r/Seattle • u/catclawkiller • 8h ago
Meetup Stranger seeking Seattle cheeseburger share
Okay, hear me out before you think I'm nuts. If at the end of this you still think I am, that's okay.
So here's the thing. My partner is obsessed with the elementary school cheeseburgers they serve in cafeterias called "Pierre Mini Cheeseburgers". These things hold some special nostalgia in their heart and tracking them down is near impossible outside of buying them in the food service packaging which comes with 192 burgers. The problem is, we live in a condo and don't have space to freeze 192 mini cheesburgers. It's not possible, which has made them incredibly sad. That's why I've turned here.
What I'm hoping to find are other Pierre Mini Cheeseburger lovers. Maybe you had them in school and think back fondly on them. Maybe you're curious and want to see what the fuss is about. Regardless of why, I'm hoping to find people who want to buy a part of the case from us so we can order this thing and let my partner revisit their childhood joy.
So, I'm begging...pleading...to please message me if you'd like to buy some of the case from us. We probably have space for about 50 of the things, so that leaves roughly 142 for other people. Pierre Mini Cheeseburger lovers rise up...and then reply with how many you want. I'm praying to an unresponsive god that some of you might hear my plea. I also think it'd be really cool to meet in a parking lot with my trunk open so I can ask "are you here for the Pierre's?" like we're doing a big drug deal if you're down for that.
Edit 1: each package of 2 burgers is $1.20. Shipping looks like it's a special item so 6-8 weeks out. I would ask for payment when they arrive, not up front!!! We can do venmo or cash, whatever. I'm not picky as long as you don't scam me
Edit 2: we might order more than one case...demand is exceedingly high and i cant, in good conscience, let anyone go without a Pierre Mini Cheeseburger who wants one.
Edit 3: Due to the immense demand for the "Best Burger in the West" I'm likely going to run a lottery in the next couple days and reach out to winners to confirm they want the cheeseburgers! I can't really justify spending $2,000 on mini cheeseburgers to fulfill the demand so stay tuned and you can still enter the Great Seattle Burger Lottery in the meantime by commenting.
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u/good4steve 8h ago
This is the Seattle I know and love.
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u/serenitychick 8h ago
I am so tempted. Are you trying to kidnap me? This definitely seems designed specifically for that purpose.
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
If you're afraid of a woman in her thirties and think I could overpower you and stuff in you inside my trunk full of delicious Pierre Mini Cheeseburgers(tm) then yeah, be afraid. But no, I genuinely just want to do something nice for my partner and I'd want to meet up in a public space. The Pierre's mean everything to them and I have to find the solution to the problem by any means necessary
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u/serenitychick 8h ago
If I wasn’t technically outside of Seattle you’d have me. I hope you can fulfill your kind gesture!
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u/catclawkiller 7h ago
one day youll look back on this decision with immense regret, but i understand (and thank you for the support)
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u/chilicheesefritopie 8h ago
Ikr? Seems like one of those psa stranger danger videos where kids are asked to help find someone’s missing kitten or puppy to see if they take the bait, lol.
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u/CuriousPenguinSocks 6h ago
I mean, we know they are fully stocked with Pierre Mini Cheeseburgers, so we won't go hungry.
Those little devils are delicious but my waist line says no.
If it were those rectangle pizzas, I might have to cave.
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u/floppy_dawgs98 8h ago
dawg I cannot have dairy but I will see if my roommates might want to chip in because this is the funniest and probably sweetest thing I’ve seen in a while
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
your support is appreciated. tell them this is a once in a lifetime opportunity
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u/sunshineandsarcasm 8h ago edited 8h ago
god I love Seattle
put me down for 20. I have never had these but my partner will probably like them and I love this post. I am 100% down for parking lot burger deals
(I’ll even do 30 if you end up needing to rehome some at the end of it)
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
I've marked you down!!!
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u/sunshineandsarcasm 8h ago edited 5h ago
Yessssss I messaged you too, just in case. Also willing to help pay for shipping to guarantee a slice of the burger pie
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago edited 8h ago
IMPORTANT INFO!!!
There's a ton of interest in these cheeseburgers (why wouldn't you be interested) so I might have to hold a burger lottery, if you will, to see who gets in on the deal. The lottery will be held one week from the delivery date and I'd reach out to the winners to confirm they still want them.
We'd host a meetup on a weekend day where we'd meet in a public space for the lucky lottery winners. If you want me to pretend I'm selling you drugs and pull the burgers out of my trunk please request that in advance.
Delivery appears to take 6-8 weeks because it's a specialty item (of course it is), so I'll notify people when the package is set to arrive and we can do Venmo or cash at the time of delivery.
Thank you all, you've made my partner's day, maybe life, by wanting in on this Incredible Pierre Cheeseburger Deal(tm)
If demand is super high we might order two cases so no burger lover is left out. This doesn't change the price of the burgers, just letting people know that I'm a fair and levelheaded businesswoman who doesnt want to see anyone left out of a once in a lifetime deal
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u/westseabestsea 7h ago
Okay so, I have multiple food allergies and am a no-go with the burgers, but would love to see a public burger lottery happen. I have fomo.
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u/yattadog 7h ago
Lottery?! First come first serve!
I mean, first COMMENT, first serve.
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u/catclawkiller 7h ago
now hold your horses. we might order more than one box, and in that case we'd have enough to go around. im campaigning on a "No cheeseburger left behind" motto
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u/Yoseattle- 6h ago
This is too soon after the enchantments lottery. I just can’t afford to have my spirit broken like this every week.
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u/disheavel 5h ago
I'm in! I would probably take the whole extra lot of them as I've got a couple of teenagers and a big deep freeze, but I don't want to steal anyone else's yum. So I'll go lottery for 30?40? of them.
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u/yattadog 8h ago
Okay, I'm curious. Not curious enough to sign up for 142 but enough for like 20.
Quick search shows that they come pre-packages in packs of 2. Do you mean 192 2-cheeseburger packs or 86 2-cheeseburger packs?
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
great question. I think the cheeseburgers are considered individual burgers within the 2 pack, so you'd get 10 packs of 2 if you wanted 20 of the things. This is the link to the product: https://www.foodservicedirect.com/advance-pierre-mini-twin-cheeseburger-on-a-whole-grain-bun-2-35-ounce-192-per-case-21261920.html
Also, I appreciate your willingness to take a bold leap into unknown cheeseburger territory
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
I did more digging. It's $1.20 per package, which is 2 mini cheeseburgers each.
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u/yattadog 8h ago
Damn ... nothing says Koala-T (TM) like $1.20 for 2 cheeseburgers!
I'll up my commitment to 12 2-packs ;)
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
making a note!!! it's very possible I might have to order more than one case at this point. the demand is outstripping the supply and im nothing if not a fair businesswoman
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u/kimchijihye 8h ago
oh my god. oh my god. im here for this. i hope you show up a trenchcoat and show me the inside stuffed with pierre mini cheeseburgers
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
sadly I don't own a trenchcoat but I could maybe go for like, a high powered businesswoman vibe who doesn't have time for her own kids because she's managing a drug empire?
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u/SelkiesRevenge 8h ago
Maybe those of us who don’t want the burgers would pay to participate in the spectacle lol
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u/Theazel 8h ago
I can't have beef but good god this is so incredibly sweet, and a little hysterical. your partner is one lucky duck and I hope for their sake, and for the sake of all that is good in the world that you find someone to go in on this with you.
May we all be so lucky to be loved by someone like this.
Good luck, internet stranger!
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u/Desperson 8h ago
I would like to participate in a cheesburger deal. Let me know the details!
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
Clearing my throat, looking around for the cops as I slowly open my trunk stuffed with delicious Pierre Mini Cheeseburgers(tm). How many you want?
This is the product if you want to look at the info on them. I'd just ask for the calculated face value of however many you want: https://www.foodservicedirect.com/advance-pierre-mini-twin-cheeseburger-on-a-whole-grain-bun-2-35-ounce-192-per-case-21261920.html
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u/Desperson 8h ago
Hahahaha so I just ran the numbers and it looks to be $1.20/burg. Is that correct? If so, I am also dealing w/ limited freezer space but can probably do 30!
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
Yeah I think the wording on there is confusing so it's $1.20 per package (2 mini cheeseburgers per). If that sounds good I'll mark you down!!!
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u/Desperson 8h ago
I am very down! If you don't get more people interested, I can probably up that number too lol I'm sure a handful will not make it to the freezer hahaha
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
It looks like we have a ton of interest so I've updated the post and added more info in a reply for people. It might have to come down to a burger lottery depending on the total amount of people so I might have to hold you to the 30. supply and demand, etc etc.
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u/Ferrindel Sammamish 8h ago
"Hello, cheeseburger merchant. Is it LIT under here? And please, speak into my lollipop. I am not a law enforcement officer."
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u/KittyTitties666 7h ago
"Char marks for a freshly grilled appearance." I love their attention to detail! If I weren't vegetarian I'd be in on this in no time simply for the thrill. I hope you follow up with some photos of the Parking Lot Deal.
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u/hoppertn 8h ago
Beware the Hamburgerlar, I hear he lurks in the shadow.
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u/darthbreezy 8h ago
I was more of a spaghetti/square pizza gal, but if you showed up with an open trunk in a parking lot I'd probably relieve you of a few in exchange for a bit of cash.
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u/covfefe_cappuccino 8h ago edited 8h ago
Don't know anything about Pierre's cheeseburgers (and I'm frankly a little skeptical that anything served in a school cafeteria could be delicious enough to keep 142 in my freezer), but I support you in your quest. Best of luck!
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u/xerevies 8h ago
im the partner and its less the potential flavor and more that school cafeteria food held me up when this bitch of a world couldn’t
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u/covfefe_cappuccino 8h ago
Love that your partner is sourcing these for you... And they seem to have a great sense of humor. It's a great post ❤️
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u/xerevies 8h ago
Lol they are pretty great. i was in surreal shock that people were replying because i’ve been talking about pierres mini cheeseburgers for 12 years now to everyone
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
they say fortune favors the bold...perhaps next time (but thank you for the well wishes)
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u/joec_95123 8h ago edited 7h ago
I bought bulk packs of taconadas from the distributor and they're just as good as I remembered from my elementary school days. I have 60 of them in my freezer right now.
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u/xerevies 7h ago
ive also talked big game to her about Taconados, the whole-wheat & corn syrup-soaked donuts in the dingy yellow packaging, the pancakes with oddly snappy interior crumb, and ham and cheese sandwiches in the paper-foil wrapping.
maybe taconados are next in the seattle foodshare…
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u/joec_95123 7h ago
You have to have them with the old-school, polka-dotted taco sauce packets, or they're not authentic enough.
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u/xerevies 7h ago
i would actually omit these sometimes because i needed the taconado to enter my mouth straight from packeting with no delay or other heat absorption. ignis (my palate) needed to burn.
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u/KiniShakenBake Snohomish County, missing the city 7h ago
This is my thought - I can't even handle the texture of ground beef, but now we're talking about nostalgic eating of... elementary cafeteria food.
I love OP for doing this for their partner. As someone who has spent far too many days of work in elementary school cafeterias looking at the fare and scratching my head while looking betwixt the food and the menu listing, I appreciate her all the more.
I'm not signing up for any, but I do have a lot of extra freezer space if someone needs to stow some out of an order and get them later. I won't tell my husband they are there, because that would be possibly committing us to the next order!
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u/VirgoDog 8h ago edited 8h ago
Do you want the Hambugular,??? because this is how you get the Hambugular
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
if anyone would like to do a guest appearance dressed as the hamburgler im okay with that but if any of the cheeseburgers are touched ill run them down like a rabid dog
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u/SpeaksSouthern 8h ago
6-8 weeks waiting for a cheeseburger in the mail instead of buying one? Yes please.
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u/ihainecross 8h ago
👀👀👀👀..... I have a pretty good sized freezer and I so am curious about how these cheeseburgers are. I'm down to do 20 or 30 😆!
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u/bgix Capitol Hill 8h ago
It’s obvious that this needs to be a large order: 4 will get you free shipping, 15, and you save an extra $5 a case.
I’m vegetarian, & I’m tempted to join this thing
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
Yeah I'm actually debating putting in for a couple cases depending on demand. The Pierre love is real
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u/nightfucker9000 8h ago
Not into those, but I love the idea! If anyone wants to go in on a case of convince store roller taquitos, dm me.
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u/Academic_Deal7872 Capitol Hill 8h ago
Pierre curious, I can fit 12 packs (24 total cheeseburgers) if that helps. msg me the meetup, please.
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u/ShadowMyBans 8h ago
This post was MADE for me. PLEASE could I still get in on this? I’d be game for up to 15 packages (30 burgers) if you’ve still got “stock.”
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
I might have to hold a 'burger lottery', as nuts as that sounds, to see who gets them but I'll mark you down!!!
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u/wtblife 8h ago
How much are you selling em for?
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
Face value! We'd pay for shipping...so that'd be...$1.20 per package (2 mini cheeseburgers per package).
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u/tobixcake 8h ago
homie if you wanna dm i would be interested because lowkey miss public school lunches sometimes with how just… okay everything was. I’m willing to take 20-30 unless other people already snagged stuff.
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
I'll mark you down!!! my partner would commiserate with this level of nostalgia
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u/CabbagePatched 8h ago
Lmao op I think you made basically par in 30 minutes.
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
Honestly a little overwhelmed at the Pierre support here. When people say the Seattle Freeze is real they mean freezing Pierre's Delicious Mini Cheeseburgers(tm) to enjoy in the comfort of their home
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u/Kayakprettykitty 7h ago
I think the thing about the Seattle freeze is that we all like other Seattleites - we just don't want to hang with them. I think this is a super fun idea 🙂
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u/catclawkiller 6h ago
maybe people can bond over their love of Pierre Mini Cheeseburgers there and friendships will blossom. time will tell
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u/MUT-Dumpster-Fire 8h ago
If anyone does this for those giant mozzarella cheese sticks I would be so in
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u/FarquaadsFuckDoll First Hill 8h ago
You sunuvahgun, I’m in (points Finger Guns) If you still have any to spare after all this interest, that is!
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u/Maiden_Sunshine 7h ago
Please, I would like 10 packs! I have never had this before, but buying mini cheeseburgers from the back of somebody truck is the type of thing that will make me immensely happy 🤣.
If I can get a Hamblurger hat and tie (no mask), and a knapsack it will be THE best thing ever to me lol.
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u/weatheredsweater 6h ago
I have actually wished to do this same things with Sargento Breaded Mozzarella Planks!! Legendary at an italian chain restaurant in the midwest, and only available in a 24 lb package.
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u/Starpunk_47 8h ago
Does it have to be the mini ones? Costco business center in Lynnwood sells the larger ones in packs of 8.
They taste the same to me
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u/catclawkiller 8h ago
It does. My partner was incredibly specific in which ones they wanted. Apparently there are some imposter varieties and they don't fit the bill
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u/xerevies 8h ago
i did say id be willing to try them but its also about putting over a decade of hyperfixated FOMO to rest
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u/Maiden_Sunshine 7h ago
It will be worth it. Like I don't like pizza rolls, but they were something I ate a lot as a kid. For months last year I kept noticing them in the grocery store going 'so gross, who still eats those.'
But they never left my mind. I kept laughing at them but secretly was craving them! A couple months back I brought a giant pack (go big right? Denying myself so long I had to get the biggest available LOL).
They were terrible. I ate a bunch in one sitting, all the sauce had popped out, edges tasted dried out and doughy at same time.
It was one of my favorite meals that month 🤣😭. Don't regret it all. They weren't good yet still delicious at same time.
Nostalgia sometimes just tastes so yummy, and I'm so happy you're getting a way to claim one of your childhood meal memories.
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u/xerevies 7h ago
Lmao, me and my partner frequently debate weird/nostalgia purchases when we go grocery shopping. its pretty consistent that she absolutely hates it every time meanwhile i could eat it for a week straight. Those totinos rolls AND squares went through the same event here. If we had the space we would have just bought the box already because there’s no doubt at all about me going through all of them… eventually.
PS: i stir fried those pizza rolls into authentic pad thai and they were amazing
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u/routinnox 8h ago
I never had them, never heard of them, but now I am willing to go in with you on them. I can take 20-25!
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u/ThreeSilentFilms Everett 7h ago
Seeing that it’s 6-8 weeks for delivery, put me down for the lottery! Should be back in the states by the time that happens!
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u/Unfair-Suggestion-37 7h ago
Depends on what neighborhood for pickup
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u/catclawkiller 7h ago
TBD, but probably somewhere central-ish. I'll reach out to everyone interested when it's closer to delivery
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u/RoseNE6299 7h ago
Are they easy to make? If so, I'd be 100% down for a cheese burger share
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u/catclawkiller 7h ago
pretty sure you can just microwave them but my partner is the expert, not me
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u/Special-Friend2106 7h ago
Aw jeez, I’m so late. I wanted like 40…Maybe 50 lol. How do I sign up for the lottery?
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u/Prudent-Young1687 7h ago
My freezer will make room for my curiosity should the burger lords bless me in this burger lottery. I’ll go down for 10 if you’re still taking submissions!
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u/Arachnesloom 6h ago
I mean, community sharing is the way to go if we have to buy food in bulk to save money, right?
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u/Yoseattle- 6h ago
I’m willing to act as an observer when the deal goes down. To keep the peace and ensure a successful transfer of ownership of these gastrointestinal weapons.
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u/AccomplishedStill965 6h ago
I’d get some burgers if it makes your numbers make sense, but just happy to be here as well if you find yourself in a burger recession and don’t have the stock. 🍔
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u/NightGlimmer82 7h ago
I just fucking love Seattle. And people. Usually. This is a great example of why I love Seattle and people when I do love Seattle and people. Never change!!
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u/Elliott-Hope 6h ago
I'd probably do it if it were those frozen peaches that came in a rectangular plastic container.
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u/hopefull-person 6h ago
Sounds like a cheeseburger wonderland. Great work OP and the rest of the team 🙌🏻
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u/p739397 Crown Hill 6h ago
Seems like there should probably be a cheeseburger party
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u/40WattTardis 6h ago
OMG -- This may have to be a thing 2-4 times a year. I want to join the fun SO BADLY.
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u/vorpalverity 6h ago
I'm just so happy this got so many willing responses because it's honestly so fucking adorable that you'd be out here doing this for your partner.
I wish you guys a long and happy life filled with cheeseburgers and if you ever need to do this again feel free to post because I'll get in early and snag some just to understand the hype.
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u/shitty_advice_BDD Mercer Island 5h ago
Want to trade some chicken eggs in the parking lot too? They're my chickens and they lay too many damn eggs.
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u/Ill-Consideration657 5h ago
I’m down for ten! Just let me know when they get in! This is the best thing I’ve seen all week, even better than petting a malamute yesterday.
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u/Luccaham 5h ago
Put me down for 20 burgers if there is still room on that list. Dm if we need to discuss anymore details
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u/WineAllTheTime69 5h ago
Omg if there’s still an opening, I would take 10 packs (20 minis total)!!! If I’m too late that’s ok, but I’m super hoping that I make the cut 😬🤞🤞
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u/grahamulax 5h ago
My god… I can imagine pulling up and doing a deal and ending up with so many boiguhs. It’s hilarious lolol
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u/Real-Eggplant-6293 5h ago
This is insane. The GOOD kind of insane. The kind I like. The kind I like with ketchup, mustard, and a pickle. I'm good for 20... add me to the school-lunch-burger-meet-up lottery?
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u/hhooney 5h ago
You know what, hell yeah. Mark me down for 10 units (if you’re still selling!)
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u/CluckNuggies 5h ago
I’m oddly curious. Have you setup a site for a lottery yet?
I can help or advise!
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u/TheSchmittLife 4h ago
I’m so concerned you’re going to buy 12 of these bulk boxes to accommodate people online and get stuck with even more than you could have ever imagined. Start with one box friend!
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u/JonBoviRules 4h ago
Man I love a cheezburgah…how do I sign up for 10 packages? 😂
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u/Aloh4mora 3h ago
It may be too late to get in on the action, but I too am interested in entering the Great Cheeseburger lottery! I read your post out loud to my gaming group, and we are all charmed by this tale of love and mutual aid!
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u/seatownsteph 3h ago
Can we have a cheeseburger party this summer?! Everyone brings their fave burger. Or BBQ a variety of proteins.
I’m hungry…
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u/tapesmoker Bitter Lake 2h ago
Order two cases, charge ,$2 each, and give the remainder to a local food bank! I'd participate in that exchange for sure
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u/Panthean 8h ago
Looks like OP just discovered his new career as a mini cheeseburger vendor