We would like 2, of the nice group.
Thanks for taking this on.
We would like 2, of the nice group.
Thanks for taking this on.
I finally got an estimate on the shipping charges to Flagstaff:
"Our estimate of $197.66 includes shipping preparation, transportation, and fuel surcharge to a commercial address or picked up at the carriers local terminal."
When I have more time, I'll work up an estimate of the per-unit shipping cost to see if this is still viable for most people.
~derek
You might consider asking if shipping 2 lots of them impacts the shipping cost. I'd bet that much of the cost is the pickup and all of that. Given the "I'm interested"'s on here, two lots would be claimed I think, and shipping two might just be marginally more expensive.
just a thought...
I'd love to be included for at least 2 if this pans out
I think Mundele might be right. Would it be possible to have 2 group buys. One for the "new condition" and one for the "used condition?" If that is possible you could go back to having two different prices. One for each group buy as you would be selling two different items. Not trying to make more work but this may solve the issue of people ordering 4 and wanting 4 new ones. When the quantity in either group buy would run out then it would be closed and then anyone wanting more would just have to purchase from the other buy. I would guess the "new condition" ones would sell out first. Just do it as first pm first serve.
On that note I will want anywhere from 2 to 10 depending on price/shipping.
Pete.
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$150 minimum bid, lot size varies from 88 to 150. Figure we get 100...
that's 1.50 ea, plus $200/100 shipping= 3.50 ea.
$3.50ea plus shipping + envelopes???
wow, the local mil-surplus place wants $20 ea for "used" (best has several tears in it) and $35 for new... yikes
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1. Group buy prices must be the actual cost of the item or items being offered.
Just read the group buy rules which are very simple. This is the one rule that seems to apply to the pricing issue. Nothing in this rule would prohibit a 2 tiered pricing system. As long as the price charged for the "new condition" liners and the price of the "used condition" liners adds up to the total price of the entire lot of liners then the buy would conform to the rules. The issue of the $.50 does not apply as it only has to do with recouping costs for printing invoices, envelopes or things such as that. Please correct me if I am wrong but I really don't think the rules of the group buy prohibit the 2 tiered pricing system you first envisioned.
Pete.
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I love poncho liners so whatever works for me.
For those who've done group buys before, is it typical to contact each person and send item price + shipping for their location, or take pre-payments for item and request a second payment for shipping, or something else?
Thats a tuffy considering you wont know actual shipping weights for say, 10, till you get them.
You may be better suited doing a flat rate shipping option. Not sure on the size of the PL....
But first class is fine for anything up to 13 ounces. You dont have the option to ship first class over 13 ounces. You can get into parcel post, but even then I think they bump you up to priority over a certain weight.
Here are the parcel post regs... http://www.usps.com/send/waystosendm...parcelpost.htm
Id suggest waiting till you get them to find out what the weights are based on the individual numbers for the orders, and ask for payment in one lump. 2 payments for 1 transaction can get confusing. JMO>Delivery to every address in the United States-including PO Boxes and military addresses.
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