Did my homebrew shop rip me off?

[trustyrusty]

Coopers Wheat Beer + Wheat Dry Malt Mix 500 G (One that is made for wheat beers) = $33.00
just bank receipt....

Last time I was there Coopers IPA + Dry Malt mix 500 G + Glass cleaning (in a plastic container from bulk pack ) = $35.00 (Thought this was a lot but not sure of the price of cleaner)

Last time I looked in the window prices (when they were there) of kits where around 18.90 which is reasonable so malt around $14.00? For 500 G - that seems a KG price? Is that the right price - I would prefer to go to local shop but I dont want to pay more than if I bought online with postage...?

Just for those shop owners out there if you read - prices and receipts a good idea ....

Thanks

 

[Major Arcana]

seems a bit pricey to me mate i think you have been stung!

 

[1974Alby]

Where are you located Trusty? Others on here may know of alternate local options!

 

[panzerd18]

I think its probably correct, just very expensive.

I like to support my local homebrew store, but if it became that expensive I would have to look elsewhere.

 

[Droopy Brew]

KIts should be no more than $14-15 max. Malt no more that $10 per kg. Wheat malt is usually a bit pricier though.

But of course depends where you are. If you are in a remote small town then low turn over and transport costs will mean you pay more.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

might have accidentally put the malt into the till twice. maybe give them a call and ask how much it would be for the same items..

 

[panzerd18]

KIts should be no more than $14-15 max.

The Thomas Cooper kits are the premium line and are more expensive.

 

[Droopy Brew]

I know. Standard kits at my local are 11-12, premiums about 14.

 

[panzerd18]

I know. Standard kits at my local are 11-12, premiums about 14.

Thats amazing, considering Coopers Club members direct from Coopers are $14.25

 

[sponge]

My local has both liquid and dried extract for around the $8-10/kg price (IIRC... has been a while since I've been in there for anything other than CO2), and they're normally quite pricey.

Sounds awfully suss being $28/kg, unless it was put through twice as suggested, but still reasonably expensive.

 

[panzerd18]

I think at my local homebrew store, 500grams of LDME is $8.90 and 1kg is $11.90.

 

[Droopy Brew]

Thats amazing, considering Coopers Club members direct from Coopers are $14.25

You probably get additional freight charges to deliver to Neptune. .

I havent K&Kd for about a year so perhaps things have gone up a bit but certainly not $33 for a can and half a k of malt! Actually I just had a thought- I had been buying malt extracts for the year prior so yeah my pricing was probably a $1 or 2 out as kits cost a bit more.

 

[Vini2ton]

Just question it next time you're in there. Probably a mistake, if not, ask them where their mask and gun is. Makes me realise how good and cheap BIAB is.

 

[panzerd18]

I would say max $26. Anything more is a blatant rip.

 

[5150]

My lhbs also just tallies everything up and then tells you the total. The prices on his website are expensive, but he always seems to give a discount and throw in something. Very frustrating though, so I now drive to Barleyman for full bags and order online upto 25kgs and get it couriered for something like $11, which is cheaper than my tolls.

 

[MastersBrewery]

5150,
mate next time I head across that way I'll let you know, I'll drag an order over from Absolute. But yeah with fuel and time I some times just bite it and use the local though ATM most stuff I need is bulk anyway so...

 

[wide eyed and legless]

If prices aren't displayed that is a first warning, parking outside the premises in a prestige or luxury vehicle also a 'no no', having said that the easiest punter to rip off is one turning up in an old banger.

 

[5150]

5150,
mate next time I head across that way I'll let you know, I'll drag an order over from Absolute. But yeah with fuel and time I some times just bite it and use the local though ATM most stuff I need is bulk anyway so...

Thanks MastersBrewery, Very kind offer.

 

[trustyrusty]

Thanks guys - got stung I reckon, I am outside a major city - nearest other store is 50 or 60 ks - new owner, perhaps he thinks people don't know what is going on...
I actually think home brewers probably read more websites than any other group of people... pretty disappointed - thought I would support local biz, I will contact them and let them know my feelings... cheers

 

[wide eyed and legless]

I wouldn't go burning your bridges just yet you will find a time when you have to use him, just query the prices when you do go in.