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Chinese company offers lifetime’s supply of liquor for just $1,673
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A lifetime of liquor for just over $1,000?
A Chinese liquor company is selling a lifetime supply of baijiu, a Chinese liquor, for just 11,111 yuan ($1,673).
According to Jiang Xiao Bai, the company, its promotion is limited to the first 33 customers, who will receive a carton of baijiu — which contains twelve 100ml bottles — every month, until their death. If they do pass on within five years of their purchase, the alcohol supply can be transferred to a family member.
Jiang Xiao Bai’s online listing on Tmall
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