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Liquor Stores

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by LongTimeFan, Dec 22, 2003.

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Where's the best place to buy?

  1. Spec's

    25 vote(s)
    89.3%

  2. Copperfield Liquor / Bert Wheelers

    2 vote(s)
    7.1%

  3. Grocery Store

    1 vote(s)
    3.6%
  1. LongTimeFan

    LongTimeFan Member

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    I'm wondering, where do you shop? Who has the best staff/prices in Houston? For me, the extra drive is worth it. Just looking for other's experiences or thoughts.
     
    #1 LongTimeFan, Dec 22, 2003
  2. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    Fiesta, unless you shop at the Warehouse, Spec's is overpriced. Spec's obviously has the better selection but if you are going for popular choices and you can't get to the warehouse, I would suggest Fiesta.
     
    #2 pgabriel, Dec 22, 2003
  3. bigtexxx

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    SPEC'S WAREHOUSE IS AWESOME!!! I saw on one of their flyers that they are now claiming to be the "world's largest liquor store". I believe it, too. The free samples on the weekends are the icing on the cake. My friends, there are liquor stores, and then there is Spec's liquor warehouse in Midtown.
     
    #3 bigtexxx, Dec 22, 2003
  4. RocketMan Tex

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    Bigtexx, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I cannot walk out of Spec's Warehouse without spending at least $200.
     
    #4 RocketMan Tex, Dec 22, 2003
  5. Deji McGever

    Deji McGever יליד טקסני

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    Can you buy liquor in grocery stores in Texas now?
     
    #5 Deji McGever, Dec 22, 2003
  6. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    This thread reminds me of one of my favorite Fred Sanford quotes..."beer when it's near...liquor 'cause it's quicker".
     
    #6 boomboom, Dec 22, 2003
  7. MadMax

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    spec's...it's all about spec's.
     
    #7 MadMax, Dec 22, 2003
  8. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    No, if you were asking because of my post, Fiesta liquor stores next to some of its grocery stores.
     
    #8 pgabriel, Dec 22, 2003
  9. LonghornFan

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    I'm still waiting on Specs to finally distribute some Yuengling beer from PA. That has to be the BEST 12 beers I've ever had the pleasure to chug.
     
    #9 LonghornFan, Dec 22, 2003
  10. LongTimeFan

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    so Spec's has the lowest pricest and best staffing?
     
    #10 LongTimeFan, Dec 22, 2003
  11. bigtexxx

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    Oh you've got to be kidding me. Having spent a fair amount of time in Philly and Baltimore around Penn St alums who CONSTANTLY hype this stuff, I was really underwhelmed by it. I guess it's different strokes for different folks.
     
    #11 bigtexxx, Dec 22, 2003
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    Definitely the best staffing. I'm always shocked by how many people are working there, and they all seem to have a decent idea of the products (or at least the ones I've spoken with). Although I haven't shopped around too much I've found the pricing to be quite reasonable.
     
    #12 bigtexxx, Dec 22, 2003
  13. Fatty FatBastard

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    Best part was this weekend at Spec's. We went in because of a party we were throwing, and my friend was paying the tab because of a promotion.

    Three grocery carts later, we got the bill. Spent $648.

    Completely awesome experience!:D
     
    #13 Fatty FatBastard, Dec 22, 2003
  14. SWTsig

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    call me next time yall throw a party.

    seriously.
     
    #14 SWTsig, Dec 22, 2003
  15. mateo

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    Did you try the Yuengling Black and Tan? Really good. Their basic lager is sub-par. They have a brewery in Tampa now, so when I go visit my grandparents I throw back the occasional B+T in a bottle.

    I actually talked to Specs about getting it, they said that its the local distribution company that stopped providing it. "Maybe in the future" he said.
     
    #15 mateo, Dec 22, 2003
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