[beerstache]

My local brewery is selling used 1/2 barrels with the tops cut off for $60, is this a fair price?  I'm thinking about stepping up to a homemade barrel system.  What is the going price for used kegs with the top and without?
Your feedback is appreciated!
Tom

[tubercle]

get as many as you can

[majorvices]

That's a great price. I'd get at least 3.

[micsager]

My local brewery is selling used 1/2 barrels with the tops cut off for $60, is this a fair price?  I'm thinking about stepping up to a homemade barrel system.  What is the going price for used kegs with the top and without?
Your feedback is appreciated!
Tom

Where do you live, and what brewery?   LOL. 

+1 on everything the other two have said.

[hopfenundmalz]

For that price get 3.  Then find if you can locate a SS certified welder to put on the fittings for ball valves and thermometer wells in the side.  Then with a false bottom(s), a pump, and a big imersion chiller, and 3 burners you can really make some beer!

[riverrat]

Compare to this:
http://www.brew-magic.com/ketl_build_your_own.html
Add shipping, and make the right choice.

I would buy them out of stock if I didn't already have several.

[beerstache]

Thanks for the feedback!  I can only afford 2 kegs at this time due to tight finaces but I'm sure he will have more later.
For those interested, the Brewery is Short's brewery run by Joe Short in Bellaire, MI.  A great brewery in a little northern Michigan town.  If you ever get a chance to go there dont miss it!

[saintpierre]

My local brewery is selling used 1/2 barrels with the tops cut off for $60, is this a fair price?

You could buy them all and start your own little business and totally make profit even if you offered free shipping. 
When you get this start-up running I need an order form...