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Post by Pea on Mar 8, 2011 21:48:21 GMT -8
Either Wal-Mart or Rite Aid. I prefer Rite Aid because you can get a case of Hamms for like $14. Perrrrfect for cheap festival boozing.
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Post by wolfhat on Mar 8, 2011 23:33:04 GMT -8
If you want liquor, duty free is your best bet. You're allowed 1 liter per person, but the Americans are pretty lax about it so if you go over by a little (in my experience) you are unlikely to be penalized. If you want beer/wine, your best prices will be at the big megamarts in Washington. These include Haggen, Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. I've found prices are always pretty similar throughout. If you are really going for deals you can check the weekly ads, but you're probably better off just stopping somewhere convenient. Just remember that if you want liquor and you don't get it at duty free you'll have to find a state-run liquor store. Grocery stores in Washington only have beer and wine. Hope this helps!
EDIT: Even some gas stations have good deals on beer/wine, but they'll never have a great selection. 7-11 and AM/PM have always had good deals on the big domestics in my time shopping at them. Something else to consider.
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Post by Pea on Mar 9, 2011 0:00:03 GMT -8
Bah. Don't buy beer at a gas station unless you're in a pinch. You'll always save anywhere from 3-5 bucks if you can find a grocery store instead.
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Post by wolfhat on Mar 9, 2011 0:22:17 GMT -8
You wouldn't think it, but sometimes convenience stores do have reasonable deals on the shit beers. If they do they'll probably have to prices listed on the windows to the shop, so you can tell even before you enter if there will be something worthwhile inside. In general, though, grocery stores are safer bets.
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Post by sparkleygoose on Mar 9, 2011 19:40:57 GMT -8
Thanks for all the suggestions. We want to try some good Washington microbrews as well, but figured we should stock up on cheap easy drinking stuff for the hot daytime. Thanks a lot!!!
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Post by J. Walter Weatherman on Mar 9, 2011 19:42:51 GMT -8
You guys make me feel like I save a bunch of money by not liking beer...
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Post by Pea on Mar 9, 2011 19:50:24 GMT -8
You lose out on LIFE by not liking beer!
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Post by StormyPinkness on Mar 9, 2011 19:53:22 GMT -8
^^^ Correct answer.
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Post by interstateeight on Mar 10, 2011 9:53:14 GMT -8
You guys make me feel like I save a bunch of money by not liking beer... Christ, you do. If I gave up drinking I'd be a financially comfortable man and in the best shape of my life.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Mar 10, 2011 9:54:14 GMT -8
Stop saying true stuff I8.
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Post by wolfhat on Mar 10, 2011 14:18:03 GMT -8
Yeah seriously, no one here wants to hear that. Save maybe J-Dubs, but we'll turn him yet!
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Post by J. Walter Weatherman on Mar 10, 2011 15:18:44 GMT -8
I sincerely, sincerely doubt that.
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Post by wolfhat on Mar 10, 2011 15:27:07 GMT -8
You ever tried hefeweizen?
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Post by J. Walter Weatherman on Mar 10, 2011 15:39:04 GMT -8
Mhmm. I have actually tried a lot of beer, and the only one I could remotely tolerate has to be newcastle.
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Post by Pea on Mar 10, 2011 15:41:21 GMT -8
Newcastle is turrible.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Mar 10, 2011 15:42:59 GMT -8
I, for one, think it is great that J Dub doesn't like beer. Because what that means is more beer for me!
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Post by J. Walter Weatherman on Mar 10, 2011 15:46:06 GMT -8
Its sad in a way though, for a couple reasons: A, I don't get to be a wizard...(It's complicated being a wizard) and B, so many things on here involve winning "hey, I'll buy/give you a beer at squatch).
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Post by stamper on Mar 10, 2011 15:54:06 GMT -8
so many things on here involve winning "hey, I'll buy/give you a beer at squatch). wolfhat owes me a beer!
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Post by wolfhat on Mar 10, 2011 16:12:49 GMT -8
Yup! And to think J-Dubs almost won that beer. He wouldn't have even known how to use it right.
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Post by Pea on Mar 10, 2011 16:23:29 GMT -8
I owe somebody a beer for finding me a stream of that show Shameless. Was that you, stamper?
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