Dirt Cheap Barrels

Post by **WIski** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:54 pm

Cant remember seeing this here before. Anyone ever source a barrel from these guys? Good/Bad??

http://www.dirtcheapbarrels.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Post by **Oldvine Zin** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:31 pm

Not sure, their website really sucks I would just stay with Gibbs barrels quality that I trust at a good price.

Post by **WIski** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:17 am

Yeah the website is what got me wondering. Very little information. I just received two new barrels from the Barrel Mill that I'm very happy with but these guys have a good supply of used bourbon and red wine barrels that I'm interested in. Just wondering if anyone here had deal with them and the quality of their product and service.

Post by **Swedish Pride** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:24 am

if 50$ isn't going to break the bank, get one and report how it is.
May be fantastic

Post by **WIski** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:47 am

Ya.....I'm leaning that way. Just lookin for any info if it's out there.

Post by **WIski** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 6:23 am

OK....I pulled the trigger on 1 used Bourbon barrel and 1 used Red Wine barrel. Prices and shipping are very nice. Let's see how this turns out.....

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 6:33 am

WIski wrote:OK....I pulled the trigger on 1 used Bourbon barrel and 1 used Red Wine barrel. Prices and shipping are very nice. Let's see how this turns out.....

I sent them an email but haven't received a response.
How did you get your order done?
What size Bourbon barrel did you get and about how much is it total cost with shipping?

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:45 am

I got a reply containing costs of barrels but no info on shipping.

Post by **WIski** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:17 pm

5 gallon Bourbon 45 and Red Wine 65 and 28 shipping.

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:28 pm

WIski wrote:5 gallon Bourbon 45 and Red Wine 65 and 28 shipping.

$28 shipping for everything? That's cheap all right!!

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:00 pm

10 gallon once used Bourbon barrels @ $85 each, with a discount on orders of 5+
Hmmm... Reasonable shipping too.
How much panela would it take to produce 50 gallons rum?

Post by **WIski** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 4:27 am

Ok.......I ordered the barrels on Thursday morning and was told they would ship the same day. The process and payment page seemed legit and I did get a confirmation Email invoice. Haven't heard a thing since even after sending an Email yesterday inquiring on tracking information.

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 10:03 am

WIski wrote:Ok.......I ordered the barrels on Thursday morning and was told they would ship the same day. The process and payment page seemed legit and I did get a confirmation Email invoice. Haven't heard a thing since even after sending an Email yesterday inquiring on tracking information.

Robert seems to take about a day to reply to email but he did send me tracking info, of a sort.
Not sure the exact situation but I can text the truck driver for an ETA.
So, for my order anyway it's not FEDEX or UPS.
However I ordered 5 barrels so truck sounds like what they do with a pallet of them, maybe they do differently with different size orders.

Post by **Oldvine Zin** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:29 pm

Nerdy please let me know how that barrel order goes. I'm really happy with my new Gibbs barrels, but they were spendy.

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:09 pm

Oldvine Zin wrote:Nerdy please let me know how that barrel order goes. I'm really happy with my new Gibbs barrels, but they were spendy.

Robert is aware I will be giving a review once I get the barrels, he's very upbeat about it.
I'll post with pictures and my impressions on the buy, shipping, receiving and condition.

Post by **WIski** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:11 pm

Thanks NB, Got an Email today that indicated the barrels were shipped early yesterday and he would get back to me with an ETA. I sure hope this works out........

You will probably get your barrels before I get mine as you are much closer to them than I am. I will also post my reviews of the transaction after receiving the barrels.

Post by **varocketry** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:44 pm

Great prices if the barrel quality is legit. Please advise us as they arrive. I'd be ready for a another barrel.
Thanks for this thread. I bought a "once used" Balcones barrel but it had three uses marked on the barrel head when I received it. Expensive used, too. I think it was a Gibbs barrel by origin.

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 10:04 pm

varocketry wrote:Great prices if the barrel quality is legit. Please advise us as they arrive. I'd be ready for a another barrel.
Thanks for this thread. I bought a "once used" Balcones barrel but it had three uses marked on the barrel head when I received it. Expensive used, too. I think it was a Gibbs barrel by origin.

My Balcones barrel was like that too, but it gave a whole lot of color and flavor in a short time so I've never complained.

Post by **WIski** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:09 am

"Thanks for this thread."
No Prob...Started out as information seeking turned to Guiney pig status.....LOL

"Great prices if the barrel quality is legit. Please advise us as they arrive."
Yes Sir....that is the intent. And it's nice having Nerdy getting a preview for you all as well.

Post by **bitter** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:14 am

Keeping an eye on this but shipping to Canada just too much

B

Post by **WIski** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:20 am

Bitter, what were you quoted for shipping to Canada?

Post by **bitter** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:35 am

Never e-mailed but right away for UPS they charge a $50 brokerage for crossing the border.

Can't use a truck etc brokerage issues... can cost alot

B

Post by **WIski** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:41 am

I see....My next correspondence with them I will check this out a bit.

Post by **bitter** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:55 am

Thanks

Post by **rgreen2002** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:36 am

Thanks for being the guinea pigs here guys! Very interested in how this turns out...

I have a BadMo Bain-Marie barrel on the way that I cannot wait for but for a bigger barrel... this is interesting!

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:31 pm

The next challenge will be filling 5 barrels before the end of summer!
Between my rum, my plans for corn & wheat and another scotch it will be a lot of work but so very worth it.
Now lets hope the barrels live up to it!

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:20 am

Apparently this site is a scam, they have told me over and over that the barrels would be delivered however there are no barrels here.
Today I got this:

"Robert is not in the office to reply to your message about getting an ETA on the delivery truck. I can help with locating your order this morning.
I'm also going to issue a refund until the order arrives and after we can arrange to re-invoice for payment.
I'll send confirmation on the refund in a bit.
Thanks
Mary H"

So far no refund shows on my account.

Post by **nerdybrewer** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:25 am

Should have looked up reviews first.

http://www.scamadviser.com/check-websit ... arrels.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

dieselduo · Post by **dieselduo** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:06 pm

Sorry to hear that. I was about to order some. Thanks for the heads up

Post by **WIski** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:44 pm

Yup, sorry to report I have had the same experience with Dirt Cheap Barrels. Vague Emails and empty promises. No tracking info or ETA's. When I told them I was going to contact the Credit Card Company to reverse the charges this is what I received from "Robert".

"Refund is issued until order is delivered.
Thanks,
Robert"

There has been no credit issued to my account though. Probably because Robert is out of the office. SCAM, stay away from these guys.

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