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ilovemybed
08-02-2006, 09:35
Hi all,
Found a really cheap source for Spyderco Sharpmakers - $37.99 US, or about £22. I've ordered one, but to make P&P more efficient I thought I would see if anyone else wants one to split the cost. P&P for one was just over $20 including insurance. I've asked if it would be possible to throw several in the package for the same or similar postage cost. Still waiting for a reply, but if anyone else is interested, can you post here?
Just to keep it manageable until I get a definite answer, I'd like to limit it to 4 other units. First come first served! However, if you're not one of the first 4 but you're interested, please still post your interest. I can then get an idea of full numbers to perhaps negotiate a proper group buy (if he has that many!)

Cheers,
Neil

khimbar
08-02-2006, 09:46
I could very well be interested! :) so yes please!

Tutchi
08-02-2006, 10:05
:)
Yes. Will watch with interest. Thank you.

Tutchi
:cool:

jdlenton
08-02-2006, 11:20
please count me in if i'm not too late would be great to get one at that price

James

led
08-02-2006, 11:24
I'm interested too.

mrstorey
08-02-2006, 11:39
I'm in!

Cheers,

Michael.

2blackcat
08-02-2006, 21:03
I was thinking about getting one of those. Can't seem to get it right freehand

So, count me as interested

Thank you

Roving Rich
08-02-2006, 22:27
Coool good price for a great bit of kit - I swear by mine, they are truly fabulous,
Go on go on go on - you know you want to ! I thought i did well to get mine for £35 ! So you are onto a winner here.
Cheers
Rich

rapidboy
08-02-2006, 22:35
I'd be in for one if you decide to increase the order.

rb

themac
09-02-2006, 00:06
I would take happily take one if your happy to order another.

ilovemybed
10-02-2006, 17:48
Ok, I have asked him to quote for 9 units so I shall close the books for the moment. I'll get back with a quote ASAP.

Cheers,
Neil

led
11-02-2006, 18:41
Thanks for taking the trouble to look into this Neil, it's much appreciated.

ilovemybed
13-02-2006, 09:22
Hi all,
Got a reply from the fella today. Apparently he's sold out and had only ordered 4 in- he hadn't got my mail by the time he reordered. :( I've reconfirmed interest in 9, including my own, so please watch this space.

Neil

Tutchi
13-02-2006, 11:14
Hi all,
Got a reply from the fella today. Apparently he's sold out and had only ordered 4 in- he hadn't got my mail by the time he reordered. :( I've reconfirmed interest in 9, including my own, so please watch this space.

Neil

Hi Neil
thats fine M8 thank you.

Tutchi
:cool:

richardw
13-02-2006, 12:09
Hi all,
Got a reply from the fella today. Apparently he's sold out and had only ordered 4 in- he hadn't got my mail by the time he reordered. :( I've reconfirmed interest in 9, including my own, so please watch this space.

Neil

If you have to re-order Neil, could you possibly add me to the list?

It would be mucg appreciated as I have been considering one of these for a while but have been put off by the cost.

Cheers,

Richard

rowen
13-02-2006, 12:27
Ditto to the post above mate

ilovemybed
23-02-2006, 16:03
Sorry guys, he wasn't up for a bulk purchase and didn't seem keen on posting to the UK.
Still, I managed to persuade him to sell me one and all in, including P&P, it cost me £34 quid. ($59.34 or something like that)

Just search on eBAY for them, and you'll find some US Sellers that match that price but not seen any near that price in the UK.
Hooray for the weak dollar! (Strong pound? :confused: )

Pretty happy with it. I must admit I expected a little more in the system for keeping to the set grind angle, rather than the instruction to "Just keep the blade vertical". I saw another system that has angle guides but I can't remember where. Dunno how it compares in use.

Cheers,
Neil

Tutchi
23-02-2006, 16:45
[QUOTE=ilovemybed]Sorry guys, he wasn't up for a bulk purchase and didn't seem keen on posting to the UK.
Still, I managed to persuade him to sell me one and all in, including P&P, it cost me £34 quid. ($59.34 or something like that)

Just search on eBAY for them, and you'll find some US Sellers that match that price but not seen any near that price in the UK.
Hooray for the weak dollar! (Strong pound? :confused: )

Pretty happy with it. I must admit I expected a little more in the system for keeping to the set grind angle, rather than the instruction to "Just keep the blade vertical". I saw another system that has angle guides but I can't remember where. Dunno how it compares in use.

Cheers,
Neil

Hi Neil
can't be helped M8 thanks for trying.
Tutchi
:cool:

Ogri the trog
23-02-2006, 21:29
... I must admit I expected a little more in the system for keeping to the set grind angle, rather than the instruction to "Just keep the blade vertical".
Cheers,
Neil

Don't worry about it, keeping the blade verticle is a darned site easier than holding it at a fixed angle on a flat stone. I think you're going to be impressed with your results, I know I was. :yikes: scary sharp

ATB

Ogri the trog

themac
24-02-2006, 01:12
"I will give you a price of $50 USD each if you purchase 10 of these sharpeners. The shipping to the UK will be $100.00 Standard Flat shipping rate via usps air parcel post. The package will weight just under 20 pounds."

Thoughts on this? Works out to roughly £34.50 per unit. They would then need to be sent around UK and run the risk of custom duty.......