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The S.A.B.E.R. GUILD: Saber Manufacturers => Acerocket's Orbital Machining => Topic started by: Acerocket on September 14, 2013, 01:56:43 PM
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Despite my best efforts ;), I have been receiving a few requests and noticed several "WTB" threads pop up lately. I have decided that I can do another run of Obi TPM/AOTC pommels this year. If you want one, now is your chance to pick one up.
I would like at least 25 pommels spoken for before I will consider this run 'a sure deal'. I will make the run larger if needed, but would like to have 25 minimum.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi726.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww266%2Facerocket%2F100_7351.jpg&hash=558f96a3442c241b607a420453471d2c2a2db70e) (http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/acerocket/100_7351.jpg)
Un-anodized, no sound hole AOTC version on left. Anodized, with sound holes TPM version on right.
Options will be the same as before:
Option 1 - TPM style no sound holes in endcap
Option 2 - TPM style with sound holes in endcap
Option 3 - AOTC style no sound holes in endcap
Option 4 - AOTC style with sound holes in endcap
Option 5 - TPM style no sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
Option 6 - TPM style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
Option 7 - AOTC style no sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
Option 8 - AOTC style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
Anodized versus un-anodized you can see the difference in the above picture.
With sound holes versus no sound holes you can also see the difference in the above picture.
TPM versus AOTC - TPM cubes have holes in them while AOTC cubes do not.
Prices will be as follows:
Options 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be $55.00 each
Options 5, 6, 7, and 8 will be $70.00 each
(Paypal fees included in price but not shipping)
Shipping will depend on if you are in the US or International. If you are in the US, 1-2 pommels will ship for about $8.00 in a USPS Small Flate Rate Priority box. 3 or more pommels and I will have to quote shipping for you. If you are international, I will also have to quote shipping.
I will let this 'interest' thread run for a few weeks. I will make a 'last call' announcement and give about one more week before closing the list and seeing where it is at size wise. Once the list is closed, I will make a call for a 50% deposit. Once all the deposits are in, I will order the material and start the work as soon as I can. I do not have a time frame for completion yet, it will depend on when the material gets ordered and my workload at that time.
If you are interested, post your pommel option preference in this thread only. Do not PM me with your options. PM'ing a question is fine, but I would like to keep the options posted in the thread for easier reference.
1. Darthvix - option 6
2. ulldarborealis - option 6
3. ulldarborealis - option 8
4. DarthRaevus - option 4
5. DarthRaevus - option 8
6. Turgon - option 4
7. Turgon - option 8
8. eastern57 - option 4
9. eastern57 - option 4
10. eastern57 - option 4
11. eastern57 - option 4
12. eastern57 - option 8
13. eastern57 - option 8
14. IndustrialAction - option 1
15. Drazel O'Thumos - option 2
16. Darth Smorgis - option 4
17. Big Boss - option 2
18. Big Boss - option 2
19. Psab Keel - option 6
20. Psab Keel - option 6
21. Psab Keel - option 8
22. vvenom - option 1
23. vvenom - option 2
24. bob93r - option 4
25. Codeweasel - option 4
26. Codeweasel - option 6
27. Johannes Huber - option 4
28. Johannes Huber - option 6
29. mre1207 - option 4
30. mre1207 - option 8
31. amwolf - option 2
32. amwolf - option 6
33. Bayne-Fett - option 2
34. Bayne-Fett - option 6
35. Jordan Dau - option 4
36. Tham-Sai - option 1
37. Tham-Sai - option 1
38. MH - option 2
39. MH - option 2
40. Ari-Jaq Xulden - option 3
41. GFJedi - option 6
42.
43. Silver Serpent - option 1
44. Silver Serpent - option 2
45. QUI-GON JINN - option 4
46. QUI-GON JINN - option 4
47. QUI-GON JINN - option 8
48. daddy solo - option 8
49. Forgetful Jedi Knight - option 4
50. QUI-GON JINN - option 8
51. Anaya - option 6
52. Sini Star - option 4
53. Sini Star - option 4
54. void9000 - option 2
55. Mandalorian - option 1
56. Mandalorian - option 2
57. Naigon - option 8
58. DarthSithWalker - option 7
59. DarthSithWalker - option 7
60. sindri87 - option 4
61. godlikeslayer - option 2
62. Bertuzzi - option 4
63. Bertuzzi - option 4
64. Bertuzzi - option 6
65. Bertuzzi - option 8
66. Bertuzzi - option 8
67. Lorkan - option 6
68. Omeron - option 2
69. Omeron - option 8
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interested for sure, 1-2 pommels for me
option 6 please
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please put me down for 1 each of these
if it matters shipping will be to Canada to V0N1B8
Option 6 - TPM style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
Option 8 - AOTC style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
thank you
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Option 4
Option 8
for me sir if you please.
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Option 4 and 8, please.
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Four 4s, and two 8s, please (6 total)
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One option 1 please
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Interested as well.
One option 2.
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One option #4 please
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I would be interested in 1 -2 of option 2 depending on the opening of the offical sales thread
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Interested!
1 Qty. Option 6 - TPM style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
2 Qty. Option 8 - AOTC style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
Psab Keel
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Hey Wat
Love this run :)
ill have 1 of each please
Option 1 - TPM style no sound holes in endcap
Option 2 - TPM style with sound holes in endcap
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Very interested in an Option 4 please.
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I'm in for 2
1x - Option 4
1x- Option 6
PM Sent
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Hi!
Would be very interested in one of the option 4 and one of the option 6 (aotc w sound holes, one in anodized black, one in basic silver) great to see the possibility of a run for these. Thanks!
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I would be in for Options 4 and 8.
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I'm up for (1) option #2 and (1) option #6
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Include me for...
(1) option #2
(1) option #6
Bayne-Fett
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Given the numbers so far, I can say that this run will be a go. I will leave this thread open for about a week and then close it and begin taking deposits.
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Bump for the Sunday night crowd.
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Option #4
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Hi, I would like to have 2x option #1
Regards
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2x option 2 please
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1 option 3 please
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Please put me down for an option 4, and if possible an extra set of option 1 pommel cubes and non vented end cap. Only need one pommel but would like the options to change out the bits.
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Please put me down for:
1 Option #1
1 Option #2
Thanks!
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I need:
2 - option 4
1 - option 8
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one of option 8, please!!
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Sure, why not... I'm down for 1 option #4.
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Hmmm....Wat, add one more to my order, if you would:
Option 8
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One Option #6, please.
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one of option 8, please!!
Hey Wat, i think you missed me :'(
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Wat I would like 2-of the option 4 if any spots are still available please. Thanks ;D
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one of option 8, please!!
Hey Wat, i think you missed me :'(
Yes I did miss you. Sorry about that. I will add you now.
edit: evidently I missed a couple people. I distinclty rememebr adding Qui-Gon Jinn's 4th pommel so I must have added a bunch then somehow never hit the save button. All is fixed now. (besides, little know fact - I do go back through the entire list one last time before sending PM to make sure I got everyone and the correct choices ;) )
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Thanks Amigo
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Interested in Option 2, one piece.
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Thanks Wat ! Glad I was able to get in :)
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I am going to leave this list open for 1 more week. I will close it on the 30th of Septemebr 2013. I will be sending out down payment reminders to those already on the list later today.
If anyone else wants in on this run, better speak up in the next week.
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One of:
Option #5
Option #6
Thanks.
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Holy smokes how did I miss this? I'll take an option 8 as well.
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I'm in for 2
2x Option 7
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option 4 would be great
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Initial payment sent :)
Johannes Huber
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Last chance, the list for this run is closing tomorrow morning.
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Deposit sent!
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I would like one option 2 please.
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Deposit sent. Thanks!
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Deposit sent.
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Deposit sent.
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Deposit sent
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Deposited Sent...
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Deposit sent!
If you could please update my order to the following. Thank you!
2 qty. option 6 pommel (TPM with sound holes, anodized)
1 qty. option 8 pommel (AOTC with sound holes, anodized)
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Deposit sent
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Please put me down for:
2 x Option 4 - AOTC style with sound holes in endcap
1 x Option 6 - TPM style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
2 x Option 8 - AOTC style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black)
Shipping will be international.
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sent deposit yesterday.
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Deposit sent.
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Deposit Sent
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OK, I am closing this list at 5:00 PM MST today. Any last interested parties must chime in before then.
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Deposit sent.
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Deposit sent
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Deposit sent!
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Hello,
i want to order
1x Option 6 - TPM style with sound holes in endcap (anodized black).
Shipping will be international (Germany).
Thanks.
Lorkan
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I would love an option 2 and an option 8.
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OK, I am closing this run now. Thanks to all who are on the list.
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Deposit sent!
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deposit sent
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Deposit sent.
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Deposit sent.
Thanks
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deposit sent for updated order of one option 6 pommel!
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Deposit sent.
Thanks
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Deposit sent has been sent
thank you
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Oh, i forgot to post here, that deposit is sent.
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Deposit sent.
Regards
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Forgot to post when I actually sent it, but deposit sent!
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xxx, only just seen this and I've been looking to get a couple of these for a project :(
Guess it's too late to get in on it. (I'm in the UK too which may not help matters)
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Any news?
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Wat just had surgery. As he posted here: http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=41699.0 there may be some delay.
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Any news?
please see here: Wat Tambor/Orbital Machining - Notice for forum members (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=41699.msg556897#msg556897)
*EDIT*
dang, lumi beat me. old eyes and now slow. Where's my training droid ;P
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Yeh I heard from him last week after I posted about getting in on the run and he mentioned he'd be out of action for a while. as the thread says really :)
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(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi726.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww266%2Facerocket%2FIMG_9695_zpsb1dadba8.jpg&hash=0ebb3866d3f4a4c1ba8859c8d884d1197a021a78) (http://s726.photobucket.com/user/acerocket/media/IMG_9695_zpsb1dadba8.jpg.html)
All the machining is completed. I need to wash parts and get theones going to the anodizer packed and shipped. I will not be shipping those until after the first of the year. The reason - I take off around the holidays to visit with family and enjoy the holidays. If I ship these off within the next week, I will be out of town when they are ready to come back and I won't be here to receive them. That, and my anodizer is also closed for the holidays beginning next Wednesday (they close for the maintainence and the holidays).
I atill need to sand and tumble debur all the cube rings. That chore is goingt o take me a coupel days. Because of the back surgery, and recovery, sitting at the sander is hard on my back. I can only sit and sand for about 20-30 minutes before I need to stop and take a break. With 82 rings, at about a coupe minutes each to sand and clean up, the process takes a while even if I can sit all day at teh sander. I may get a handful of un-anodized pommels ready to ship before the holidays, the rest will ship after the first of the year (the anodized ones taking jsut a little longer before shipping). I will be sending everyone PM/s or emails asking for final payment and giving shipping options for international customers.
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Awesome. Thanks for the update Wat, these are looking great. And of course, take all the time you need. Your health is much more important than some pommels. :D
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Wow! These look fantastic! I'm looking forward to getting them. But most importantly, you take as much time as you need. We all know that they will be worth the wait! : ) Take your time. For your health, and equally important, for your family. Have a great holiday and wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Wat, this is fantastic news! It's great to hear about your recovery going so well and seeing how quickly you got back into action on this run. Can't wait until this batch is finally on its way to their new owners! Health first, we can wait a little longer.
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For me the funny thing is I totally forgot I was on the run, so this is a great Christmas surprise for me! I've already got two other builds for the holidays anyways, so getting this in the first of the year will be a real treat. Good luck on the recovery Wat, any surgery despite how minor can be a real pain.
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Oh, just seen this updade. That`s great news, but Wat, don`t you need to take more time for recovery instead of doing machining?
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Payment notices sent to US based customers (at least those which I have addresses from Paypal for shipping quotes). International customers, I will send payment notices after the first of the year (holidays and holiday travel out of the way) when I can spend some time calculating shipping options. There are also a few people who I have no idea on shipping location, I will send them PMs later to get what I need for shipping quotes and payment notices.
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Final payment sent. PP #8X316634Y7453891M. Thanks and happy holidays!
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Final payment sent. Happy holidays and hope you're feeling better!
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Final Payment Sent.
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Should we worry if we haven't gotten a payment notice yet for CONUS? Let me know
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Final Payment Sent!
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Final payment sent. Thanks!
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Yeah...
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finale payment sent
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I am us based, have shipping info on file with paypal and have not received request for final payment or pm on the forum yet. Please contact me. Thanks.
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Hi!,
Same problem as GFJedi. No notice on either email or forum...
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Same here... When ever ready of course. Merry Christmas
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I didn't receive any notice, but final payment sent!
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I may get a handful of un-anodized pommels ready to ship before the holidays, the rest will ship after the first of the year (the anodized ones taking jsut a little longer before shipping). I will be sending everyone PM/s or emails asking for final payment and giving shipping options for international customers.
Given this information, I would reckon when they are ready to be shipped, emails will be sent out. Wat may have finished some up and have them ready for shipping and may be contacting some members, but since not all of them are done not everyone may be receiving pm's yet.
There is no need to worry.
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I am travelling for the holidays. I will get the rest after I return. Some say they have shipping info on file with PP, but it must not have come through on the down payment email. I sent to those in the US that I had addresses for. I will check again and get everyone soon.
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Final payment sent :)
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not on the list for some reason but final payment sent (as per pm chat)
just thought i'd reply here to tag myself on it :)
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Final payment set. :)
Thanks Wat.
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Fianl payment sent. I confirmation would be nice.
Best regards
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First set of packages dropped off at teh post office last night.
Ari-Jaq Xulden
Jordan Dau
MH
Industrial Action
Boneil123
Thebigd
Godlikeslayer
Sini Starr
Forgetful Knight Jedi
Silver Serpent
Big Boss
Darth Smorgis
I am going to try and get some international packages packed today, but don't know if I can get to the post office before Monday. I will do my best. The anodized parts were sent to the anodizer and I expect them back next week.
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Good news!!!!
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My pommels arrived today safe and sound. They look fantastic! Thanks Wat!
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Mine arrived today as well. Thanks.
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Mine arrived today. Thank you!!
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Got mine today as well.
Thank you
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Ahh cool, good to know they're on their way :)
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A note for my international customers. Late last year, USPS (United States Postal Office) revamped their shipping options and created havoc in the process. Besides raising prices on almost all of their shipping options, I find new changes every time I ship a package. It wasn't bad enough that the re-branded Express to Priority Express. This is stupid because it gets confused with regular Priority mail now. Not to mention, the Post Office introduced new artwork on their Priority and Priority Express packages. Priority used to be red colored and Express was blue colored. Now Priority is a nice patriotic red, white and blue with stars. Express is now a nice patriotic red, white and blue with stars. The overall look and logo placement is almost identical, the only difference is the color bands around the box 'top' and 'bottom'. Confusion at the speed of government.
Box issues aside, they also took the opportunity to redo their website again. In the past, when you went online, you typed in the recipient's address, entered the weight and value and were presented with quotes for Priority, Express and Global Express. First Class postage was derived through a different calculator) that was never right. Now, They give you the First Class pricing at the top of the page. For years, I have relied on the fact that the top shipping option has always been Priority mailing in my own box. Followed by the various 'pre-printed' Priority envelope/box options, then Express and Global Express. Once you picked your shipping option, you were presented with various options available (signature service, insurance, etc.). So, when I priced shipping on this last run of pommels, I used the top price, assuming it was regular Priority, and checked against Small Flat Rate packaging. I used the online Postal Explorer for each country to add the appropriate insurance cost. Well, as I sat down this past weekend to print labels for the first batch of international packages, I realized the mistakes I had made with the pricing. The price I quoted was for First Class shipping with insurance (derived from the Postal Explorer PDFs). Unfortunately, you cannot get insurance with First Class. I looked at pricing for regular cardboard boxes shipped Priority (as I had already purchased boxes and packed them for shipping) and found that the correct price should have been in the 35-38 dollar range. I looked at Small Flat Rate again, and is given at $23.95. If I shipped regular Priority, there would be an additional $2.50 (or more) for insurance. Since I had already told most everyone one or two pommels would ship for about 20 dollars, I decided to unpack, repack and ship the pommels via Small Flat Rate.
I re-packed all the boxes and set about printing labels. Only to find that you cannot purchase insurance online for Small Flat Rate boxes. Well, I have bought insurance for international packages at the post office before so I did not think much of it. I took the packages to the post office this morning only to be told that international Small Flat Rate boxes are no longer eligible for insurance. Even though it is printed directly on the box “Tracked and Insured.†I spoke with the postal employee and they are in the ark as much as I am – they do not hear about changes until several months after they are debuted (or they find out when customers begin complaining). I can get insurance if I change to Priority Mail in my packaging or move to Medium Flat Rate packaging. Both of those options are going to push shipping cost to at least $40.00 per package. I chose to ship the packages in Small Flat Rat and deal with the fallout. I shipped 5 packages today and, with the exception of one customer, the balance of international packages will also ship Small Flat Rate. They are going Priority and will have tracking (as much as USPS decides to update it) but will not have insurance. I apologize for this, but I do not think many want to pay 40+ dollars to ship a $55 part.
For those of my international customers who have already paid your final payment, you will not be asked to cover any differences. I have a few international people who have not paid in full yet and I am going to ask those to pay the additional shipping difference.
Again, I apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. In the past, I have always refused to ship First Class internationally because of some issues I had with the first packages I shipped internationally. That is why I only give shipping quotes for Priority and Express (as well as UPS and FedEx). To protect myself, I wanted the insurance and tracking options. This new development will mean I can no longer get insurance on Small Flat Rate international packages. As such, the next time I quote shipping, expect higher prices for packages with insurance or realize that insurance may not be an option on small packages.
Erik
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Hi Erik,
don't know if you shipped my two pommels out alread (international) but if so, would you be so kind to send me the tracking #?
Thanks a lot
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Forgot to mention - bob93r, Tham-Shai, void 9000, sindri87, and supz. Your packages went out yesterday.
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Just got off the phone with the anodizer. I paid for the anodizing and they are shipping this afternoon. I may or may not have them by Friday depending on UPS. If not, I should have them Mondya and start packing for shipping next week.
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Thanks a lot for the update
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Darthix, Darth Raevus, Turgon, eastern57, Psab Keel, codeweasal, Johannes Huber, QUI-GON JINN, Mandalorian, and Bertuzzi. Your packages went out last night. I need to get to the Post Office today or tomoorow to get more Small Flat Rate boxes so I can pack the rest.
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Got mine, and they look fantastic. Thanks Wat. Your work is greatly appreciated. :D
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Got mine yesterday. The build quality is perfect. These are easily my favorite pommels,
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Hey Ace,
Just received my pommels in the mail a few days ago, though I wasn't able to get them until last night (I recently moved.)
Top notch quality and service!
Thanks so much for letting me get in on this run! These are going to put to good use.
Psab Keel
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I received mine last week. The fit and finish are incredible. Much appreciated.
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ulldarborealis, mre1207, amwolf, Bayne-Fett, GFJedi, Daddy Solo, Anaya, Naigon, Lorkan, and boshwan527, your packages are packed and will be picked up tomorrow.
That leaves Drazel O'Thumos, VVENOM, and Omeron. I am still waiting for final payments from you so I can send your packages out (they are alredy packed and waiting). I will send you three PM's tomorrow to remind you.
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Sweet! I cannot wait to get mine, I've been missing it since I sold the last saber that had one installed.
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Got mime last weekend as well, thanks Wat, they are awesome as usual.
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Got mine today. It's as awesome as I remember! Nuff said. Thanks Wat!
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Yep. I just got mine. A thing of beauty.
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Mail today was pommelriffic. These are awesome... Thanks!
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I got mine a while back 8) Just wanted to say how amazingly perfect these are, just perfect!
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Picked up mine a the customs today. These came out great! Really like them. Awesome work.
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If there is a chance to get spot #42, I`d like to get 1 piece, option 6.
Looking forward for it.. :-)
PS. I know, its my first post, but I was so happy to see this run.
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Is it too late? Would like option 4.
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Sadly, you're about 6 months too late. The run closed Sept 30, 2013. You might have some luck in the WTB section of the forums.
Check this thread to see if Wat has any left: A few last Obi TPM pommels for sale (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=43097.0)
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wish i seen this
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When will we get another run?
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When will we get another run?
judging by previous runs, not for another few years
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When will we get another run?
judging by previous runs, not for another few years
These runs happen usually every few years. However, if you keep your eyes open, some people put their extra pommels up for sale every so often, so you just need to keep your eyes peeled for when that happens. ;)
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I'll buy one (1) of option #4 and one (1) of option #8.
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I'll buy one (1) of option #4 and one (1) of option #8.
You're about a year too late.