surfsidebill
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This Dayacom Jr. Emperor buy is a Group Purchase from Exotic Blanks.
Thanks to helpful negotiations from Plano_Harry, Ed and Dawn at Exotic Blanks have agreed to share a 50 piece price for 25 or more of any or all of the four Style/Plating combination of Jr. Emperor.
By taking advantage of their experience with Dayacom and customs, we know those details will be handled correctly. Also, they have also generously offered to ship direct to IAP members who sign up for this buy. This will save on redundant shipping costs.
This buy is open to the first 20 IAP members who sign up from now, Friday January 25th, through 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, January 29.
KITS AVAILABLE:
This buy will place orders for any or all of these four kits, as long as there are 25 or more kits ordered in any one style/plating combination:
HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER
The spreadsheet is new and I ran several test orders and it appears the spreadsheet is calculating correctly. If you see a problem with it, please PM me, and I'll fix it. I will confirm your total (including shipping and insurance) via PM after all order sheets have been returned to me. Download the spreadsheet, fill it in and email to me at the email on the spreadsheet before 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, January 29.
All four of the style/plating combinations use the same tubes and bushings. Please indicate on the order sheet how many extra tubes and bushings you want.
Post in this thread that you are in with your order amounts so others will see how we're doing.
Poll Results to Date
Thanks to Monty's poll, we are at least at these numbers, as of 1/25/2013:
The lower pricing should help to get a larger order, so please dive in!
Prices (Dayacom 50 piece prices)
Note the spreadsheet includes Dayacom's 50 piece price plus Paypal charges (2.9% + $0.30) plus 6.5 % customs charges (per Ed's advice) plus $2 charge for shipping materials. This order is large enough that it will almost certainly be charged duty.
Delivery
Dayacom quotes 4-5 weeks plus 1 week shipping to the US, but this is very optimistic. In addition, kits need to be packed by Exotics and shipped by USPS, adding at least another week before it gets to you. Monty advises a worst case of more like 8 to 10 weeks. You should therefore be willing to wait at least 6 or 7 weeks to get your items, and if it takes as long as 10 weeks, you should not be surprised.
PAYPAL ONLY:
I will be placing the order on Friday, February 1. You must have PayPal funded by Thursday, January 31 at 11:59 PM EST. If you have not made the PP payment by that time I will drop you from the buy. Sorry, but I will not have time to remind anyone to send the PP payment. 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. In this buy, it could mean we can't go forward with one type of style/plating. Also, please make sure to include all of your contact information with the payment including your IAP screen name.
SHIPPING:
Shipping will be by USPS Priority Mail flat-rate boxes, with tracking number. Because Jr. Emperor kits are shipped one kit per 5x7 box, there are two choices: 1) we can either ditch the boxes and ship the double-bagged kits in the smallest flat-rate Priority Mail box or 2) if you want the 5x7 boxes, you will end up paying for a larger flat-rate box. Please indicate if you want the 5x7 boxes or not in your spreadsheet and I'll estimate the size of the flat rate box required. (Estimates are that only two of the 5x7 boxes will fit in a small flat-rate box, while 5 kits without the 5x7 boxes will fit in the small flat-rate box.)
Note that USPS rates will change on January 27, 2013, so all orders under this buy will be shipped at the new rates, which are $5.80, $12.35, and $16.85 for small, medium and large flat-rate boxes. I'll give you my best estimate on shipping and insurance by PM once you send back your spreadsheet.
Domestic Insurance:
I do not require that you pay for USPS Insurance but I strongly recommend it. Neither Exotic Blanks nor I will be responsible for what happens to your order after it leaves their control. If you desire insurance please indicate on your order form and I will calculate with USPS. I will then let you know the amount when I PM you with a confirmation of your order and shipping costs.
International orders will be accommodated but only under one condition – You must pay for Priority International Mail through USPS only and insurance will be required. Note from Ed at Exotics –International USPS rates are MUCH cheaper than Fed Ex or UPS. Small flat rate boxes cannot be traced once they leave the USA---usually from O"hare. Packages CAN be traced from the country they have arrived in, sometimes very helpful, some "not so much"!!
I must also emphasize that even when shipments are insured neither Exotic Blanks nor I will be responsible for your package once it is handed off to USPS. As far as international shipping cost I will give you an estimate and you will Pay Pal me that amount with your order. I apologize in advance it this is unacceptable to you and I hope you can understand my position.
Final Notes
Thanks to helpful negotiations from Plano_Harry, Ed and Dawn at Exotic Blanks have agreed to share a 50 piece price for 25 or more of any or all of the four Style/Plating combination of Jr. Emperor.
By taking advantage of their experience with Dayacom and customs, we know those details will be handled correctly. Also, they have also generously offered to ship direct to IAP members who sign up for this buy. This will save on redundant shipping costs.
This buy is open to the first 20 IAP members who sign up from now, Friday January 25th, through 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, January 29.
KITS AVAILABLE:
This buy will place orders for any or all of these four kits, as long as there are 25 or more kits ordered in any one style/plating combination:
• Dayacom Jr. Emperor Roller Ball Rhodium/22k
• Dayacom Jr. Emperor Fountain Pen Rhodium/22k
• Dayacom Jr. Emperor Roller Ball Rhodium/Black Titanium
• Dayacom Jr. Emperor Fountain Pen Rhodium/Black Titanium
Please note there is no mix and match. We will only be able to go forward with those style/plating combinations that are at 25 or more kits. I suggest you order one or two more than you might otherwise, to take advantage of this pricing.• Dayacom Jr. Emperor Fountain Pen Rhodium/22k
• Dayacom Jr. Emperor Roller Ball Rhodium/Black Titanium
• Dayacom Jr. Emperor Fountain Pen Rhodium/Black Titanium
HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER
The spreadsheet is new and I ran several test orders and it appears the spreadsheet is calculating correctly. If you see a problem with it, please PM me, and I'll fix it. I will confirm your total (including shipping and insurance) via PM after all order sheets have been returned to me. Download the spreadsheet, fill it in and email to me at the email on the spreadsheet before 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, January 29.
All four of the style/plating combinations use the same tubes and bushings. Please indicate on the order sheet how many extra tubes and bushings you want.
Post in this thread that you are in with your order amounts so others will see how we're doing.
Poll Results to Date
Thanks to Monty's poll, we are at least at these numbers, as of 1/25/2013:
RB Rho/22k = 15
FP Rho/22k = 21
RB Rho/BT = 18
FP Rho/BT = 11
FP Rho/22k = 21
RB Rho/BT = 18
FP Rho/BT = 11
The lower pricing should help to get a larger order, so please dive in!
Prices (Dayacom 50 piece prices)
Dayacom Jr. Emperor Roller Ball Rhodium/22k $48.00
Dayacom Jr. Emperor Fountain Pen Rhodium/22k $53.00
Dayacom Jr. Emperor Roller Ball Rhodium/Black Titanium $37.00
Dayacom Jr. Emperor Fountain Pen Rhodium/Black Titanium $40.00
Dayacom Jr. Emperor Fountain Pen Rhodium/22k $53.00
Dayacom Jr. Emperor Roller Ball Rhodium/Black Titanium $37.00
Dayacom Jr. Emperor Fountain Pen Rhodium/Black Titanium $40.00
Note the spreadsheet includes Dayacom's 50 piece price plus Paypal charges (2.9% + $0.30) plus 6.5 % customs charges (per Ed's advice) plus $2 charge for shipping materials. This order is large enough that it will almost certainly be charged duty.
Delivery
Dayacom quotes 4-5 weeks plus 1 week shipping to the US, but this is very optimistic. In addition, kits need to be packed by Exotics and shipped by USPS, adding at least another week before it gets to you. Monty advises a worst case of more like 8 to 10 weeks. You should therefore be willing to wait at least 6 or 7 weeks to get your items, and if it takes as long as 10 weeks, you should not be surprised.
PAYPAL ONLY:
I will be placing the order on Friday, February 1. You must have PayPal funded by Thursday, January 31 at 11:59 PM EST. If you have not made the PP payment by that time I will drop you from the buy. Sorry, but I will not have time to remind anyone to send the PP payment. 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. In this buy, it could mean we can't go forward with one type of style/plating. Also, please make sure to include all of your contact information with the payment including your IAP screen name.
SHIPPING:
Shipping will be by USPS Priority Mail flat-rate boxes, with tracking number. Because Jr. Emperor kits are shipped one kit per 5x7 box, there are two choices: 1) we can either ditch the boxes and ship the double-bagged kits in the smallest flat-rate Priority Mail box or 2) if you want the 5x7 boxes, you will end up paying for a larger flat-rate box. Please indicate if you want the 5x7 boxes or not in your spreadsheet and I'll estimate the size of the flat rate box required. (Estimates are that only two of the 5x7 boxes will fit in a small flat-rate box, while 5 kits without the 5x7 boxes will fit in the small flat-rate box.)
Note that USPS rates will change on January 27, 2013, so all orders under this buy will be shipped at the new rates, which are $5.80, $12.35, and $16.85 for small, medium and large flat-rate boxes. I'll give you my best estimate on shipping and insurance by PM once you send back your spreadsheet.
Domestic Insurance:
I do not require that you pay for USPS Insurance but I strongly recommend it. Neither Exotic Blanks nor I will be responsible for what happens to your order after it leaves their control. If you desire insurance please indicate on your order form and I will calculate with USPS. I will then let you know the amount when I PM you with a confirmation of your order and shipping costs.
International orders will be accommodated but only under one condition – You must pay for Priority International Mail through USPS only and insurance will be required. Note from Ed at Exotics –International USPS rates are MUCH cheaper than Fed Ex or UPS. Small flat rate boxes cannot be traced once they leave the USA---usually from O"hare. Packages CAN be traced from the country they have arrived in, sometimes very helpful, some "not so much"!!
I must also emphasize that even when shipments are insured neither Exotic Blanks nor I will be responsible for your package once it is handed off to USPS. As far as international shipping cost I will give you an estimate and you will Pay Pal me that amount with your order. I apologize in advance it this is unacceptable to you and I hope you can understand my position.
Final Notes
- 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, along with your shipping address, and your preferences for insurance and whether or not you want the 5x7 boxes.
- Remember to post in this thread that you are in with your order amounts so others will see how we're doing.
- Last but not least, if there are any leftover funds, you can either get a refund if due or choose to donate the overage to IAP.
- I want to thank Harry, Ed and Dawn, and Monty for their patience and mutliple suggestions. Any mistakes left in here are mine.