Hi Everyone, thanks for the kind words and understanding. I only wish everyone could be that in tune
BubbaFett - yes, PM's
Sorry, I thought I mentioned that.
What it boils down to is that it takes A LOT to do a run of anything. It's the time that realistically just can't be charged for. There's no way I can penalize the members here for R&D, or the time it takes to prep an item for shipping, the time it takes to box it, label it, or getting everything that's required for packaging, time at the post, blah blah blah. I know, cry me a river, right ?
I do remember a close friend doing a run of "Earcaps" and I'll tell ya, he found out real quick how much effort it takes to box up and send out 30 sets of anything - and he didn't even make them
So yah there's more to all of this than just having a mold miraculously appear on your bench, and bringing it to your hands
And in case anyone has any doubt left as to the legitimacy of my claims,
I just wiped out the last of a 10 GALLON KIT OF URETHANE TODAY That was just the production material, that does NOT include all of the pre-waste during R&D
That is a LOT of urethane folks
Speaking of which you'll all be pleased to see that another batch (7) has been shipped just today ! That makes 14 in 2 business days !! :cheers
A small note about todays shipments
You will notice aeverything a little out of order. First and foremost -tb5656 as #51
I know. Looks bad. But it was a mistake on the posted list. He actually paid in late May with some of the other earlier payments that have already been shipped higher on the list. I apologize for how this looks, but he was not bumped like it appears. It was a simple error of how and where he was paced on the list.
As far as the other out of order members -
I couldn't find a payment for one of our overseas members. After I contacted him, he sent me the info I needed to find his payment. So his will go out in the next batch. another oversight on my part, and I have apologized.
For everyone else not shipped in order - simply a case of materials on hand for what was ordered. Those that shipped before others - requested the replacement rubber strap installed (omitting the molded strap). These were shipped first because I did not receive my new shipment of material required for the molded straps (which I ran out of last wednesday). It should have been here on Friday. I'm hoping it will be here today. I apologize for this, but it's only going to be a day or so delay. I did it this way, because I really need to get these fulfilled and to your doorsteps before I go insane
I hope there are no hard feelings, it really couldn't be helped. I know BubbaFett for one - is very excited to get his, so a real big apology to you brother
You're not a red headed step child or anything silly like that
The great news is, we're almost done !!!! YAY !!!!:cheers :cheers :cheers
For now anyway. After I fill the last 5 or 6 paid orders that are left, I will indeed be taking a break before going further down the list. I think I'm getting chemical pneumonia from all the urethane :angry
0. GBH SHIPPED USPS # 0309 0330 0001 9797 5507
7. Flettch / PAID / SHIPPED USPS Customs # CP166181875US
17. ilikebmxbikes / PAID SHIPPED USPS # 0309 0330 0001 9797 5149
19. tk2647 / PAID SHIPPED USPS Customs # CP071349823US
22. SlabFett / PAID SHIPPED USPS # 0309 0330 0001 9797 5200
25. tk337 / PAID SHIPPED USPS # 0309 0330 0001 9797 5156
51. tb5656 -PAID SHIPPED USPS Customs # LC496887152US
Here's to getting the last of these out by week's end. Anyone else going to Comic Con ?? I need to know quick. Perhaps if we're down to the wire, someone will graciously put someone else ahead of themselves if they're not trying to meet a deadline
Best,
FP