I think he's talking about a case of drinks (sodas)

Andy

> Um... $38 is not an unreasonable amount for a case to cost
> for shipping.  Most places will charge that much.  (I have bought
> many cases online, as usually online cost of case+shipping is still
> usually less than local cost of case + sales tax).
> 
> Nick Reinking
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> dopp at acm.cs.umn.edu, on 10/19/2000 10:59:15 AM
> To: tclug-list at mn-linux.org @ PMDF
> cc:  
> Subject: [TCLUG:22897] Bawls [was Re: [TCLUG:22862] SCSI emulation]
> 
> > 
> > so do you get yours through Thinkgeek as well? or have you found another
> > (cheaper?) source?
> > 
> > we drink pretty impressive quantities of it around here.
> > 
> > has anyone figured out anything cool to do with the bottles? they've got
> > such a unique design, it seems a shame to just recycle them for the glass.
> > 
> Yeah, I got it through Thinkgeek, but never again. I can't afford their
> outrageous shipping prices (it came to $38 for a case!).  I'm trying to get
> the ACM chapter at the U of M to contact the only Bawls distributor in
> Minnesota (some place out in Roseville off 36).  Then I'd be able to buy a
> case off them occassionally.  I drink 2 bottles a day minimum and am afraid
> of what will happen if I stop :)  I had to give up coffee though.  I swear
> it was eating my stomach away.  
> 
> Anyway, I bet since Realtime is a business, you could call up the
> distributor and say that you want to stock Bawls for your employees.  In
> theory, they have no reason not to deny you access to the sweetness that is
> Bawls.
> 
> Gabe
> 


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