jeweler53
Member
This buy is focused on obtaining the maximum kit quantity discount of 25% plus the CSUSA "club" discount of 13%. In addition, this buy will allow participants to also purchase pen blanks. The purpose of this strategy is to get the 13% discount on all pen blanks. We also can qualify for a quantity discount within a particular category. This buy is open to the first 30 respondents to this thread OR until August 25th at 11:59 P.D.T., whichever occurs first. A second coordinator is ready in the wings to handle the volume if there are more than 15 people. We may split the buy into 2 smaller ones if needed. We will work out the details in a way that benefits everyone.
There is a minimum purchase of 10 kits (pen blanks are OPTIONAL) AND you must be willing to work with the restrictions listed below:
PAYPAL ONLY:
I will be placing the order on August 30th. I must have PayPal funded by Wed. August 29th at 11:59 PM P.D.T. (avoids the midnight/AM/PM questions). If you have not made the PP payment by that time I will drop you from the buy. I will confirm your total via PM as well as my PayPal information once I receive your order back. One favor I ask - Please do not sign up and then not follow through, it knocks someone else out of a chance to participate.
SHIPPING:
Will be defaulted to $10.85 via USPS Priority Flat rate medium box (within USA). It will include tracking and delivery confirmation. For smaller orders that will fit the small priority box, I will refund the difference in shipping. Likewise, if you have very large orders, it may not be able to fit into one flat rate box. I'll give you my best estimate on shipping once you place your order, and we'll go from there.
KITS AVAILABLE:
For the 25% discount, we need to reach a 100 kit minimum from the Artisan kits only. Apprentice kits follow a different discount pattern, and will not be included in this buy! (The extra 13% discount is based on the total order dollar amount which I am sure the buy will exceed). I used a previous group buy spreadsheet but did go through and update any price changes as well as a couple of plating differences. However, any changes or inaccuracies will be corrected when order is placed with CSUSA. I believe the spreadsheet is accurate, but will not make up any differences if I have mistyped or transposed numbers. I did run several test orders and it appears the spreadsheet is calculating everything correctly. I will confirm your total via PM with appropriate discounts after all order sheets have been returned to me. The due date for returning the Spreadsheets is July 10th.
Only items listed on the spreadsheet will be included in the buy. Tubes and bushings for the kits will be included. No other items except blanks will be included. A separate spreadsheet is posted for the blanks if you choose to participate. You may order as few or as many blanks as you like, but only those on the spreadsheet.
There will be NO backorders. See that little dot, it's a period. Out of stock items will be refunded without any questions. I have called to confirm with CSUSA and they have a large quantity available right now of all kits, so this shouldn't be an issue, but please understand if it happens.
Domestic Insurance:
I do not require that you pay for insurance but I highly recommend it. I will not be responsible for what happens to your order after it leaves my control. You will receive confirmation of shipping, but once it has left my hands I am not responsible for it. If you desire insurance then PM me and I will calculate the cost.
International orders will be accommodated but only under one condition – You must pay for Priority International Mail through USPS only and insurance would be required. I realize this method is the most expensive but is the only real way to ensure your package will arrive. I must also emphasize that even when using this method I will not be responsible for your package once I hand it off to USPS. As far as international shipping cost, I will give you an estimate and you will PayPal me that amount. Once I have the final weight and the exact postage is calculated at the post office, I will refund you any difference via PayPal and you can do the same for any shortage. I apologize in advance if this is unacceptable to you, and I hope you can understand my position.
The attached spreadsheet (Pen Kit Spreadsheet) will calculate your total cost for pens including both the 25% and the 13% discount from CSUSA, provided the dollar amount is high enough. The total cost of the buy must exceed $1000 after the 25% discount is applied in order to qualify for the additional 13%. If we do not exceed the $1000, it may be necessary to reopen the buy, but I do not anticipate this to be a problem. You will notice that the spreadsheet includes 2 small fees: a handling fee and a fee to cover the PayPal costs. The spreadsheet for blanks (Blank Spreadsheet) DOES NOT include a charge for postage. I am assuming that most orders will still go in a Med FRB. That charge is included in the "Pen Kit Spreadsheet".
I hope these terms are acceptable to everyone, and please feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns.
Again, please indicate your NAME and IAP USERNAME on all payments and correspondence. I will PM you if you are one of the first 15 to respond "I am in and will buy at least 10 kits." I will give you my email address to return the spreadsheet to. There is a new block at the top of the spreadsheets. It requires:
Your IAP screen name
Your "real" name
Your email address
If these fields are not filled out accurately, the spreadsheet will be returned to you!
Post in this thread that you are in with at least the 10 kit minimum. I will PM to confirm and send you my email for you to send the filled in spread sheet back to me. These requirements are intended to be very specific. If you have any questions PM me right away.
There is a minimum purchase of 10 kits (pen blanks are OPTIONAL) AND you must be willing to work with the restrictions listed below:
PAYPAL ONLY:
I will be placing the order on August 30th. I must have PayPal funded by Wed. August 29th at 11:59 PM P.D.T. (avoids the midnight/AM/PM questions). If you have not made the PP payment by that time I will drop you from the buy. I will confirm your total via PM as well as my PayPal information once I receive your order back. One favor I ask - Please do not sign up and then not follow through, it knocks someone else out of a chance to participate.
SHIPPING:
Will be defaulted to $10.85 via USPS Priority Flat rate medium box (within USA). It will include tracking and delivery confirmation. For smaller orders that will fit the small priority box, I will refund the difference in shipping. Likewise, if you have very large orders, it may not be able to fit into one flat rate box. I'll give you my best estimate on shipping once you place your order, and we'll go from there.
KITS AVAILABLE:
For the 25% discount, we need to reach a 100 kit minimum from the Artisan kits only. Apprentice kits follow a different discount pattern, and will not be included in this buy! (The extra 13% discount is based on the total order dollar amount which I am sure the buy will exceed). I used a previous group buy spreadsheet but did go through and update any price changes as well as a couple of plating differences. However, any changes or inaccuracies will be corrected when order is placed with CSUSA. I believe the spreadsheet is accurate, but will not make up any differences if I have mistyped or transposed numbers. I did run several test orders and it appears the spreadsheet is calculating everything correctly. I will confirm your total via PM with appropriate discounts after all order sheets have been returned to me. The due date for returning the Spreadsheets is July 10th.
Only items listed on the spreadsheet will be included in the buy. Tubes and bushings for the kits will be included. No other items except blanks will be included. A separate spreadsheet is posted for the blanks if you choose to participate. You may order as few or as many blanks as you like, but only those on the spreadsheet.
There will be NO backorders. See that little dot, it's a period. Out of stock items will be refunded without any questions. I have called to confirm with CSUSA and they have a large quantity available right now of all kits, so this shouldn't be an issue, but please understand if it happens.
Domestic Insurance:
I do not require that you pay for insurance but I highly recommend it. I will not be responsible for what happens to your order after it leaves my control. You will receive confirmation of shipping, but once it has left my hands I am not responsible for it. If you desire insurance then PM me and I will calculate the cost.
International orders will be accommodated but only under one condition – You must pay for Priority International Mail through USPS only and insurance would be required. I realize this method is the most expensive but is the only real way to ensure your package will arrive. I must also emphasize that even when using this method I will not be responsible for your package once I hand it off to USPS. As far as international shipping cost, I will give you an estimate and you will PayPal me that amount. Once I have the final weight and the exact postage is calculated at the post office, I will refund you any difference via PayPal and you can do the same for any shortage. I apologize in advance if this is unacceptable to you, and I hope you can understand my position.
The attached spreadsheet (Pen Kit Spreadsheet) will calculate your total cost for pens including both the 25% and the 13% discount from CSUSA, provided the dollar amount is high enough. The total cost of the buy must exceed $1000 after the 25% discount is applied in order to qualify for the additional 13%. If we do not exceed the $1000, it may be necessary to reopen the buy, but I do not anticipate this to be a problem. You will notice that the spreadsheet includes 2 small fees: a handling fee and a fee to cover the PayPal costs. The spreadsheet for blanks (Blank Spreadsheet) DOES NOT include a charge for postage. I am assuming that most orders will still go in a Med FRB. That charge is included in the "Pen Kit Spreadsheet".
I hope these terms are acceptable to everyone, and please feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns.
Again, please indicate your NAME and IAP USERNAME on all payments and correspondence. I will PM you if you are one of the first 15 to respond "I am in and will buy at least 10 kits." I will give you my email address to return the spreadsheet to. There is a new block at the top of the spreadsheets. It requires:
Your IAP screen name
Your "real" name
Your email address
If these fields are not filled out accurately, the spreadsheet will be returned to you!
Post in this thread that you are in with at least the 10 kit minimum. I will PM to confirm and send you my email for you to send the filled in spread sheet back to me. These requirements are intended to be very specific. If you have any questions PM me right away.
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