In the past, I've ordered panels on two occasions and sent them to three
other people on this list. It's not that much extra work -- priority mail
boxes and newspaper. Though I did eat the Gummi Bears they sent :)
Scott
>From: "Richard Brewster" <pugix@...>
>Reply-To: motmpanels@yahoogroups.com
>To: <motmpanels@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [motmpanels] standardization & macros
>Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 13:46:44 -0400
>
> > Cost Note: I'm not entirely convinced that the Schaeffer discounts
>apply
> > to only the same .fpd files. I previously placed an order that
>contained
> > 5 different files (that totaled over $200) and asked Kai if I could
>possibly
> > receive a discount. If I remember correctly, he did take off 5% or 10%.
> > So, if we submit a 'reasonable' number of files, we could ask Kai if he
> > would apply a discount to the entire lot (we certainly couldn't lose by
> > asking).
> >
>
>Ah. This is really important to find out. I was assuming the discounts
>applied only to multiples of the same .fpd file. If it is just a total
>panel discount, then the standards becomes much less of an issue. (Geez, I
>just ordered 4 panels, no discount.)
>
>We'll have other details to work out for batch orders. Have you all done
>any yet? How will the payment and shipping details be handled? I have
>done
>group buys on a motorcycle list before. That is usually by one person
>taking all the orders and payments and doing the shipping back to
>individuals. Seems like a burden. Maybe we could offer a free panel to
>the
>volunteer.
>
>-Richard
>
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