Barrelbroker.com is a scam
tl;dr: This company has become a scam
I wanted to share my experience to warn fellow brewers.
I purchased a barrel with them in 2014 and things went well, so I figured I'd return for another barrel. I preordered an FEW bourbon barrel in October. When the barrel was due, he contacted me saying that he didn't actually have that barrel, but would I like a rye from the same distiller. Sure, why not I thought. Then there was an issue with that barrel, so why not wait yet another month for another distiller. The barrel was for a group project, and at this point the group wanted to change vendors.
I called and explained that I would like a refund, and the owner agreed. The refund never came however, so I then disputed the transaction with my credit card company. He is now contesting the charge.
Stay away from this vendor