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The Mining Colony: Home of approved FX-Sabers vendors => slothfurnace.com => Topic started by: slothfurnace on May 14, 2012, 09:56:07 AM
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New run of ESB Clampcards are in!
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This new design features round ended wide traces on one side, and square ended wide traces on the other for your particular tastes, depending on what you'd want on your saber.
Available in plain or gold plated, these are 2" long by 0.75" wide. Will need to be trimmed to fit your clamp, as not all clamps are created equal.
The manufacturer could not gold plate only the wide traces, so if you want to further accurize your clampcard, I would assume you could solder over the thin traces in silver, but I have not tried this yet.
$10 for plain, $20 for gold, $25 special combo pack (one of each.) Shipping is included!
My paypal info is bradley@robotpirate.com ("bradley@robotpirate.com")
Make sure to include your mailing address! These will ship in a bubble mailer for safety.
I have less than 50 each of these so if you need one, or think you'll need one, chime in!
Thanks for looking!
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Quality sloth. pure quality!
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Beautiful as always!
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Hey Brad
awesome stuff
do we just straight out PayPal you or place an order?
I'm keen for 2 sets please - ready to GO
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Does the price include international shipping too?
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1 Combo pack please sir - (paid in full 25 Bones)
Cheers
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Price includes shipping anywhere in the known universe.
Just paypal straight to bradley@robotpirate.com and I'll get your order packed up and out the door. make sure you include your mailing address and how many of what kind you want.
When/if I get low on stock, I'll let everyone know so that we don't run into an issue where someone places an order for something I am out of stock on.
Thanks all!
Brad
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sent payment for 2 combo packs
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I too have sent you a payment for 2 combo packs
thanks Brad for this run mate
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Hey thank you!
Just so I don't have to send the wife to the post office every day, I'll have all these in the mail to you guys either tomorrow or Thursday.
Thanks much everybody!
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I'm in for a set.
Paypal sent for a silver and a gold (1 combo pack).
Excellent. I've been waiting for these.
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Hey thank you!
Just so I don't have to send the wife to the post office every day, I'll have all these in the mail to you guys either tomorrow or Thursday.
Thanks much everybody!
no quams here mate
be practicle I always say ;)
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Money sent :)
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money sent
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I'm in for the combo! Payment sent ;D
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payment sent for combo pack.
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payment sent for combo pack.
I got you guys bagged up. Also, there's around 30 each left of these. Most people are getting combo packs. They'll be shipped in 4"x7" bubble mailers, every order today should go out tomorrow, then again orders will go out on Thursday.
International customers will get a USPS international delivery confirmation number.
Thanks again everyone!
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I hope there are some.gold.ones left, by Friday.
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I hope there are some.gold.ones left, by Friday.
I'll set you aside one. Or how many did you want?
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ill just need one gold one,
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ill just need one gold one,
Got one set aside for you. No prob.
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Payment sent for combo
Cheers brad
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I will get 2 of each thanks
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PM sent cheers DSW
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I'm up for on plain one!
Thanks
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I'm up for on plain one!
Thanks
One plain, comin up! Paypal $10 to bradley@robotpirate.com and it will go out to you in Thursday's mail. Include your mailing address and forum name.
Thanks!
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Hey sloth. Are you confirming orders by email or anything? Just curious :)
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Hey sloth. Are you confirming orders by email or anything? Just curious :)
Yes, yours went out yesterday in the mail, My wife hasn't given me the stack of shipping receipts yet, but when I get to the house tonight I will email you your international delivery confirmation number.
This goes the same for all other international orders, expect me to mark them as shipped with that number via paypal tonight.
Thanks again!
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Thanks mate. Appreciate the snappy reply :)
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Thanks mate. Appreciate the snappy reply :)
Of course! Customer service is Job #1.
Job #0 is secret.
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Hey Brad, have you tried soldering over the gold thin trace to give it a two-tone?
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Thanks mate. Appreciate the snappy reply :)
Of course! Customer service is Job #1.
Job #0 is secret.
Secret Sloth > Secret Squirrel
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Payment Sent Brad
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Payment Sent Brad
Got it! Thanks!
Your order will go out in Thursday's mail.
The rest of you who have already ordered, when you get them, let me know, post here with pics, etc., if you don't mind.
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PM'd you'd for payment and address info.
Thanks!
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The rest of you who have already ordered, when you get them, let me know, post here with pics, etc., if you don't mind.
In a Graflex, too. :)
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Got mine. Which side do you recommend we trim (IE, thick or thin traces?) And how should we trim them? File 'em down?
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I received mine today. Thanks Sloth!
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Got mine too
Hey Brad, have you tried soldering over the gold thin trace to give it a two-tone?
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Got mine. Which side do you recommend we trim (IE, thick or thin traces?) And how should we trim them? File 'em down?
I've seen a lot of different pics, and not sure if any of them are definitive, but I'd wager I've seen more wide traces exposed than narrow ones. Personally, I'd trim off the narrow trace side.
No, I haven't tried soldering yet. I'd pick the side you don't want exposed to test that with.
Last time I trimmed one, I used a belt sander to make quick work of it. Your dremel is also probably adequate.
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Thanks Brad
Got my shipping notice today
Thanks again
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Got my combo pack yesterday. Thanks Sloth!
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Got a review for ya. :)
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=35112.0
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Awesome! I have yet to install mine, so it's good to see it in a hilt. I hope to get mine trimmed and installed this week, but I really need to finish up the Obi ANH Reveal before I get distracted by anything else.
Still have these for sale, I have about 20 left of each.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.slothfurnace.com%2Fimages%2FClampcard%2F004.jpg&hash=96f8c40027fef149eca663c3e7086065dfb5e0ab)
Trimmed mine, here it is next to one of the old cards.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.slothfurnace.com%2Fimages%2FClampcard%2F005.jpg&hash=17916960f98ea015897b5a5fd9ac6c79f747e7ea)
And this is the other side.
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Thursday bump!
I still have some of these left....
Thanks for looking.
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I'll need another gold.
I tried soldering over the thin traces and it worked perfectly. Just tedious and very very hard to be precise.
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are 2pack combo still available?
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I'll need another gold.
I tried soldering over the thin traces and it worked perfectly. Just tedious and very very hard to be precise.
Nice! Shoot me a good pic of how it turned out! I'll set you aside one gold.
are 2pack combo still available?
Yes they are, paypal to bradley@robotpirate.com and I'll get it in the mail to you.
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My goal was to make it look like the MR V2 clampcard:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottandtemphotography.com%2FgraflexSaber%2Fclampcard%2FG20120524-160610.JPG&hash=eccc3733657588f227848daddb1275ce17801dfe) (http://www.scottandtemphotography.com/graflexSaber/clampcard/G20120524-160610.JPG)
Here's one on my MKVI. I also shaved is super thin, so I could use it for touch plate activation (needs to flex)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottandtemphotography.com%2FgraflexSaber%2Fclampcard%2FG20120524-160637.JPG&hash=40fce3d74e2d5b9959bc739662d0042160217acf) (http://www.scottandtemphotography.com/graflexSaber/clampcard/G20120524-160637.JPG)
Here's the other side of the other one... the rounded thick traces.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottandtemphotography.com%2FgraflexSaber%2Fclampcard%2FG20120524-160647.JPG&hash=61dd84efd944b3c3f6b8027cb4cda34edb4cacf5) (http://www.scottandtemphotography.com/graflexSaber/clampcard/G20120524-160647.JPG)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottandtemphotography.com%2FgraflexSaber%2Fclampcard%2FG20120524-160725.JPG&hash=142c358a5942b4b5a068af6a5bf2f37ea3e1ad5f) (http://www.scottandtemphotography.com/graflexSaber/clampcard/G20120524-160725.JPG)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottandtemphotography.com%2FgraflexSaber%2Fclampcard%2FG20120524-160739.JPG&hash=597be649a20a78ba74eb8528686d6846ec72f91b) (http://www.scottandtemphotography.com/graflexSaber/clampcard/G20120524-160739.JPG)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottandtemphotography.com%2FgraflexSaber%2Fclampcard%2FG20120524-160841.JPG&hash=75545c5ec8516a6007363e2be8f4f631d389f729) (http://www.scottandtemphotography.com/graflexSaber/clampcard/G20120524-160841.JPG)
to do it... I had to use a tiny amount of solder on the tip of the iron. I masked off the thick traces, and lightly traced them with the tip. Then used soldering brad to remove the excess and thin it out.
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WOW! Awesome pics, Scott!
It never occurred to me that these would work on a ROTJ Luke V2, GREAT JOB!
The soldering looks perfect! Absolutely awesome!
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Man, i hope there's a gold one left when i get payed monday or tuesday. This would be a great reason to convert my graflex to an esb.
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Payment sent for 2pack combo
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Got my cards yesterday and the Gold version is just awesome ill be trimming it up and taking new pics for my ESB soon
Thanks again Sloth
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Man, i hope there's a gold one left when i get payed monday or tuesday. This would be a great reason to convert my graflex to an esb.
They're going pretty fast!
Payment sent for 2pack combo
Got it! It's packed and will go out in the mail this morning.
Got my cards yesterday and the Gold version is just awesome ill be trimming it up and taking new pics for my ESB soon
Thanks again Sloth
Glad you like it!
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Got mine today. ;D
Cheers mate
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Ok for you guys who wanna try this. The video makes it a little easier to see how it looks with light reflections and variations.
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Got my cards today, thanks a lot sloth, I love them ;D now i just need a soldering iron and practice to get the 2 tone effect. :D
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Wicked Work, Pics & Now Video, Scott!
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Payment sent! ;D Can't wait!!
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Payment sent for combo pack. 8)
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Payment sent! ;D Can't wait!!
Got it, thanks!
Payment sent for combo pack. 8)
Got it, both your orders will go out on tuesday when the post office opens back up.
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Payment sent! ;D Can't wait!!
Got it, thanks!
Payment sent for combo pack. 8)
Got it, both your orders will go out on tuesday when the post office opens back up.
Wife just dropped these off at the post office this morning.
The rest of you, should already have gotten all your cards.
And for anyone still interested, I have about 10 or 15 each of these left, so if you want one or will want one, give it some thought.
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cool! As soon as I get them (tomorrow I suspect) I will do a tutorial video on soldering the thin traces of the gold cards
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cool! As soon as I get them (tomorrow I suspect) I will do a tutorial video on soldering the thin traces of the gold cards
Good deal, since yours went out this morning, and you're so close, you probably will get them tomorrow if not the next day. Great work on the soldering trick, BTW. They turned out fantastic.
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Whats the best method to trim this down? Also payment sent for extra gold card.
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Whats the best method to trim this down? Also payment sent for extra gold card.
I have used a dremel, or my milling machine, or a belt sander, any will work. Also, I notice a new payment, but please include your mailing address, forum name and what you are ordering with the paypal info, makes it much easier on my end.
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payment sent for 3 gold cards! thanks sloth ;)
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payment sent for 3 gold cards! thanks sloth ;)
Got it! Will put yours in the mail to go out this week.
Thanks!
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Payment sent for 1 gold card! (and note the special request for the shipping address in my note).
Thanks!
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got mine today. holy crap are they wide. :o I'm gonna have to go over lots of pics before I decide how much of each side to take off. Amazing stuff though. Great job Sloth. ;D
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Got my second set in today and already have them soldered up.
Instructional video coming up tonight.
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Got my second set in today and already have them soldered up.
Instructional video coming up tonight.
Did you tape them up so the solder didn't flow onto the wide traces?
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Got my second set in today and already have them soldered up.
Instructional video coming up tonight.
Did you tape them up so the solder didn't flow onto the wide traces?
I masked off the thick traces, and lightly traced them with the tip. Then used soldering brad to remove the excess and thin it out.
Did you read his comment? :-\
Also, he said he would post an instructional video, so we can all just wait and see how exactly he did it. ;)
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You CAN do that... but only with some tape that doesn't melt... painters tape, regular tape will melt and contaminate the solder. The only tape you might be able to mask with is aluminum or mylar. I didn't have any... so I just use caution. ^_^
Sorry guys... time to take care of my little one, and tonight I'll edit and post the video.
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ok dudes here you go:
d=1
Not sure what's up with the audio though... and the segment showing the desoldering brain in action was from and earlier attempt that I had shot, but I rethought it and re-did it as I wanted to not show the tight masking in case whatever tape you used screwed you guys up.
So Like I said above... you CAN mask it, but unless you have non-meltable tape, just be careful instead.
here's a link for the cape cod polishing cloths I use: http://www.capecodpolish.com/products/product_info.php?products_id=28
Get the tin... they come in handy for ALL SORTS of stuff. Rings, metals, precious metals. These cloths are amazing!
and these are the sanding films: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tam/tam87060.htm
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thank's for that vid scott, very helpful!!! will try this with my cards when they arrive ;)
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Thanks for the instructional video Scott, very helpful my friend.
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Excellent Vid indeed! I posted it over at the slothfurnace facebook page.
In other news, I have ONLY 2 GOLD CARDS LEFT, so if you want one, now's the time. When these slots below are full, they're gone.
I have probably 8 or 10 plain cards left, I'll have to look.
1 - Taken
2 - Taken
3 - Taken
4 - TridCloudwalker
5 - TridCloudwalker
But this is fair warning that I am running out, I'm letting you guys know just like I said I'd do.
Thanks!
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Its was very helpful the video. I tried it and works great. I didn't Polish it as I'm more of a brushed look :)
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Its was very helpful the video. I tried it and works great. I didn't Polish it as I'm more of a brushed look :)
Glad it turned out well for you, Xan!
Gold cards are claimed, and I have about 8 plain left...
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Thanks everyone!
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BUMP
Also, I just realized I am out of ArduiNIX circuitboards, which means I need to place an order to my supplier in China. That also means if I am going to do another run of ESB Gold clampcards, this is the time to do it. If there's interest.
The last run sold out pretty quick, but I am not sure if I exhausted the demand or not. If you guys think I should go ahead and add 50 gold clampcards to my order so I save on shipping from my supplier, let me know. I'll probably need to place my ArduiNIX board order on Saturday.
Also, let me know if there are any changes you'd like to see. If no changes needed, it's cheaper for me. If changes needed, I would have to pay for retooling.
Thanks
Its was very helpful the video. I tried it and works great. I didn't Polish it as I'm more of a brushed look :)
Glad it turned out well for you, Xan!
Gold cards are claimed, and I have about 8 plain left...
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Thanks everyone!
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Could ship it to world wide?
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i would get them that are awesome and i messed mine up a little soooooooo yes get some, i would replace my current one with the new one and not mess it up lol
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Te definitely a second run. All gold for me though
Te ultimate would be factory two tone of course.
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I'd be interested in a Gold card fitted for a MR ESB Luke clamp.
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PM sent
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PM sent
PM Replied to, thanks!
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money sent, :P
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I'd be interested in a gold one if more are made/become available.
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money sent, :P
Your card is on its way to you!
I'd be interested in a gold one if more are made/become available.
I have one here for you from the new batch if you like, paypal $20 to bradley at robotpirate.com. Please include your name, forum name, mailing address and what you're ordering, so I can keep track.
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I too would be interested in a gold card if any become available :)
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I'd be interested in a gold one if more are made/become available.
I have one here for you from the new batch if you like, paypal $20 to bradley at robotpirate.com. Please include your name, forum name, mailing address and what you're ordering, so I can keep track.
That's great, will put payment and details through to you. Before I do, and (here rather than via PM) in case it's useful for anyone else - the first post says that it includes shipping, but will there be extra for that as I'm in the UK?
EDIT: scratch that, saw your reply to same question at start of the thread, payment and details sent in Paypal message ;)
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I'd be interested in a gold one if more are made/become available.
I have one here for you from the new batch if you like, paypal $20 to bradley at robotpirate.com. Please include your name, forum name, mailing address and what you're ordering, so I can keep track.
That's great, will put payment and details through to you. Before I do, and (here rather than via PM) in case it's useful for anyone else - the first post says that it includes shipping, but will there be extra for that as I'm in the UK?
EDIT: scratch that, saw your reply to same question at start of the thread, payment and details sent in Paypal message ;)
Got it, thanks, your card will go out this week...
Sloth
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Nice one, thanks for the confirmation, will let you know when it's landed in London ;)
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Sloth, are there any gold cards left or do have some coming up in a new batch? I'm interested in getting one, but I don't need it immediately or anything.