Thread: Modified Gold Dollar

Originally Posted by qdaddy

I will do my best to make heads and tales of this, however the only model I'm interested in is the entry level as that is similar to the one I bought from ruprazor and it seems to be a good one. It tugs a little much at times but that may be because of my forest of a beard. I'm gonna send it back to ruprazor for a touch up. He stands behind his stuff and is a really cool guy. His entry level philly strop is awesome, can't wait to buy his top of the line model.
Back to the "hopeful" group buy, I will keep everyone updated. If any newbs are interested in a "ready to go" package I recommend ruprazor as your introduction to straight shaving as I know from experience it works.

I am fine with anything, I'll use them to continue my studies on razor honing and probably donate for the PIF's.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

The only issue with your calculations is that to carry the 200 model, one would have to purchase another lot of 100 of them, at say the $5/each price tag they come with. And same with the 800 model, which costs ~$17 each, which means an outlay of $1,700 per batch of 100 of those, plus $100 shipping.

If you look at your above calculations, the $8 you quote is actually quite similar to the $10 price currently available through Mr Parko, or Stamps222 (as long as it doesn't get bid up).

Hey Seraph.

Just to get this out of the way. I think Mr.Parko's and Stamps222's price is quite reasonable. And I still hope you can post what you feel are the differences between all these razors and why you like the 200 more than 100 and the DA 74.
However, the $8 you are talking about are for the 100 and excludes the shipping. The 200 Mr.Parko sells for over $20 when you figure in the shipping. Still very reasonable just not quite the same thing. No?

As for the initial outlay. I think a deposit can be requested from anyone interested in the razor. Say $4 per razor or something like that. That will tell the group buyer that the person is in fact interested, and the order can be placed based on the number of deposits. What do you think?

The biggest issue will be how to deal with the overrun. Say if 211 razors are wanted, only 200 can be ordered. So 11 orders will no tbe fulfilled and the deposits will have to be refunded. Otherwise ordering 300 will leave the group buyer with 89 extra razors.

Rudy

Originally Posted by RudyG

Hey Seraph.

Just to get this out of the way. I think Mr.Parko's and Stamps222's price is quite reasonable. And I still hope you can post what you feel are the differences between all these razors and why you like the 200 more than 100 and the DA 74.
However, the $8 you are talking about are for the 100 and excludes the shipping. The 200 Mr.Parko sells for over $20 when you figure in the shipping. Still very reasonable just not quite the same thing. No?

As for the initial outlay. I think a deposit can be requested from anyone interested in the razor. Say $4 per razor or something like that. That will tell the group buyer that the person is in fact interested, and the order can be placed based on the number of deposits. What do you think?

The biggest issue will be how to deal with the overrun. Say if 211 razors are wanted, only 200 can be ordered. So 11 orders will no tbe fulfilled and the deposits will have to be refunded. Otherwise ordering 300 will leave the group buyer with 89 extra razors.

Rudy

I don't think you will have a problem with overruns. Generally, the manufacturers here are only concerned with minimums. You could order 101 and it would still be ok. I don't think there is a machine stamping out 100 at one time, so it shouldn't be an issue. Maybe I am wrong, but in 6 years of sourcing, the only time I have found that to be a problem is when dealing with bolts of fabrics because of yarn and such being in standard lengths. Pens, magnets, patches, hats, socks, clothes etc are no problem as long as you meet the minimums.

Originally Posted by Shangers

I don't think you will have a problem with overruns. Generally, the manufacturers here are only concerned with minimums. You could order 101 and it would still be ok. I don't think there is a machine stamping out 100 at one time, so it shouldn't be an issue. Maybe I am wrong, but in 6 years of sourcing, the only time I have found that to be a problem is when dealing with bolts of fabrics because of yarn and such being in standard lengths. Pens, magnets, patches, hats, socks, clothes etc are no problem as long as you meet the minimums.

Perhaps.

But I can tell you they come in one big box with ten little boxes inside each containing 10 razors. To get an odd number, they'd have to bust open the box of 100. Anyhow, I think a quantity of 100 would probably be sufficient.

Rudy, if you are going to go for the group buy, my hat is off to you. You're a better man than I, Gunga-din!

This is what I think of the 200

And here are a couple pics of the 300.

I don't actually have a 100.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Perhaps.

But I can tell you they come in one big box with ten little boxes inside each containing 10 razors. To get an odd number, they'd have to bust open the box of 100. Anyhow, I think a quantity of 100 would probably be sufficient.

Rudy, if you are going to go for the group buy, my hat is off to you. You're a better man than I, Gunga-din!

You could be right. I am not sure, but I would imagine that it is not too difficult to get different size cardboard boxes. I can't imagine them turning down an extra 20 or so razors, because someone wanted 116 vs increasing the order to 200, or just ordering the minimum. Given the fact that they could sell 100 or 120 (ten razors per small box), I would think they would go for the extra quantity, but again, I have never attempted to order from them, so I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

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Rudy, if you are going to go for the group buy, my hat is off to you. You're a better man than I, Gunga-din!

I think you have me confused with gdaddy who is doing the actual group buy.
I know, I know all of us noobs look the same.

I'm still curious what exactly are the differences between all of these models. Mr.Parko is selling 5 models and 4 of them have the same price. And the razor Stamps is selling is only a dollar more. Me-no-understand.

Rudy

Originally Posted by qdaddy

If someone could hone 3 of these for me that would be awesome.

I'd be curious to hone some. I want to see what these are like out of the box, what it's like to hone them, and what they shave like.

It is unclear to me if there will be a group by, who is organizing, and whether or not group buys are permitted by forum rules, but if anyone has an unhoned GD or two, please get in touch with me.

Hi holli4pirating, I'm in the preliminary stages of pricing, availability, shipping and any applicable fees. If feasible I might just buy them upfront myself and distribute at cost and small domestic handling fee for boxes tape etc. It is in the very preliminary stages. When it gets closer to the done deal stage I will seek input from senior members and moderators in how to fairly distribute and so forth. As of right now we are still in communication with the manufacturer. They are a lot of work to get shave ready according to the grind marks on mine, but it is quality metal that will take an edge.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I'd be curious to hone some. I want to see what these are like out of the box, what it's like to hone them, and what they shave like.

It is unclear to me if there will be a group by, who is organizing, and whether or not group buys are permitted by forum rules, but if anyone has an unhoned GD or two, please get in touch with me.

Originally Posted by qdaddy

Hi holli4pirating, I'm in the preliminary stages of pricing, availability, shipping and any applicable fees. If feasible I might just buy them upfront myself and distribute at cost and small domestic handling fee for boxes tape etc. It is in the very preliminary stages. When it gets closer to the done deal stage I will seek input from senior members and moderators in how to fairly distribute and so forth. As of right now we are still in communication with the manufacturer. They are a lot of work to get shave ready according to the grind marks on mine, but it is quality metal that will take an edge.

If felt it might be more appropriate for us to discuss via PM, so I've sent you one.