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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!!! [:p] :D:D

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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		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	260
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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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Quantity   Item
          Single Blue pouch
          Single Black pouch
          Single Green pouch
          Single Red pouch
          Double pouch
          drawstring pouch
          drawstring bottlestopper pouch

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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):

2007913192524_VelvetSgl.jpg


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And, I'm ordering a real nice drawstring pen bag in black velvet:

2007913193418_VelvetDrawString.jpg


By request, there's also this drawstring bottle stopper pouch in black velvet:

2007918163045_velvetPouch.jpg


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.
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Base prices:
Single pouches   $.10 each
Double pouches   $.20 each
drawstring pouch $.45 each 
wide draws pouch $.35 each
 
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GaryMGg

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Dean,
Originally posted by alphageek
I think I'd like 50 of each color single pouch...

If that's a firm commitment, I'll open it to all four colors.
I'll check back in the morning for your response. I was trying to keep my life simple, but I see y'all won't have any of that, will ya?!? ;)
 

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Originally posted by GaryMGg

Dean,
Originally posted by alphageek
I think I'd like 50 of each color single pouch...

If that's a firm commitment, I'll open it to all four colors.
I'll check back in the morning for your response. I was trying to keep my life simple, but I see y'all won't have any of that, will ya?!? ;)

50 Single Black Pouch
50 Single Blue Pouch
50 Single Green Pouch
50 Single Red Pouch

Thanks!
 

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Albert,
Originally posted by exoticwo
... the drawstring pouch will hold a Bottle stopper that has a 1 to 1 1/4in. Diameter.
Too close for my comfort: 1" maybe; 1-1/4" maybe not. Without having a stopper to test,
I'd be leary of selling them for this purpose. I don't have any of my own to try.
You could measure the largest diameter required and I could test something OR from the same vendor, I found an item that will work.
It's a black velvet drawstring bag that looks like the other only square.
My rep. said it'll hold a small coffee cup!
Minimum order is 100, price is $.35 each.
So, I can add it to the list of items, and if we hit 100+, y'all will be good to go.
Let me know what y'all think?
 

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I'd be in for the following:

50 of the drawstring pouches
25 of the black singles
25 of the Green singles
25 of the blue singles
25 of the red singles
50 of the larger drawstring pouches (for bottlestoppers)

Let me know what the additional costs are

Mike
 

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Hi Gary i would like,

Quantity Item
Single Blue pouch 30
Single Black pouch 30
Single Red pouch 30
drawstring pouch 20
black velvet drawstring bag 20 (the small coffee cup one)

I am out of town and will be home on Thursday to send paypal. Just so you know.
 

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Hi y'all,
I'm not ignoring anyone. I'm just not sending PayPal requests 'til we get closer to the end and I
get a better feel for the shipping method that'll make most sense for y'all.
 

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Put me down for the following and PM me with the total. I will add the $5.00 for IAP to my paypal to you

Single Blue pouch 50
Single Black pouch 100
Single Green pouch 50
Single Red pouch 50
Double pouch 0
drawstring pouch 50

Thanks Rob
 

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Gary, I'd like to order the following:

Quantity Item
Single Blue pouch 50 ea
Single Black pouch 100 ea
Single Green pouch 50 ea
Single Red pouch 50 ea

Thank you in advance for doing this.
 

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I would like the following:
20ea drawstring pouch $.45ea
50ea Single Blue Pouch $.10ea
50ea Single Black Pouch $.10ea
25ea Single Red Pouch $.10ea
20ea Larger drawstring pouch $.35ea
20ea Double pouch $.20ea

Please pm me with the total and Paypal information.
Thank you for your time putting this together.

Mike
 

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Here's the deal:
I will do 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 don't mean to sound cheap but since I am just getting started I have to watch every penny. Can you give a "ball park" on what all the "pluses" would come to?
 

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Originally posted by Daddy1
...I don't mean to sound cheap but since I am just getting started I have to watch every penny. Can you give a "ball park" on what all the "pluses" would come to?
Honestly, I'm not sure. I've been trying to make a good guess on it.
I hope most of the orders will fit in a flat-rate box inside a flat-rate envelope.
After seeing the size of the orders and pricing bubble packs, it looks like flat-rate is going to be more economical but I'm still checking.
Small flat-rate makes the postage $4.60 within the US.
The PayPal fees get added on last on top of everything else and it's $.31 PLUS 3%.

So, let's say you order:
100 at $.10
50 at $.45
That's $32.50 + 5 for IAP + 2.5 (portion of inbound mailing) + 4.60 (outbound mail) + .31 (PayPal base fee) + 1.35 (paypal 3%) == $46.26 delivered.

I hope that helps you decide.
 

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Originally posted by jkoehler
you letting foreigners in? ( Canadians )
With a valid green card or passport. [}:)]:D
I think using International First Class Mail, this can be done.
Funny thing -- the velvet sleeves and drawstring pen pouch is from a
Canadian manufacturer (Busrel) but they only sell through distributors.
I found Howard Promotions (now Madden Brand High) selling these with the prices I've listed and that's how this came about.
 

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Quantity Item
Single Blue pouch 25
Single Black pouch 25
Single Green pouch 25
Single Red pouch 25
Double pouch 15
drawstring pouch 20
drawstring bottlestopper pouch 20

Gary,
I tried repeatedly to edit my original post to add the bottle stopper bag and it kept leaving part of the post off. I sent you an email about the bottle stopper bag, deleted the original post as it didn't include all items and I couldn't make the edit work. Not sure if the quantities listed are the same as the original because it was lost when I started trying to edit.

Thanks for doing this, I will be looking for your paypal request.

Doug
 

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Gary,

Any recent updates? Are you ready to order - are you ready for payment? I just know the 2 weeks is up... With all the CSA orders, just wanted to be sure this didn't get lost :)
 

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Gary, what's the status of this group bye? I haven't received a PM on the amount to send you, and I believe it is over 2 weeks now? If this has fallen thru, let me know and I will get some from Ernie. I have a show coming up soon and would like to have some of these if possible.

Rob
 

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I will start sending PMs for PayPal tomorrow night when I get home from work.
Y'all are right, it got away from me -- between all that's going on I must've lost a week. :(
Heck, I thought I had all week to send payment requests.
It has not fallen apart -- I've just been overcommited.
 

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Hi folks,
I've just finished putting all the info into a spreadsheet and am calculating totals.
Paypal requests will begin going out in minutes.
Earlier I wrote that each person's portion of the inbound freight will be $2.50.
I've modified that amount down to $1.25 each based on a reasonable wild guess. ;)
I believe I can get most orders into the flat-rate envelope excluding those with 50 or more velvet pouches. Those will be charged for the flat-rate box. If there are gross overcharges, I'll send individual refunds or you may donate the overpayment to the IAP.
When the buy is complete, I'll send Jeff a single donation that includes each individual's $5.00 contribution plus any donated overages. I commit to work to get each of you the most reasonable delivery rates I can.

I'll post payment updates and keep y'all abreast of the order in my OP at the start of this thread. For y'alls information, the order I placed prior to running this group buy for drawstring pouches too nearly 2 weeks to arrive. The vendor says to allow 5-10 days, so I expect that's not too bad. Y'all have been patient, I hope you can be just a little more so. ;)

I've uploaded a spreadsheet with all orders and the calculations; I'm sending paypal requests with the total only. I've asked Mike to test viewing the spreadsheet. If that works, y'all can view the spreadsheet and check the figures I came up with. IF it doesn't work, I'll upload the spreadsheet to my website and give y'all a link to download it. Either way, each of you will have full access to how I recorded each order and calculated payments.
 
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Gary,
Please cancel my order. I have not received a PM with payment information and have not reviewed this post in some time so was not in the loop so to speak. I noticed today that you are ready to wrap this buy up and I have not paid. No problem for me since I can order from BearToothWoods. I appreciate you doing this group buy and hope that my unattentiveness has not inconvenienced you in any way.
Thanks,
Louis
 
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