MDWine
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So, Carl Gagliardi passed away some time ago, and we cleaned out the shop for the family.
As a result, I have about 100 various pen blanks, a few kits, and a bunch of miscellaneous pen parts (nibs/centerbands/refills/etc). I was going to offer them to new turners here on the site.
The blanks are varied, many are nice pieces with some color and figure. There are those that don't have a "lot" of character, however. There are blanks like cherry and walnut that are not particularly spectacular, but still "good wood". Most of the blanks/woods are identified, but some are not. I think there are a few (2 or 3) acrylics as well.
It looks like I can fit about 12 to 14 blanks into that small flat rate shipping box.
My question to you is "is it worth $6.80 to get a mystery box of wood and parts?" (I don't remember those flat rate boxes being so expensive to ship!!! geez!)
It looks like I can fill about 7, maybe 8 boxes.
So then, my FIRST AND ONLY QUESTION at this point is "Is it worth the money?" to those that fit in the 'I need some practice wood" category. I want mostly to help those that are new, or financially challenged. (absolutely no judgment on any count)
Let me know your thoughts. If there is interest, I will THEN open up to a few at a time so that I am sure I have a box to send.
UPDATE: So the consensus is that the cost is worth the experience, so I am sending private messages to the new folks. I will post a status as I fill boxes and label them.
As a result, I have about 100 various pen blanks, a few kits, and a bunch of miscellaneous pen parts (nibs/centerbands/refills/etc). I was going to offer them to new turners here on the site.
The blanks are varied, many are nice pieces with some color and figure. There are those that don't have a "lot" of character, however. There are blanks like cherry and walnut that are not particularly spectacular, but still "good wood". Most of the blanks/woods are identified, but some are not. I think there are a few (2 or 3) acrylics as well.
It looks like I can fit about 12 to 14 blanks into that small flat rate shipping box.
My question to you is "is it worth $6.80 to get a mystery box of wood and parts?" (I don't remember those flat rate boxes being so expensive to ship!!! geez!)
It looks like I can fill about 7, maybe 8 boxes.
So then, my FIRST AND ONLY QUESTION at this point is "Is it worth the money?" to those that fit in the 'I need some practice wood" category. I want mostly to help those that are new, or financially challenged. (absolutely no judgment on any count)
Let me know your thoughts. If there is interest, I will THEN open up to a few at a time so that I am sure I have a box to send.
UPDATE: So the consensus is that the cost is worth the experience, so I am sending private messages to the new folks. I will post a status as I fill boxes and label them.
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