View Full Version : CLOSED: Final Round: Unofficial BSA Hammock Camping Merit Badge - payment instruction
WLMiller54
06-01-2013, 08:24
Okay, the total order is for 500 badges at $0.55 each. That breaks down to the following cost (CONUS):
https://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/4/1/7/9/hammockmb3.png
International shipping Rate*: Please adjust your payment $19.95 (Mexico/Canada), $23.95 (all other countries)
Please have payment in by June 14 - Or Sooner
See the spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvXfGtjF6MqSdG4wWTBtbGdBMVhzYWpfaEVFVU15a Hc&usp=sharing) for calculation details
The spreadsheet so you can look at what you ordered and your costs...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvXfGtjF6MqSdG4wWTBtbGdBMVhzYWpfaEVFVU15a Hc&usp=sharing
If you did not get your order placed on time and want in, please send me a direct PM.
Payment instructions.
After you have figured your orders total, send it to ebay_admin(at) wlem (dot) us via paypal. In the comments box, please include your order information; Qty Ordered AND YOUR HF MONIKER. Very important I know whos paid and whos who and without your HF name, I wont know whos who paying for whos order. (lol) Once all monies are in, I will place the order. I was told it will take Moritz Embroidery about 3 weeks to produce the order and then ship. It will probably take another week to get to me and then another week to distribute. So please be patient!!! If you have ANY questions about your order or making payment, please contact me prior to making the payment so we get it right the first time.
At this point, if you want to back out its up to you to find someone to take your share. So if you're sitting on the sidelines banging your head that you missed out, post your interest.
Make payment using the "goods and services" option. This allows me to print postage here at home. Do not use the Gift option. The fees paypal takes from a payment for "goods and services" has been factored into the price.
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Thank you.
I don't understand your instructions. Please clarify them for me. I need a link or something to go to where I pay for the patches.
Brycer
WLMiller54
06-02-2013, 07:13
I don't understand your instructions. Please clarify them for me. I need a link or something to go to where I pay for the patches.
Brycer
Brycer,
You ordered 30 patches at $24.15
Payment is received via PayPal (http://www.paypal.com)
Send payment to "ebay_admin @ wlem.us" (remove the spaces)
In the comments box, please include your order information; Qty Ordered AND YOUR HF MONIKER
Let me know if you have further questions
GrumpyOne
06-02-2013, 07:33
Paid last night. Thanks for putting this together.
Cheers,
jw
WLMiller54
06-02-2013, 07:46
Paid last night. Thanks for putting this together.
Cheers,
jw
Gotcha GrumpyOne. Thanks
William, should have my payment (just now).
Thanks for setting this up!
Gerard
WLMiller54
06-02-2013, 20:45
William, should have my payment (just now).
Thanks for setting this up!
Gerard
Thanks, Gotcha
sparkyjim
06-02-2013, 21:26
Thanks for running point on this for us.
My payment is in.
WLMiller54
06-03-2013, 10:36
I have received payments from the following.. Thanks
PinewoodNut
njredneck
Dos
Doogie
GrumpyOne
Sparkyjim
Heywoodja
GDM
halfastronomical
Nighthauk
06-03-2013, 11:04
Payment Sent 6/3/13
Just paid for 20. Sorry took so long.
WLMiller54
06-04-2013, 20:38
Hey Guys, here is the latest payments received and pending:
Payment Pending:
Willjack1967
brycer
Bab5freak
DerNageler
STinGa
Payment Received:
PinewoodNut 06/01/13
GrumpyOne 06/01/13
Heywoodja 06/01/13
halfastronomical 06/01/13
njredneck 06/02/13
Dos 06/02/13
Sparkyjim 06/02/13
GDM 06/02/13
Nighthauk 06/03/13
Doogie 06/03/13
fuzzie 06/03/13
uproar6 06/04/13
Life Scout
06-06-2013, 12:04
I have sent $24.15 for 30 patches. thanks for putting this all together.
WLMiller54
06-14-2013, 14:28
This is the Last opportunity to order Hammock Camping Merit Badge patches. PM me if you have not ordered yet. Payment is due ASAP. Order goes in Monday.
See the first post in this thread for details.
Thank you.
WLMiller54
06-17-2013, 13:42
Order was placed to day with embroider. Should be 2 weeks to get them out, and then I will distribute. Thank you.
WLMiller54
07-04-2013, 11:05
Good news, the badges have arrived early and look great. They have been picked, packed, and ready to be mailed out tomorrow. They should be landing in the next couple of days.
https://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/4/1/7/9/imag0219.jpg
https://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/4/1/7/9/imag0220.jpg
Thanks
njredneck
07-04-2013, 19:36
And now the wait begins. Almost wish I didn't know they were on the way. Thanks again for putting this all together
Thanks for Running another Round. I received my order last night, they look good. Again Thanks
bab5freak
07-09-2013, 09:35
I got mine as well. They look great, and I can't wait to start my merit badge class.
Thanks for doing this!
- Chad
Life Scout
07-15-2013, 17:23
Thanks for the patches. Got my order a little while back. Thanks
crud, i missed this again! if anyone has some spare, PM me!!!
WLMiller54
07-16-2013, 12:01
Glad these have all landed. Good luck using them. They are a great teaching tool .
crud, i missed this again! if anyone has some spare, PM me!!!
How many are you looking for?
haven't received mine yet.
hmmmm
I changed apts from 235 to 139, but the post office knew about this
(this was midstream of this order)
PM me if you need extra (when it arrives)
WLMiller54
07-22-2013, 12:36
haven't received mine yet.
hmmmm
I changed apts from 235 to 139, but the post office knew about this
(this was midstream of this order)
PM me if you need extra (when it arrives)
Hey Dos,
USPS shows that it was delivered back on 7/8, I sent you a PM with the details. Let me know if it turns up. Thanks
mailman held my mail.
Thanks USPS!
Have some extra patches if someone needs a couple.
Dos
mountain_man_mike
07-23-2013, 15:42
WLMiller- That is a fantastic thing you are doing. I ordered 50 last year and the troop has really got into the vibe of hammocking. We did our version of a sweat shop to make the gear and worked it like a typical merit badge, blue card and all. I will be awarding the first group of five boys with their merit badges and special slides at the next court of honor. It was a great experience thanks to you WL
At our last backpacking trip we had 10 out of 13 in hammocks. :)
Arrived, look great, thanks!
Query: How is it we could group buy a relatively small quantity for under $1, and the BSA with its' buying power charges $2.50 for a merit badge patch?
WLMiller54
07-24-2013, 09:47
WLMiller- That is a fantastic thing you are doing. I ordered 50 last year and the troop has really got into the vibe of hammocking. We did our version of a sweat shop to make the gear and worked it like a typical merit badge, blue card and all. I will be awarding the first group of five boys with their merit badges and special slides at the next court of honor. It was a great experience thanks to you WL
At our last backpacking trip we had 10 out of 13 in hammocks. :)
Man, that is awesome. I should start a new thread to ask how people are using these. Hope you guys enjoy them.
WLMiller54
07-24-2013, 09:52
Arrived, look great, thanks!
Query: How is it we could group buy a relatively small quantity for under $1, and the BSA with its' buying power charges $2.50 for a merit badge patch?
Hmm Good question Fuzzie. How is it a BSA shirt cost me $50.00 for an 11 year old to out grow in 3 months. It must be that this patch did not have the $1.50 Fleur-De-Lis on it.
mountain_man_mike
07-24-2013, 17:37
Man, that is awesome. I should start a new thread to ask how people are using these. Hope you guys enjoy them.
WL- Thanks again for the inspiration and the huge effort you undertake to spread the word.
Like Just Jeff, Shug, Knotty and many others here you are a force multiplier.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Outdoorsman
07-24-2013, 20:50
Arrived, look great, thanks!
Query: How is it we could group buy a relatively small quantity for under $1, and the BSA with its' buying power charges $2.50 for a merit badge patch?
Yup. Switchback pants went from $35 to $50 a couple of years ago. A bottle of water at summer camp (Camp Raven Knob in NC) costs $1.50.
I am glad that BSA is a wealthy organization. It's a fantastic program, they have some tremendous real estate (Philmont, etc.) that I am sure they don't pay taxes on and 98% (my guess) of their labor is unpaid. Scouting is expensive and worth every cent but if you can't afford it, you can't be a Scout. We have lost boys (who needed Scouting) due to cost and IMO BSA's overcharging for required items is a major factor. Yes, we have addressed this on a Troop level but most Troops have limits to how far they can go and many families are too embarrassed to say that they can't afford it. I am familiar with OA's Campership program, etc. but BSA is raising funds in the wrong way IMO. BSA has also put amateur's in position to make decisions regarding large capital investments or sales of real estate that fell far short of the return they could have obtained.
angrysparrow
07-24-2013, 20:58
Guys, the BSA-costs angle should go to the Off-Topic forums. This thread is about the patches.
Gunpowder
08-06-2013, 21:22
Regarding the patches, I came across your patch while searching for a "hammock" patch for one of our BSA patrols. Some of our boys like hammock camping when the mosquitoes and weather agrees.
All I can find is the Banana Hammock patch. Surprised there isn't another choice available. I would guess a customized design would be pricy in small runs.
Mike-Scout Master