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MagiKelly
15-10-2005, 14:57
Okay this is the result of Jack's posting here
http://www.britishblades.com/forums...74&page=1&pp=15 (http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12974&page=1&pp=15)
I have managed to contact a retailer however they really want numbers before they can confirm a discount structure. As these should retail for £5 that is my ceiling. If I cannot get the price to a level where I can get them to your door for less than that, including PayPal fees I will not go ahead.
So if you are interested post here. So far there are 13 on BB and that was before the thread started. And for more info about what I am actually talking about see below. Should be handy for anything from a water bottle to a sheath or small axe.
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Civilian Labs Ghost Ring
A unique and minimal means of carrying small to medium sized drinks bottles - when not in use, fits easily and comfortably in your pocket!
It's usually the simplest things that are the most ingenious - just roll the Ghost Ring's O-ring over the neck of either a common garden type water bottle or SIGG type bottle (as long as there is a flange or lip on the bottle), clip it to your belt loop or bag strap and away you go!
Perfect for clipping on a climbing harness or day pack, it also fits many hand tools such as hammers or wrenches for driving climbing pitons at the weekend or nails whilst at work or in the home.
Features:
Snap hook for multiple wear options
Specifications:
Materials
phenolic resin, spring steel and nylon webbing
Dimensions
20cm L x 4cm W x 1cm D / 7.7 x 1.6 x 0.4"
Weight
15g / 0.5oz
http://www.woodlandorganics.com/images/civilianlabs/products/GhostRingSpec05.jpg
Information shamelessly lifted from here
http://www.woodlandorganics.com/civ...bs/products.asp (http://www.woodlandorganics.com/civilianlabs/products.asp)
Any chance of before I make up the Christmas crackers? I'd like a couple for them. :)
Cheers,
Toddy
MagiKelly
15-10-2005, 18:49
Any chance of before I make up the Christmas crackers? I'd like a couple for them. :)
Cheers,
Toddy
I would think so but will know better later in the week. There are almost 30 reserved so far over on BB so if I can sort out a price then I should enough to place an order quite soon.
We may also be able to pick colours but if I can only have one colour I would go for Black. If I can choose colours then it is a case of what you have asked for.
Danceswithhelicopters
15-10-2005, 20:58
Count me in for a tactical black one :D
raskusdrotti
16-10-2005, 00:05
I'll take a black one please John. :You_Rock_
Someone better tell that guy that a ghostring is actually a type of sight for a shotgun, I would hate to see anyone in legal trouble over a name like that, :o
Could you put me down for one please, "Group Buy Magikelly"?
:thanks:
:)
bikething
16-10-2005, 10:02
I'll take a couple!
Cheers
Steve
MagiKelly
16-10-2005, 10:26
2 Toddy
1 Danceswithhelicopters
1 raskusdrotti
1 scanker
2 bikething
7 here so far and 30 on BB.
In the future I must really learn to resist the urge to ask if there is a bulk discount.
Put me down for two please
John
May I have two please
richardw
16-10-2005, 19:34
Two for me please, John.
Richard
Hi John
4 for me please
:)
allanscot
17-10-2005, 09:47
2 for me as well please. Handy looking gadgets :)
MagiKelly
17-10-2005, 10:34
2 Toddy
1 Danceswithhelicopters
1 raskusdrotti
1 scanker
2 bikething
2 cossack
2 Phil562
2 richardw
4 Marts
2 allanscot
2 Wayne
21 here so far and about 40 on BB
Yup another 2 this way please :D
MagiKelly
24-10-2005, 15:27
PRICING NEWS
I now have the price for the Ghost Rings. The price delivered to YOUR door is £4. The only thing that does not include is PayPal fees. If you are payiing me by cheque the cost will be £4 if you are paying me by PayPal it will be £4 + £0.20 + 3.6% = £4.36
Now what I am looking for are the names of those who now definately want to go ahead. Post here and send me a PM for details about payment.. It may still be a week or two before you actually get the Ghost Ring as I have to get all the money in and then get the order off.
Oh and you CAN pick the colour you want. Choices are Black, White, Red Yellow and Green. If you do not specify or if they are out of stock the choice is Black :D
So in the confirmed list we have
2 MagiKelly
Yup still 2 please :D
Pref yellow and white but will go with the flow ;) (if it has to be a 'Ford' then so be it! :lmao: )
2 yellow, 2 black still please
£17.44?
MagiKelly
24-10-2005, 16:21
2 yellow, 2 black still please
£17.44?
Yes, if paying by PayPal. £16 if paying by cheque.
allanscot
24-10-2005, 20:58
2 black please :beerchug:
bikething
24-10-2005, 20:58
Two black here please John
Cheers
Steve
MagiKelly
24-10-2005, 21:03
REMEMBER TO PM FOR PAYMENT DETAILS.
Posting here will not do any harm but I am now taking payment for the Ghost Rings. Just thought I would make that clear. I do not want anyone to end up disappointed.
Paypal sent cheers John :You_Rock_
richardw
25-10-2005, 11:26
PM sent John. Still two for me please.
Richard
richardw
25-10-2005, 15:54
Paypal sent John.
Richard
MagiKelly
26-10-2005, 20:52
Paid so far These are BCUK and BB users, too difficult to separate:rolleyes:
2 g4ghb
2 Bikething
2 Phil562
2 Richardw
2 MotorBikeMan
2 Famline
3 Bardster
2 Bagman
2 Neill116
2 Rodger986
4 Soa
4 Marts
2 Arian
2 Mojofilter
Paypal sent :)
Cheers John
MagiKelly
28-10-2005, 00:32
Paid so far These are BCUK and BB users, too difficult to separate
2 g4ghb
2 Bikething
2 Phil562
2 Richardw
1 DancesWithHelicopters
2 Wayne
2 Toddy
2 Monkey_pork
1 raskusdrotti
2 MotorBikeMan
2 Famline
3 Bardster
2 Bagman
2 Neill116
2 Rodger986
4 Soa
4 Marts
2 Arian
2 Mojofilter
2 Rodger Gregory
4 pteron
1 Jackal
1 Bushwacker
2 Tiffers
MagiKelly
01-11-2005, 10:47
Paid so far These are BCUK and BB users, too difficult to separate
2 g4ghb
2 Bikething
2 Phil562
2 Richardw
1 DancesWithHelicopters
2 Wayne
2 Toddy
2 Monkey_pork
1 raskusdrotti
2 MotorBikeMan
2 Famline
3 Bardster
2 Bagman
2 Neill116
2 Rodger986
4 Soa
4 Marts
2 Arian
2 Mojofilter
2 Rodger Gregory
4 pteron
1 Jackal
1 Bushwacker
2 Tiffers
3 Alick
2 Andylaser
3 Ropeman
I am accepting payments up till and including the post on Saturday morning. I will then place the order over the weekend. I am paying the supplier with a bank transfer so that might take a couple of days to clear but I have also arranged for the Ghost Rings to be sent directly to you. When negotiating the price getting them posted in bulk to me then posted on to you just doubled up the postage costs. So once the payments clears the Ghost Rings should start going out with no delay.
Eh John....... :confused:
TARPS??? :eek: They'll no' go in the crackers! But ghost rings will :D
Cheers, :You_Rock_
Toddy
MagiKelly
01-11-2005, 13:03
Eh John....... :confused:
TARPS??? :eek: They'll no' go in the crackers! But ghost rings will :D
Can't think what you mean ;)
Can't think what you mean ;)
:D Abracadabra! and he found the Edit!! :cool: :p
Cheers,
Toddy
I am accepting payments up till and including the post on Saturday morning. I will then place the order over the weekend. I am paying the supplier with a bank transfer so that might take a couple of days to clear but I have also arranged for the Ghost Rings to be sent directly to you. When negotiating the price getting them posted in bulk to me then posted on to you just doubled up the postage costs. So once the payments clears the tarps should start going out with no delay.
Not completely he didn't
Woo Hoo.... 4 tarps for sixteen pounds :You_Rock_
MagiKelly
01-11-2005, 15:23
Not completely he didn't
Woo Hoo.... 4 tarps for sixteen pounds :You_Rock_
Doh! Teach me to double check.
MagiKelly
05-11-2005, 20:33
Final list (see note below). Off to place order shortly.
2 g4ghb
2 Bikething
2 Phil562
2 Richardw
1 DancesWithHelicopters
2 Wayne
2 Toddy
2 Monkey_pork
1 raskusdrotti
2 allanscot
2 Cossack
2 MotorBikeMan
2 Famline
3 Bardster
2 Bagman
2 Neill116
2 Rodger986
4 Soa
4 Marts
2 Arian
2 Mojofilter
2 Rodger Gregory
4 pteron
1 Jackal
1 Bushwacker
2 Tiffers
3 Alick
2 Andylaser
3 Ropeman
2 BorderReiver
Now I have arranged with the supplier that if there are any late entires or delayed payments I can place another order next weekend and still get the discounted price, even if it is just for a few.
MagiKelly
14-11-2005, 12:14
UPDATE
These should be coming into stock this week and will be posted straight away. So hopefully you should have them by early next week, if not sooner.
MagiKelly
22-11-2005, 14:36
I have just found out that the Ghost Rings have not even left China yet. It is hoped that they will leave at the end of the week. I am not sure how long they would take to get here and given that an order placed over two weeks ago has not left yet I am less than optimistic nor happy.
Given that I can give no clear delivery date on these I am offering a full refund to anyone who wants it. That includes PayPal fees where appropriate. I will issue refunds immediately and will sort out the detials with the supplier.
Of course you do not have to cancel your order but I doubt the Ghost Rings will be with you for at least two weeks. I can't even guarantee they will be here for Christmas.
Needless to say I am not at all happy about this and fully support those who may want a refund.
Not a problem, We all appreciate what you do ;)
Just give the supplier mega grief :twak:
John I wouldn't stress about it,
It is hoped that they will leave at the end of the week. I am not sure how long they would take to get here and given that an order placed over two weeks ago has not left yet I am less than optimistic nor happy.
This is just a minor delay in comparison to what I have been dealing with:(
MagiKelly
22-11-2005, 15:33
Just to be clear. The person I am dealing with has been told the same information as I have. It is the manufacturer that seem to a have been a little tardy.
Perhaps I am just a little spoilt as all previous group buys have gone through so quickly. My contct is confident that the Ghost Rings will definately be here well before Christmas but after the initial delay I am more cautious. That is just the way I am.
As for stress.... you should try doing my day job for a while :D
Stress?
Come on John - Just make it disappear :lmao:
Appreciate your hard work
managed without so far, so a little christmas prezzie for me when they arrive.
Kerry :You_Rock_
Yes John, no worries. I was going to save them for christmas anyway. :)
Andrew.
No Probs John! - I for one am not concerned..... after all how often have you seen 'please allow 28 days for delivery' and in your heart know it is a lie!!!I appreciate your work (and embarking on my first group buy myself expect nothing less! :o )
bikething
23-11-2005, 23:53
Not a problem John..
I can wait...
THanks for keeping us informed :You_Rock_
MagiKelly
29-11-2005, 14:13
Okay more news. I am afraid I was right. It has now been confirmed that the Ghost Rings would not be ready to ship till some time towards the end of January. Given how things have progressed so far I would not even be confident with this date.
So I am going to be sending out full refunds over the next couple of days. these will all be by cheque to save on fees. One good thing is that I have all your addresses on labels in word format that I prepared for the supplier so I just need to print these and write a cheque for the appropriate amount.
I fairness to the supplier they have kept me up to date with developments as and when they arose, it is the manufacturer that has been playing silly buggers.
John, I'm not envolved in this group buy but just to try and save everyone a few pence, anyone that paid by payapl, you can actually return their payment any fees collected by paypal are returned to the sender of the fees. So if someone sent you £5 and you got £4.75 - when you return the £5 you send £4.75 and paypal will pay the remaining costs.
Its a shame to see the group buy go down the plug hole as they looked like a cool and clever bit of kit.
MagiKelly
29-11-2005, 17:14
John, I'm not envolved in this group buy but just to try and save everyone a few pence, anyone that paid by payapl, you can actually return their payment any fees collected by paypal are returned to the sender of the fees. So if someone sent you £5 and you got £4.75 - when you return the £5 you send £4.75 and paypal will pay the remaining costs.
Its a shame to see the group buy go down the plug hole as they looked like a cool and clever bit of kit.
I think there is a time limit on when you can refund a PayPal transaction and when I have had refunds PayPal still held on to part of the fee. I will look into this anyway in case I can shorten the process a bit.
MagiKelly
29-11-2005, 22:56
Yep the payments are now past the refund time. Also the money was transferred out of PayPal into my bank as I had transferred the money from the bank to pay the supplier :rolleyes:
So cheques it will be unless that really does not suit anybody.
A cheque will be fine or whatever is easier for you. :)
Thanks for all the hard work that you put into this group buy and all the other ones that you have made.
Andrew.
MagiKelly
01-12-2005, 00:25
Okay I found out how to refund through PayPal after all and they refund the fees so no one is out of pocket. Had to find a slightly lateral way of getting funds into my PayPal account so I could deal with this tonight but I managed that.
So the upshot is that all people who paid with paypal have now been refunded. Cheques have been written to those who paid that way and these will be posted tomorrow.
So that should be us all tied up now. The supplier will be refunding me shortly and that will be the end of this particular group buy. Not the usual ending but no harm done none the less
raskusdrotti
01-12-2005, 09:41
I just received my refund by paypal, thanks John.
I still want one of these, so if they ever come into stock keep us informed.
Thanks John, refund received. Sorry you've had all this bother on our behalf, much appreciated.
Cheers,
Toddy
richardw
01-12-2005, 12:30
Thanks for your efforts John. Paypal refund received OK.
Richard
refundrecieved thanks John for everything you have done. :You_Rock_
Andrew.
Cheers John.
Your a gentleman. many thanks for your hard work on our behalf. Its a shame the group buy fell through. Once again you handled everything exceptionally.
Refund received through paypal.
Cheque arrived this morning, thanks for the hard work & effort put into the group buys, sorry this went wrong - hope it does not put you off organising them again. My Hex fly is great and I look forward to any other buy you may decide to do in the future :You_Rock_
Kerry
received my paypal refund as well! - thanks for your efforts John, much apreciated!:)