Glass Carboy vs Better Bottle

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	Pros	Cons
Glass Carboy	Clarity Glass itself is definitely not oxygen permeable Can't scratch Will not wear out 6.5g glass may be more desirable than 6g Better Bottle	Heavier Breakable (empty or full) 6.5g and 5g glass have 2 different mouth diameters Can't use spigot when racking Shape can vary slightly Can crack if hot liquid is poured into it
Better Bottle	Lighter Safer - No glass shards if broken Cheaper shipping Can have a spigot installed Standardized mouth for 6g and 5g Uniform size and shape	Not as clear for viewing Can be scratched Will show signs of wear and tear Long-term oxygen permeability unknown Tendency to flex if you pick up a full one, possibly allowing airlock water into your wort Will not hold negative pressure, which is important if you use a Wort Wizard