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Offline micsager

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And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« on: June 26, 2012, 12:51:52 PM »
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=12157&promo=The-Unexpected&catid=1746

Looks like it takes all the fun out of brewing to me.......
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2012, 12:55:16 PM »
Yeah, that seems like alot. Maybe it has Pong on the screen...that would definitely make it worth it ;)
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2012, 12:57:22 PM »
The $80 stainless steel steins are a bit pricy too.  I wonder how many real paying customers this site has?

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And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2012, 01:09:04 PM »
Probably more than you'd think.  They've been around for many years selling expensive toys to people with too much money.


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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2012, 01:14:30 PM »
Someone who previously lived in my house is on that mailing list. I get the catalog all the time. kind of fun to look through. I tried to talk my wife into letting me get the $40,000 1 person orka submarine but she said no  ::)

looks like a single tier brew stand to me. you still have to mill the grain, mix it into the mash water and decide all your variables. That being said 45k is ridonkulous
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2012, 01:29:10 PM »
It's nothing more than Sharper Image but for douchebags. For $45,000 you could start your own brewery on a small scale and with used equipment.
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2012, 01:30:37 PM »
I agree.

Does it keep the fermenter chilled?
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2012, 02:12:57 PM »
Ive seen 7 BBL systems for that price!!!
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2012, 03:34:28 PM »
Quote from: firedog23 on June 26, 2012, 01:29:10 PM
It's nothing more than Sharper Image but for douchebags. For $45,000 you could start your own brewery on a small scale and with used equipment.
There is NO used brewing equipment market.
Just letting you know that.
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2012, 03:35:47 PM »
I'll take 2  :D
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2012, 09:27:06 AM »
Haha, one of my favorite parts of Beerfest was when the guy introduced his sons, Hammacher and Schlemmer.
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2012, 09:33:36 AM »
Wow  :o

Pricey for sure.
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2012, 09:38:05 AM »
Quote from: denny on June 26, 2012, 01:09:04 PM
Probably more than you'd think.  They've been around for many years selling expensive toys to people with too much money.


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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2012, 09:43:29 AM »
Quote from: Thirsty_Monk on June 27, 2012, 03:34:28 PM
Quote from: firedog23 on June 26, 2012, 01:29:10 PM
It's nothing more than Sharper Image but for douchebags. For $45,000 you could start your own brewery on a small scale and with used equipment.
There is NO used brewing equipment market.
Just letting you know that.

Come to England and you will find your statement wrong.
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Re: And I thought the brewmagic was expensive
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2012, 04:47:21 AM »
Quote from: firedog23 on June 29, 2012, 09:43:29 AM
Quote from: Thirsty_Monk on June 27, 2012, 03:34:28 PM
Quote from: firedog23 on June 26, 2012, 01:29:10 PM
It's nothing more than Sharper Image but for douchebags. For $45,000 you could start your own brewery on a small scale and with used equipment.
There is NO used brewing equipment market.
Just letting you know that.

Come to England and you will find your statement wrong.

+1 - England, France and Italy all have a lot of used equipment for (somewhat) reasonable prices
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