There are many different types of glass beverage dispensers on the market. You can find anything from a small glass cat drinking fountain all the way up to a unit that can supply an entire family with water for days without being refilled. A few of the many stores that sells glass drink dispensers are Bed, Bath and Beyond, Kmart, Target and Neiman Marcus. There are also a number of online retailers that sell these items as well. Amazon.com has a large selection to choose from; other online retailers that sell these include Overstock.com, ShopNBC.com and Pottery Barn.
Size Matters
Before purchasing a glass drink dispenser, consider how large you need it to be. Unless you have a family and/or many friends visiting on a regular basis, you probably would not need a five gallon drink dispenser; purchasing a smaller one is not only more affordable but more convenient. However, do not get one that is too small if you have children or want to use the dispenser for a party; these situations generally demand more than a small unit can reasonably deliver without having to be constantly refilled. Glass drink dispensers are usually anywhere between 5 liters (1.32 gallons) up to 5 gallons.
Five-liter glass beverage dispensers are not very expensive. They can be bought for around $20 without the stand from online retailer Central Chef or Target’s online retail website. If you want a more decorative model, then the hexagonal antique inspired glass dispenser selling at www.worldmarket.com may catch your eye; this model also sells for $20.
Want A Stand With That?
Global Amici's Hexagonal Dispenser
You may find, however, that purchasing a drink dispenser with a stand is a good idea. Not only is it a lot easier to get something to drink, it makes the stand set up a lot nicer looking too. If you know where to look, it is not very hard to find an affordable drink dispenser sold together with a stand. A 1.5-gallon Del Sol 6-Quart Cold Beverage Dispenser with Stand can be bought for $20 from either www.chefgiant.com or www.bedbathandbeyond.com.
If you are looking for a slightly larger glass dispenser at an affordable price, then the Libby Siberia 2 1/2 Gallon Dispenser selling at Bed, Bath and Beyond may be a good buy. This particular glass dispenser costs only $20 if you purchase it from Bed, Bath and Beyond’s online retail site; it may cost slightly more if purchased at a regular store. Two other reasonably priced models can be found at online retailer Central Chef – the Del Sol 2.5 Gallon Hexagon Glass Beverage Dispenser and the Del Sol 2.3 Gallon Square Ribbed Glass Beverage Dispenser cost $28 each.
When Money Is Less Of An Issue
However, if you have a larger budget, there are some very beautiful drink dispensers on the market that you may want to consider. The Corbel Glass Beverage Dispenser comes with an ornate metal stand and costs $150 at Bed, Bath and Beyond. The Paris Hammered Glass Beverage Dispenser is also quite ornate and can hold up to 2.5 gallons. It is currently selling for around $100 at Amazon.com.
A More Traditionally Shaped Dispenser From Home Essentials
Larger drink dispensers are significantly more expensive. A 3.25-gallon glass drink dispenser / water cooler costs around $60 at Amazon.com, and does not come with a stand. Five-gallon glass beverage dispensers cost between $100 – $110 at eBay and online retailer www.glassbeveragedispenser.com. These are some of the most affordable models in this size. There are some very decorative, large models such as the eye catching five gallon Faux Glass Beverage Dispenser with Acrylic Base selling at eBay for $420.
Three-gallon glass dispensers that are more ornate and decorative in style usually cost between $200 and $350. Some models that you may want to consider include the Cal-Mil 3 Gallon Round Glass Beverage Dispenser, currently selling at the WEBstaurant store for $209 and the Square Cal-Mil 3 Gallon Glass Beverage Dispenser selling for around $220 at www.restaurantsource.com. Both of these models have are made with an attached glass stand, making for easy pouring.
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