Pricing and Deals
Understanding community pricing and MSRP data.
BarrelChatter shows pricing information to help you understand fair market value and find good deals.
Pricing Information
Each bottle may show:
- MSRP - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
- Average Purchase Price - What community members have paid
- Price Range - Low to high reported prices
Community Pricing
When you add a bottle and enter a purchase price, it contributes to our community pricing data (anonymously). This helps everyone understand:
- What bottles actually sell for
- Regional price differences
- Whether you got a deal or paid secondary prices
Deal Indicators
š¢ Good Deal - Below average price
š” Fair Price - Around average
š“ Above Average - Higher than typical
Privacy
- Your specific purchases are never shared publicly
- Only aggregate data (averages) is shown
- You control what price info you share
Finding Deals
Use community pricing to:
- Compare store prices to averages
- Identify allocated bottles at MSRP
- Understand secondary market premiums