GROUPBUY Badger silvertip, Liming from China

I am fascinated to see the brushes offered by
Liming in China faux ebony

Light handle silvertip

Another post by LIMING in China

I am ordering 4 brushes to pass around for a MAYBE group buy

I want to try a light color with three knot possibilities...

1- 24 mm knot with standard silvertip 12 gram bristles
13 gm and
13.5 gm filled knots
Different style light handle

and a black handle silvertip

I am not familiar with Liming (Frank) or his product.
I am tickled by the idea of increasing the hair amount in the brush. Thus the different gram weights

How much to ship bulk to USA? I don't know
How much for the various styles? I don't know.

I figure I'll go out on a limb and buy 4 brushes and pass them around.
Communication with Liming is difficult so that adds to the time to do this.
Once we see the quality then we'll be set up for a groupbuy.
ANY INTEREST?
Regards
Tom

What you think?
I'll post when I receive the brushes and set up a passaround for the 4 brushes...
I figure one pass will be the 3 light handle with different weight bristle and another pass for the dark handle.
This way 2 passes with different style handle....

Since I appear to be suffering SBAD, I'd be interested in testing these brushes.

X

I'd love to be a tester as well
Thanks

Already sent a PM earlier, but want to be sure to request that I be included if possible. I'd like to see what these brushes are like.

Thanks,

- Mark (S-4-C)

Mark, You'll be on the list.
This isn't a signup yet Just a looksee if there is interest. I want to try the different brushes and I knew that many of us in the SRP community would feel the same..

ANY IDEAS is appreciated.
I have facilitated many a passaround and groupbuy...I know the work this involves :)

Ideas on handles and knots is sought.
Tom

I'd be interested in 24-26 mm size knots. Any handle will do, no real input there

Interested in testing them as well.

I'm partial to the 24 or so knots, myself
Tom

Tom if you have actually had a response from Frank I would like to know, I don't seem to be getting anywhere with buying a brush.... PM me please

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

Tom if you have actually had a response from Frank I would like to know, I don't seem to be getting anywhere with buying a brush.... PM me please

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Glen, I have had several responses from Frank...But I didn't fully understand the cost structure.
The language is something I need to overcome....
I will be persistent till Frank understands, completely, What my order is.

Tom

I will leave this in your persistant hands, I want the tallest handle white or black about 24mm super dense...

What ever you decide to order just add that one for me if you need to order two to make it make sense go ahead I will PP ya the $$ in an instant... That is personal:rock:



I also need to know as a moderator if this is working out, if the orders are being filled and the brushes are shipping... TY

OKIE DOKIE, Glen

I understand....

There is always the possibility of this being a hoax..

I am taking this seriously till proven otherwise, tho. Sometimes I have had to chat many a time to overcome the language difference.

One will be ordered for you also.
Tom
Tom

I should say that I'm interested in the smallest size knot available.

X

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Originally Posted by xman

I should say that I'm interested in the smallest size knot available.

X

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The pass will be a good indicator of quality and ability to see if there is a discernible difference in the amount of hair in the knot.
Tom

I'm in for a pass :rock:


What the heck ...

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

I want the tallest handle white or black about 24mm super dense...

What ever you decide to order just add that one for me if you need to order two to make it make sense go ahead I will PP ya the $$ in an instant...

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I'd like to second Glen's comments above, though I prefer white. I'll send funds via Paypal once I get a message.

- Mark (S-4-C)

OK Mark,
I am CLOSE to paying FRANK..I still need some more details from him. I have finalized my order with him.
We'll see how this progresses
Tom

I got a quote from Frank and the shipping costs are highly prohibitive. Group buy is the only economical way for us to get a brush. I'm definitely in for a 23 mm black silvertip. Packed dense if its possible.

I'm beginning to think this whole thing is a con. If individual sales are not possible, what is the point? I don't think 1000 count sales belong in the Classifieds.

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Originally Posted by Utopian

I'm beginning to think this whole thing is a con. If individual sales are not possible, what is the point? I don't think 1000 count sales belong in the Classifieds.

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It is a very tangible fear lingering in the back of my mind.

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Originally Posted by Utopian

I'm beginning to think this whole thing is a con. If individual sales are not possible, what is the point? I don't think 1000 count sales belong in the Classifieds.

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If it sounds too good to be true.............................just my 0.02

Thanks for the heads up that Frank's in the classifieds
Tom

If it turns out these brushes are good I will take one also in the group buy. Getting a chance to try one out is a bonus also.

I would definitely be interested in this. I have been looking at his brushes for a while contemplating whether or not to get one. After the test if there seems to be a need to be a group buy I would definitely want a few.

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Originally Posted by Utopian

I'm beginning to think this whole thing is a con. If individual sales are not possible, what is the point? I don't think 1000 count sales belong in the Classifieds.

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I also agree about the quantity ... but I received a PM from the seller with shipping costs. Buying in bulk is really the only way to go.

I remember about 6 months ago, a member here wanted to put together a group buy for DE blades...something about buying cases and cases for pennies. Anyhoo, member dude got ripped off. Sent his $300 to China, never to be seen again.

Maybe some sales references are in order... as well as a certified bank account under his business name. This is a rather typical process, actually.

If I was setting up the deal .... I would actually go with some sort of escrow account with conditions of releasing the money to the seller upon reciept of goods... I'd also put an extra 10% in to sweeten the pot.


That being said, I'm in for a brush ... strangely enough I am in the same boat as Glen.

Awaiting the invoice, Frank
Tom

I am completely confused about this deal. I have been following these threads for awhile, and just like others, I also contacted Frank about his brushes. He has been forthcoming with me and has provided some information about his business. Like other members, I find the shipping prices a bit high, but with the shipment originating so far away, I have no idea of what the shipping cost would be. I was quoted 2 prices for shipping: $23 and $35, on 2 different occasions. Frank explained that the price depends on the shipping carrier. I was quoted $14.9 for the finest brush, or 16.9 for the silvertip both in 22mm. My understanding was that finest is more expensive than silvertip but perhaps I missed something in translation, please correct me if I am wrong. In any case, that would bring the unbranded silvertip brush to about $52, which is $23 difference from what the Rooney brush sells for. Is this a reasonable risk to take? I have 2 questions that Frank, or any of the other people that have interacted with Frank, may be able to answer:

1) I have no problem with the price of the brush or even the shipping costs (as long as they can be verified) but in the event that the brush is defective, and this happens with all products, is there any form of guarantee offered? With these shipping costs, having to ship a brush all the way back to China for a replacement, would make this deal really sour for somebody trying to save some money.

2) why is a company that manufactures hundreds, if not thousands of brushes, for large companies interested in selling a few in this forum? Perhaps because more sales would bring more dough? I asked Frank about this too but probably, again, due to translation, I missed the point. This is the one thing that has me wondering about the most about this deal.

Finally, according to Frank, he contacted Jim at Vintage Blades (VB) about his brushes but VB was not interested in them. I also cannot understand why Frank uses a gmail account for his business but I know that this is reasonably common.

As I said at the beginning, I am really confused about this deal and would like to have a few answers before I buy. Perhaps Frank or others can help clarify some of these questions.

Al raz.

Glen, Haven't heard from Frank.

Tom

Neither have I Tom.. Still awaiting e-mails...

For some reason, he's been banned from SRP.

I doubt a response.

I too am interesting in buying one or 2 of these brushes if the deal is legitimate.

Oh Well...

I believe this is over

I, as well as others, felt I had to pursue this to see if it was real...
Oh Well nothing lost
:)
Tom

Tom and others I have sent him all my contact info, of course besides through SRP... If and when he contacts me I will inform you....

I really see no reason to keep this thread open any longer as any other dicussion would be pointless untill he contacts us...

Please forward any "Frank" e-mails to me if at all possible or have him e-mail me directly gssixgun@aol.com is my most used e-mail...

Thank you everyone !!!