Fluxion
Well-known member
#252 paid!
Thanks for all of you who helped to put this together.
Thanks for all of you who helped to put this together.
is it too late to get some consumables also? Sorry for last minute change of mind.
is it too late to get some consumables also? Sorry for last minute change of mind.
My main concern was related to my confusion over the different styles of consumables that are compatible with this torch, the much higher prices of the consumables I could find, and the seeming lack of availability of consumables overall. After a little bit of head scratching and extra research (along with some help from other posters in this thread) I was able to figure out better search terms to use in order to find multiple sources for consumables, torch parts, etc. all at much better prices. My initial hesitations related to this specific unit are now 100% alleviated.

Aquamoose,
So how are we doing? Getting a lot of invoices out and paid?
Getting a lot more requests for invoices?
I'll bet you could buy extra machines and people who missed this would snap them up. Same with consumables.
I am sending another email out to all those on the list who haven't made a request. It gives them the deadline. A few have PM'd back they were glad for the heads up as they either forgot or thought the deal was dead.
Sorry to anyone I have sent multiple PM's to, that have already paid.
Next I will search each person for an email to send a note to. Plus, each post to this thread brings it up to the top of the forum, as a reminder. Best I can do.
This is the message being sent:
Deadline for the Plasma Cutter group buy is Midnight (PST) on Friday, February the 13th.
If you are still interested in obtaining a unit, please go here and follow the directions in post #1 completely.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=280018
If you have decided NOT to participate, would you please drop a note to Sean, with your user name and number on the list to:
[email protected]
Thank You,
Bill
Bill
I,d like to order a unit, two sets of consumables and one caps kit....can I get added to the list?
Thus far, the updated count:
144 cutters paid for
63 cutters on open invoices(21 in the last 24 hours)
a few placed orders but can't invoice until more info is given.
Didn't count consumables, don't wanna, not gonna at this hour.
Looking forward to Friday, midnight......
Again,
Do. Not. Panic if you've already connected with me but your order isn't complete or can't get it paid by Friday. Breath & read the first post carefully folks.
I'll be back to hopefully just sort & post the paid notices.
Some China news: I'm happy to share with you that China has put in 144 cutters in the production queue and by the time they open, my contact will run out to the factory floor to update the count when they get the deposit.
Have a good Friday!
Heres where i'm confused...the initial buy in number was 120 units equals $192.** price. So why doesn't an additional 20-80+ equal additional discounts?
Pooh Bear
Don't you think that if there was additional discounts, he would tell us???? Its real simple, if you don't like the deal and think there should be more discounts, then back out.... The huge undertaking that this guy is doing to get this deal done is staggering... Then he has to listen to guys complaining about if there shouldn't be another $2 discount.....
That not a complaint, thats a question. How am i to know he'd tell us, maybe thats how he's making money on this, i don't know...thats why i asked. I paid ********, i can't back out.
Sure its a huge undertaking, but that is how how EVERY group buy in i've been a part of works....more involvement equals a bigger discount.
" I paid ********, i can't back out."
Yep, that part right there tells me everything I need to know....

That not a complaint, thats a question. How am i to know he'd tell us, maybe thats how he's making money on this, i don't know...thats why i asked. I paid ********, i can't back out.
Sure its a huge undertaking, but that is how how EVERY group buy in i've been a part of works....more involvement equals a bigger discount.
Couldn't modify the invoice to include some extra cash - where can I send warranty money to? Invoice #48 paid![]()
That's a very good question, and something I wondered about too. If I was doing the negotiating, I would press the mfg. for better prices based on more confirmed orders. There are two considerations right now.
First, Aquamoose is doing this all gratis. I would really hope he could at least get his own machine and consumables for free. That would be the least I would expect. And extra money for warranty machines that he is going to get, are a consideration as well. Plus he is buying extra consumables.
And the paid for orders aren't that many over the 120. If all the invoiced orders become paid orders, then we are talking 207, which IS a substantial increase, but margins may already be low for the mfg.
And fyi, I am PMing the last 90 for the second time and have found 5 of the first 100 numbers who had emails, and sent them all a notice. Then I will go through the last 200 numbers for emails. All this is slow and laborious as I can only send 1 PM to 3 people per minute and have to search and look up each member so see if he has email. 14 have cancelled for sure.
I'm just trying to make sure as many members as possible get the chance at this. Many gave up after the original facilitator (Bob) couldn't finish it. Many think the deal is dead, or may think as long as they are on the list, they are OK, which isn't true. Some will miss out if they don't have email and don't check their PM's regularly. Doing my best though.
Frankly, I think it's a great deal, and I'm glad to get it.
Bill
If it were enough to discount them, even a little bit($5-$10) i would llke to know...i'd tell him to use that for himself instead of refunding. These other 2 clowns assume i needed to know so i could make sure i get it back.
All i ask for is transparency, which i don't feel is out of line....and don't feel we haven't gotten it so far. Thanks Aquamoose.
If it were enough to discount them, even a little bit($5-$10) i would llke to know...i'd tell him to use that for himself instead of refunding. These other 2 clowns assume i needed to know so i could make sure i get it back.
All i ask for is transparency, which i don't feel is out of line....and don't feel we haven't gotten it so far. Thanks Aquamoose.