Updated the wiki page. Still beta, but closer to the end terms - since I’m below 500 clear knobs, I won’t receive big discounts that I can forward. The Wiki page isn’t binding yet, once you receive the PP invoice, terms and prices will bind both parties. So I leave the BETA in the description.
I also think about closing the OPQ option, since there’s no interest. The bulk is at least open until 25th Oct.
The forum software doesn’t send out notifications, when you receive a PM I therefore deleted the optimistic time frame and now do the communication via email.
I wouldn’t be opposed to running the GB, but I’m in North America; I imagine it would be cheaper if someone in Europe is home base? Although maybe not, if most of the buyers are NA too…
Guys, it’s kind of kristal='s “privilege” (or obligation) to run the bulk order. Many years back we found out the hard way that it can be very bad if a manufacturer / industry supplier is flooded with small orders from unknown hobbyists - they often shut the door to private / hobbyist’s orders after such a wave. kristal= has since then established a relationship with ALBS, so let’s count on him doing a bulk order again.
So my advice: autonomously organize a bulk (wikipage/thread). Take the prices and schedules of the previous bulk as an approximate value (it’s work, nothing you really want to do for free. Big bulks with no financial incentive are prone to go into the wrong direction, grease the gears, act professional). Once you have a substantial amount of units (~300-500 u) give them a call/mail. The minimum order is 50EUR excl. shipping (a thing you can do once). My connection to ALBS is pretty loose, I did all orders via mail (they understand English). My experience was that they are very reliable, once you make clear you have a substantial order and pay on time.
ilmenator is right, don’t bother them with petty orders, organize a bulk and give them a call. They are happy to fulfill your order. I basically give up the “privilege” (or obligation ) to run bulks for knobs.
Not trying to step on anyone’s toes, and specifically trying to *avoid* pestering ALBS with small orders, hence the effort to get the next GB going.
, can you tell me what the minimum order amount would be for an ALBS group buy? I checked their website, but couldn’t find specific information on this; I’m gathering that they don’t do a lot of business in English.