Updated Chinese Cut50F Group Buy

[Ameshel]

The post for the new thread showed up after I posted


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[Bryce188]

Let me decompress first but cutting up some metal and I'll get back to you in a few years. For sure, I'd give some advice to the NEXT guy doing the group buy. Perhaps I should write a book on it!

My wife has been awesome. She has no idea of the Paypal snafu so the less she knows, the better

What she thinks I do:

1. Collect funds
2. Send funds to mfg
3. Receive products
4. Send out products

What I actually do:

1. Get quote from China
2. Get quote & enter contract with broker
3. Set-up a web-based payment system
4. Scrapped web-based payment system
5. Invoiced everyone individually
6. Collect funds
7. Deposit half of the funds
8. Get notice from Paypal
9. 
10. Call Paypal
11. 
12. Call Paypal again
13. 
14. Call Paypal again
15. 
16. Call Paypal one more time
17. 
18. Realized that I'm not getting anywhere with Paypal so it's basically...
19. 
20. Scramble
21. 
22. Figure out a new plan
23. Disconnected first half of the "train"
24. Email everyone on the derailed portion of the train
25. Collect MO payments
26. Send final deposit
27. Pay broker directly
28. Get cutters
29. Repackage cutters with consumables
30. Ship out cutters
31. Send proof of shipment to Paypal
32. Then

Sean you have done great on this and I appreciate it very much. The above statement sums up the amount of work. Started as a challenge turned into an adventure. The concept sounds easy. Execution is the hard part and you succeeded. All I have to say is Thank You

 

[bfdladder10]

Just curious if u received my money order. Was sent via priority mail on the 16th

invoice 117 #42 on the list

 

[toolmuchtool]

Hi Aquamoose I also sent my postal money order. It was on 3-18 so you should be getting it soon I hope. Thanks for all your hard work. 326 on list, toolmuchtool, paypal invoice 200. ALOHA, JAMES B.

 

[SlowAl]

Money order sent as well on 3/20. 206 on the list, original invoice number 191.

 

[rexpittman]

I received my PayPal refund and my emailed instruction on the plan forward. Sent the money through the mail as instructed in the email. I never would have seen that train wreck coming. All I can say is great recovery and thanks for once again recovering the fumbled group buy and helping to make this thing happen!!!

Now... on to the next matter at hand.. I am in!!

TIG Group Buy!

I'm in!

1. bczygan
2. Shopteacher
3. Volleyball
4. littleponderosa
5. rexpittman

 

[Aquamoose]

Folks,

Got a bunch of MO's that came in. I updated the list to indicate refund status of Paypal and payment via MO in place. Take a look to note your status.

On April 2nd, I'm making my final payment to get the ball rolling on China's end to get the cutters on the boat and shipped to me for distribution!

Thanks for the positive comments, I appreciate it!

Sean

 

[c6matt]

Folks,

Got a bunch of MO's that came in. I updated the list to indicate refund status of Paypal and payment via MO in place. Take a look to note your status.

On April 2nd, I'm making my final payment to get the ball rolling on China's end to get the cutters on the boat and shipped to me for distribution!

Thanks for the positive comments, I appreciate it!

Sean

I was traveling for work but goti t out monday, will be there by this friday. Thanks you again Aquamoose for the effort, and all the additional effort with the MO situation! you are good people!

 

[volleyball]

Thanks for the update. Has anyone passing this on to the Bronco forum to make sure they know what is going on?

 

[FullRaceMerc]

Thanks for the update. Has anyone passing this on to the Bronco forum to make sure they know what is going on?

Done.

And after a quick count of the list it looks like about 170 are in & paid at this point. Approximately 50 are still in the "Paypal refunded, might send MO group".

 

[KyleQ]

Thanks for the update. Has anyone passing this on to the Bronco forum to make sure they know what is going on?

They are basically on page-

 

[bobbycos]

Printed out the coupon from leftyz site for the welding cart and will purchase that when I get the cutter

Thanks in advance Aquamoose

 

[RonRock]

Printed out the coupon from leftyz site for the welding cart and will purchase that when I get the cutter

Thanks in advance Aquamoose

I missed that. You have a link?

 

[see pictures]

Im out

 

[gayler]

Any updates? Are they still on for mid month?

 

[Disney]

I hope so! I keep finding projects to do!

 

[Aquamoose]

Ok,

Other than a few members whom I have direct connection with, here are the final tally that was sent to China...

198 cutters
384 sets of consumables
314 cups

I should be making the final wire transfer today if I get a confirmation. I'm assuming that they will be here near the end of April. Originally it was to be here mid April but with the Paypal snafu, it was delayed by two weeks.

I'll keep posting progress.

Thanks folks,
Sean

 

[bobbycos]

Im out

Im still in

 

[bczygan]

Ok,

Other than a few members whom I have direct connection with, here are the final tally that was sent to China...

198 cutters
384 sets of consumables
314 cups

I should be making the final wire transfer today if I get a confirmation. I'm assuming that they will be here near the end of April. Originally it was to be here mid April but with the Paypal snafu, it was delayed by two weeks.

I'll keep posting progress.

Thanks folks,
Sean

Not too bad.....

We didn't lose too many.

Soon the real work will begin for Sean and family! Thank you to them all.

 

[Beemer533]

Ok,

Other than a few members whom I have direct connection with, here are the final tally that was sent to China...

198 cutters
384 sets of consumables
314 cups

I should be making the final wire transfer today if I get a confirmation. I'm assuming that they will be here near the end of April. Originally it was to be here mid April but with the Paypal snafu, it was delayed by two weeks.

I'll keep posting progress.

Thanks folks,
Sean

Nice! Between this and my Shapeoko 3 I'm waiting for, it is going to be like Christmas soon!

Thanks again for all the hard work Sean.

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[cdrewferd]

Those are prett good numbers. It's going to be the longest month ever waiting for this to show up on my door step.

 

[Shopteacher]

Those are prett good numbers. It's going to be the longest month ever waiting for this to show up on my door step.

Nah, I still have to upgrade my electrical in the garage in order to use this.... been waiting for the right excuse.

 

[rexpittman]

Just got the update from Sean!! Looks like I am in!! Great job Bro!!

Rx

 

[Lassen Forge]

Very cool - I just finished the new bench, am mid-reorganization of the shop, and have a spot all ready for it!

Thanks, Sean!!!

 

[gayler]

Any word from China?

 

[BJ42LX]

Browsing eBay this morning it looks like these plasma units have crept up in price ~$100 since this deal got off the ground. This deal is getting better all the time!

 

[volleyball]

Any word from China?

Yes, but he doesn't understand Chinese.

Could be they are on a slow boat. Could be they won't be built until July.

 

[Professur]

Browsing eBay this morning it looks like these plasma units have crept up in price ~$100 since this deal got off the ground. This deal is getting better all the time!

Probably because some bunch of yahoos bought up half a production line and it's causing a ripple effect in supply and demand. I wonder how that could happen ...

 

[Aquamoose]

New updates...

It's being assembled & ready to be shipped in the next few days!

Here are the pics of the actual units. You'll notice the absence of any markings on the machines. I was given the option of having custom logo on the machines and thought better than to put a "Hello Kitty" on the side of it and making it all pink instead of blue as you see here.

When it's actually on a boat, I'll let you know!

Anybody got any cart recommendations to hold both this and a small home MIG welder?

I'm stoked! Are you?

Sean

 

[Beemer533]

Sweet! For the price we paid, I could probably have dealt with a hello kitty sticker..

Pink would have been over the top though[emoji14]

Whatever the color though, I am ready to start cutting!

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[volleyball]

Looks great, Thanks for the update.

 

[Shopteacher]

I would have been ok with pink, its my favorite color...

 

[gayler]

Looks great! I'm ready!

 

[jmlcolorado]

New updates...

It's being assembled & ready to be shipped in the next few days!

Here are the pics of the actual units. You'll notice the absence of any markings on the machines. I was given the option of having custom logo on the machines and thought better than to put a "Hello Kitty" on the side of it and making it all pink instead of blue as you see here.

When it's actually on a boat, I'll let you know!

Anybody got any cart recommendations to hold both this and a small home MIG welder?

I'm stoked! Are you?

Sean

Shoulda logo'ed with a GJ sticker



3rd picture in has a "gas" port on the back. Think these would cu even better with......say.......propane sent through the machine?

 

[jmlcolorado]

Anybody got any cart recommendations to hold both this and a small home MIG welder?



Sean

Since were talking chineese, might as well keep with the theme.
This one looks like it could swing it:
http://www.harborfreight.com/100-lb-capacity-welding-cart-61316.html

Personally, I have one of these and think the Plasma will fit in the bottom storage area:
http://www.harborfreight.com/welding-cabinet-61705.html

P.S. I REALLY like this cart! After you change out the ridiculous safety chains for the tank with scuba tank straps.

 

[tarbellb]

You should have put a huge Moose on the side! Or a really **** pin up of you.... as a reminder of the generosity

 

[Aquamoose]

Pin-up? Now I'm flattered.

Perhaps "Moose Metalworks" has a nice ring to it?


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[keith5064]

Here's a pic of my work in progress cart, my Lincoln mig will sit on the filing cabinet top, and the plasma on the top shelf. Made out of old bedframes mostly..
Not a store manufactured one, but hey that's the fun of owning the tools in the first place[emoji41]

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[Disney]

That's awesome!

 

[Bobf]

I have the cart with a Miller 180 on top and a small Hobart 110v P cutter on the bottom. I was thinking of getting the cabinet for the Miller and put the Cut 50 on the top of the cart. I think the cabinet is on sale this month.