| 2005 GP in chassis rca, speaker post, ... - Click HERE for Original Thread |
| jrsun |
I'm collecting pre-order now for the following to see if quantity is large enough to start the GP
1. a pair of RCA plus shielding/protection cap $5 per pair + shipping
2. a pair of binding post $5 per pair + shipping
3. aluminum knob1 $5.75 per pair + shipping
4. aluminum knob2 $5.75 per pair + shipping
Pls email me the quantity and payment method by 01/20/2005.
Orde only the quantity you intend to keep the commitment
Payment by check, paypal from bank account.
For the detail of items 1 and 2 please check
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/show...&threadid=34905
knob1: 30mm long, 30mm diameter, bottom 40mm
knob2: 25mm long, 30mm diameter
both fit most VR or switch, no more details |
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| fireman |
I was about to email you to see if you had any of these left from the first GP :D
I'd be in for 4 pairs of RCA jacks and 8 pairs of binding posts. 
BTW, are you going to set a wiki up for these ?
Happy New Year ! |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by jrsun
3. aluminum knob1 $5.75 per pair + shipping
4. aluminum knob2 $5.75 per pair + shipping
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Sorry ! Correction ( just copied and pasted carelessly)
3. aluminum knob1 $5.75 each + shipping
4. aluminum knob2 $5.75 each + shipping |
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| jhead |
| I'd be in for 4 of the number 2 knob and 2 pairs of binding posts |
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| rabstg |
Hi jrsun-
I'm in for 10 pair of the binding posts. |
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| PierreQuiRoule |
jrsun, please count me in for 8 pairs of binding posts!
Cheers - Pierre |
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| lgreen |
| I'm in for 5 pairs of binding posts. |
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| Vuamp2 |
| 10 pair of binding post for me. |
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| lawbadman |
Count me in man!!!
I want 4 of number 1 and 2. |
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| rabstg |
jrsun-
Will you be starting a wiki for this? |
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| jrsun |
| About wiki, it seems to be a good idea. Unfortunately, I do not know how to use it and pretty busy at work recently, maybe next week. |
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| jrsun |
| or if someone know it and set it up for us ! |
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| Ciscokid |
Hi,
Count me in for 4 pair of the binding posts.
Regards,
Danny |
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| IZHAKKATZ |
Hey,
I need just one pair of RCA (too little ?)
Izhak |
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| lgreen |
Ok, I've signed up.
2 questions:
1. I see we need to add shipping, any idea how much? Looks like USA and Canada are the only destinations by the way.
2. I'm ready to pay, what's the payment deadline? |
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| jrsun |
answers to some questions:
1. The RCA and binding post are pretty much of the standard sizes. I do not have accurate enough tool to measure them.
I replace some in my commercial units and do not have any problem.
2. everyone can go to www.usps.com to estimate the shipping cost since you have the origin and detination zips. You can make a rough estimate on the weight. It won't be too far away. In fact, that's how I did it in last GP.
3. do not pay now. make the change as you wish before 01/20/2005. Then I'll place the order based on the number on 01/20/2005. After I receive the parts, I'll post the notice here and serve based on first pay first send. |
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| homer09 |
Anybody know what the size specs are for these RCA's and binding posts? I want to use them as a replacement in a commercial amp but i want to avoid drilling larger holes. so basically i need an idea of the following dimensions:
- what is the overall diameter of the RCA's? (so i could know the minimum spacing between them)
- what is the diameter of the RCA shaft that crosses through the chasis panel? (so i could know if they fit in the stock holes)
- what is the diameter of the binding post's shaft that crosses through the chasis panel?
I good estimate would suffice. thanks! |
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| kudret |
I would like to order some binding posts, RCAs and knobs, but my PayPal is with VISA (not setup for bank transfer). I was wondering if someone ordering from Montreal wouldn't mind also ordering for me. We can split shipping and I can pay cash.
Kudret |
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| Variac |
| Geez! I think my Paypal is with a credit card also. Why is this a bad thing? |
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| homer09 |
| Paypal through credit card has extra charges for the receiver. |
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| UrSv |
Yes, a few % so why worry? PayPal is not a Non-profit organization.
First time I hear anybody complain about a small fee when handling pcoket money through PayPal... |
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| homer09 |
depending on which credit card, you will be charged about 3% for credit card transaction. 3% is quite a bit on the size of the order jrsun is taking right now (over $1000).
verifying your account to allow to pay through a bank account is not too difficult a process. also, if you dont like the ordering rules, then just dont order right? |
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| Variac |
Well, if it turns out that a little discussion clears up a problem so that all can order, then what's wrong with that? Of course the final decision is always up to the purchaser and jrsun. Perhaps they could add 3% to their order and jrsun is happy, perhaps that still doesn't work and we have to stick with the established rules. I don't see why discussing an issue is a problem.
Whether true or not, I think some people prefer to use Paypal linked to their cards because they think it might give them more recourse if the information gets in the wrong hands. I know that you are able to cancel charges that aren't made by you on your credit card if you weren't the one making them. This isn't to imply we don't trust jrsun! just that in general, ordering online we prefer not to have money in our accoiounts directly accessible to Paypal- a servce that gets scammed regularly. |
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| homer09 |
| Variac, you have a valid arguement. much better than just complaining. well the final decision is for jrsun to make. but he doesnt seem to be around these past days, i still have no reply about the sizing of the rca's and binding posts (explained in a previous post on this thread). |
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| Variac |
| But you also have a point homer09. I didn't realize that the credit card makes it cost more- but it makes sense. Probably jr is just trying to keep the cost as low as possible, and keeping track of how people pay might be more hassle. Wow, this is the most civilized discussion online ever! |
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| jrsun |
My best estimates from a ruler| quote: | Originally posted by homer09
- what is the overall diameter of the RCA's? (so i could know the minimum spacing between them)
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9/16"| quote: | Originally posted by homer09
- what is the diameter of the RCA shaft that crosses through the chasis panel? (so i could know if they fit in the stock holes)
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5/16"| quote: | Originally posted by homer09
- what is the diameter of the binding post's shaft that crosses through the chasis panel?
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1/4" |
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| UrSv |
| quote: | Originally posted by jrsun
My best estimates from a ruler
9/16"
5/16"
1/4" |
And for "the rest of the world" this is:
14.3 mm
7.9 mm
6.4 mm |
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| jrsun |
Guys,
I'll take a snap shot on the wiki order 01/20 midnight U.S. EST.
Please make no change after that.
One more friendly reminder, check or paypal from bank account only. Thanks! |
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| kleung |
| Just signed up for 2 pairs of RCA and 4 pair of binding post. When I went to calculate the shipping cost, the "from zip code posted" in wiki is not valid. What did I botch up? |
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| KT |
Jrsun,
Just wanted to clarify something:
1 pair of binding post means posts for 2 channels or, literally, a pair of posts (positive and negative for one channel)?
I may have to change my wiki amount depending on which it is.
Thanks,
KT |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by KT
Jrsun,
1 pair of binding post or RCA means |
one positive and one negative for one channel only |
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| UrSv |
| I'd happily add whatever surcharge would be needed to order with PayPal by Credit Card but as these GP rules are now I'll unfortanately have to stay out. |
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| homer09 |
UrSv,
I think the reason jrsun doesnt want to accept credit card is because this forces you to upgrade your paypal account to a business account. This type of account has fees when receiving any payment. So by accomodating the few people who for some reason cannot pay by check or through a verified account, he would be forced to pay fees for every payment! and these fees arent just 3%, there is also a flat fee per transaction. :dead: |
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| rabstg |
PayPal also charges a 1% fee for "across borders" transactions.
Standard fee is 3.2% Add 1% for out of country transfers, and 2-4% for CC fees, and you can see how paypal makes its money.
I am in the middle of a GB and we have so far paid PayPal fees > $50. |
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| UrSv |
| quote: | Originally posted by homer09
UrSv,
I think the reason jrsun doesnt want to accept credit card is because this forces you to upgrade your paypal account to a business account. This type of account has fees when receiving any payment. So by accomodating the few people who for some reason cannot pay by check or through a verified account, he would be forced to pay fees for every payment! and these fees arent just 3%, there is also a flat fee per transaction. :dead: |
| quote: | Originally posted by UrSv
I'd happily add whatever surcharge would be needed to order with PayPal by Credit Card but as these GP rules are now I'll unfortanately have to stay out. |
Sure. I didn't know HE had to upgrade his account just because MY account was using a credit card. |
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| homer09 |
| no free lunches right? paypal has to eat too ;) |
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| UrSv |
| quote: | Originally posted by homer09
no free lunches right? paypal has to eat too ;) |
Sorry for OT.
Obviously they have to eat, it's not a non-profit org and I'm not disputing that. Still does not make sense however. I can't see why HIS withdrawal would be affected by MY account using a credit card. If I get a fee deducted from my payment and add a corresponding increase to cover for that then HE should receive whatever amount he wanted in the end. At least that's the way I've been using PayPal successfully across the globe for quite some time. Even if that would not be the way it works then this is the first time I hear it is a problem for the paying party to add enough to cover any fee incurred on either the buyer or the seller side. This is what I happily offered to do. |
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| Variac |
Hi jrsun,
peraps you could answer the question about PayPal , that way we wouldn't have to discuss it here forever :D
MArk |
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| homer09 |
UrSv,
maybe you didnt properly understand my post (even tho u quoted it). SO here is it is as clear as i can make it:
Paypal has the following accounts:
Personal: you can send payments for free (credit, bank, paypal balance) to anyone. You can receive payments only from bank accounts or paypal funds but always FREE.
Business: you can send payments for free (credit, bank, paypal balance) to anyone. You can receive payments from bank accounts, paypal funds AND credit cards BUT you pay fees for receiving money from ANY source.
So in other words, receivng with a business account is no longer free EVEN if the person pays through a bank account. Its the penalty paypal forces you to pay to be allowed to receive credit payments!
So if jrsun is forced to upgrade his account, even if I pay him through a bank account (which is free for personal account) he will now have to pay 3% plus fees!! So because you want to pay by credit, i will also have to put in the extra 3% + fees! quite unfair i think.
Also, because you have a personal account, you will never see the fees since personal accounts have no fees. Jrsun will be the one paying all the fees!
Upgrading a paypal account is a mistake, unless its absolutely necessary.
Once again, paying by check is still an option, or if you have enough funds in your paypal already. |
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| tiroth |
UrSv,
If you wish, you can just pay me and I will pay jrsun, as long as he is ok with it. I don't mind and it obviates all of this back and forth. |
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| jrsun |
homer09,
Thanks for the explanation, I can not do it any better.
Sorry for the inconvenience ! |
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| moe29 |
jrsun am i missing something? I emailed you regarding payment.
We need your PayPal email to be able to send payment.
Thanks!
Morris |
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| IZHAKKATZ |
Hi Jrsun,
Could you mail one set of RCNs
That would be $5.00 + $0.37
If yes I'll paypal the money
Thanks
I.k. |
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| rabstg |
Hi jrsun-
Please post your paypal address again and your source zipcode.
OR
Edit the Wiki with that info so it is available without searching.
Thank you in advance,
Troy |
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| Variac |
| According to a previous post, we pay when the parts have arrived. |
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| edjosh23 |
jrsun,
I was wondering if you have anymore. I'm looking for 4 pairs or binding posts, and atleast 2 pairs of rca's.
Also probably a knob, can I see another picture of knob2?
Thanks,
Josh |
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| jrsun |
info updated !
The schedule might be delayed a little bit because
our quantity is over the stocked quantity and it is Chinese new year period, manufacture is off for holidays. I'll keep you posted when I have more info. Sorry for the delay but it is out of my control.
That's another reason I do not want collect money until I receive a shipping confirmation from manufacture
If you miss 01/20, you can still add your order in the waiting list (entry below ***** line) in case someone backs out |
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| jrsun |
Info update !
The manufacture managed to prioritize our orders so they are on the way by sea (due to the weight) and scheduled to arrive at U.S. mid March
P.S. I'll set up a wiki for estimating the demand for preamp and amp enclosure. |
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| rabstg |
| quote: | Originally posted by jrsun
scheduled to arrive at U.S. mid March
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Mid March! So much for the three projects I'm currently working... I guess they will be around for future ones...
Maybe a time line should have been posted when the GB was started.?. |
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| jrsun |
| I try to get them by airmail but they are too heavy and would be too cotly. |
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| rabstg |
Hi jrsun-
No need to rush them, just next GB "state" a time line..
Orders taken from x/x - x/x
Orders placed on x/x
Shipment expected on x/x
Payment due on x/x
Mail out to buyers on x/x - x/x
Note ALL dates can CHANGE, but they are just rough time lines so buyers know what and when to expect.
If I'm not mistaken the forum does NOT charge by the word... But there is something to be said about complete and relative communication. |
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| lgreen |
| quote: | P.S. I'll set up a wiki for estimating the demand for preamp and amp enclosure.
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jrsun,
I'd like to see this, your parts are always interesting.
Is the wiki up yet? |
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| rabstg |
Hi jrsun-
I too would be intrested in chassis GB.
On a side note, when are we expecting our ship to come in? |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by lgreen
jrsun,
I'd like to see this, your parts are always interesting.
Is the wiki up yet? |
It is up ! |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabstg
Hi jrsun-
I too would be intrested in chassis GB.
On a side note, when are we expecting our ship to come in? |
For RCAs and binding posts, mid march
for chassis, the tentative schedule is
1. collect order/poll up to 02/28/2005
2. post updated prices on 03/15/2005
3. make your change as you wish and pay 25% deposit until 03/31/2005 by paypal from bank account or check
4. finalize order on 03/31/2005
5. normally, product will be available 60 days from then |
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| rabstg |
| quote: | Originally posted by jrsun
It is up ! |
Where? Have a URL?
And thanks for the timeline before hand!! |
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| lgreen |
| Oooops, I posted too soon. FYI, the chassis group buy "interest" thread is here. |
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| mcshaggy |
| looks like i missed out... how often do people back out of these things? |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by mcshaggy
looks like i missed out... how often do people back out of these things? |
Normally people backs out because of paypal payment difficulty from bank account from overseas orders. |
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| cheeba |
| I know I've already missed out on this GB, but can you let me know where I can purchase that first knob, the aluminum-coloured one? |
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| kudret |
Hi,
What's the latest ETA on these?
Kudret |
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| jrsun |
any day!
It was shipped by surface parcel, the time variation is large
between 49 days to 60 days, so ... |
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| rabstg |
| quote: | Originally posted by jrsun
any day!
It was shipped by surface parcel, the time variation is large
between 49 days to 60 days, so ... |
Hi-
What was the ship date? 49-60 days is only an 11-day variation so that would "imply" this month. Correct? |
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| jrsun |
Sorry ! typo! 40-60 days !
Last time I asked was on 02/07/2005 !
They told me that it had been sentl out then ! |
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| homer09 |
jrsun,
i suggest you build yerself a stock of these RCA's and binding posts and sell them as people need them instead of in one shot group buys. i think the success of this group order goes to show how well your RCA's and binding posts would sell. People on this forum will always need these, and im sure keeping a stock of them in the US wouldnt be a risk or liability.
With a stock up, more people will buy knowing they wont have to wait months for their connectors. you obviously have a good contact for these parts in asia and you could put it to work more efficiently.
just my 2 cents. |
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| rabstg |
Hi All-
I'm out.
I've got 4 projects waiting for binding posts and they can wait no longer.
The price was good but delay not.
I have 5 sets that will be available on the original order under "rabstg".
I broke down and ordered them with other parts I needed from here:
http://eshop.diyclub.biz/product_in...products_id=384
jrsun-
Do you want me to remove my name from the Wiki or leave as is? |
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| tiroth |
| rabstg, i will take yours. |
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| Mr Teal |
| If there is any stock left of the gold knob (knob 2) or if anyone has some they'd like to sell, I'd be very interested. |
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| rabstg |
| quote: | Originally posted by tiroth
rabstg, i will take yours. |
I was mistaken, I had 10 sets on order.
Hi tiroth-
All 10 sets? If so, I'll put your name where mine was..
If not, then I will leave as is and just remind jrsun to send to you instead. |
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| jrsun |
Sorry ! I must forget to mention that the parts normally arrive 2 months after I place the order. 2 weeks for manufacturer to process the order and 6 weeks (plus minus 2 weeks) to ship.
stocking them might not be a good idea for me, stock few can not solve the problem, stock too many is not good for me. If you need them please continue to add your order in wiki. Once it accumulates some quantity (say 100 pairs), I can set up another GB ! |
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| tiroth |
| Sure, I will take them all. Thanks again for organizing jrsun! |
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| jrsun |
Finally, they are here !
please send email to me through the forum for
1. total due including estimated shipping
2. my paypal account
Thanks for the patience ! |
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| jrsun |
| the picture is too big for posting so have to divide into 3 |
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| jrsun |
By the way, the information for each individual about
1. payment (Y or N)
2. sent (Y or N)
3. Received (Y or N)
will be updated at wiki. |
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| jrsun |
| Please claim your order before midnight 04/17, then will open to the waiting list if any left ! Thanks! |
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| homer09 |
I added a column to the wiki called "cancel my order". This is for people that no longer want to participate in the group buy or cannot pay through bank account from paypal. This way, people in waiting list can get their parts faster.
Please type YES under "cancel my order" if you are out. If you are still in, type NO.
To jrsun, hope this doesnt bother you, if so, just remove the column, i just thought it was a good way to speed things up. |
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| Variac |
jrsun,
This is exciting!!
Please post your mailing address for those of us who are going to send a personal check. I suppose its listed somewhere, but there are a lot of pages to go through!
Thanks,
MArk
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by Variac
jrsun,
Please post your mailing address for those of us who are going to send a personal check. MArk
(variac) |
Mark,
go to any post by me, click the button "email" and you are half done ! |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by jrsun
Please claim your order before midnight 04/17, then will open to the waiting list if any left ! Thanks! |
In order to speed things up as suggested by homer09 (good idea), especially the fact of unexpectedly late arrival of the parts, please email me to claim your order by 04/08 midnight, then open to the orders on waiting list.
The idea is to let the persons with such need get stuffs sooner, rather than waitng for unknown ! |
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| homer09 |
| should you not change the date on the wiki too to april 8th? |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by homer09
should you not change the date on the wiki too to april 8th? |
Done ! Thanks! |
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| greggd |
Mark,
I added my name to the WIKI.
Gregg |
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| Ciscokid |
Got my speaker posts today :) These things are great!
Big :up: to jrsun for doing this GP!!!
The best,
DannyG |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ciscokid
Got my speaker posts today :) These things are great!
Big :up: to jrsun for doing this GP!!!
The best,
DannyG |
You are welcome, Danny. So far, I'm pretty satisfied based on
the uses on Alpeh-X and gainclone. |
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| lgreen |
I've read and reread everything but for the life of me cannot figure out how much to pay for shippng.
I've got 5 pairs of binding posts and 2 RCA's coming out to 92130. How did you all figure this out? |
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| homer09 |
| my shipping calculator is called jrsun :cool: |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by lgreen
I've read and reread everything but for the life of me cannot figure out how much to pay for shippng.
I've got 5 pairs of binding posts and 2 RCA's coming out to 92130. How did you all figure this out? |
Sorry ! I must forget to reply you!
Whoever haven't gotten response from me after sending me email, please remind me here ! Thanks!
Please check your payment status (I'll mark "Y" if received), parts shppied date (if shipped) at wiki.
About the postage calculation, I just estimate based on
solving the simultaneous linear equation from known shipped weight, for example
x: weight of RCA pair, y: weight of binding post pair, z weight of priority mail box
2x + 4y + z= 14 oz
4Y + z = 11 oz
4x + 8y + z = 25 oz |
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| lgreen |
| Yes, I emailed you (twice, once days ago and once months ago) about paying and shipping and you never responded. Must have missed it by accident. I've paid via paypal as requested. |
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| Variac |
| Got Mine! Really nice. I expected them to be good, and they still surprised me! |
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| tiroth |
Got mine. Thanks Jrsun!
Any update on shipping date for the chassis? I wasn't clear on when delivery was expected. |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by tiroth
Got mine. Thanks Jrsun!
Any update on shipping date for the chassis? I wasn't clear on when delivery was expected. |
Tyler, I have sent you at least 3 emails, need to know which enclosure and color because your pick on wiki and paypal are different ! |
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| wytco0 |
jrsun, do you have any spares left from this order? I am interested in a few things if you have. PLease let me know what you have spare and I can confirm and pay for any i want by return.
Regards. |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by wytco0
jrsun, do you have any spares left from this order? I am interested in a few things if you have. PLease let me know what you have spare and I can confirm and pay for any i want by return.
Regards. |
Hi Tim and tsjdesign
I'll let you know Tuesday 04/26, several people said they sent the payment by mail, so I'll wait 2 more days ! Thanks! |
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| tiroth |
| quote: | Originally posted by jrsun
Tyler, I have sent you at least 3 emails, need to know which enclosure and color because your pick on wiki and paypal are different ! |
I sent you several replies but we all know how things can be lost on the net. No worries.
I do want the 100mm/pre-amp in natural aluminum (silver). The one with 5 pairs of RCA, 3 pairs of xlr, feet, 3-in-1 power switch included.
Thanks again and sorry for the hassle with the email. |
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| jrsun |
| There are 40 pairs of binding post and 6 knob #1 available ! |
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| gonefishin |
| quote: | Originally posted by jrsun
There are 40 pairs of binding post and 6 knob #1 available ! |
Hi :)
Is that 6 pair of knobs or 6 #1 knobs(3 pair)?
thanks,
dan |
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| jrsun |
| quote: | Originally posted by gonefishin
Hi :)
Is that 6 pair of knobs or 6 #1 knobs(3 pair)?
thanks,
dan |
6 #1 knob |
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