Heading to USA in a couple weeks...

[stevonz]

Hi, I'm heading to the US in a couple weeks for work. Mainly travelling to about Southern States, predominantly in Atlanta, Georgia.

Is there any markedly cheaper homebrew gear/ ingredients/ consumables that are worth getting over there and bringing back?

Anyone know any other US-based forums that have a similar buy/sell marketplace that may also have some cheap 2nd-hand gear?

Lucky for me I get to fly business class so I have a generous baggage allowance.

Cheers, Steve

 

[wynnum1]

Enzymes seem to be easier to buy in quantity in the US .

 

[akx]

When I lived in California, I went on CraigsList a lot to look at used gear. Prices vary but generally I found second hand stuff a little cheaper in the US.
Weird stuff too...
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/for/d/homebrew-kettle-chiller/6468293482.html

 

[wynnum1]

Could try facebook.

 

[dan@twtr_dan]

Not that this would impact greatly on your weight, but I could'nt find a supplier in Australia selling erlenmeyer flask foam stoppers (instead of foil) for making a yeast starter. Got some in the U.S. last month. If you are into Randals and don't want to make one yourself and cashed up, then a Dogfish Head Randall 3.0 could be an idea.

 

[akx]

One more thought: some of the retailers have good deals / "deal of the day". Often includes free shipping. You could get something delivered to wherever you're staying and bring it back out here. I always liked the MoreBeer site (and they had a brick and mortar store close by in CA).