MOTM

I recommend getting your Time Machine before ordering a Stooge panel.  Then
you will not get stuck with a panel that has no module to go behind it.

Along that same line I should advise you that eventually, certain Stooge
designs will disappear from regular production runs.  Examples are panels
for modules no longer in production or in very short supply.  The Dark Star
and Time Machine and possibly the Encore Expressionist breakout panel fall
into this category.  (Tony K, correct me if I am wrong about Expressionist
availability).

The way Moe and I keep the cost of custom screened panels reasonably low
involves several factors.  But, printing multiple copies is one of those
methods.  For example, each time we print from an existing design, we have
to pay a $10 set up fee no matter how many we print.  Since we don't make a
$10 profit on that panel, we go in the hole if we print only one.  Our
pricing structure is based around an average of  printing 20 the first time
through and at least 4 or 5 each time thereafter.  That lets us spread fixed
cost for the initial screen and subsequent set ups across several panels,
keeping the price low.  I only mention this because once we pull a design
from regular production (like the Dark Star will certainly be) we can still
make them, but the price will increase slightly to reflect the fact that we
are only printing one or two.  Of course, some panels are more popular and
slightly subsidize others (OK, I really mean we make more money on the
popular ones <snicker>).  But, that is just the nature of the process. The
bottom line is, if want one of these particular panels, you should order
them this time around to avoid a higher price later.

One more item and I will shut up.  If you got stuck with a panel and have no
module, PLEASE let me know.  Since we will be taking orders VERY soon, I
will know if someone wants the one you are stuck with.  I can hook you up
with a buyer and save you $$ and the buyer some delivery time.

Stooge Larry

P.S. Stooge trivia - The JLH-822 is the most requested Stooge panel.  The
Blacet / Wiard Miniwave will probably overtake it one day.

----- Original Message -----
From: John Blacet <blacet@...>
Since another run of stooge panels is coming soon, we have added the
Time Machine motm-ized version back on our store page:

http://www.blacet.com/store2.html

A couple folks with MN3005s in hand have asked for a "3005-less kit".
The TM requires one MN3005 and we can discount the kit $25 if you ask
for this via email after placing yur order.

You may of course pay via Pay Pal or MO as well as the credit card page.

It's only luck that we managed to find some more MN3005s, so while luck
may strike again, I have to mention that supplies of the TM in any form
are very short and may vanish at any time. We can't save them for folks;
it's  "first come.....".

Regards,
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John Blacet
Blacet Research