Reindeer skins.

[Toots]

Spotted some reindeer skins at a local market the other day (on a stall selling sheepskin rugs and stuff). Not sure why I would need one but was very tempted anyway. Apart from being something to stop spitting logs from fire at home from burning the carpet, what other uses could one be put to, and do you reckon 50 quid is a fair price?

[Scally]

brillant to sleep on its thermo properties are brill and really comfy.

[Phil562]

I use mine in my hammock, lovely and warm and £50 is a good price ;)

[Stuart]

I can get really nice reindeer skins from sweden for £20 + postage to the UK, if I buy in bulk

if at least ten people were intrested in getting them I could arrange a group buy

[bothyman]

There's couple on Ebay at the moment £45 each


MickT

[tagnut69]

I would be interested in a couple if a group buy was sorted ;)

[Eric_Methven]

I would definitely be interested in a group buy.

Eric

[tomtom]

i would be in for a group buy probably!

[weekend_warrior]

I'd be up for that group buy! Are they natural tan or silicon finished?

[g4ghb]

perhaps a silly question (but hey you must be used to that from me by now!:lmao: )

how big are they?

I've often looked at sheepskins and thought about using them to sleep on but reccon i'd need 2! - now i'm aware that a reindeer is a lot bigger than a sheep (but they have lots of leg as it were)

would one be big enough for a 'mat'?

[Toots]

I would definitely be interested in one for 20 quid! Count me in if the group buy goes ahead.

[Razorstrop]

keep me posted om this one, I'd like 4


Strop

[torjusg]

perhaps a silly question (but hey you must be used to that from me by now!:lmao: )

how big are they?

I've often looked at sheepskins and thought about using them to sleep on but reccon i'd need 2! - now i'm aware that a reindeer is a lot bigger than a sheep (but they have lots of leg as it were)

would one be big enough for a 'mat'?

Unless you are very short you will need two skins to cover your body length.

Torjus Gaaren

[benjamin.oneill]

I'd take at least one in a group buy at £20.

[bilko]

I'd have at least 2 at £20 each depending on the cure method. I'll have to look at Abbe's post again for a refresh.

[jdlenton]

I'll have 2 as well please stuart.


Edit: I make that 12 plus 3 interested with no numbers are we on stuart?

[Cyclingrelf]

I'm interested in the group buy idea too...

[scruff]

wow! for that price i'd certainly be up for 2 maybe three

:You_Rock_

[Ogri the trog]

I'd probably go for 2 as well Stuart.

Cheers

Ogri the trog

[Willowbark]

I'de like a couple too please!!

Willowbark

[Womble]

Stuart - I'd be interested. I saw one at the weekend at a re-enactors fair in Coventry - for £90!

[kata]

I'd be interested in 2 please.

[Goose]

I am interested too, one but probably two depending on funds, excellent price!

[ilan]

hi yes i would like one as well

[stevej]

i would have 2 at £20 each depending on the cure method, if silicone backed.

cheers stuart

[amott69]

I'll Take Two

[gaz_miggy]

ill got for 2 if a buy is started

[cossack]

Dependant on funding I am interested too

[Emberglow]

I would also be interested in 4 please

[Stuart]

Wow that was unexpectedly enthusiastic response!!!!!

I am just waiting for the guys in Sweden to get back to me with the details for shipping costs etc

[spoony]

at £20 put me down for one

[2blackcat]

Ok, I give in ... again

Better put me down for two with the same proviso about price

[moko]

If I dont get one, I'll be the only bushcrafter in the all of the UK not sleeping out on a reindeer skin this summer. I'm in, put me down for one.
Thanks Stu for putting yourself up for this. I dont know if I can be much use but if you need a hand sorting this lot out just let me know.

[moko]

changed my mind, make it two.

[tomtom]

any ideas on how these have been treated yet Stuart?

[Pablo]

One for me please :D

Pablo

[Mooney]

just one so far for me please.
im probably gona make it 3 as soon as i can contact my mate

[Fire Ferret]

Hello

I would be very very interested in buying one maybe two :D

[BorderReiver]

If one comes in at £25 total,I should get away with it. :D

[jdlenton]

this is turning in to another stainlees swedish army trangia thread:lmao: :eek:

i make that 34 i wants + 5 interested + 5 maybe + 5/6 if funds are ok + 3 price dependant = 53 :eek:

need some help Stuart ?

James

[Stew]

plus me too! (only for one though...)

[Phil562]

this is turning in to another stainlees swedish army trangia thread:lmao: :eek:

i make that 34 i wants + 5 interested + 5 maybe + 5/6 if funds are ok + 3 price dependant = 53 :eek:

need some help Stuart ?

James


+ how many lurkers :o

[MagiKelly]

+ how many lurkers :o

That'll be me waiting for it to hit the group buy section :)

[buffalobill]

i'd be interested in 2 of these as well :)

[Stuart]

ok I have asked them to provide prices per skin + shipping for orders of 10, 20 and 30 skins.

to this price I will add the cost of posting them on within the UK + any TAX incurred importing them in

once I have a figure I will post it here and PM those that have shown interest to provide them with an address to which they can send their cheque + a letter stating how much they have sent and how many they want + an A4 sheet with their return address clearly written in large block capitals (so I can just tape it to the box when I send it)

look how much work I have landed myself in!!!!!

[benjamin.oneill]

Work indeed,

I'm sure everyone like me will be greatly appreciative

[barry]

hey thats agreat price would definatly be interested in one of those

[elma]

I'm interested in one :D

[Stuart]

Ok having looked at the shipping costs from sweden to the UK plus postage within the UK I think the total cost for each reindeer skin including delivery will come to about £35

is this still OK?

[BorderReiver]

Ok having looked at the shipping costs from sweden to the UK plus postage within the UK I think the total cost for each reindeer skin including delivery will come to about £35

is this still OK?

Permission denied. :( :rolleyes:

My accountant says no and I think she'd notice a reindeer skin. ;)

[buffalobill]

Ok having looked at the shipping costs from sweden to the UK plus postage within the UK I think the total cost for each reindeer skin including delivery will come to about £35

i'm still ok for 2 at that price stuart - just PM me when you're ready to go.

:You_Rock_

[Toots]

Ok having looked at the shipping costs from sweden to the UK plus postage within the UK I think the total cost for each reindeer skin including delivery will come to about £35

is this still OK?

I will definitely take one, aulthough still not sure exactly why I need one. Want is good enough though! Cheers Stuart (and apologies for kicking all this off!)

[Womble]

That's a fine price - I'm in for one.

[Willowbark]

I'de still like two at £35 please :)

[Stuart]

Ok instructions for all those still intrested :

send me a PM stating how many you want.

I will reply to your PM with an address to which you can post your cheque + a letter stating how much you have sent and how many you want + an A4 sheet with your return address clearly written in large block capitals (so I can just tape it to the box when I send it)

the maximum skins for this group buy is 30, I will run another group buy at a later date if there is a requiment for more than 30

now I have to go and find 30 boxes to send them out!

[jdlenton]

I'll have to drop my order to one stuart but there still a good deal at that price

James

[gunnix]

Hi, where are you getting these skins from Stuart?

I might go to scandinavia this summer (and my family is going for sure) so it would be handy to know some nice places over there to buy skins :)

[Lithril]

If I did it now I'd be talking in an incredibly high voice and wearing a new necklace as I'm looking at 2 months unpaid very soon until the new job starts in September. If you do decide to another one after September then I'll definately be up for a couple.

[xairbourne]

Stuart you have a PM

[Stuart]

ok there are 5 more left

list of people who have PM'd so far:

Barry x1
scruff x2
jdlenton x1
razorstrop x4
emberglow x4
womble x 1
phil562 x1
weekend warrior x1
pablo x1
toots x1
magikelly x1
buffalobill x2
xairborne x2
stevej x1
cyclingrelf x1

once all the cheques are in and cleared I will order them in. please note that I cannot not post to addresses outside the UK.

[scruff]

please note that I cannot not post to addresses outside the UK.

does this mean i can't have one (two actually) affterall? :rolleyes:

[Stuart]

does this mean i can't have one (two actually) affterall? :rolleyes:

eh? says here your in yorkshire!

[Stuart]

the reindeer group buy is now closed

the list of confirmed buyers is as follows:

bilco x 2
Barry x1
scruff x2
jdlenton x1
razorstrop x4
emberglow x4
womble x 1
phil562 x1
weekend warrior x1
pablo x1
toots x1
magikelly x1
buffalobill x2
xairborne x2
stevej x1
cyclingrelf x1
Willow bark x2
Prickly Pear x1

I will order the skins as soon as all the cheques have arrive and cleared, I will run another group buy if there is sufficient interest after this one has concluded

[tomtom]

i knew i should have checked this thread :11doh:

[Stuart]

I have recived cheques from 20 of the people on the list so far, still waiting for another 9 cheques.

[Eric_Methven]

I'd like to be on the next group buy please, or if anyone on this one drops out.

Eric

[Gravo]

Hi, where are you getting these skins from Stuart?

I might go to scandinavia this summer (and my family is going for sure) so it would be handy to know some nice places over there to buy skins :)


If you're in or around Oslo try "Bison Telt" http://www.bisontelt.no/ They sell them for about 20 pounds. Another company to try is "Alle Tiders" (Tel. 0047 22427636) in the centre of Oslo. Not sure how much they charge there though.

[bikething]

How did i miss this :banghead:

If there's another buy I'll have 2 for definate, and maybe 4.

cheers
Steve

[Womble]

Sorry Stuart - have been remiss. Will get a cheque out to you this evening.

[Ben Trout]

Consider more pressure applied for another group buy, please!

Two for me, please, if and when it happens.

[Graham_S]

put me down for one as well please

[Dingo]

Put Me Down For Two Please

[Womble]

Cheque sent off in post last night, Stuart.

[Moff8]

SWMBO says I can order one. So if someone drops out or you do another group buy I would be interested.

[benjamin.oneill]

I'm in on Group Buy Number 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ben (oh, just one please..)

[Annie]

I'd be interested if you do another group buy. I'm 5'4" - how many would I need as a mat?

[Cyclingrelf]

Any chance of an update on the first group buy, Stuart?

Thanks

[MagiKelly]

Any chance of an update on the first group buy, Stuart?

Thanks

I'm willing to be he is still waiting for a cheque or two :rolleyes:

[Lurch]

I'd be up for it if there were another bite at this particular cherry.
2 probably.

[jamesoconnor]

i'd be in if there was another group buy on this.

regards
james

[Stuart]

Sorry for the delay but so far I only have received cheques form following people

Cyclingelf x 1
SteveJ x 1
Phil562 x 1
Xairbourne x 2
Magikelly x 1
Scruff x 2
Prickly pear x 1
Buffalo Bill x 2
Toots x 1
Bilko x 2
Pablo x 1
Barry x 1
womble x 1
Jdlenton x 1
emberglow x 4
weekend_warrior x 1

if your name is not on the list above then I have not received your cheque

which leaves us short of cheques for six skins and it has now been a week since I recived the last cheque.

If you put your name down and have not sent a cheque WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU

I will PM those on the list who have not sent payment and request an explaination

[MagiKelly]

I am away for a couple of days but if you want I can send you a cheque on Monday for the remaining 6 skins. I am sure I can find a home for them.

[Stuart]

thanks Magkelly but I will wait a few days to see if I get replies to my PMs and if not I have a list of people who were a little late getting in on the group buy so I would like to offer the remaining skins to them first

[Annie]

Also I'm very interested in one or two as a sleeping mat. I'm my due to receive my first hammock tomorrow - very excited but not sure how many skins I will need - I'm 5'4"

[buffalobill]

any replies to your PMs yet stuart?

wheres that impatient smiley...? :lmao:

[Stuart]

yes I have had replies from everyone now and I am awaiting the arrival of the last two cheques!

[xairbourne]

All cheques in and ready to rumble?

[Stuart]

Sigh...... No afraid not :(

I am still waiting for one last cheque; I have received a PM promising that it will be here day after tomorrow.

I will cash all the cheques as soon as this last one arrives and order the skins

[xairbourne]

Theres always one no matter where you are...lol

Your doing a grand job Stuart.

[Stuart]

All the cheques have now finally arrived :D

They will all be cashed tomorrow

[buffalobill]

great news! lets hope they all clear :lmao:

[Stuart]

In order not to add to the unexpected delay I have decided that I will not wait until the all the cheques clear to place the order.

So the cheques have now all been cashed and the order has been placed.

I am just working out the best way to transfer money to an account in Sweden with out incurring to painful a fee

[Cyclingrelf]

Thanks for keeping us updated. Looking forward to seeing them.
:)

[Razorstrop]

Despite being the one who held the whole thing up ( I know I'm sorry), any chance of an update Stuart??


Strop

[Stuart]

The order was paid for over week ago and according to the supplier has been dispatched.

I should have arrived by now, so I am expecting it any day.

[Wayne]

I would be interested in 1 if there is another group buy.

[xairbourne]

can i have a blue and a red one?...lol

[Wookey]

Any chance of a picture of these skins?
Would be interested in a couple if not too small.

[buffalobill]

Any more news Stuart?

[Stuart]

A big truck arrived about an hour ago and dropped off crate so large that it wouldn’t fit though my front door, so I had to open it outside and carry the contents in.

Here it is:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/diabolik/reindeer.jpg

I have tested it out and can confirm that watching TV from atop a huge pile of reindeer skins is most comfy :D

I will be packing them up tomorrow, I’ll send them over the next few days as the village post office is overloaded when someone tries to cash there pension and buy a stamp at the same time, they would probably have to close for a week if I turned up with a 30 large parcels to send out in one go.

You should hopefully all receive your skins by the end of next week.

[beamdune]

Oooooooooooooh, they're nice.

Now I'm even more cheesed off I missed the boat on this one :11doh:

If you ever do this again consider me an interested party :D

[Pablo]

I have tested it out and can confirm that watching TV from atop a huge pile of reindeer skins is most comfy :D



Stuart,

Don't get any smart ideas about covering your 3 piece with them! :D

I know I'm being cheeky here,but any chance of one of the darker ones?

:You_Rock_

Pablo

[Phil562]

Stuart, I don't mind waiting till the end mate :eek:

[Toots]

Excellent. Still not sure what use I will put it to though!! You are indeed a star man Stuart.

[Wookey]

Can you tell me average dimensions. They look really cosy, do you think one is adequate for hammock use in place of a thermarest?

[buffalobill]

Great stuff Stuart - they're looking good! Can't wait to try them out in the hammock.

Thanks again for organising this :You_Rock_

[Womble]

ohhh... they do look good.... looking forward to hammock testing my one of them!

[scruff]

Ooh they look the bees knees!

Can't wait to get them.

Maybe I should have asked earlier but do you need any self sealing post "bags" for them Stuart as I could probably send you some?

We use different sized ones at work for mailing everything from T'shirts to Sports bags.

[Stuart]

Ooh they look the bees knees!

Can't wait to get them.

Maybe I should have asked earlier but do you need any self sealing post "bags" for them Stuart as I could probably send you some?

We use different sized ones at work for mailing everything from T'shirts to Sports bags.


that would be great if they are large enough, I would need 29 of them.

I was just about to head out and look for heavy dute plastic bags

[Pablo]

'owt wrong with a black bin bag?? :rolleyes: Not that I'm mega impatient :)

Pablo

[MagiKelly]

I have used blue rubble sacks from B & Q for large items like these and they worked out well and not too expensive. That and a roll of duck tape to seal it up.

[Stuart]

Scruff is posting me the self sealing bags (thanks Scruff :You_Rock_ )

they should be here tomorrow morning, I will post as many as I can tomorrow afternoon

[buffalobill]

I picked up my reindeer skins from Stuart today - well impressed! The fur is a lot softer than i was expecting and you can feel the insulating warmth just by holding them. The larger of the two skins I received will probably be sufficient in my hammock, though I'll probably try both for that luxury touch! I just need winter to come back around again to give them a proper testing :)

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5298/rudolph9qw.jpg

[Stuart]

All the skins have now been posted; they should turn up at your doors in the next few days.

I'm really happy with how smoothly things went, there was the odd delay with people forgetting to send cheques or missing lines from their address but nothing major.

I have also been inundated with PM's asking if I will run another reindeer skin group buy and since this one went so well I don’t see why not.

I will open another thread and if there is sufficient interest I'll see if I can sort out another lot for those that missed this one.

[Stuart]

the second group buy has started here (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=13345) for those that missed this one

[Phil562]

Just received mine, am I work at the moment, so can't get it out :p

Many Thanks :You_Rock_

[BorderReiver]

SWMBO still says I can't have one. :(

"You don't need it,you've got all the stuff you need,anyway the dog would eat it."

Why do wives have to be so sodding practical all the time? :rolleyes:

[jdlenton]

my wife said i couldn't have the first one so i ordered it:) . shes just opened it now and thinks its great. i haven't told her i've just ordered another:D

James

[scruff]

Just opened my 'lil' grey bags.

WOW!!! These furs are the tops!

Cheers Stuart you rock! :headbang:

Much obliged :240:

[Womble]

Thanks Stuart - mine arrived yesterday and is great.

[Pablo]

Stuart,

Mine arrived today. Many thanks. Really great. :You_Rock_

Pablo

[barry]

hey stuart my skin arrived today well happy many thans for all the work you did gettig them

:You_Rock_

[MagiKelly]

Got mine today, thanks. Set the hammock up for a quick try. Lovely and warm but murder to try and get int eh right position. Completely impossible to move it about while you are still in the hammock. Looks like this may be an acquired art.

Thanks again.

[xairbourne]

Cheers Mate got mine today alot bigger than i expected :) may my bottom never get chilled in a hammock again...

Thanks

[Cyclingrelf]

Thanks Stuart. Collected mine from PO today.

[Prickly Pear]

Got mine the other day, thanks Stuart!!

[weekend_warrior]

Got mine! Thanks again.. :You_Rock_