Overview to latest pricing
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Dan Hintz
John,
Since I was the one to ask about the $1,800 (a guesstimated figure), I'd like to point out I wasn't suggesting there was fraud or greed involved, I was simply asking a valid question that did not appear to have been answered yet. If the new units are cheaper by nearly $20 compared to the last batch, why is the to-the-door price still nearly $50 more?
Seems to me if the cost to-the-door is the same as last time, the $20 difference in unit cost would go to Cliff as a "finder's fee". I questioned the extra $15 necessary to ship each unit to the door, as well as the surprising jump in dock fees... it appears that Cliff may be able to get a better deal with the dock shipper if he hammers them a bit on their high prices, and I don't understand why UPS is suddenly charging 50% more to ship the same item 4 months later... was the estimated weight entered incorrectly?
Dan, no harm done in your questioning the latest price.
Glad you asked though - Apples to Apples, the unit is cheaper (or was, based on a larger volume, new price ~may~ be different now, as I type this). The SHIPPING from China and dock fees, etc. have gone up TREMENDOUSLY!!! THAT is where the overall "additional" $50 is going!
FedEX ground (cheapest way to ship for Cliff) is actually $45 and change AT MOST. So, a $50 fee is not unreasonable for all Cliff HAS done, IS doing and WILL CONTINUE to do... I am in Illinois. Will it NOT cost Cliff $50 to send out my package. I will gladly pay the $50 to receive the package though, in appreciation for his hassles and time and labor to make this all happen for us.
For those from the first group buy - IF YOU CAN HELP in reducing the costs on this group buy, of which you have no investment, PLEASE help Cliff with contacting the shipper or even the company used last time and see if you too can make an impact on reducing the price of this group buy. What's in it for you? Nada - Zip - NOTHING! Well, except maybe a little appreciation from those who are involved in this group buy.
If my "tone" sounds harsh, it is not meant that way. Just calling out the facts. I deal in facts every day with my regular career, and bluntness (or is it diplomacy? I get them confused ALOT) happens!
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Thanks Dee for Steve's "permission slip". Steve - you want in?
My thanks to all for making this happen.
John
Updated updated list / information
Updated updated list / information
OK, here's the updated list now, with the updated pricing.
PLEASE CONFIRM whether you are still participating.
in 1) John Schulz
2) Phil Salvati
in 3) Keith Outten
4) Steve Clarkson
in 5) Paul Brinkmeyer
6) Kevin L. Waldron
7) Dave Russell Smith
in 8) Rudy Ress
in 9) Bob Savage1
in 10) Cliff Patrick
in 11) Marc Winlund
12) Rodger D. Cooley
13) Alexander James
in 14) George Brown
in 15) Deane Shepard
16) Sean De Gazon
17) Mark Beito
in 18) Gary Nicholls
in 19) Eric Allen
in 20) Donald Bugansky
21) Maggie Brown
For clarification, TOTAL PRICE = $362.00 to your door.
$230 for the Unit
$82 Importing costs and freight to Ohio
$50 Domestic shipping to you from Ohio
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$362 To Your Door
Send payment to:
K&B Industrial Supply
104 County Road 120
South Point, OH 45680
Cliff will need to have your check in hand no later than October 8, 2009. Include with your check, your delivery address - where you want the unit shipped to.
Thanks to all.
I'm in - check will go out Monday
I'll send the check in the Monday mail. Count me in.
Bugs
Updated updated list / information
OK, here's the updated list now, with the updated pricing.
PLEASE CONFIRM whether you are still participating.
in 1) John Schulz
2) Phil Salvati
in 3) Keith Outten
4) Steve Clarkson
in 5) Paul Brinkmeyer
6) Kevin L. Waldron
7) Dave Russell Smith
in 8) Rudy Ress
in 9) Bob Savage1
in 10) Cliff Patrick
in 11) Marc Winlund
12) Rodger D. Cooley
13) Alexander James
in 14) George Brown
in 15) Deane Shepard
16) Sean De Gazon
in 17) Mark Beito
in 18) Gary Nicholls
in 19) Eric Allen
in 20) Donald Bugansky
21) Maggie Brown
For clarification, TOTAL PRICE = $362.00 to your door.
$230 for the Unit
$82 Importing costs and freight to Ohio
$50 Domestic shipping to you from Ohio
===========
$362 To Your Door
Send payment to:
K&B Industrial Supply
104 County Road 120
South Point, OH 45680
Cliff will need to have your check in hand no later than October 8, 2009. Include with your check, your delivery address - where you want the unit shipped to.
Thanks to all.