CSUSA Group Purchase Coming soon! - Page 2

Live2Dive · 10-18-2011, 07:49 PM

I have a question about this Group buy thing, as I have not been around long enough to experience one.

Why is it limited to only 12 people? If the volume discount stopped at 100 kits, and each person was to buy 10 kits, 12 people would obviously be over that. What if 24 people were interested, but 12 of those didn't catch the post asking for the first 12 to express interest (which I will more than likely miss for some reason). Could the second 12 responders also place an order? Or is the discount only available once per quarter or something?

Just asking here, as it kind of doesn't make sense to limit it to just the first 12 timely replys to a post that will most likely go up at an odd hour or something.

Not trying to upset anyone here, just truly asking why.

:)

OKLAHOMAN · 10-18-2011, 07:58 PM

Paul, I can only guess on this but being his first John, is keeping it manageable, these group buys can become overpowering. Some will be missed but if they miss this one why not step up and do the next one .

GoodTurns · 10-18-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2Dive

I have a question about this Group buy thing, as I have not been around long enough to experience one.

Why is it limited to only 12 people? If the volume discount stopped at 100 kits, and each person was to buy 10 kits, 12 people would obviously be over that. What if 24 people were interested, but 12 of those didn't catch the post asking for the first 12 to express interest (which I will more than likely miss for some reason). Could the second 12 responders also place an order? Or is the discount only available once per quarter or something?

Just asking here, as it kind of doesn't make sense to limit it to just the first 12 timely replys to a post that will most likely go up at an odd hour or something.

Not trying to upset anyone here, just truly asking why.

:)

being a veteran of these beasts, a realistic time commitment for someone experienced in doing this is about an hour per participant (my first ones were closer to two per). confirming order totals, ordering, packing shipping, refunds, various emails ("Oh, can you add this?) make it very time consuming!

TomW · 10-18-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodTurns

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Originally Posted by Live2Dive

I have a question about this Group buy thing, as I have not been around long enough to experience one.

Why is it limited to only 12 people? If the volume discount stopped at 100 kits, and each person was to buy 10 kits, 12 people would obviously be over that. What if 24 people were interested, but 12 of those didn't catch the post asking for the first 12 to express interest (which I will more than likely miss for some reason). Could the second 12 responders also place an order? Or is the discount only available once per quarter or something?

Just asking here, as it kind of doesn't make sense to limit it to just the first 12 timely replys to a post that will most likely go up at an odd hour or something.

Not trying to upset anyone here, just truly asking why.

:)

being a veteran of these beasts, a realistic time commitment for someone experienced in doing this is about an hour per participant (my first ones were closer to two per). confirming order totals, ordering, packing shipping, refunds, various emails ("Oh, can you add this?) make it very time consuming!

Not to mention the toll on personal finance/paypal when you have balances and amounts due in the 10s of Thousands of dollars....

Balasharc · 10-18-2011, 08:54 PM

You guys guess right I have participated and asked several question in the past group buys. The reason for 12 is even if 3 backout or do not have the list ready in timethe other 10 including me should put us over the requierment for all discounts. Also have to think it is limited to 10kit purchase minimum. what if the 12 people ordered 40 kits each that's 480 kits and would take most of the day to sort pack and get ready send out!

Live2Dive · 10-18-2011, 09:35 PM

Yeah, I suppose the logistics are pretty horrendous. I was just curious as to why cut it off. I guess I need to just keep my eyes peeled for the notice! I just need 10 to keep it easy on you! :)

Monty · 10-19-2011, 07:42 AM

New GB from CSUSA is here -
CSUSA Group Buy October 2011

10-18-2011, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Live2Dive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 123 Photos: 6	I have a question about this Group buy thing, as I have not been around long enough to experience one. Why is it limited to only 12 people? If the volume discount stopped at 100 kits, and each person was to buy 10 kits, 12 people would obviously be over that. What if 24 people were interested, but 12 of those didn't catch the post asking for the first 12 to express interest (which I will more than likely miss for some reason). Could the second 12 responders also place an order? Or is the discount only available once per quarter or something? Just asking here, as it kind of doesn't make sense to limit it to just the first 12 timely replys to a post that will most likely go up at an odd hour or something. Not trying to upset anyone here, just truly asking why. :) __________________ DesignByKohler.com/blog

10-18-2011, 07:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
OKLAHOMAN Join Date: May 2006 Location: SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA, USA. Photos: 100	Paul, I can only guess on this but being his first John, is keeping it manageable, these group buys can become overpowering. Some will be missed but if they miss this one why not step up and do the next one . __________________ "THE CLASSIC NIB" WWW.CLASSICNIB.COM BOCK NIBS ,PLATED IN THE USA CLIPS AND THE ONLY SUPPLIER OF THE ORIGINALPAULHUFFMAN PEN VISE

10-18-2011, 08:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Balasharc Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 200 Photos: 0	You guys guess right I have participated and asked several question in the past group buys. The reason for 12 is even if 3 backout or do not have the list ready in timethe other 10 including me should put us over the requierment for all discounts. Also have to think it is limited to 10kit purchase minimum. what if the 12 people ordered 40 kits each that's 480 kits and would take most of the day to sort pack and get ready send out! __________________ Thanks, John K Wilmington, NC "The greatest thing in life is doing what others say you cannot do"

10-18-2011, 09:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
Live2Dive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 123 Photos: 6	Yeah, I suppose the logistics are pretty horrendous. I was just curious as to why cut it off. I guess I need to just keep my eyes peeled for the notice! I just need 10 to keep it easy on you! :) __________________ DesignByKohler.com/blog

10-19-2011, 07:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
Monty Group Buy Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pearland, Texas, USA. Posts: 4,750 Photos: 10	New GB from CSUSA is here - CSUSA Group Buy October 2011 __________________ Mannie - Pearland, TX www.woodenwonderstx.com or visit us at http://woodenwonderstx.com/ZC_WoodenWonders/ for the best prices and selection of CA glue, pen boxes and Bethlehem Olive wood. Over 50........been there....done that....can't remember!

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