Micro Carabiner Group Buy

[gunner76]

Micro Carabiner Group Buy




I am looking to order some more microwire gated binners for myself. This is one of those the more youorder the lower the cost per binner deals. I figure that I would letthis run for a couple of weeks to give everyone a chance to see itand get their orders in. These are not for hammock suspension but forthings like tarp suspension, UQ's, tie out lines ect.


Note..... I have bought from thesefolks before....
http://www.lazerdesigns.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CCmcrd&Affiliate=shopping


From the picture on their web site,other big names have also...see picture with binners with Z Packs
name. Also included are pictures ofones I have ordered in the past.


I plan to order about 100+ for myselfand will have "Neusiok Trail" as shown in picture engravedon all binners. Once I got them I would break them down and mailthem out. Depending on how many you order I can either ship them in apadded mailer or small box. I estimate shipping cost would run $5.00or less depending on how may you order. I would ship via the USP.


Link to spreadsheet with people andnumber of binners to be ordered to give us an idea of how many arebeing ordered. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FGtPyd-X5xz7cu4-NwbUYPPbQ4ynmg98gxrboj3hmo/edit?usp=sharing


I will update the spreadsheet when wehit the new price points.


This group buy will be limited tofellow hangers in the USA. Sorry but I am not set up to shipinternationally.


Price breakdown: (plus s&h)
1-11 $12.99 each
12-23 $2.50 each
24-49 $1.95 each
50-149 $1.10 each ....as I plan toorder about 100 the most it would cost would be $1.10 each + S&H
150-249 $0.99 each
250-499 $0.85 each
500-999 $0.75 each
1000-1999 $0.72 each
2000+ $0.71 each


Colors:
Assorted or
Blue....Red....Green....Purple....Black....Orange


Recommend staying away from Black asthey hard to find when you drop them


If you ( the group) don't care aboutcolor then I can just order assorted colors and try and divide theorder as equally as possible by colors. If there is a preference forjust a couple of colors I can contact the supplier and see if theywill break down the order for the desired colors. I will also post apoll to try and get an idea of desired colors


Info from supplier:
Our smallest carabiner key clip, theMicro-D is a flat sided small carabiner clip. Perfect for a shortmessage or name! The strong wire gate makes this a winner forgiveaways and adding on to a product!
These small carabiner clips are superlight weight (only one tenth of an ounce!) and with their strong wiregate, very durable. Great for ultralight backpackers or where a smallcarabiner clip is what is needed. Great for key chains, since it ishardly noticeable until you need it!


Length 1 5/8", Width 1",Thickness 1/8"
Material: Anodized Aluminum


Payment instructions.


Once we get a group commitment to thenumber of binners to order, I will place the order. Once I get thebinners in I will prep them for shipping and let you know finalcosts.


Once your bill is calculated pleasesend payment via Paypal at gswheat (at) gmail. In the comments box,please include your order information; Colors, Number Ordered, ANDYOUR HF USER NAME. Very important I know who is who and without yourHF name, I won't know who is paying for who's order. If you aregoing to order a large batch like 50+ then I will ask for the cost ofthe binners up front and then send another bill for the shippingcost.


Estimated production time 1-2 weeks orless. It will probably take another week to get to me and thenanother week to distribute. So please be patient!!! If you have ANYquestions about your order or making payment, please get a hold of meprior to making the payment so we get try and get it right the firsttime.


At this point, if you want to back outits up to you to find someone to take your share. So if you’resitting on the sidelines banging your head that you missed out, postyour interest.


I prefer payment be made using the"goods and services" option. This allows me to printpostage here at home. Choosing the "gift" option keepspaypal from giving me your address. The fees paypal takes from apayment for "goods and services" will be factored into theprice. If you choose the "gift" option, you will simply begiving me the 2.9% which I will be happy to take but I believe isagainst HF rules.


This is my first time coordinating agroup buy so if I have missed something please let me know viaposting or PM'ing me.




Group Buy HF Rules................
1. Group buy prices must be the actualcost of the item or items being offered.
2. Buyers must be charged actualshipping costs.
3. A small fee, totaling no more than.50 per order, may be applied to recoup costs for supplies such asprinter ink, labels, packaging materials, etc.
4. Persons coordinating group buys musttake into account PayPal fees and similar. These costs should beadded to the total cost of the order with no mark up.
5. Accepted payment methods are up tothose organizing the group buy.

[attroll]

I am not sure if you are aware of this but we carry these biners in the Hammock Forums Store.

[gunner76]

Yes I am aware of that.

[Ratdog]

1-11 biners and the cost is $12.99 each???

That a misprint right? Maybe $2.99 each?

[gmcttr]

1-11 biners and the cost is $12.99 each???

That a misprint right? Maybe $2.99 each?

I have nothing to do with the group buy but the way I read it, the "price list" is from the "wholesaler's" site and the group buy total count is what will determine the cost from that list. gunner76 is ordering 100 himself so the 100 ct price break is where you are starting from....something like $1.10 + S&H. If higher price breaks are hit, the cost would be lower.

[hk2001]

Ok... I've never participated in a group buy before.. but I want to clarify, If I bought, say 20 of them, At a max, I'd owe you 22.00+ S&H? I've seriously wanted to buy some from the HF store before.. if they weren't green.

[Ratdog]

I have nothing to do with the group buy but the way I read it, the "price list" is from the "wholesaler's" site and the group buy total count is what will determine the cost from that list. gunner76 is ordering 100 himself so the 100 ct price break is where you are starting from....something like $1.10 + S&H. If higher price breaks are hit, the cost would be lower.

Yes, that's correct, but the wholesaler site appears to have bad info, no way are 10 units $129 if 11 units are $27, which is the way it reads.

Regarding the group sale, are we free to have the micro-biners engraved with our own label? Or is this for blank micro-biners only?
Would the cost be the same, given that you are already getting some engraved?

[gunner76]

There are ordering points (which I listed) at which the price drops when you hit certain numbers. So if we get enough orders to get at least 150..the price drops to 0.99 cents each....250 binners then the price drops to 0.85 cents each.


are we free to have the micro-biners engraved with our own label?

The company will only do one engraving per batch


If I bought, say 20 of them, At a max, I'd owe you 22.00+ S&H?

Correct


no way are 10 units $129 if 11 units are $27, which is the way it reads.

The company wants you to order large numbers due to set up cost to engrave.

[mychal]

So if I understand your engraving answer, all of the biners we order through this group buy will say Neusiok Trail on them, right?

[gunner76]

That is correct

[gmcttr]

gunner76...the link to the spreadsheet requires permission so we don't have access as is.

[gunner76]

.the link to the spreadsheet requires permission so we don't have access

Sorry about that.... it should be fixed now.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FGtPyd-X5xz7cu4-NwbUYPPbQ4ynmg98gxrboj3hmo/edit?usp=sharing

[Ratdog]

Well for approx $1/per I will be in for 10-20 I reckon.

[shipsgunner]

Still cant modify the S/S Gunner.

If possible, please put me in for 20 blue and 20 Orange if you don't mind good sir.

Thanks
SG

[gunner76]

Well for approx $1/per I will be in for 10-20 I reckon.

If you go with at least 10 that would get our group price down to .99 cents each plus s&h


Another 100 and the price will go down to .85 each

[CoreyR]

Hey Gunner, put me down for 20, I can pay you for them when you specify. Is it ok if I just pick them up from you at the Hunger Hang?

[Zilla]

Sorry about that.... try should fixed it

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FGtPyd-X5xz7cu4-NwbUYPPbQ4ynmg98gxrboj3hmo/edit?usp=sharing

I am in for 20 , 10 purple and 10 orange, Thanks Gunner
if i have the option then i perfer non engraved

[hk2001]

I wonder if you could only have some engraved, and some not.. Seems the company would be making even more of a profit if you still bought in bulk, but only had 100 engraved

[gunner76]

I wonder if you could only have some engraved, and some not

Are you interested in ordering any not engraved and if so how many ? Let me know the number and I will contact the company and see what they say.

[mychal]

If you can get them without engraving, I'll take 20.

[Surfdog]

Kind of new here, and never participated in a group buy before, but I put myself down for 10 blue and 10 orange. Haven't used a spreadsheet before so I hope I didnt mess anything up putting my name in. Shows me as anonymous. :confused: :laugh:

[jbritely]

Silly questions but what are these for? Tarp ridgelines? I looked at the specs but I didn't see anything about weight rating, did I miss it? These look better than the dollar biners that you get in the checkout line at the old hardware store, but it is a little hard to tell. please help.

[gunner76]

Shows me as anonymous

I will figure it out. :lol:



Silly questions but what are these for

Not a silly question...use them for tarp suspension, with stake tie out lines. UQ suspensions, hanging stuff from pack ect. These are not to be used for suspending a hammock. These weight about 1/10 of an ounce. The ones at the hardware store do not have a wire gate and are a little harder to open meaning once the wire gate is closed it is extremely unlikely they will open accidentally which I have had happen with the style like you are talking about.

[jbritely]

Thanks. I'll take 20. Would prefer assorted colors with no engraving but I don't really care.

[Yojimbo]

I'm in for thirty assorted not engraved (if I can figure out how to update the sheet on my iPad) I've contemplating this exact order, I really like this little carabiners but end up giving too many away.

[gunner76]

I'm in for thirty assorted not engraved I really like this little carabiners but end up giving too many away.

I will contact them about doing part of the order engraved and part not engraved. Probably will not get an answer before Mondary or Tues.

I have given away too many of these binners too.

[hk2001]

I'm going to be asking around the bonfire at my kid's birthday party this weekend... a few of the people I hike/camp/hunt/fish with will be there. Going to get my group together before posting in the spreadsheet. Are they the same type Paul sells? http://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/accessories.html They seem to be, and the color options are the same. Still looking forward to the answer from the company on the no engraving option.

Just so I know when is the order deadline, and when do you need the $?

[gunner76]

Are they the same type Paul sells?

Same style. Do not know where he gets his from.

Unless you are ordering 50 or more I will front the $$ and send you the bill.

I plan to let this run for 2 weeks to give everyone who is interested a chance to get their orders in. I will post when the last day is to order is but right now I am looking around the 21st of June being the last day.

[Insaniac99]

I am tempted for 20-30 if Unlabled become available.

[Yojimbo]

Dang it I still can't figure out this spread sheet. Can you add me for the 30 assorted. Unlabeled if possible.

[Zilla]

Think i will go for 10 more, making it 30, should do it for me for a long time., spreadsheet updated


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FGtPyd-X5xz7cu4-NwbUYPPbQ4ynmg98gxrboj3hmo/edit?usp=sharing

[nc_robin]

I'd like 20 -- 5 each of red, blue, purple and orange. I'll try and add it to the spreadsheet. Thanks for doing this.

[donig]

I'll take 40 - 8 of each color red, green, blue, purple, orange.

Spreadsheet updated.

Given the option, I would take them unengraved. But I'll take them either way.

DoniG

[hk2001]

I'm down for 30 orange unengraved if its possible

[aboyd]

I am in for 15 unengraved if possible, but if not...15 none the less. Spreadsheet updated

[Grunt06]

I'm in for 5 orange and 5 black not sure how to update the spreadsheet (computers aren't really my thing). Just let me know when to pay. Thanks

[Cali]

I'd like 15 orange and 15 blue. The SS is not working for me. Thank you Gunner.

[gunner76]

I'm in for 5 orange and 5 black not sure how to update the spreadshee
I'd like 15 orange and 15 blue.

Spread sheet updated.

[Yojimbo]

Let me ask again, can you add me as 30 assorted, unlabeled if possible.

[gunner76]

Got response back from manufacture already as follows.


We are glad to help you with your group buy.

To answer your questions,

1. Can we place one order and get some of the binners engraved and some plain ?
Yes, you could order some engraved and some blank. They would be same price (volume discounted price)

2 Can we specify the break down and number of colors of engrave and plain binners. ?
Yes, you can. Just mention the color break down when adding the item to your cart or placing your order. We prefer color breaks at qtys of 50, but you can do whatever you need.

3. Can we still get discounted price based on the total number of binners ordered ?
Yes, just add them all to your basket at once, and then in the Special Notes, or when you place your order, mention the color break down and the engraving break down. I’m assuming all engraved with same thing.

I am updating the spreadsheet so you can specify if you want the binners engraved or not engrave. If you do not specify not engraved they you will get the engraved biners.

Once again, I do not plan to place the order until after the 21st of June so everyone has time to decide what they want to do. If we can hit the 500 mark then the price will drop to $0.75 per binner.

[mychal]

I'm in there like swimwear. 30 for me. Is "graved" the same as "unengraved?" Anyway, spreadsheet updated.

[gunner76]

Engrave binners will have "Neusiok Trail" engrave on them

Not engraved binners will be plain.

[mychal]

Engrave binners will have "Neusiok Trail" engrave on them

Not engraved binners will be plain.

Ha, I know...I was just making a joke. Guess it wasn't funny.

[gmcttr]

....If we can hit the 500 mark then the price will drop to $0.75 per binner.

Just to be clear, that would be $0.75 + S&H.

[Insaniac99]

Got response back from manufacture already as follows.



I am updating the spreadsheet so you can specify if you want the binners engraved or not engrave. If you do not specify not engraved they you will get the engraved biners.

Once again, I do not plan to place the order until after the 21st of June so everyone has time to decide what they want to do. If we can hit the 500 mark then the price will drop to $0.75 per binner.

That tipped me over. I put myself down for 35 and the SS is updated. Cost now = (Number of biners * 0.75) + S&H

[gunner76]

Just to be clear, that would be $0.75 + S&H.

correct.

next price break will be at 1,000 binners at $0.71 +s&h ( if we get that far )

[rotorwash]

I'm in for 20...total =565

[nc_robin]

Just upped from 20 to 30 nonenngraved (6 each of all but black). I think I managed to update the spreadsheet. Great price!

[gunner76]

I think I managed to update the spreadsheet

You did.

We are up to 585 binners now

[scoffman]

Not to make waves but is it possible to have a different engraving if we purchase 50 and still get the discounted price with the group buy? Or would I have to purchase my own order?

[hk2001]

Not to make waves but is it possible to have a different engraving if we purchase 50 and still get the discounted price with the group buy? Or would I have to purchase my own order?

We here members of hammock forums want all the options! :lol:

:thumbup:

[Padovini]

I am in for 20 blue ones (not engraved), but for some reason I can't update the SS from my phone. Can some one assist please?

Thanks, Brian P.

[gunner76]

Not to make waves but is it possible to have a different engraving if we purchase 50 and still get the discounted price with the group buy? Or would I have to purchase my own order?

You are going to have to do you own order. Sorry

[gunner76]

for some reason I can't update the SS from my phone. Can some one assist please?

taken care of.

Also I see someone modified the spreadsheet

[UncleMJM]

With the 30 I just ordered, the total is now 635.

[gunner76]

Looks like we are at 635 binners and counting.

[obmit]

Just updated the spreadsheet with my request for 40 which brings the total up to 675.

[PappyAmos]

Hi Gunner,

Android tablet doesn't seem to like the spreadsheet. Can you put me down for 10, assorted colors, with or without the Neusiok label please?

Thanks,
Pappy

[gunner76]

will do.......did you want to pick them up at the Hunger Hang or have them mailed ?

[PappyAmos]

Mailed please. And thanks again. Hope the neck problem is improving.

Pappy

[Girotogo]

I'm in for 20...if it's not too late.

[Silverpalm2x]

i want to get some too but I need to talk to the MRS about how many we could use. thanks

[WV]

Micro Carabiner Group Buy


At this point, if you want to back outits up to you to find someone to take your share. So if you’resitting on the sidelines banging your head that you missed out, postyour interest.




I didn't see a posted deadline, but the above seems to suggest that it has passed. I added an order to the spreadsheet anyway (20 red, 20 green - no engraving).

[gmcttr]

I didn't see a posted deadline, but the above seems to suggest that it has passed. I added an order to the spreadsheet anyway (20 red, 20 green - no engraving).

According to an earlier post...


...I plan to let this run for 2 weeks to give everyone who is interested a chance to get their orders in. I will post when the last day is to order is but right now I am looking around the 21st of June being the last day.

[Enobuffalo]

Can't change the spreadsheet with IPad, can you update for me Gunner? I'd like 10 unengraved. 5 green and 5 black. Thanks for doing this Gunner.

[TallPaul]

Added my request.
Now over 800 total.

[12trysomething]

Gunner, I would like 5 red and 5 orange mailed with no engraving. As I am on my ipad can this count as my request until the sheet gets updated? Thanks.

[Silverpalm2x]

I added my request to the spreadsheet. thanks Gunner

[gunner76]

I will review and update the spreadsheet this weekend. Just walked in the door from work and I have to get up way to early in the AM to get some steroid shots in the neck and if its anything like the first set, I will be loopy all day from the anesthetic.

[TallPaul]

Gunner..I'd be happy to pay upfront once you are ready to place the order if it helps. Looks like the order is getting fairly sizable.

[donig]

Enobuffalo and 12trysomething - I added your requests to the spreadsheet for you. Up to 839 now.

DoniG

[mmaiolo81]

I'm mobile, could someone add me... Unengraved, 10 purple, 10 blue, 10 green? Please

[donig]

I'm mobile, could someone add me... Unengraved, 10 purple, 10 blue, 10 green? Please

Added!

Total now 869.

[Enobuffalo]

Thanks D.

Gunner,
I would also be willing to pay up front, since the purchase is getting pretty large.

[12trysomething]

Enobuffalo and 12trysomething - I added your requests to the spreadsheet for you. Up to 839 now.

DoniG

Thank you! I too can pay up front if that decision is made.

[squidbilly]

I'm mobile too, if someone could add me to the list it would be appreciated.
I'll take 100 - unengraved - 20 each of blue, green, purple, orange, red.

[doogie]

Wow I've been lurking for a while and keep meaning to add when I get home since I can't update the sheet from work. It looks like you may hit the next price break.

I'll take 15 unengraved; 5 each of Red, Orange and Blue. Someone please update the spreadsheet for me.

[Black Foot]

I'll take 20 unengraved; 5 each of Red, Green, Black, and Blue. I updated the spreadsheet for Doogie and myself.

[gunner76]

Just got back from the Doctors office and I have been blown away by how many people are getting in on this group buy. I must admit when I came up with idea I thought I might get request for 200 or maybe 300 binners total.


If we hit 1,000 binners we will hit the next price break of .72 per binner plus s&h

[CoreyR]

If it hits .01 a biner, I may up my purchase amount! :shades:

[squidbilly]

I'm mobile too, if someone could add me to the list it would be appreciated.
I'll take 100 - unengraved - 20 each of blue, green, purple, orange, red.

Entered on the spreadsheet. Now we're over 1000.

[Zilla]

well at this new price i am up to 40 , 20 purple and 20 orange, can someone check the spreadsheet for me, i am having trouble with it,, thanks all unengraved if possable

[Countrybois]

I'll take 10 orange plain. Can someone put me on the spreadsheet.

[ErickSaint]

Just got back from the Doctors office and I have been blown away by how many people are getting in on this group buy. I must admit when I came up with idea I thought I might get request for 200 or maybe 300 binners total.


If we hit 1,000 binners we will hit the next price break of .72 per binner plus s&h
I've been lurking this thread as well, since it started. I popped into the SS earlier to see what the count was at, kind of took me off guard with how high it was. I might have to get off the fence and put my name in before it gets out if control. ;)

[Padovini]

Can someone please add 10 green to my already existing order of 20 blue? The SS does not work with my iPhone or iPad :(

I am also willing to pay upfront to help offset the initial investment.

Thanks in advance, Brian P.

[Passinthru]

I am in for 20 assorted - not engraved. Hope I got the spreadsheet done right.

[mychal]

I also added a few because of the lower price. Neat-o, gunner.

[AaronMB]

What a group buy! This is gonna be quite a load of carabiners to count and mail out. I don't know if $5 for shipping is going to cover some of these orders! ;)

[gunner76]

If it hits .01 a biner, I may up my purchase amount!

So will I :)

Unfortunately the next price break is at 2,000 binners and then int only drops to 0.71 each.

I would hate to see how many we would have to order to get them at 0.01 each :scared:


I agree that for some, s&h may run more than $5 based on the numbers some folks are ordering. But when you factor in the over savings I think it will be worth it.

[hk2001]

Well are you shipping via USPS or UPS? (your OP says USP)

You could very well fit a a crap load of these things in a $5.85 flat rate box from the USPS. And then, all the shipping materials are free

[donig]

I wonder how many would fit in a small, priority mail flat-rate ($5.80) USPS shipping box (5-3/8" x 8-5/8" x 1-5/8")? I would guess you could ship at least 50 in one, and you get the boxes for free at the post office. Cost for 50 would be $36 biners + $5.80 shipping + $1.51 Paypal fee = $43.31 total - still only 87 cents each delivered. I'm not sure you could do much better, considering you would have to buy shipping supplies if you ship regular mail.

Doing

edit: hk2001 - great minds think alike!

[ErickSaint]

I tried to pull up this info earlier but my phone was acting up. Was going to see what the cheapest, smallest priority package was. I got a klymit mat shipped in the priority letter type cardboard envelope.

[gunner76]

Shipping USPS.

With some orders, I will be able to ship first class. Others may be cheaper to send Priory Mail. At least one person said he will pick his up at the Hunger Hang in October.

I use to have a mail order business (mailing aquatic plants and supplies...Lotus, water lilies ect ) and am very familiar with shipping packages via the Post Office. I have a lot (several hundred) of manila padded mailers and small boxes for those orders that can go first class. For the rest I still have some priority boxes and mailers and I can still order more boxes from the Post Office if needed. I believe I still have an account set up with them for ordering boxes.

I use to ship so much the local post master would come out and help me unload if he wasn't busy. I shut the business down after the wife's shoulders went out and had to be operated on and my back went out enough we could not handle the heavy pots anymore.

[Zilla]

Well are you shipping via USPS or UPS? (your OP says USP)

You could very well fit a a crap load of these things in a $5.85 flat rate box from the USPS. And then, all the shipping materials are free

Flat rate padded envelope would hold atleast 50 , $5.05 and the envelope is free as well, i put 30 yards of 1.1 ripstop in one i know it will hold alot of these.

[cm2111]

Thanks Gunner for putting this together I don't envy you the task of putting the orders together. Thanks in advance for the work you have to do there.

[gunner76]

I don't envy you the task of putting the orders togethe

I will invite you over to help package the binners. :lol:

I dought this will be largest group buy $$ wise but I am pretty sure for shear number of units it will be largerest

[donig]

Thanks, Gunner, for putting this all together.

With over a week before your order date, it looks like you will easily hit the final price break of 2000 :scared:! Who would have guessed?

[gunner76]

Now to figure out how to explain to the Terminator that the little group buy I was putting together got a little out of control.

Maybe I will just chicken out and tell when all the binners come in. :scared:

[PappyAmos]

Happy to pay ahead if it keeps you from getting . . . terminated!:lol:

[donig]

I would be happy to pay in advance, too - I'm in for 50.

DoniG

[cm2111]

I will invite you over to help package the binners. :lol:


I grew up on Long Island and use to live in Jacksonville, there's a reason I now live in Sanford, Not much of a coastal person. :) Honestly though I wish I could commit to helping you out. Between work and my daughter I have little time though she is getting to be that age, 3 and 1/2, we could probably put her to work. :)

[ntxkayakr]

Not an important issue but just curious has anyone load tested one of these (from HF store) with known weights? I realize these are "Not load bearing." Considering using to suspend UQ (10#) or possibly light tarp(100# max?). Mostly I've used similar and weaker ones for even lighter duty purposes. Wire latch is much better than most. Ordered 20 regardless.

[Ratdog]

If you go with at least 10 that would get our group price down to .99 cents each plus s&h


Another 100 and the price will go down to .85 each

I tried adding to the spreadsheet a while back and couldn't.

I am in for;
10 Red
10 Green
10 Orange
All engraved...
Can paypal any time.

[Surfdog]

Just added another 20 to my order.

Hey Gunner, thanks for doing this. Let us know if you want any money up front, I'm sure you weren't expecting this to snowball like it did. Be glad to pay you now.

[aboyd]

I added a few more to my order as well. I can pay in advance also to help cover the order. Just let me know when you are ready. Thanks again for doing this.

[hk2001]

Not an important issue but just curious has anyone load tested one of these (from HF store) with known weights? I realize these are "Not load bearing." Considering using to suspend UQ (10#) or possibly light tarp(100# max?). Mostly I've used similar and weaker ones for even lighter duty purposes. Wire latch is much better than most. Ordered 20 regardless.

I use these ( the ones from AHE) for a number of things.. the first being my bear bag, and I've got a large group bag for when it's 10+ of us out hiking.. the Carabiner has held 40+ lbs of consumables easily. I also used one on each end of my tarp RL prior to investing in dutchware. And I also use one on the magnetic release for my net when fishing.. and I can tell you from experience, the connection point on the vest gave out before the carabiner did. These may not be load bearing.. but they beat the crap out of the ones you get for $1 in big box stores.

[barchetta]

Put me in for 20 please. Could care less about the engraving, but would rather not have pink please :-)

[dirtwheels]

I'll take 36, THANKS!

[donig]

re: ratdog and barchetta

Added to the spreadsheet for you.

[canoebie]

Amazing what this has turned into. Gunner, I really would be glad to prepay. Let us know.

[Cali]

I added 10 more to my order. You can't beat these biners, they are so useful for so many things. Definitely multi-use.... :thumbup:

[Countrybois]

Gunner... Or anybody for that matter... Not sure if you like to do business online or not, but printing your postage online via the US Postal Service is cheaper than in person. In this case the small flat rate ships for $5.25 instead of the regular $5.80.

[Countrybois]

You can also order your boxes there and they will send them to your door.

[hanggirl]

Thanks for doing this group buy. I want to participate but do not have a paypal account. Would it be alright to mail you a postal money order?
hanggirl
Sooz

[donig]

hanggirl - you can pay via a credit card using Paypal without having an account.

[gunner76]

Like I posted earlier, I am all too familiar with shipping with the Post Office. I would always buy my postage online for the priority packages because I could get a discount.

Local Post Master liked me because I had all my packages ready to go with the correct postage already on it. Might have run into a issue a couple of times a year and it was usually with the flat padded mailers because the USPS has some strange regs on not only the width x length but at the time also how thick was it. A few times when I was in a hurry to get a padded mailer out and and my postage printer was not working, I would take the package in and pay at the counter. I could be charged 3 different price for the same size / weight mailer depending on how the clerk interpreted the regs.


Just checked the spreadsheet and we just under 1,400 biners. I have created a monster.

[donig]

Binerzilla! The Binerpocalypse! Biner2k! :scared:

[ErickSaint]

Fine. I'm in, now it's over 1400 ;)

As others above, I can paypal in advanced to help offset any initial costs. Just let me know.

[gunner76]

For those who have offered to pay already, thanks, I will let you know when it gets time to order.

At this time I think I have enough $$ to cover the ordering cost

[Coldaddy]

Put my order in on the SS...20 orange. Thanks so much gunner76 for putting this together.

[doogie]

Bumped my order up to 20 (+5)

[gunner76]

Thanks so much gunner76 for putting this together

You are welcome. If I known it would gotten this large I might have had second thoughts about doing it. Too late now.


Thanks for doing this group buy. I want to participate but do not have a paypal account. Would it be alright to mail you a postal money order?

Like stated earlier, you do not need a Paypal account to pay. I have been using Paypal for many year to send and recieve $$$ and have never had a problem, If mailing a MO works better for you then that would be fine.


Binerzilla! The Binerpocalypse! Biner2k! :scared:

At the rate we are going its a good possibility. :laugh:

My house guest leaves tonight ( going back home to the Philippines ) Good news is that I get my DIY Gear room back and will have a place to sort thru the binners when they come in and prep them for shipping. The bad news is I will miss his cooking. When we agreed to let him stay here we did not know he is a trained chef. Has cooked some great local Philippine meals for us.
Makes a version of a Carrot Cake that would make Shug think about giving up his Red Velvet Cake.

[barchetta]

re: ratdog and barchetta

Added to the spreadsheet for you.
thanks!!! just pm me when you need payment :-)

[nc_robin]

Just bumped up to 50, happy to pay in advance. Thank you.

[barchetta]

Just looked at the spread sheet! Holy cow this is cheap!!! Can you bump me up to 40??? :-)

[gunner76]

Just looked at the spread sheet! Holy cow this is cheap!!! Can you bump me up to 40??? :-

done......

[barchetta]

done......
grassy-*** sir :-)

[gunner76]

Willkommen barchetta

[Junebugdawn]

Please put me down for 10 red. I don't really care if they are engraved or not. Thanks! (Not sure if you are planning to come to Swamp Butt or Fall Sprawl, but if so, I can wait to get them from you at camp.)

[awscwi]

Gunner,
Could you please put me down for 50 green in color? I would be happy to pay in advance. Let me know and i will pay pal you. Thanks for this service.

[donig]

Junebugdawn and awscwi - added to spreadsheet!

Over 1600 now!

[shipsgunner]

Just doubled my order to 80 so we are now at 1655... next price break is 2000 biners... Thanks Again Gunner.
I can prepay if you desire just let me know. I really don't mind at all.

Thanks
Dan SG.

[JKDmoo]

OK I'm in for 30 assorted colors, i think I did the spreadsheet right. Great idea with the group buy.

[gunner76]

I have truly created a monster :lol:, a good monster but a monster.

Whats the old saying...no good deed goes unpunished :boggle:

I must admit I am truly amazed at the numbers. Only another week to the cut off to place your orders.

At least once the order comes in I will not be bored for a couple of weeks as I sort thru and package up everyone's order.

Don't think the wife will help. One day I called her from work and told her I got a great deal on some fresh shrimp just off a local shrimp boat but she needed to come pick it up now. Forgot to mention it was more like a 100 pounds of shrimp with heads on. When I got home she had the shrimp cleaned and in the freezer and told me what I could do with the next great deal on shrimp. At least we ate good for a few months.

[12trysomething]

Haha love the shrimp story!

[Rolloff]

Ok, I'm down for a dozen. Assorted or engraved or not.

Crazy good deal. Thanks!

[Life Scout]

I'm in, I'll take 6 from each color group, no black please. That should be 30. Half engraved, half not. Thanks for setting up this group buy. Now we need one this big for Dutch Clips.

I think i updated the google group buy sheet correct.

[gunner76]

1,700 plus binners so far

[12trysomething]

I want to be a fly on the wall at the vendor when this order gets opened up! Too cool.

[Enobuffalo]

I want to be a fly on the wall at the vendor when this order gets opened up! Too cool.

Same here. I also want to see the look on Gunner's Wife's face when 2,000 biners show up on her door.

[Tiger87]

I'm in, I'll take 10 Orange, 10 Purple and 10 Green. Total of 30. Thanks for setting this up. I think i updated the google sheet correctly.

Is there a reason Pewter (silver) was not included as an available color?

Thanks,

[UncleMJM]

I'd be interested in knowing how the supplier packs an order of 2000 biners.

Is it one box with 2000 dumped in or are they packed by the gross, 100, dozen???

If there is a unit size from the manufacturer, I'd be open to readjusting my order to get closer to that unit size for ease in final distribution.

Also, if it would help, I'd be willing to pay in advance too.

[Insaniac99]

I upped my order to 50.


I'd be interested in knowing how the supplier packs an order of 2000 biners.

Is it one box with 2000 dumped in or are they packed by the gross, 100, dozen???

If there is a unit size from the manufacturer, I'd be open to readjusting my order to get closer to that unit size for ease in final distribution.

Also, if it would help, I'd be willing to pay in advance too.

I ditto all of this.

[gunner76]

Is there a reason Pewter (silver) was not included as an available color?

Didn't think much of the color so did not include it as did not appear engraving would show up against the silver color.


I'd be interested in knowing how the supplier packs an order of 2000 biners.

Is it one box with 2000 dumped in or are they packed by the gross, 100, dozen???

If there is a unit size from the manufacturer, I'd be open to readjusting my order to get closer to that unit size for ease in final distribution.

Also, if it would help, I'd be willing to pay in advance too.



Have no idea but with the numbers we are ordering I sure they will break it down to some extent. If not, then it will take a little more time to sort thru them.

If you are ordering 50 of more I will be asking for prepayment. I will sent you a PM on how to handle it.

[Saddletramp]

I would like to get in on this deal also, so you can put me down for 20 color and engraving does not matter.
Thank You

[donig]

Saddletramp - added 20 assorted unengraved to spreadsheet.

[gunner76]

Almost at 1,900 mark. If we hit 2K we get max discount available.

[Ratdog]

I'm wondering, and apologies if this was mentioned before, but given the size of the order, perhaps batching the order allowing for different engraving options? If possible, I'd prefer a generic hammocking related engraving such as; "get elevated" or "hanging out" or some other short phrase. (without stepping on HF toes.

Understanding that it would complicate the order but perhaps one alternative graving might be doable? Just wondering.

Obviously I'm still in no matter what.

[gmcttr]

I'm wondering, and apologies if this was mentioned before, but given the size of the order, perhaps batching the order allowing for different engraving options? ...

Any additional engraving would start the count back to zero for that engraving and the cost per piece back to the max.

You have the option of no engraving.

[DivaB]

Just ordered 30, and willing to pay in advance to help with initial order expenses. Thanks Gunner76 for doing this :thumbup1: I'm not seeing a pewter option, is that not available?

[gunner76]

Is there a reason Pewter (silver) was not included as an available color?


Didn't think much of the color so did not include it as did not appear engraving would show up against the silver color.

If you want silver colored, let me know.

[ntxkayakr]

I use these ( the ones from AHE) for a number of things.. the first being my bear bag, and I've got a large group bag for when it's 10+ of us out hiking.. the Carabiner has held 40+ lbs of consumables easily. I also used one on each end of my tarp RL prior to investing in dutchware. And I also use one on the magnetic release for my net when fishing.. and I can tell you from experience, the connection point on the vest gave out before the carabiner did. These may not be load bearing.. but they beat the crap out of the ones you get for $1 in big box stores.
Thanks hk2001 I'll need to load test one just for my own curiosity someday. I often carry extra climbing carabiners and Soft Shackles on my PFD and in gear bags and other people I camp and paddle with often ask to "borrow" them. At about $4 each in bulk it gets expensive when they are lost or not returned. Even if these little ones only hold 50-100 lbs can always be put in parallel like a Dutch clip.
As a kayak instructor I recommend that people secure their water bottles, cameras, phones in dryboxes, dry bags with snacks etc but am often chasing these items down because no one wants me to be their mommy until their $600 iPhone is lost.

[gunner76]

These binners are not for hammock suspension but work great for connecting UQs to hammocks, tarp ridge-lines ect. I usually attach a few extra to my backpack just in case I need some while hiking.

I have yet to break one but I have never tried to see what the breaking point is.

[Tiger87]

Is there a reason Pewter (silver) was not included as an available color?


Snip...

If you want silver colored, let me know.

You are probably right about the engraving not showing up very well. You are going to have your hands full wit all of these as it is, no need to add silver at this late date. thanks for the offer though.

[fishaholic]

im down for 15. Think I got it done correctly. Thanks.

[trhang]

I'm in for 24.

[donig]

1991 - only 9 more to reach Biner2k! :scared:

DoniG

[PappyAmos]

Hey Gunner,

Can you bump me up to 20 please?

Thx,
Pappy

[jwright]

Had to get in for 10 for the push to 2000

[donig]

Now at 2011, and the final price break of 0.71 each is reached!

[Hones100]

I'll take 20, orange, not engraved. Sorry, can't seem to update spreadsheet using my Ipad...can some one help out. Thanks for doing this.

[donig]

Hones100 - added to spreadsheet.

[PappyAmos]

Hey Gunner,

Can you bump me up to 20 please?

Thx,
Pappy

Thanks Gunner.

[gunner76]

We are at 2K + and have hit the max discounted price point. Unreal.

[nighthawk80]

If it's not to late, I would like 10 of the Blue, and 10 of the Orange. I'll update the google doc when I get to a machine that can open it.

[scoffman]

Oh well put me in for a total of 40 not engraved.
scoffman
I would like:
10 blue
10 green
10 red
10 orange

I cannot open google spreadsheet can someone please add me. Let me know what the total with shipping is and when you need the funds. Thanks.;)

[gunner76]

scoffman...you have been added

[bc2020]

The spreadsheet is still up so it looks like I got in!

Thanks for doing this. gunner76, pretty amazing group buy!

I'll send cash as soon as I know the shipping charge.

[donig]

Gunner,

When do you plan on closing the orders? I'm not sure I've seen an exact date posted.

DoniG

[ErickSaint]

I thought he was going to close them around the 20th.

[gunner76]

The 21st will be the last day to place an order. I will then review the orders and make sure they match with what you posted you were going to order. Once I have done that I will place the order and the mayhem will begin.

[mychal]

It's gonna take you longer to weed through the emails than to package up the biners. You, sir, are a hee-row.

[donig]

I increased my order to 100 (20 of each color except black) a few days ago.

DoniG

[lanejustin]

I'm in for 40, 10 each of Red, Blue, Green, and Orange; no engraving

[Xtrm tj]

Micro Carabiner Group Buy




I am looking to order some more microwire gated binners for myself. This is one of those the more youorder the lower the cost per binner deals. I figure that I would letthis run for a couple of weeks to give everyone a chance to see itand get their orders in. These are not for hammock suspension but forthings like tarp suspension, UQ's, tie out lines ect.


Note..... I have bought from thesefolks before....
http://www.lazerdesigns.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CCmcrd&Affiliate=shopping


From the picture on their web site,other big names have also...see picture with binners with Z Packs
name. Also included are pictures ofones I have ordered in the past.


I plan to order about 100+ for myselfand will have "Neusiok Trail" as shown in picture engravedon all binners. Once I got them I would break them down and mailthem out. Depending on how many you order I can either ship them in apadded mailer or small box. I estimate shipping cost would run $5.00or less depending on how may you order. I would ship via the USP.


Link to spreadsheet with people andnumber of binners to be ordered to give us an idea of how many arebeing ordered. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FGtPyd-X5xz7cu4-NwbUYPPbQ4ynmg98gxrboj3hmo/edit?usp=sharing


I will update the spreadsheet when wehit the new price points.


This group buy will be limited tofellow hangers in the USA. Sorry but I am not set up to shipinternationally.


Price breakdown: (plus s&h)
1-11 $12.99 each
12-23 $2.50 each
24-49 $1.95 each
50-149 $1.10 each ....as I plan toorder about 100 the most it would cost would be $1.10 each + S&H
150-249 $0.99 each
250-499 $0.85 each
500-999 $0.75 each
1000-1999 $0.72 each
2000+ $0.71 each


Colors:
Assorted or
Blue....Red....Green....Purple....Black....Orange


Recommend staying away from Black asthey hard to find when you drop them


If you ( the group) don't care aboutcolor then I can just order assorted colors and try and divide theorder as equally as possible by colors. If there is a preference forjust a couple of colors I can contact the supplier and see if theywill break down the order for the desired colors. I will also post apoll to try and get an idea of desired colors


Info from supplier:
Our smallest carabiner key clip, theMicro-D is a flat sided small carabiner clip. Perfect for a shortmessage or name! The strong wire gate makes this a winner forgiveaways and adding on to a product!
These small carabiner clips are superlight weight (only one tenth of an ounce!) and with their strong wiregate, very durable. Great for ultralight backpackers or where a smallcarabiner clip is what is needed. Great for key chains, since it ishardly noticeable until you need it!


Length 1 5/8", Width 1",Thickness 1/8"
Material: Anodized Aluminum


Payment instructions.


Once we get a group commitment to thenumber of binners to order, I will place the order. Once I get thebinners in I will prep them for shipping and let you know finalcosts.


Once your bill is calculated pleasesend payment via Paypal at gswheat (at) gmail. In the comments box,please include your order information; Colors, Number Ordered, ANDYOUR HF USER NAME. Very important I know who is who and without yourHF name, I won't know who is paying for who's order. If you aregoing to order a large batch like 50+ then I will ask for the cost ofthe binners up front and then send another bill for the shippingcost.


Estimated production time 1-2 weeks orless. It will probably take another week to get to me and thenanother week to distribute. So please be patient!!! If you have ANYquestions about your order or making payment, please get a hold of meprior to making the payment so we get try and get it right the firsttime.


At this point, if you want to back outits up to you to find someone to take your share. So if you’resitting on the sidelines banging your head that you missed out, postyour interest.


I prefer payment be made using the"goods and services" option. This allows me to printpostage here at home. Choosing the "gift" option keepspaypal from giving me your address. The fees paypal takes from apayment for "goods and services" will be factored into theprice. If you choose the "gift" option, you will simply begiving me the 2.9% which I will be happy to take but I believe isagainst HF rules.


This is my first time coordinating agroup buy so if I have missed something please let me know viaposting or PM'ing me.




Group Buy HF Rules................
1. Group buy prices must be the actualcost of the item or items being offered.
2. Buyers must be charged actualshipping costs.
3. A small fee, totaling no more than.50 per order, may be applied to recoup costs for supplies such asprinter ink, labels, packaging materials, etc.
4. Persons coordinating group buys musttake into account PayPal fees and similar. These costs should beadded to the total cost of the order with no mark up.
5. Accepted payment methods are up tothose organizing the group buy.


Gunner.....I'll take 10 red and 10 orange...no engraving.

Can you update the spread sheet please?. Thanks for doing this for us all

[gunner76]

Gunner.....I'll take 10 red and 10 orange...no engraving. Can you update the spread sheet please?

Someone beat me to it and got you on the spread sheet.

[cm2111]

I will then review the orders and make sure they match with what you posted you were going to order. .

Not sure why that comfused me but now I wonder, do I need to post in this thread what I put on the spread sheet? Or is the spread sheet info all you need? I know some folks had issues with mobile'devises and the spread sheet but seems some posted in here what they ordered. Only adding to my simple minded confusion :). Thanks again Gunner for setti g this up.

[gunner76]

Just trying to make sure whats on the spreadsheet matches what people posted and if they wanted engraved or not.

[m_urbanawiz]

I'll take 20 assorted. I can pay in advance also.

[lijn]

And I'm in.
20 blue, 10 purple and 10 orange.

Hope you want to ship overseas, I know USPS does, but that's not the same I know :)

[TallPaul]

Per the original post, it is limited to the U.S.



This group buy will be limited tofellow hangers in the USA. Sorry but I am not set up to shipinternationally.

[lijn]

Oh dear, completely missed that. Thought I had read that post fully, but apparently not.
Will remove myself from the spreadsheet OR find a US address to ship to.

[squidbilly]

Oh dear, completely missed that. Thought I had read that post fully, but apparently not.
Will remove myself from the spreadsheet OR find a US address to ship to.

You can send them to me and I'll ship them to you. Don't know how much the postage will cost you, though.

[gunner76]

Squidbilly...do you want me to put you down for lijn, you pay me, I ship to you and then the two of you work out payment and shipping overseas ?

[squidbilly]

Squidbilly...do you want me to put you down for lijn, you pay me, I ship to you and then the two of you work out payment and shipping overseas ?

Yes, that will work.

[lijn]

That is nice to wake up to! Thanks :-) :-) :-)


edit (after some coffee ;) ): This is SO amazing. I went to sleep thinking I have to figure out this shipping thing tomorrow, and when I wake up there's all the HF notifications on my phone. Opening them, I find out all has been taken care of.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/Facebook-logo-thumbs-up.png

[bruinfan]

Hope I can jump in. On iPhone so could someone enter in data please
Please
20 assorted
20 black
40 total
No engraving

and thank you.

[Kalmed]

I would like to get in at the last minute for:

10 - red
10 - blue
10 - orange

Can't seem to access the spreadsheet, if someone can help out it appreciated!

[donig]

bruinfan and Kalmed - added to spreadsheet.

DoniG

[gunner76]

DoniG....thanks for adding them. Also thanks to the others who have help add folks to the spreadsheet. I know several times I have gone to add someone who said they could not access the spreadsheet only to find them already added.

First chance I have had to check on last minute additions today. Just came in from working in the garden and cutting grass this AM. Had to give up cutting grass due to deer flies.


While today is the last day to get you order in I will not be doing any ordering prep ( verifying total number of binners, colors, engraved, not engraved ect until tomorrow morning..so as long as you get you name on the spreadsheet and or numbers wanted posted before tomorrow morning (Sunday). I am OK with it.

We are at 2.324 binners so far which is about 2.000 more than I thought we would get orders for.

[bruinfan]

Sweet. Thanks again gunner.

[SwinginIt]

Wow this one epic group buy. You can put me down for 20 assorted unengraved.

[gunner76]

Wow this one epic group buy

to me the word scary seems to come to mind.....what can I do to top this, is it possible, should I even try.... :lol: :scared:

[mountainhanger]

Gunner, I am on my ph and it won't let me access speeadsheet, please I'd not to late put me down for 20. Assorted colors is fine. Sending you a pm

[gunner76]

mountainhanger...someone beat me to it and added you to the spreadsheet.

[donig]

I'm quick at updating the spreadsheet, but slow at posting it is done. Sorry.

DoniG

[gunner76]

I'm quick at updating the spreadsheet, but slow at posting it is done. Sorry.

don't apologize...your assistance is greatly appreciated.

You need to come down and join us at the Hunger Hang this October. Would be about a 2 hour drive from Richmond VA.

[ceiliazul]

Added myself to the spreadsheet. Thanks Gunner!

[gunner76]

Please .... No more orders will be accepted.

I now have to break down the request so I can place the order ( total number by colors and engrave or not engraved )

I will post updates, date ordered ect as they occur.

We have an order for 2,434 binners.

[donig]

Gunner,

I changed the message at the top of the spreadsheet to indicate ordering was closed. You might want to switch the spreadsheet over to public read-only so no more changes get made.

DoniG

[Zilla]

Please .... No more orders will be accepted.

I now have to break down the request so I can place the order ( total number by colors and engrave or not engraved )

I will post updates, date ordered ect as they occur.

We have an order for 2,434 binners.

Unbelieveable

[gunner76]

I changed the message at the top of the spreadsheet to indicate ordering was closed. You might want to switch the spreadsheet over to public read-only so no more changes get made.

Thanks for your help.

I copied the spreadsheet this AM to OpenOffice on my home PC so I have an original copy that I can use with out having to worry about someone changing the online spreadsheet. I did change the online spreadsheet so no one except me should be able to edit it now.

[Xtrm tj]

That is quite the quantity....can't believe that many were ordered!

Thank Gunner!!

[michgan241]

D'oh! figures i never check group buys and then miss one i'd love to be in on! hmmm anyway to sneak in an extra 10 biners? or if someone has excess i'd be happy to take some off your hand plus shipping. looks like i will have to keep a better eye out next time!

[gunner76]

....can't believe that many were ordered!

I am kind of in shock over the numbers too.


i never check group buys and then miss one i'd love to be in on

Pays to check the sub forums. Have to have cut off dates. Working on getting the order ready to place this week.

We had 75 people place orders with the average order being 33 binners.

[Cali]

That is awesome Gunner, and I don't envy you having to sort and mail all those biners out. I do want to thank you for doing this. You have taken on quite a project. Thumbs up to you man, and please know you are very appreciated. :thumbup: :thumbup: Just let me know when you need the funds.... AWESONE!!!!!!!! I hope to see you at the Fall Sprawl this September.

[gunner76]

I hope to see you at the Fall Sprawl this September.
Hope to make...depends on what is going on with my neck problem then. Have to talk to doctor about possibility of surgery. Steroid shots to neck have helped a little, gone from constant massive knife stabbing pain in arm to constant dull pain and lots numbness in arm and shoulder blade

Also sent you a PM about your order. Found discrepancy and checking with you for correct numbers and colors,

[12trysomething]

Gunner, you will see different numbers for me in the spreadsheet than what I asked for in the post. This is due to the price drop...I got in for more. I did not state my increase in the thread. Hope this saves time chasing it down.

[gunner76]

Thanks for the heads up. Have found a couple of discrepancies like that.

[Countrybois]

Mine is like that as well. Total of 30

[ErickSaint]

Opps, I dont think I ever even posted my count on the forum. But my count was accurate on the SS last time I looked, for a total of 30.

[hk2001]

I hope you post pictures! I only ordered 30.. But cannot imagine what 2400 carabiniers looks like!!

[joshjv]

Please .... No more orders will be accepted.

I now have to break down the request so I can place the order ( total number by colors and engrave or not engraved )

I will post updates, date ordered ect as they occur.

We have an order for 2,434 binners.

Ahh, bummer! I just found this thread, and could have used some for my gear.. Pretty cool deal for everyone that is in.. that's a LOT of biners!

[gunner76]

I will try to remember to take a picture or two of the order when it comes in.

[ceiliazul]

mine is total of thirty, I did not post my count here.

[gunner76]

Thanks................

[gmcttr]

Ahh, bummer! I just found this thread, and could have used some for my gear.. Pretty cool deal for everyone that is in.. that's a LOT of biners!

For those that missed this...not quite as low a price,but still one of the lowest available and with much better engraving :laugh: ... https://hammockforums.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=66_73&zenid=6ab10acdfe0d473f0e66d574ba306143

[gunner76]

with much better engraving :laugh:

:tongueup::tongueup::tongueup::tongueup::tongueup:

It is a nice little binner. Who doesn't like anything with the word hammock on it.

[shipsgunner]

Gunner,
The spreadsheet is correct for me at 80.

Thank you kind sir.
SG

[gunner76]

You are welcome.

Hope to have order placed by this Friday depending on how work and doctors appointments go.

[Zilla]

Gunner my count was 40, and thanks alot, you sure have your work cut out for you now, would love to help but i think i'm alittle too far away.

[gunner76]

Appreciate the offer. I got myself into this mess, now I got to get myself out of it. :lol:

[CoreyR]

WOW! I was out of action for a while, due to a family emergency. My dad is hospitalized and I am having to move and we are selling the house NOW. Fun fun. Anyway, I am STUNNED at how big this grew! WOW! :lol:

[WV]

Gunner, I haven't been able to access the spread sheet for quite a while, but I don't need to change my order, so maybe there's no need. I'll send payment when you're ready, but I'll need a total from you first. Thanks.
David

[gunner76]

I have you down for a total of 40 binners. I took away access to the spreadsheet so folks could not start changing stuff on it and made a copy of it onto my desktop.
Had last of a series of steroid shots in neck this AM and just woke up from nap and I am still groggy from the sedatives I took before the shots.

[CoreyR]

I hope you are feeling better now Gunner76. Thanks for doing this. Let me know the total and how to get it to you when you are ready.
Corey

[aboyd]

I have you down for a total of 40 binners. I took away access to the spreadsheet so folks could not start changing stuff on it and made a copy of it onto my desktop.
Had last of a series of steroid shots in neck this AM and just woke up from nap and I am still groggy from the sedatives I took before the shots.

I had my first shot in the neck last week, seems one might do me and I may not have to get a second. Good luck with yours.

[gunner76]

Hopefully one is all you need. I have already scheduled an appointment to see if surgery is an option. The shots have lessen the pain but I still have pain.

Did you go with a local or full anesthesia ? I did full anesthesia for the first two and a local for the last ( still had to take a couple of Valium before the local ).
Either way I have been either loopy or groggy after the shots.

[gunner76]

I was out of action for a while, due to a family emergency. My dad is hospitalized and I am having to move and we are selling the house NOW. Fun fun. Anyway, I am STUNNED at how big this grew! WOW!

Hope it works out ok. Wife's mother was in and out of hospital so much last year it was like she was back in before she even got out. Sad to day she passed away at 90+ years.
My wife and her sister and brothers are trying to sell the house but as it needs lots of work and is on the historic homes list ( built about 1856 ), it will be hard to sell. We stopped by a couple of weeks ago to show it to someone and place does not look the same with all the furniture gone.

[aboyd]

Hopefully one is all you need. I have already scheduled an appointment to see if surgery is an option. The shots have lessen the pain but I still have pain.

Did you go with a local or full anesthesia ? I did full anesthesia for the first two and a local for the last ( still had to take a couple of Valium before the local ).
Either way I have been either loopy or groggy after the shots.

Local for me. My pain has not been that bad, just the tingling arm and hand. I had a fusion done about 10 years ago and it is now putting pressure on the other disk around it.

[gunner76]

My pain has not been that bad

Hope it does not get any worse and shots do work.

[ntxkayakr]

I am definitely not in a hurry and not watching this thread very closely so hope I did not miss anything, but please post what the shipping and handling come out to be and specifics on how to send you funds. I don't want to see you out all that cash for any longer than necessary, am to far away to help with sorting and stuffing parcels. Thanks for all your efforts so far. My wife would be furious if I did something like what you are doing. Perhaps next thanksgiving the HF store can do a group buy on these and get the price down again. Or full sized climbing carabiners for rock bottom prices, or Dutch makes 500+ pound Ti carabiner with bulk order to get price down. A $60 pair would not sell well but $30 per pair may sell. Just thinking of my NFL offensive linesmen friends who "want to hang" and are popping Dutch clips, joking.

[gunner76]

Took longer that I thought to break down the list of biners by color, engraved, not engraved, double, triple checking the numbers ect. Didn't help that I lost a day due to visit to doctors for shots that left me kind of out it all day.

Because of the numbers involved I have prepared an email I will send Sunday night to my POC at the company with the details of the order and once I know he has it I will place the order. Hopefully this will reduce the chance of any mistakes on their end.

Right now the breakdown is as follows:

Engraved with "Neusiok Trail"


Red .... 120
Green .... 150
Blue .... 140
Purple .... 70
Orange .... 85
Black ..... 80


Plain not engraved


Red .... 365
Green .... 345
Blue .... 340
Purple .... 205
Orange .... 460
Black ..... 140

Total of 2,500 binners.

Reviewing the past group buys it appears that there have been at least a couple that were larger in $$$ than this, but nothing I could find matches the number of items
we are ordering.

[jbritely]

I am definitely not in a hurry and not watching this thread very closely so hope I did not miss anything, but please post what the shipping and handling come out to be and specifics on how to send you funds. I don't want to see you out all that cash for any longer than necessary, am to far away to help with sorting and stuffing parcels. Thanks for all your efforts so far. My wife would be furious if I did something like what you are doing. Perhaps next thanksgiving the HF store can do a group buy on these and get the price down again. Or full sized climbing carabiners for rock bottom prices, or Dutch makes 500+ pound Ti carabiner with bulk order to get price down. A $60 pair would not sell well but $30 per pair may sell. Just thinking of my NFL offensive linesmen friends who "want to hang" and are popping Dutch clips, joking.

I second everything you said. I'm ready and willing to pay but some days I'm not on the computer. I really appreciate Gunner's work on this group buy. Another one on regual biners like the nano or something titanium from Dutch would be great.

[gunner76]

My wife would be furious

She can only kill me once, Told her I have enough life insurance to take care of her in case I die but not enough to make it worth her while to kill me :lol:


please post what the shipping and handling come out to be and specifics on how to send you funds.

We had about 75 members take part in this group buy and it did grow much larger than I expected. I did stop by the Credit Union Friday to make sure I had enough funds to pay for the order up front. If folks who placed orders do not pay for their order then the wife will be furious and you can learn how she got her nickname the Terminator. Worse case, someone decides they do not want to pay for the binners they requested, them I will first make them available to those who participated in this group buy at same costs for the binners and s&h. If no one who participated in the group buys wants them, I will make them available to any other forum member, same deal.

As I stated in the first post, I will not know what the exact shipping will be for each order until I can package your order and weigh it but I am still guessing it will be somewhere around $ 5 range for most of you. I have several hundred padded mailers left over from a mail order business I use to have, I also have about 50 small boxes and I have some of the small USPS small Priority Mail boxes. I am hoping I can send most of the orders out in the padded mailers as first class mail as this would be least expensive way to ship. Most of the orders were for between 10 and 40 binners.

Once I have your order ready to ship I will notify you via PM with the cost and you can pay by Money Order, Personal Check or PayPal.

For those who ordered 50 or more binners and or offered to pay in advance, I will PM you with cost of the binners in the next few days with payment instructions. I will have to send a second PM for payment instructions for the S&H costs as I will not know what the S&H amounts will be until I package up your order. I have a postage scale and will be using the least expensive cost for shipping each order.

Just hope my label printer hold up.

[mychal]

I will pay up front, when you get to that point.

[dirtwheels]

I can also pay up front if its helpful.

[gunner76]

Thanks. Have to get ready to to work shortly. The tourist have landed in force. I will be working everyday this week ( big OT check ) if my arm holds up.

Reviewing the email I am sending to my POC at the Binner company with the details of what we want. Once he replies I will place the order on line. The reason I am doing this is their online ordering system does not allow one to break down the order in the detail we need it.

[lanejustin]

I would like to pay up front as well.

[Zilla]

Send me a pm with my owed amount and your pp and i can send funds whenever you need them.

[gunner76]

Just got word back from binner company POC that they have run out of Purple binners. It will at least 2-3 months before they get any more in.

They recommend and I agree that we should substitute Blue for the Purple. If it was just me I would have gone ahead and placed the order but as this is a group buy I wanted to let all of you know what is happening.

Please let me know what you guys want to do so I can get the order placed.

In reviewing the spreadsheet I don't see that anyone ordered just Purple Binners.

[squidbilly]

That's OK with me.

[hk2001]

Worse case, someone decides they do not want to pay for the binners they requested, them I will first make them available to those who participated in this group buy at same costs for the binners and s&h.

2 things, real quick.. I just sent you a PM, but want to post here about it too.. I'll be away from a computer for just over a week from July 4th onward, so if invoices go out during that period, I won't be able to respond till I get back.

That being said, I'd like to step up and be the first to say if there's any dropouts from the group buy, I'd be willing to pick up some extra.

[jbritely]

I don't remember if I ordered some purple for my kids or not, but any substitutions are fine. I don't remember my order total either but it should be right on the sheet at around 30 + or - 10.

[lijn]

What jbritely says...

[Tiger87]

Substituting Blue for Purple is fine with me. I can also pay up front, just let me know when and how much.

[gunner76]

I don't remember if I ordered some purple

I checked the spreadsheet and you did not order any Purple.

[mychal]

I also don't remember, but blue for purple is fine for me too.

[PappyAmos]

No worries on blue vs purple gunner. And I'm with HK - I'll help pick up the slack if you get some drop outs.

Pappy

[Insaniac99]

I have no problem with blue and am willing to help out if some drop out.