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joe999 Jul 9th, 2008 02:45 AM

How Much?
 
Going too Aruba for 2 wks in 2 wks. How much is a case of beer on island? Taking 2 with me but that will not be enough for a 2 wk stay. Know on Cayman and Provo U.S. beer can average $45 or 50 pr case. Is Aruba in thae same game?

RayInPR Jul 9th, 2008 04:15 AM

Really? You're taking 2 cases of beer with you? Don't forget that airlines now limit you to one checked bag with a weight limit. Some are starting to charge for the first checked bag. Make sure that you're not losing money on the shipped beer.

joe999 Jul 9th, 2008 04:22 AM

How STUPID of me 2 forget that!! Good ol US airlines must pay thier CEOS. We can't let thier families suffer a XMas time. How much is Delta now charging per xtra bag at check in? Can get cases of Bud for free so extra charge may be 2 my advantage. Just curious.

KVR Jul 9th, 2008 05:57 AM

Here's the website for Ling & Sons in Aruba:

http://www.lingandsons.com

Bud Light 24-7oz $28.93

Coors Light 24-12oz $43.06

Balashi 24-25CL $23.45

They deliver for an $8.00 fee if you purchase more than $50 worth of groceries/beer.

cw Jul 9th, 2008 07:53 AM

Are you allowed to bring that much alcohol into Aruba duty-free?

joe999 Jul 9th, 2008 09:14 AM

Delta allows 2 free check-in up too 50lbs. Customs allowance 1 case per adult. looks like weare ready 2 go.

Pappy Jul 9th, 2008 12:59 PM

You better check Aruban customs on this. Most islands will charge a duty on items such as alcohol that you bring IN to their country.

joe999 Jul 9th, 2008 03:26 PM

Never been checked before. Been too many islands been lucky so far. Anyway, duty charge may be only asmall % of retail price. What the hell roll the dice!!!!!!!!!!

murffdog Jul 10th, 2008 04:38 AM

My question would be "why bother" with the extra baggage? If you can afford to go to Aruba, you can afford a few extra $ for beer without the hassle of lugging it.

joe999 Jul 10th, 2008 06:27 AM

No hassel in lugging it. Two boxes as check-ins. And besides thier is only 2 or 3 sips per can. Still will have 2 buy three or four cases while thier. Rather spend difference in quailty eateries. Ask a simple question and now all the sudden I am CHEAP!!

KVR Jul 10th, 2008 01:13 PM

We did lug beer to Turks & Caicos before the strict airline restrictions to save some money. We've also been to Aruba. Didn't think it was worth it, but to each their own. Good Luck! :)


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