Sierra Group Buy -CLOSED- Updated 8/3/06

[jodoidg]

8/3/06 update</u>
The last two orders went out yesterday, sorry for the delay. Everyone seems to be getting what he or she ordered . The last international order was received, thank goodness!
That's all for now.

7/27/06 update</u>
All right, last night was a late one but I got most everyone’s order out today. How many times can I count and recount and still come up missing parts or pieces? I don’t think there is an answer but I was short some tubes and a couple of bushings . Those folks that I have not shipped I have contacted or holding at their request. I have updated the list from PAID to SHIPPED for clarification.

If I made a mistake on your order please mail me and let me know. I haven’t turned a Sierra yet and don’t care to see one for some time….I had TG TG TG TG in my head last night as brain damage began to set in [xx(]. I have earned a great appreciation for those that do these buys and my prayers are with JimGo, what a monster buy!

I wanted to say thanks to all who participated and hope everyone is satisfied. Now that I have a little time I’m going to turn a pen .

Nothing but Love
John


7/25/06 update</u>
Backorder arrived Monday 7/24/06 with all remaining items received. Got 3 more orders boxed up last night and are going out in the mail today. I will continue to chip away what I can in the evenings but should have all orders in the mail by Monday 7/31. Sorry for the delay but I need my day job to support my wood habit [].
John


7/15/06 update</u>
Good news, box arrived Friday so I was able to start putting together some orders. The shipment was partial with a little of everything on back order. I was told my next shipment should be Friday 7/21 and complete the order. Glad I ordered early. I will start at the top of the list and get filled what I can ASAP.
John


7/7/06 update</u>
Updated list 8:45am;
Everyone is PAID, waiting for the last checks to clear. I'm feeling confident that everyone here is good for it. With that said I will place the order today.
Thanks again,
John


7/1/06 update</u>
Updated list 7:30am
Good Morning, the group buy is now CLOSED. If you are on the list your in.


6/28/06 update</u>
Updated list 7:30pm

If you have mailed a check & I have not posted you as paid, please don’t freak out [:0]! Note my address is “KANSAS†and I live in a rural part (although many may argue KS is rural, that would make me double rural). The Pony Express is doing the best they can! With that said, orders have slowed (thank goodness, & I was concerned we might not get the 100 pen min. LOL) for the last 2 days that would be Thursday & Friday if you wish to order please use Paypal. I don’t know about the rest but I want my pens yesterday. As I stated the buy will END Friday 6/30/06. I’m not anal about the time, when I get up Saturday I will post as closed. So if you’re a midnight shopper you will have one last chance . “When will I get my pens?†I need to receive, and clear all checks. Next week is a holiday week, so that will give the pony another excuse to be slow. I’m thinking the order should go in by 7/14 but I will keep you all posted. If you have changed your mind and are not going to participate please send me an e-mail and I will discreetly delete you name from the list [8)]. Bottom line is, if paying by check get it in the mail ASAP or if you live in a rural community you'll understand “Get’er Done†.



The buy is definitely a go! As of today we have<s> 176 kits</s>(see list). I will try to update every couple of days (still need my day job). I have everyone’s order on a spread sheet and will begin sending each of you a simplified invoice for you to check via email. I will provide a mailing address and my Paypal for payment. If you know how you want to pay please indicate, as it will make easier for me to provide/check your total. Reminder if you have not indicated insurance I am not adding it. As this thread has grown I would like to take the advice from others who have done this before, if you wish to revise your order please make a new post.

thetabbott4------6 SHIPPED
LanceD----------12 SHIPPED
Rudy Vey--------30 SHIPPED
elody21---------14 SHIPPED
Jim15------------8 SHIPPED
Ligget----------10 SHIPPED
Me--------------30
PenPauli---------8 SHIPPED
mjnicholson-----10 SHIPPED
EasyGreasy-------9 SHIPPED
JohnCrane-------10 SHIPPED
Bca1313----------9 SHIPPED
Tea Clipper-----20 SHIPPED
turff49---------20 SHIPPED
TexasJohn--------9 SHIPPED
angboy-----------8 SHIPPED
scuba-----------10 SHIPPED
Geo in Winn-----15 SHIPPED
Radman----------10 SHIPPED
ginner----------26 SHIPPED
eastern47--------6 SHIPPED
bradbn4---------18 SHIPPED
blodal-----------8 SHIPPED
gtanajewski------4 SHIPPED
jbburri---------15 SHIPPED
oldsmokey-------12 SHIPPED
rgundersen------10 SHIPPED
OKLAHOMAN--------8 SHIPPED
oobak------------6 SHIPPED
thewishman-------4 SHIPPED
jcollazo---------3 SHIPPED
clewless---------7 SHIPPED
skidbrow--------16 SHIPPED
Total 391


<s>We currently have 70 pens requested through the weekend and I have been doing some research (shopping).</s> With 100 pens I can get the following prices:

Platinum $7.10
Gold Ti $8.40
BkTi & Plat $8.50
BkTi & Gold $9.90

Drill bit 27/64 $6.00
20A Bushing $6.00
Extra tube 0.25

I will have to pay shipping & insurance to get these prices but will adjust shipping to you as follows:

$5.00 for Flat Rate Envelope I can fit 15 pens in a Flat Rate Envelope.
$10.00 for Flat Rate Box.

Insurance is at your request.
$1.50 for up to $50
$2.50 for $51-$100
$3.50 for up to $200
$4.50 for up to $300

I believe we will have no problem making the 100 pen mark. I will keep this buy open until 6/30/06. I reserve the right to close it early if things get out of hand.

If you have not seen the new Sierra

As a newbie I have participated in several group buys, scored some fantastic wood from you folks and saved a ton of money. I'll take my turn in the barrel and solicit interest in a group buy. I'm not looking to OD on my first attempt so I would like to limit the options to <s>3</s> 4 Sierra Kits the Gold Titanium, Black Titanium & Platinum and the Black Titanium & Gold Titanium. (added the Platinum) <s>We need 50 pens and with a $500 order shipping to me is free. </s>
The following prices do NOT reflect insurance on shipping to me NOR shipping and insurance to you.

<s>Gold Titanium $9.10
Black Titanium & Platinum $9.15
Black Titanium & Gold Titanium $10.45</s>

<s>Payment by check or money order is preferred, but if you wish to use Paypal, you will need to add the 3.5% extra. (I’m trying to save every nickel). I will PM or e-mail you with my info so you can decide which method is best for you. -please, allow PMs or your e-mail to be visible.</s>

Any Interest?
John

 

[Randy_]

Here are a couple of suggestions for you to consider. I understand your desire to keep this simple on your first project; but consider that this may not be attractive to some folks if they buy pens from you and then have to place a second order to AS to get bushings drill bits, and extra tubes. I would suggest that you make this a "one-stop" buy for folks who are trying the Sierra kit for the first time. I know there is no quantity discount on the accessory items I mentioned; but just saving the inconvenience of making a second order with it's extra shipping costs will be attractive to some purchasers.

I would also suggest that you add the Platinum kit to your list for those that don't care for black or gold. I understand that the savings are not as great; but Platinum is a very long wearing plating and popular with many turners.

Another suggestion to consider for folks ordering smaller quantities is that you can put the kits in a 1096L box(click on this for details) and then put it inside a flat-rate envelope and save quite a bit on the cost of shipping!!(The boxes and the envelopes are free from the PO and you can order them on-line and have them delivered directly to your home.)

Thanks.

 

[jodoidg]

Randy,
Thank you for the advice! I see no reason I can't add the items you have suggested, especially if it will make the buy a success.
John

 

[thetalbott4]

John - Thanks for the effort. Randy has a point with regard to bushings. I have not been a big fan of the sierra kit until the new ones came out but they seemed a little pricey for a twist pen. At the group buy prices, I'd love to try them out and will need bushings. Put me down for the following:

3 - Black Titanium & Platinum $8.50 = $25.50
3 - Black Titanium & Gold Titanium $9.90 = $29.70
1 - Bushings = $6.00
3 - Extra tubes = $.75
shipping (no ins req'd) = $5.00
Total = $66.95

For information sake, you may want to list the regular prices of the pens so people can see how much they can save without having to go to the suppliers site.

 

[LanceD]

I would like to be put down for the items below.

BkTi & Plat 10 @ $8.50 = 85.00

BkTi & Gold 2 @ $9.90 = 19.80

Shipping 5.00

Ins. 3.50

Total 113.30


Lance

 

[74cuda]

Randy,

So you are saying that the boxes and envelopes are FREE and delivered free to one house?

 

[Rudy Vey]

Check the 51+ prices for the same Sierra pens at Beartooth Woods, they are a bit cheaper than the ones you have posted:

http://beartoothwoods.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_23


Blk Ti + Pt is $8.50
Blk Ti + TiAu is $10.00
TiAu is $9.20

I might be interested in 10 each plus bushings.

 

[LanceD]

Originally posted by 74cuda
<br />Randy,

So you are saying that the boxes and envelopes are FREE and delivered free to one house?

What Randy means is that the flat rate boxes and envelopes can be ordered from the USPS website and shipped to the group buy organizer (John) so that he could use to ship our pen kits to us which we pay shipping for. It's just more convenient than going to the post office to pick them up. The post office does not charge for the boxes.

 

[thetalbott4]

Yes, the priority mail envelopes and boxes are free. Just go to the USPS website and you can get it all sent to your house for FREE, including FREE shipping. It's a great deal for guys like me that sell on Ebay or in your case where you can save a bunch on shipping supplies.

 

[Randy_]

Originally posted by thetalbott4
<br />.....For information sake, you may want to list the regular prices of the pens so people can see how much they can save without having to go to the suppliers site.

Good point, Scott!! I had actually meant to do that in my earlier post; but got in a rush and forgot.

Pen prices from AS(quantity of 1, 2-10, and 50+) are:

T-Gold = $14.50, $12.10, $9.10
Blk&Plat = $12.50, $11.50, $9.15
Blk&T-Gold = $16.00, $13.20, $10.45

 

[Ligget]

John is this a international group buy as I am interested too![]

 

[jodoidg]

Mark,
Yes, I can ship international but I will have to get a price after you order. If this is acceptable we can work the details out via email.
John

 

[Ligget]

Thanks John!

 

[elody21]

I will take 7 black ti. and gold 9.90 each =69.30
and 7 black ti and platinium $8.50 each =59.50
128.80
extra tubes x 4 tubes 1.00
postage 10.00
insurance 3.50
total 143.30

Alice

 

[Jim15]

Hi John,

I would like to order:

2-Platinum $7.10 = 14.20
2-Gold Ti $8.40 = 16.80
2-BkTi & Plat $8.50 = 17.00
2-BkTi & Gold $9.90 = 19.00
sub total $67.00
shipping 5.00

Total $72.00

If this is correct please email me your address and I'll mail you a check.

Thank you,
jim
jim15

 

[Ligget]

Hi John I sent you an email with my order a few days ago but no reply.
My order is:

10 x black titanium/platinum (insurance required)

I`ll let you calculate the shipping etc... Do you need money now?

Cheers

 

[PenPauli]

Hi, I would like to place an order:
4 platinum sierras--$28.40
4 Plat/black ti-----$34.00
2 tubes---------------$.50
insurance------------$2.50
shipping-------------$5.00
---------------------------------
total-$70.40

Please let me know how to pay you.

Thanks
Paul

 

[mjnicholson]

Hi. I'd like to sign up for 5 each of the Bl Ti Gold and Bl Ti Plat. I would also like the drill bit, bushings and 5 extra tubes. Feel free to send me two Paypal bills (one for the pens and a second for the shipping). Thanks, Mark.

 

[EasyGreasy]

Love those Sierras.

I would like: 3 Bk Ti-Plat @8.40 = 25.20
3 Gold Ti @8.50 = 25.50
3 Plat @7.10 = 21.30
1 DB @6.00 = 6.00
Shipping @5.00 = 5.00

Total 83.00
Paypal 2.90
Grand total 85.90
Thanks for doing this!
Who do I send the Paypal $ to...

 

[johncrane]

HI JOHN Iam aiso Interested in the group buy if thats ok.

 

[bca1313]

I am in on this one. thanks for doing this. Here is my order...

6 - Black Titanium & Platinum $8.50 = $51.00
3 - Black Titanium & Gold Titanium $9.90 = $19.80
1 - Bushings = $6.00
1 - Drill Bit = $6.00
3 - Extra tubes = $.75
shipping (no ins req'd) = $5.00
Paypal fee's = $3.10
Total = $91.65

Let me know where to send the paypal.

Ben

 

[johncrane]

thanks John for doing this my order is. 5 BK TI/PLATIUM. 5 BK TI/GOLD./BUSHES. 1 DRILL BIT, 4 EXTRA TUBES ,

 

[Tea Clipper]

Please put me down for 10 each of the new black ti kits.
Follow up email forthcoming.
Thanks,

 

[turff49]

Guess I better get some of these too. I'll take
BkTi & Plat $8.50 (10)
BkTi & Gold $9.90 (10)
I do want insurance.
Thanks, Brian

 

[johncrane]

I DO WANT INSURANCE TOO.THANKS

 

[airrat]

Who are you ordering from? Are they allowing you to combine total count to get the discount. If so Berea:
Black Titanium and Gold Titanium is $8.50,
Black Titanium and Platinum is $8.80,
Your other prices match their 100 kit prices.

Just curious.

 

[TexasJohn]

Hi John - Thanks for doing this buy. I have not tried a Sierra so I guess I will give it a go. Please put me down for the following:
1 bushing 6.00
1 Drill bit 6.00
3 Black Ti & Plat 25.50
3 Black Ti & Gold 29.70
3 Plat. 21.30
Insurance 1.50
Shipping 5.00
______
Total should be 95.00

Please let me know if all that is correct. Let me know your address - and as they say - the check will be in the mail. Again, I appreciate you doing this. Texas John

 

[jodoidg]

Originally posted by airrat
<br />Who are you ordering from? Are they allowing you to combine total count to get the discount. If so Berea:
Black Titanium and Gold Titanium is $8.50,
Black Titanium and Platinum is $8.80,
Your other prices match their 100 kit prices.

Just curious.

Dear Curious
You have uncovered my feeble attempt to take advantage of my fellow turners with this group buy!![:0]
You are obviously referring to prices on the Berea web site. As mentioned in my original post I spent a lot of time trying to find “US†the best prices for these pen kits. The Black Titanium and Platinum is a $12.50 pen selling for $8.80 &gt;100. The Black Titanium and Gold Titanium is a $16.00 pen selling for $8.50 &gt;100. This did not make any sense. So before posting erroneous prices I contacted Berea and confirmed that this was a typo on their web site. The correct price is $9.90. So, back to the intent of this thread a “Group Buy†how many pens did you want [?]
John

 

[angboy]

I'd like the following:

(3) platinum = $21.30
(1) gold ti = $8.40
(3) black ti & plat = $25.50
(1) black ti & gold = $9.90
(4) extra tubes = $1.00
shipping = $5.00

total = $71.10

I'll pay with a check.

 

[scuba]

John,

I'd like the following:

(5) black ti & plat = $42.50
(5) black ti & gold = $49.50
(4) extra tubes = $1.00
shipping = $5.00

total = $98.00

Let me know where to send the check and I'll get it in the mail. Thank you for running this group buy.

David

 

[jodoidg]

Originally posted by EasyGreasy
<br />Love those Sierras.

I would like: 3 Bk Ti-Plat @8.40 = 25.20
3 Gold Ti @8.50 = 25.50
3 Plat @7.10 = 21.30
1 DB @6.00 = 6.00
Shipping @5.00 = 5.00

Total 83.00
Paypal 2.90
Grand total 85.90
Thanks for doing this!
Who do I send the Paypal $ to...

Jeff
shoot me an e-mail so I can contact you[]
John

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

John,
I'd like the following please;
(15) black Ti & Plat @ $8.50 ea = $127.50
shipping = $5.00 (to US addy)
insurance = $3.50
Total = $136.00
Paypal = $4.76
Grand Total = $140.76
Please give me your paypal details.
Thank you

 

[Radman]

John...
First off, a big thanks in advance for doing this for everyone.[][][][]
Here's what I'd like:
5 BK Ti & Plat @ $8.50 each = $42.50
5 BK Ti & Gold @ $9.90 each = $49.50
16 extra tubes @ $ .25 each = $ 4.00
Shipping (US flat rate env. = $ 5.00
Total: $101.00
I'll send you a PM so you can forward your mailing address & I'll send a check off ASAP.
Thank you my friend,
Radman[8D]

 

[ginner]

I would get in on this group buy for Sierra pens, 3 platinum, 3 gold Ti, 10 blk ti & platinum, 10 blk ti & gold, 2 20A bushings & 4 extra tubes. I'll pay for insurance. I'll be paying with paypal. My email address is katydidcal@hotmail.com. thanks

 

[eastern47]

John, Please put me down for the following:

(3) Blk Ti & Plat @ $8.50 = $25.50
(3) Blk Ti & Gold @ $9.90 = $29.70
(10) Tubes @ $.25 ea = $2.50
shipping $5.00
3.5% for Paypal $2.20
Total $64.90
Let me know your paypal address and I,ll send payment, Thanks John

 

[airrat]

Yes I was asking "who" you were ordering from. Due to knowing the prices I saw on Berea's site. NO I was not saying you were trying to make a feeble attempt to take advantage of people here. Maybe next time you should post who you are ordering from and the problem you found out with their prices.

Also please look at my signiture line it does show my name. No I will not be participating in your group buy.

 

[Radman]

John...
I've not received an email from you and still need your mailing address so I can get a check off to you. Have sent a couple PM's but no reply...
Tom (Radman)[8D]

 

[jodoidg]

Tom,
I just mailed you again. Let me know??
John

 

[Radman]

Got it John. Check goes out in the mail, 1st thing in the AM. I'm in Nebraska, so you should have it by Wednesday or Thursday.
Thanks again!

 

[bradbn4]

Ok, time to consider yet another pen style to play with

Style Cost Quantity
Platinum 7.10 2 14.20
Gold TI 8.40 2 16.80
Bl TI & Plat 8.50 7 59.50
Bl TI & Gold 9.90 7 69.30
Sub Total Pens 159.80

Drill Bit 6.00 1 6.00
20A Bushing 6.00 1 6.00
Extra Tube .25 20 5.00
Sub Total Misc 17.00

Total Pens + Misc 176.80
Insurance up to $200 3.50
Flat Rate Box 10.00

Total $190.30

PayPal Fee $6.6605 Rounded up $6.67


Amount to send via pay pal $196.97

I hope I managed to do the math correctly [?]

Bradbn4 having fun in Colorado