Re: Are we dead?
I've given it up for dead. Sucks, R-Theta group buy went no problem.
SCD said:
I've given it up for dead. Sucks, R-Theta group buy went no problem.
First of all, let me apologize for my long absence. I won't go into detail as to what happened, but basically my email account and wallet were hacked/stolen, and I've had a hell of a time getting both back. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO EMAIL ME, PLEASE TRY AGAIN! I have a new email address as of today, I should get my old one back soon. Since I could no longer receive email notifications, this group buy has remained dormant. But no longer!
I am in the final process of ordering heat sinks from Conrad, but things are going to be different. There have been a number of people that have been unsure of how many heat sinks they would like, and some people have backed out, while others have joined in. For simplicity, I have decided on only offering one option for heat sinks. All will be milled, drilled, and tapped. Here's a sketch:
The milled strip is now larger to accommodate flat head screws without hanging over the lip of the top piece. I will also be ordering button socket cap screws to use with the heat sinks. Here are the screws that will be used to secure the top and bottom covers: SCREWS
And here are the larger 6mm bolts that will secure the front and back faces to the heat sinks: BOLTS
Screws and bolts will both be BLACK.
I have also found a reasonable source for perforated aluminum tops. Here: EBAY
I don't think I'm going to organize a group buy for these top pieces, or for bottom pieces. I thought about it, but it just complicates things for me further. Ordering from the ebay link is pretty cheap (~$15), so it wouldn't be a bad idea to individually order.
Because of the size and weight of all these heat sinks, I have decided to limit this group buy. The max I can handle is going to be 150 heat sinks total. I will receive a final invoice from Conrad within the next few days. Once that is done, the I will operate on a first come first served policy. Wish I could handle more, but it’s just too much for me to handle anything larger that, as these are heavy heat sinks.
COST: Each heat sink is going to run $49.50 milled, drilled, tapped, and shipped to Seattle harbor. I decided on going through Atlas Sea freight, as it is cheaper and only takes about 30 days to arrive from Melbourne.
The M4 screws for the top and bottom covers will be $2.50 for 20, which is enough for a pair of heat sinks. The M6 bolts for the front and back are $1.60 for eight, once again enough for a pair of heat sinks. So grand total for all bolts per pair of heat sinks will be $4.10. Remember, these bolts are BLACK.
SHIPPING: Shipping to US addresses is going to be $17 per pair, $24 for four, $32 for six, or $38 for eight. Weight is about 12 lbs per pair. This is via Parcel post, as priority mail adds about $10-$15 depending on how weight. Shipping is close approximates; depending on your location it will vary. I'll refund you if I charge significantly more, and send a payment request if it's significantly less.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: please email me for a shipping quote, or check the USPS web page for the appropriate weight shipped from Seattle, WA 98105. Add $3 for packing supplies, and that’s your shipping cost.
PAYMENT: Payment can be made through Paypal, check, or money order. Paypal fees apply, which are 2.9% + $.30. Paypal can be sent to my Paypal email, which is cwujek@gmail.com. I would really prefer Paypal payments, if you must send a check/money order email me at my Paypal email and we will work it out. Please provide an payment breakdown in your Paypal payment, see below for example.
EXAMPLE PAYMENT BREAKDOWN
Pair of milled, drilled, and tapped heat sinks: $99
All necessary bolts: $4.10
Shipping to US address: $17
Total: $120.10
Paypal fee of 2.9% + $.30= $3.78
GRAND TOTAL: $123.88
Once 150 heat sinks have been paid for, no more will be sold! I'm ready to start taking orders, once 150 are confirmed, I'll place the order through Conrad. So start your Paypal accounts, there are 150 slots open for this group buy, I'll post every time 25 slots close.
I am in the final process of ordering heat sinks from Conrad, but things are going to be different. There have been a number of people that have been unsure of how many heat sinks they would like, and some people have backed out, while others have joined in. For simplicity, I have decided on only offering one option for heat sinks. All will be milled, drilled, and tapped. Here's a sketch:
The milled strip is now larger to accommodate flat head screws without hanging over the lip of the top piece. I will also be ordering button socket cap screws to use with the heat sinks. Here are the screws that will be used to secure the top and bottom covers: SCREWS
And here are the larger 6mm bolts that will secure the front and back faces to the heat sinks: BOLTS
Screws and bolts will both be BLACK.
I have also found a reasonable source for perforated aluminum tops. Here: EBAY
I don't think I'm going to organize a group buy for these top pieces, or for bottom pieces. I thought about it, but it just complicates things for me further. Ordering from the ebay link is pretty cheap (~$15), so it wouldn't be a bad idea to individually order.
Because of the size and weight of all these heat sinks, I have decided to limit this group buy. The max I can handle is going to be 150 heat sinks total. I will receive a final invoice from Conrad within the next few days. Once that is done, the I will operate on a first come first served policy. Wish I could handle more, but it’s just too much for me to handle anything larger that, as these are heavy heat sinks.
COST: Each heat sink is going to run $49.50 milled, drilled, tapped, and shipped to Seattle harbor. I decided on going through Atlas Sea freight, as it is cheaper and only takes about 30 days to arrive from Melbourne.
The M4 screws for the top and bottom covers will be $2.50 for 20, which is enough for a pair of heat sinks. The M6 bolts for the front and back are $1.60 for eight, once again enough for a pair of heat sinks. So grand total for all bolts per pair of heat sinks will be $4.10. Remember, these bolts are BLACK.
SHIPPING: Shipping to US addresses is going to be $17 per pair, $24 for four, $32 for six, or $38 for eight. Weight is about 12 lbs per pair. This is via Parcel post, as priority mail adds about $10-$15 depending on how weight. Shipping is close approximates; depending on your location it will vary. I'll refund you if I charge significantly more, and send a payment request if it's significantly less.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: please email me for a shipping quote, or check the USPS web page for the appropriate weight shipped from Seattle, WA 98105. Add $3 for packing supplies, and that’s your shipping cost.
PAYMENT: Payment can be made through Paypal, check, or money order. Paypal fees apply, which are 2.9% + $.30. Paypal can be sent to my Paypal email, which is cwujek@gmail.com. I would really prefer Paypal payments, if you must send a check/money order email me at my Paypal email and we will work it out. Please provide an payment breakdown in your Paypal payment, see below for example.
EXAMPLE PAYMENT BREAKDOWN
Pair of milled, drilled, and tapped heat sinks: $99
All necessary bolts: $4.10
Shipping to US address: $17
Total: $120.10
Paypal fee of 2.9% + $.30= $3.78
GRAND TOTAL: $123.88
Once 150 heat sinks have been paid for, no more will be sold! I'm ready to start taking orders, once 150 are confirmed, I'll place the order through Conrad. So start your Paypal accounts, there are 150 slots open for this group buy, I'll post every time 25 slots close.
Chris,
You've got mail! Thanks for the great news and a bigger thanks for putting this together. It was worth the wait.
Bill
You've got mail! Thanks for the great news and a bigger thanks for putting this together. It was worth the wait.
Bill
Ok, already about 20 heat sinks have been paid for. Yes, I am ready to accept payment! Conrad has fixed their broken casting for this heat sinks, and is ready for this order.
For those who want to send a check within the next few days, please send check to:
Chris Wujek
4736 20th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Don't send a check to this address after the 25th though, as I will be moving at the end of the month. You MUST inform me if you intend to send a check, so I can reserve your heat sinks for you.
International buyers, please help me out! Shipping via USPS is only available via USPS international priority shipping. Shipping to Canada came out to $56 for a pair! What service is cheaper?
I've replied to all emails/payments that I have received. Feel free to email me if any questions still arise.
Chris
For those who want to send a check within the next few days, please send check to:
Chris Wujek
4736 20th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Don't send a check to this address after the 25th though, as I will be moving at the end of the month. You MUST inform me if you intend to send a check, so I can reserve your heat sinks for you.
International buyers, please help me out! Shipping via USPS is only available via USPS international priority shipping. Shipping to Canada came out to $56 for a pair! What service is cheaper?
I've replied to all emails/payments that I have received. Feel free to email me if any questions still arise.
Chris
Chris,
Payment submitted. Welcome back! Sorry to learn of your troubles, hope all gets back to normal quickly.
Extra thanks for sourcing the tidbits to go with these sinks
Best,
Rob
Payment submitted. Welcome back! Sorry to learn of your troubles, hope all gets back to normal quickly.
Extra thanks for sourcing the tidbits to go with these sinks
Best,
Rob
cwujek said:
I doubt there is anything cheaper, certainly not Fedex or UPS, because those guys just tack on big fees on this side of the border. DHL might be cheaper, they charge much lower customs broker fees than the bigger couriers.
hi Chris/cwujek:
As you have promised me before. Can I pick up in Seattle area? if yes, I can send you a check and I will deduce the shipping cost from total. Please let me know ASAP.
As you have promised me before. Can I pick up in Seattle area? if yes, I can send you a check and I will deduce the shipping cost from total. Please let me know ASAP.
hc167 said:
Yep, local pickup is great.
A few people have requested blank heat sinks. I have reconsidered my stance on only allowing fully milled/drilled/tapped heat sinks, so if you would like a blank one email me and we can work something out. After waiting so long it is not fair to cut anyone out now, which is why my 150 heat sink limit is probably the next thing to fall..... BTW, 56 heat sinks have been paid for so far.
I will be out of town until Sunday night, and will NOT have access to email. So please, don't panic if you don't hear from me until Sunday night. I will check my email tomorrow morning, but after that I will be unavailable.
Chris
All emails have been replied to, although payments seem to have slowed substantially. 60 heat sinks paid for, and a few more have been spoken for, but have not paid. We need to get at least past 100 heat sinks before an order can be placed.
It is possible that a lot of people who signed up previously are not aware that this group buy has revived. Perhaps it is worth while to pm those people who signed up previously but not spoken yet?
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