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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad

From: Wayne Topa <linuxone@...>
Date: 2006-02-15

dl5012(dl5012@...) is reported to have said:
> Hi Wayne,
>
> I'd be fooling myself if I thought I was more important to abcfab
> than any other Customer, but if you email me (off-board) your ebay
> userid, I'll inquire the next time I send him email.

If you emailed him, and he answered, that would really bother me. I
sent him a question about shipping, before I placed the order, and he
has never answered that mail and 2 more that I sent after I had ordered.

>
> Was he going to use USPS Priority to ship? I always ask about the
> flat rate boxes, especially for small heavy items. I got 50 pounds
> of transformers (from someone else) shipped for $7.70... The flat
> rate boxes are $8.40 now but he didn't pad it when I bought. In any
> case, you should negotiate shipping up front to avoid surprises.
> Maybe the material you bought wouldn't fit in one of the flat rate
> boxes...

I don't remember how he was going to ship. This was my first try with
EBay so I just went ahead and ordered. There were many that said his
shipping was good so I didn't think twice about it.

>
> His prices might be a little better if you buy off eBay. Check the
> eBay prices first to see what things have sold for to get an idea of
> what you should pay. I've been getting material from him for around
> 2-3 cents/sq inch, maybe less.

Thats why I asked if you had a phome # for him. I saw that you had
ordered from him directly so thought you might have his number. Even
if his prices are better then others I don't like the fact that he
isn't answering my mail.

Thanks for the tip though. I will ask questions 'before' I order or bid
in the future even from people that have a good reputation.

Thanks Dennis

Wayne