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#315060 10-Jun-2024 21:45

I am trying to find someone who would be willing to bring back 2 very specific special balsamic vinegars I can't get here at close to a reasonable price.

I am based in Auckland.

If you know anyone willing to assist, please let me know.

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#3247206 11-Jun-2024 07:34

What are they? I'm flying out tomorrow morning, if they're carried by large supermarket chains there's a remote chance I might be able to grab one on the way.

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#3247209 11-Jun-2024 07:55

neb:

What are they? I'm flying out tomorrow morning, if they're carried by large supermarket chains there's a remote chance I might be able to grab one on the way.

They are a specific product probably not carried by a supermarket and I'd need to get them shipped I believe. Specialty food stores carry them (ala Smithy and Caugheys type places) Pretty sure I'd struggle to get them there in time. Thank you for the offer though.

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#3247221 11-Jun-2024 08:47

How do your expectations match the prices from Blackdrops? I think it's free shipping for orders over about NZ$180.

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#3247239 11-Jun-2024 09:02

Bung:

How do your expectations match the prices from Blackdrops? I think it's free shipping for orders over about NZ$180.

What's blackdrops? The manufacturer quoted me $140 to ship two 250ml bottles.

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#3247241 11-Jun-2024 09:09

Picked totally at random https://blackdrops.it/products/sigillo-oro-aceto-balsamico-di-modena-i-g-p-acetaia-la-bonissima

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#3247245 11-Jun-2024 09:28

Bung:

Picked totally at random https://blackdrops.it/products/sigillo-oro-aceto-balsamico-di-modena-i-g-p-acetaia-la-bonissima

Woah! OK, I see @networkn's point, the stuff on that site won't be on the shelf at the local Coop.

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#3247391 11-Jun-2024 10:43

Bung:

Picked totally at random https://blackdrops.it/products/sigillo-oro-aceto-balsamico-di-modena-i-g-p-acetaia-la-bonissima

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That is seriously creepy. That is actually the *exact* thing I am looking for! Statistically, what are the chances of you picking that from all the balsamic in Italy?

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#3247394 11-Jun-2024 10:54

Random was a joke. I have a very long memory.

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#3247398 11-Jun-2024 11:22

Bung: Random was a joke. I have a very long memory.

From this?

https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=48&topicid=302771

You do have a seriously good memory considering you didn't actually participate in that thread!

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#3247399 11-Jun-2024 11:22

networkn:

I am trying to find someone who would be willing to bring back 2 very specific special balsamic vinegars I can't get here at close to a reasonable price.

I am based in Auckland.

If you know anyone willing to assist, please let me know.

I have to ask, is this stuff similarly expensive on a supermarket shelf in Italy or does the Blackdrops price of $57 a bottle reflect a large "convenience" mark-up for being able to order it online from them?

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#3247401 11-Jun-2024 11:24

thermonuclear:

I have to ask, is this stuff similarly expensive on a supermarket shelf in Italy or does the Blackdrops price of $57 a bottle reflect a large "convenience" mark-up for being able to order it online from them?

To the best of my knowledge, this isn't a product sold at supermarkets. $57 a bottle is not a bad price to be honest, it's absolutely worth it considering a bottle lasts me a year.

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#3247487 11-Jun-2024 15:12

Surely there’s a similar product among the Italian ones available here. Nine Life seems to have a number from the same manufacturer

https://ninelife.nz/products/due-vittorie-oro-gold-barrel-aged-balsamic-vinegar-special-edition-igp-balsamic-vinegar-of-modena-italy-traditional-aged-balsamic-vinegar-in-glass-decanter-845-fl-oz-250ml?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyJqzBhBaEiwAWDRJVKCbI69hqaZFZLDbpB4NQ6XhUyrKghqo6qNP85bft3su7uR_FPZRxhoCaSYQAvD_BwE

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#3247491 11-Jun-2024 15:27

Available here?? Hardly - order now to get by June 30th. It will be coming from overseas.

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#3247706 12-Jun-2024 02:13

thermonuclear: I have to ask, is this stuff similarly expensive on a supermarket shelf in Italy

An additional question: It's balsamic vinegar, fermented grape must, does this particular product grant you eternal life or something to justify those prices?

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#3247740 12-Jun-2024 08:47

neb:

An additional question: It's balsamic vinegar, fermented grape must, does this particular product grant you eternal life or something to justify those prices?

Haha, quality costs. :)

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