GaryMGg
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Update 12/1: No one has contacted me to ask where's my pouches so I'll assume the last few got theirs and close this. Thanks y'all for helping add some money to the forum's treasury. [^]
I will try to keep these in stock and, in the future, while I have some, will offer them in the individual classifieds.
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Update 11/16: Woo-Hoo! Everyone's order is enroute!!! [
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Update 11/14: All orders are accounted for and complete.
I can't believe it's been four weeks since the first 5 orders shipped but
Every remaining order ships tomorrow when I get off work -- at the latest.
Update 11/13: The UPS tracking shows the last missing items are out for delivery. That means they should be at my home tonight.
Update 10/17: Donation of $125.00 to the IAP. You guys are awesome!
Update 10/15:
Happy Birthday to my darling daughter Jennifer!
For y'all, our order started arriving.
There were 24 participants and you've each donated $5.00 to the IAP.
That's $125.00 to the IAP, perhaps more once the outbound freight is known and y'all make your individual decisions regarding what I do with overage.
The bottle stopper pouches are HUGE! I can fit my fist in the bag way past my wrist [:0]
I'm taking inventory tonight and will try to organize outbound orders too. Note that the single pen drawstring pouches have NOT arrived yet. As I ship orders, I'll update the list of buyers below. I'll track mailing costs and then touch base with y'all individually.
Gotta go, I got work to do now counting and filling your orders. [8D]
PS: You folks who ordered colors, especially red, I think you'll be very happy. I should've ordered some for myself.
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Update 10/8: I've received the order acknowledgement indicating potential shipping from manufacturers later this week. I'll keep y'all abreast as it progresses.
Update 10/5: The order is placed. Something was preventing Louis from getting PMs, even from himself, so I added his order back in. I should receive an order confirmation via email late today or Monday and we should anticipate that I receive the merchandise in about two weeks. I will update y'all as there's news and once a week if there isn't. Total items are updated below. The merchandise total came to $693.25 based on my calculations.
Update 10/4: I've heard from everyone and now have totals and will place the order tomorrow morning. For the record, this is what y'all have asked for:
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Update 10/3: I'm hoping to get the remaining payments by tomorrow. I will place the order no later than Friday close of business.
Update 10/1: <s>Time got away from me but I'm now calculating each order and will be sending PMs soon to each participant.</s>
Requests for Paypal Messages sent to all individuals. The amount requested includes the $5.00 contribution to the IAP, $1.25 for inbound shipping, estimated outbound shipping, and associated paypal fees.
Those with a Google or Gmail account, can view the Group Buy spreadsheet with my understanding of your order and all associated costs here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=podgx3g1UKEgGZCmKevGVXw
Those who can't access the google document can download a copy here:
http://user.gru.net/garyg-1/PenPouchGB.xls
In the link above, you'll want to save the file to disk, then open the saved local copy:
NB: Orders shipped in Oct. are presumed delivered as I've not heard otherwise.
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Davdee70 -- Paid. Shipped 11/15
Josephs10s -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Alphageek -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Ahoiberg -- Paid. Shipped 11/15
Brewmeister35 -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Gkettell -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Exoticwo -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Rstought -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Bananajeep -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 11/16.
Savannadan -- Paid. Shipped 11/15 Received.
Ctwxlvr -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Blind Squirrel -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Eskimo -- Paid. Shipped 11/15 Received.
Airrat -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Great12b4ever -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Rhanhfl -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Awoodfan -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Woodlvr -- Paid. Shipped 11/15 including Christmas auction extra blanks; Received.
Sawdustier -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Dougmjones -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Jkoehler -- Paid; PM Sent; Shipped 11/16.
Wayneis -- Paid. Shipped 11/15
Malainse -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Louisbr -- Paid. Shipped 11/15
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Update 9/18
Price and picture of the "bottle stopper drawstring pouch" has been added.
This pouch is described as large enough to hold a coffee cup or mug.
I'm going to create a spreadsheet with all the posted orders and probably
begin sending out PayPal requests next week. I will be guesstimating delivery
costs on the high side to insure I don't incur expenses other than my labor for
this effort.
As requested, I will check costs to accomodate mailing to those outside the United States. I believe using International First Class Mail will be affordable (most likely around $12.00).
For future reference: Approx. 5:00 PM and having just checked my email, I followed the link in Ernie's new sales offering http://www.BearToothWoods.com and while there I noticed pen sleeves on this page:
http://www.beartoothwoods.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=35_44
These are NOT that different from the ones I found. Ernie's come from China, these are from Canada. Had I known Ernie had them, I wouldn't be offering these.
Update 9/14
After several offline requests for all colors, I'll yield to y'all.
The single and double sleeves are velvet with a plastic inside.
The drawstring pouch is velvet without plastic.
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Update 9/13 7:30 PM
I'm going to open this up and leave it open two weeks.
I'll update the group with associated costs WRT mailing envelopes.
I'm expecting most orders will end up being less than a flat-rate.
If I'm wrong and it's more economical to use USPS supplied material,
the savings will be passed along.
I still need to figure out how to equitably deal with cost of shipping to me, but I don't expect much burden there.
I'll close this Sunday evening, Sept. 30th.
Please POST orders here; I'll send PMs with requests for payment.
Plus cut and paste the following:
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I received samples of velvet pen sleeves that I'm satisfied with as free sleeves.
They are available for a single pen and two pens. Respective photos (from vendors website):
And, I'm ordering a real nice drawstring pen bag in black velvet:
By request, there's also this drawstring bottle stopper pouch in black velvet:
The singles are available in blue, green, red, or black; the doubles in black only.
The drawstring pen bag in black velvet is without imprint.
The drawstring bottle stopper in black velvet is without imprint.
There is no quantity discount for these but before I order some for myself, I figured
I'd see if anyone else is interested. The drawstring pouch is a real nice plush velvet
suitable for high end pens.
Here's the deal:
I am offering these at my cost PLUS cost of mailing PLUS cost of bubble envelop PLUS related PayPal fee PLUS each person who orders will be required to contribute $5.00 to the IAP.
I will try to keep these in stock and, in the future, while I have some, will offer them in the individual classifieds.
--------
Update 11/16: Woo-Hoo! Everyone's order is enroute!!! [
] Update 11/14: All orders are accounted for and complete.
I can't believe it's been four weeks since the first 5 orders shipped but
Every remaining order ships tomorrow when I get off work -- at the latest.
Update 11/13: The UPS tracking shows the last missing items are out for delivery. That means they should be at my home tonight.
Update 10/17: Donation of $125.00 to the IAP. You guys are awesome!
Update 10/15:
Happy Birthday to my darling daughter Jennifer!
For y'all, our order started arriving.
There were 24 participants and you've each donated $5.00 to the IAP.
That's $125.00 to the IAP, perhaps more once the outbound freight is known and y'all make your individual decisions regarding what I do with overage.
The bottle stopper pouches are HUGE! I can fit my fist in the bag way past my wrist [:0]
I'm taking inventory tonight and will try to organize outbound orders too. Note that the single pen drawstring pouches have NOT arrived yet. As I ship orders, I'll update the list of buyers below. I'll track mailing costs and then touch base with y'all individually.
Gotta go, I got work to do now counting and filling your orders. [8D]
PS: You folks who ordered colors, especially red, I think you'll be very happy. I should've ordered some for myself.
-----
Update 10/8: I've received the order acknowledgement indicating potential shipping from manufacturers later this week. I'll keep y'all abreast as it progresses.
Update 10/5: The order is placed. Something was preventing Louis from getting PMs, even from himself, so I added his order back in. I should receive an order confirmation via email late today or Monday and we should anticipate that I receive the merchandise in about two weeks. I will update y'all as there's news and once a week if there isn't. Total items are updated below. The merchandise total came to $693.25 based on my calculations.
Update 10/4: I've heard from everyone and now have totals and will place the order tomorrow morning. For the record, this is what y'all have asked for:
Code:
Quantities
Single Black .10 1075
Single Blue .10 460
Single Green .10 300
Single Red .10 510
Double .20 95
Drawstring .45 775
Bottle stopper .35 260Update 10/3: I'm hoping to get the remaining payments by tomorrow. I will place the order no later than Friday close of business.
Update 10/1: <s>Time got away from me but I'm now calculating each order and will be sending PMs soon to each participant.</s>
Requests for Paypal Messages sent to all individuals. The amount requested includes the $5.00 contribution to the IAP, $1.25 for inbound shipping, estimated outbound shipping, and associated paypal fees.
Those with a Google or Gmail account, can view the Group Buy spreadsheet with my understanding of your order and all associated costs here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=podgx3g1UKEgGZCmKevGVXw
Those who can't access the google document can download a copy here:
http://user.gru.net/garyg-1/PenPouchGB.xls
In the link above, you'll want to save the file to disk, then open the saved local copy:
NB: Orders shipped in Oct. are presumed delivered as I've not heard otherwise.
--------
Davdee70 -- Paid. Shipped 11/15
Josephs10s -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Alphageek -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Ahoiberg -- Paid. Shipped 11/15
Brewmeister35 -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Gkettell -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Exoticwo -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Rstought -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Bananajeep -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 11/16.
Savannadan -- Paid. Shipped 11/15 Received.
Ctwxlvr -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Blind Squirrel -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Eskimo -- Paid. Shipped 11/15 Received.
Airrat -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Great12b4ever -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Rhanhfl -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Awoodfan -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Woodlvr -- Paid. Shipped 11/15 including Christmas auction extra blanks; Received.
Sawdustier -- Paid; packed & labeled. Shipped 10/16; Received.
Dougmjones -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Jkoehler -- Paid; PM Sent; Shipped 11/16.
Wayneis -- Paid. Shipped 11/15
Malainse -- Paid. Shipped 11/15; Received.
Louisbr -- Paid. Shipped 11/15
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Update 9/18
Price and picture of the "bottle stopper drawstring pouch" has been added.
This pouch is described as large enough to hold a coffee cup or mug.
I'm going to create a spreadsheet with all the posted orders and probably
begin sending out PayPal requests next week. I will be guesstimating delivery
costs on the high side to insure I don't incur expenses other than my labor for
this effort.
As requested, I will check costs to accomodate mailing to those outside the United States. I believe using International First Class Mail will be affordable (most likely around $12.00).
For future reference: Approx. 5:00 PM and having just checked my email, I followed the link in Ernie's new sales offering http://www.BearToothWoods.com and while there I noticed pen sleeves on this page:
http://www.beartoothwoods.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=35_44
These are NOT that different from the ones I found. Ernie's come from China, these are from Canada. Had I known Ernie had them, I wouldn't be offering these.
Update 9/14
After several offline requests for all colors, I'll yield to y'all.
The single and double sleeves are velvet with a plastic inside.
The drawstring pouch is velvet without plastic.
-----
Update 9/13 7:30 PM
I'm going to open this up and leave it open two weeks.
I'll update the group with associated costs WRT mailing envelopes.
I'm expecting most orders will end up being less than a flat-rate.
If I'm wrong and it's more economical to use USPS supplied material,
the savings will be passed along.
I still need to figure out how to equitably deal with cost of shipping to me, but I don't expect much burden there.
I'll close this Sunday evening, Sept. 30th.
Please POST orders here; I'll send PMs with requests for payment.
Plus cut and paste the following:
Code:
Quantity Item
Single Blue pouch
Single Black pouch
Single Green pouch
Single Red pouch
Double pouch
drawstring pouch
drawstring bottlestopper pouch----
I received samples of velvet pen sleeves that I'm satisfied with as free sleeves.
They are available for a single pen and two pens. Respective photos (from vendors website):
And, I'm ordering a real nice drawstring pen bag in black velvet:
By request, there's also this drawstring bottle stopper pouch in black velvet:
The singles are available in blue, green, red, or black; the doubles in black only.
The drawstring pen bag in black velvet is without imprint.
The drawstring bottle stopper in black velvet is without imprint.
There is no quantity discount for these but before I order some for myself, I figured
I'd see if anyone else is interested. The drawstring pouch is a real nice plush velvet
suitable for high end pens.
Here's the deal:
I am offering these at my cost PLUS cost of mailing PLUS cost of bubble envelop PLUS related PayPal fee PLUS each person who orders will be required to contribute $5.00 to the IAP.
Code:
Base prices:
Single pouches $.10 each
Double pouches $.20 each
drawstring pouch $.45 each
wide draws pouch $.35 each
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