For those of you that do not frequent the BYOC forums: there is a group buy of pots and switches going on with some major savings available. I believe the last quote was $.67 / pot and $2.45 / 3PDT. Here's the thread:
http://www.buildyourownclone.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=28030
I am one of the two guys helping to organize this. Thanks 'Bean for the endorsement.
If you are wondering how you can afford to buy bits for your boxes, Group Buys are one of the primary ways I have accumulated stock in the past couple of years, and it has saved me TONS of money.
CRBMoA
When is the cut off to get orders in?
I'd be in...
Jacob
Trying to beat the holiday rush, and DC and I have been brewing this for a month. I am pretty sure he wants to be pulling the trigger early next week.
I'd be into some pots....just have to figure out what I need.
Chris, how do I get in?
Jacob
Quote from: jkokura on December 08, 2010, 09:52:24 PM
Chris, how do I get in?
Jacob
Here's the specific post with instructions.
http://www.buildyourownclone.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=223662#p223662
Thanks Madbean and CRBMOA for pushing this. Trying to get this locked up by the weekend. We are a little short on 3PDT numbers right now (Need 500, right now about 380), so I may extend it a day or two. I want to try and order by Monday 12/13, though.
This is a great deal, you will be hard pressed to find 3PDT even close to this price without having to order at least 100 yourself, and even then the price won't be as low.
Basic instructions:
So my estimates are still:
$0.67 for Linear, Alpha and Reverse Taper Pots.
$2.45 for 3PDTs. Assuming we get to 500. WE ARE GETTING CLOSE.
$4.95 shipping for about 45-55 pieces (maybe more). $5-$10 on over that (Rnagoda-type amounts) depending how far you are from Chris.
$1-$4 (Obviously more, if you order more) Paypal fees. Basically $.30 plus 2.9% of total sending.
You guys can start sending me your "orders" to me at dcountry13@hotmail.com. I will be sending out Paypal invoices later in the week.
Here is what I need in your "order e-mail"........
SUBJECT: POT SWITCH
1. Real Name (First and Last)
2. BYOC Name or Madbeanpedals Username Name
3. Paypal Address (Don't leave this out, I will not assume it is your e-mail address)
4. Shipping Address (Once again, I will not assume the Paypal address is correct, so include)
5. Number of 3PDT Switches (if you want none, please indicate "NO Switches" )
6. Pot Order. Try to keep it Organized. Something like this:
A5K – 10
A50K -15
A100K Dual Gang -20
B100K – 5
B1M – 9,995 (!)
C10K – 20
***If you want Dual Gang please indicate Dual Gang.
Here is the link again for the pots that 16mm Solder Lug Pots that Mammoth carries:
http://www.mammothelectronics.com/category-s/49.htm
****Reminders****
** You must order in 5 Pot Intervals. No "one" or "two" of each.
**The Linear, Alpha and Reverse taper are all the same price so order freely.
**Dual Gangs are available, but may or not get discounted because of lack of numbers (they are not included in the 500 quantity discount), but they are cheap (start @ $1.45?) and Mammoth does offer discounts over 10 or more, but you can order them if you wish. You may pay full price, I will know as the numbers come in and keep you posted.
**They do not have B100k Dual Gang pots, they may not have 1 or 2 others you are looking for, but this were the one that stuck out at me. Mammoth does not plan on having these B100K Dual Gangs for 8 weeks, so don't order 'em.
Let's get this going, as once it runs into the holidays we all know things slow down.
Deff think I am gonna get in on this!
I'm in by the weekend for sure.
any objection to ship to canada?
bump for others to get in on this deal.
I have placed my order for some pots and a dozen switches.
Chris, are you guys getting close to 500 on the 3pdts yet?
We are at 550 switches and 1400+ pots, so prices are as expected. $.67 per pot and $2.45 per switch. Ending tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12:00 Noon EST. I will start invoicing some "orders" tonight. Get your paypal accounts fired up. We need to get paid by everyone in order to order. Chris and I have spent our allowances on cheap Liquor and cheaper women, so we can not lay out payment for anyone.
Quote from: stecykmi on December 10, 2010, 07:26:50 AM
any objection to ship to canada?
No problem. You can get about 55-65 pots/switches in a Small Flat Rate Box, that will be $11.45 to Canada.
Remember you can e-mail "orders" to me at dcountry13@hotmail.com
Well, if cheap liquor and women had been included in this it might have turned out differently!
Quote from: madbean on December 14, 2010, 05:28:45 PM
Well, if cheap liquor and women had been included in this it might have turned out differently!
Do the women have to be cheap too, or just the liquor?
If the liquor is cheap enough, it won't matter.
NO MORE ORDERS! SORRY GUYS! ALL INVOICES WILL BE SENT BY TONIGHT.
PLEASE PAY PROMPTLY, I CAN'T ORDER UNTIL EVERYONE IS PAID.
I'm all paid up. Can't wait! ;D
Me, too. Now if I just get myself a batch of jacks, I'll have enough parts to build for several months!
I paid too. no matter how stocked up I think I am I always run out of something. I think the worst part about building your own pedals is ordering parts.
Quote from: eniacmike on December 15, 2010, 10:00:11 PM
I paid too. no matter how stocked up I think I am I always run out of something. I think the worst part about building your own pedals is ordering parts.
It's not that bad, really. I only speak for myself, but I have spent about two years jumping on group buys like this, liquidation sales that occur when a little garage builder calls it quits, and when I DO have to order bits to complete a build, I usually buy twice as much as I need.
I rarely have to buy anything but boards and special ICs these days. I bought a batch of knobs last year that I have almost burned through, but I like and use a style Rat Shack stocks, so I haven't really needed to order a knob for a build yet (except for special requests).
To be fair, I would qualify as a low output builder compared to a lot of you guys.
But, 2011 should be a busier year! :o ;)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5321334619_c17bc87191_b.jpg)
I got my order in today! i'm so excited what a way to start the new year.
Got mine in yesterday. Fifty switches and 150 or so pots. I'm ready to rock!
Thanks, Chris!!
I want my parts to get here sooner.
I only got 50 pots and 20 switches. I wish I had gotten more of each, but that was the last of my paypal funds.
Jacob
mine came in too. good work chris!
Quote from: madbean on January 05, 2011, 01:13:32 AM
Got mine in yesterday. Fifty switches and 150 or so pots. I'm ready to rock!
Thanks, Chris!!
:o Dang wish I had seen this thread sooner!
I wish I had actually noticed this thread... :'(