Title: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Keg on June 09, 2018, 10:44:10 AM
Post by: Keg on June 09, 2018, 10:44:10 AM
Hi All
I spotted this offer online, grainfather 50% off, which works out as £262 ex vat and delivery from the UK.
This grainfather isn't the newest model and doesn't include the new Bluetooth controller. I have a Bulldog Brewer V1 but could anyone familiar with both tell me if this looks like a good deal, and if you think it's worth 'upgrading' from a bulldog brewer to a Grainfather?
http://www.brewersselect.co.uk/equipment/products/the-grainfather-with-counter-flow
Thanks in advance
Keg
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I spotted this offer online, grainfather 50% off, which works out as £262 ex vat and delivery from the UK.
This grainfather isn't the newest model and doesn't include the new Bluetooth controller. I have a Bulldog Brewer V1 but could anyone familiar with both tell me if this looks like a good deal, and if you think it's worth 'upgrading' from a bulldog brewer to a Grainfather?
http://www.brewersselect.co.uk/equipment/products/the-grainfather-with-counter-flow
Thanks in advance
Keg
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Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Simon_ on June 09, 2018, 02:03:01 PM
Post by: Simon_ on June 09, 2018, 02:03:01 PM
Looks like a super deal. Jump on it
Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Keg on June 09, 2018, 02:39:10 PM
Post by: Keg on June 09, 2018, 02:39:10 PM
Quote from: Simon_ on June 09, 2018, 02:03:01 PMThanks Simon.
Looks like a super deal. Jump on it
Keith
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Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: CH on June 09, 2018, 08:45:50 PM
Post by: CH on June 09, 2018, 08:45:50 PM
Only the 400 shipping then ;)
Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: CH on June 11, 2018, 12:09:15 PM
Post by: CH on June 11, 2018, 12:09:15 PM
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Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: DEMPSEY on June 11, 2018, 01:22:18 PM
Post by: DEMPSEY on June 11, 2018, 01:22:18 PM
smell a scam here
Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: oreils87 on June 11, 2018, 01:33:17 PM
Post by: oreils87 on June 11, 2018, 01:33:17 PM
hmmm....
Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Keg on June 11, 2018, 01:53:05 PM
Post by: Keg on June 11, 2018, 01:53:05 PM
I hope it's not a scam because I've taken the plunge! 
I've spoken to them on the phone to discuss, and their web presence all seems pretty legit with a good history.
I'll be back with my tail between my legs to warn you all if the bank account is emptied.
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I've spoken to them on the phone to discuss, and their web presence all seems pretty legit with a good history. I'll be back with my tail between my legs to warn you all if the bank account is emptied.
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Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Simon_ on June 11, 2018, 02:32:59 PM
Post by: Simon_ on June 11, 2018, 02:32:59 PM
I've arranged a malt group buy in the past with Brewers Select. The phone number is the same as listed on the BS website. Give the number a call if you are concerned. I doubt
it's a scam
it's a scam
Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Keg on June 11, 2018, 03:39:28 PM
Post by: Keg on June 11, 2018, 03:39:28 PM
So anyway, it turns out one of the people there is rich and had decided to share their millions with homebrewers through excellent deals on brewing products...forgive the poor attempt at humour
In fairness to them, they explained that they generally supply craft breweries rather than homebrewers and that they had a number of grainfathers in stock for whatever reason that they weren't actively trying to sell.
They noted that there's now a newer version of the grainfather available with Bluetooth controller and as they don't intend to sell or support them in future they just decided to clear them out of stock. Seems they were taken aback by the interest.
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In fairness to them, they explained that they generally supply craft breweries rather than homebrewers and that they had a number of grainfathers in stock for whatever reason that they weren't actively trying to sell.
They noted that there's now a newer version of the grainfather available with Bluetooth controller and as they don't intend to sell or support them in future they just decided to clear them out of stock. Seems they were taken aback by the interest.
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Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Ceedee on June 11, 2018, 03:40:58 PM
Post by: Ceedee on June 11, 2018, 03:40:58 PM
They seem to be more of a wholesale operation, so opening an account is pretty normal. You'll like the GF. Even if you spring for the new control box, thats a great deal.
Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Keg on June 11, 2018, 05:29:13 PM
Post by: Keg on June 11, 2018, 05:29:13 PM
Quote from: Ceedee on June 11, 2018, 03:40:58 PMCheers, looking forward to trying it out and comparing it to the Bulldog brewer
They seem to be more of a wholesale operation, so opening an account is pretty normal. You'll like the GF. Even if you spring for the new control box, thats a great deal.
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Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: CH on June 11, 2018, 06:33:37 PM
Post by: CH on June 11, 2018, 06:33:37 PM
I've bought stuff off them before and they are fine.
I was just enough reason for me not to buy after all who needs a second one :rolleyes:
I bought a second controller for my HLT they are like 120 or something, well worth it for the connectivity.
Best of luck with it.
I was just enough reason for me not to buy after all who needs a second one :rolleyes:
I bought a second controller for my HLT they are like 120 or something, well worth it for the connectivity.
Best of luck with it.
Title: Re: Grainfather special offer
Post by: Keg on June 11, 2018, 07:10:06 PM
Post by: Keg on June 11, 2018, 07:10:06 PM
Quote from: CH on June 11, 2018, 06:33:37 PMCheers John. Might be back with questions whenever it arrives!
I've bought stuff off them before and they are fine.
I was just enough reason for me not to buy after all who needs a second one :rolleyes:
I bought a second controller for my HLT they are like 120 or something, well worth it for the connectivity.
Best of luck with it.
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