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0 pointsPiskvorrr8y ago0 comments

Depends - how do you envision this would work? I'd be perhaps more interested as a sender; are you literally saying "send actual beers"?

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Drei01Matt8y ago· 2 in thread

Yes we are sending actual bottles of beer.

A creator adds a "Buy me a beer" button to their website/content.

You (as someone who loves their content) clicks the button, pays $10 through Stripe/Paypal. We send the creator a bottle of premium craft beer on your behalf.

A real reward for their work!

PiskvorrrOP8y ago

Interesting. What's the expected overhead of a typical transaction? If its significant fraction goes to shipping/other fees, might as well send the money directly, avoid middle men and allow the creator to get something they would want. Is there a way to indicate a preference "this beer is what I (don't) want"?

Drei01Matt8y ago

Initially there's no choice of beer, we plan to roll out such options if demand dictates.

The overheads are very low actually. Shipping cost is the biggest one and we're actively working to keep that to a minimum using local carriers where possible.

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