53:01 PM
The craft beer bars nearly always have a stack of flip tops available as well or if not they'll save them up, if you ask nicely.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: Qs on August 12, 2014, 11:29:35 PM
Who in their right mind is spending £75 on empty bottles? Sure you could full bottles of beer for that price.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: brenmurph on August 13, 2014, 12:37:07 AM
Confirmation email clearly states pack of 40 bottles under description.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00MGUEVMU/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1   

"Technical Details
Kilner Lager Bitter Cider Home Brew Storage Bottles 500ml
Value Pack of 40 Bottles"

so Im not sure how they can get away with sending 1 bottle when people clearly bought and paid for as above. They would have to refund 39/40ths of the paid price, that would make it 20 cent for the bottle.  :)
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: molc on August 13, 2014, 08:42:30 AM
Yeah with a clear mis stating, you can report them to Amazon as well as consumer rights. At the least, you should be able to make them bear the return costs, as it is their fault, not yours.
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: brenmurph on August 13, 2014, 10:00:26 PM
Long mail today blaming amazon. Everyone ordered 40 got sent 1 but dey doin full refund and keep bottle dey sent.  Right that said. How de uck is a 500 ml bottle sellin for 7.50 euros???? Someone please explain wen deres a huge choice in uk especially of fliptop beers (inc flips and beer)  for sub 3 euros
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: LordEoin on August 14, 2014, 12:17:02 AM
because they're branded 'Kilner'. That crowd will charge you a fiver for a jam jar
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: mcgrath on August 16, 2014, 10:33:51 PM
Anyone get a delivery yet? Personally prefer if I don't. Saves the PM charge..
Title: Re: Cheap bottles on amazon
Post by: brenmurph on August 16, 2014, 11:03:05 PM
Maybe ask parcel to dump it rather than sending it?  U cud also ask amason for ur costs...the customer cant be out of pocket over someones elses mistakes