IC: SD2SNES Flash Cart Group Buy

[NightWolve]

We have a late entry 11th member.

Good, let's keep this open then. Krik still hasn't responded and now I'm trying to see if a deal for 15 orders would get his attention (last ditch effort). He logged into his Youtube account 3 days ago, so he IS around... But you know what though, if I don't hear from him, I might just bow out, let munchiaz take my 10th spot if that's OK with you, Matt... Sorry, I hate to back out, but I'm not crazy about the $170 with the shell (and that's the only way I would want it) and he's pissing me off now by not responding with anything so far. It's like, c'mon, just gimme a counter-offer, or something, tell me what your ball park range would be or if you simply refuse anything other than the pricing on your website, etc...

[Nando]

That's too bad he hasn't replied. Then again "Real Life" has a way of getting into gaming bidness!

[NightWolve]

Alright, I got an instant response today, go figure:

Hi, I'm sorry but i thought that i had already answerd you.
I can offer you the Shell for 10$ i can't go donwn bc I would make minus if i sell less then these.
Second reson is that we have a lot of wholesale buyer which we are working together since a long time and it wouldn't be faire for them
if will offer you more discount.

Regards
Andrew

$155+$10 = $165 x 10 = $1,650

He's offering $5 bucks off the shell (from $15 to $10), thus $165 for everybody +S/H after... How Matt is gonna handle shipping/handling cost is another issue as well. Anyway, I thought about it some more and decided I will in fact bow out, Matt... He didn't offer anything lower with a possible 15 members on the unit price, and $5 bucks off the shell doesn't make it that much more appealing. I want it, but then again I'm wondering just how much will I use it... At this cost, it's hard to justify. Anyway, you still got your 10 needed participants and every one after that would mean yet another person you'll have to ship to, so less work for you with just the needed 10 minimum. Just mention the deal he offered here when finally ready to place the order.

[xelement5x]

I personally think $15 for a shell is kind of crazy since you can buy cheapo SNES games for less than that.  But I guess they are doing nice cutouts for the cards/switches.

[Nando]

I personally think $15 for a shell is kind of crazy since you can buy cheapo SNES games for less than that.  But I guess they are doing nice cutouts for the cards/switches.

The finishing on the cart is well done, and it looks like a polished, well put together product. I've used them before. 

I can see his point of view, to an extent, on the pricing.

hmmmm....

[NightWolve]

Well, I gotcha guys $5 bucks off at least... unless somebody else wants to try their bartering skillz with the guy.

[munchiaz]

yeah, i want one of these but for the price and the fact that im moving at the end of May, unless i make some money gambling in Vegas, its looking like a no right now

[sirhcman]

So I guess we are back to only 9 people in?  :

[Mathius]

Sorry to hear you two are not participating but I understand. I didn't realize all that would be required to do such a purchase. I want the cart. Bad. Since my wife really wants to play that translated Sailor Moon RPG it's been my goal to get one. But with moving and starting a new life I am not sure I can take on the responsibility right now to make this happen. If someone wants to take over I'll just become a participant. Is that cool with everyone?

[Mathius]

Sorry to hear you two are not participating but I understand. I didn't realize all that would be required to do such a purchase. I want the cart. Bad. Since my wife really wants to play that translated Sailor Moon RPG it's been my goal to get one. But with moving and starting a new life I am not sure I can take on the responsibility right now to make this happen. If someone wants to take over I'll just become a participant. Is that cool with everyone?

 :-"

[BlueBMW]

Depending on when this is supposed to go down, I can handle the logistics of it.  Im out of town until star wars day (May 4) and out of money until at least a week after that   If everyone interested can wait that long I'll take charge.

[Nando]

I'm good with waiting, end of May works out WAY better for me.

[NightWolve]

Depending on when this is supposed to go down, I can handle the logistics of it.  Im out of town until star wars day (May 4) and out of money until at least a week after that   If everyone interested can wait that long I'll take charge.

Good save, Bryon! With the leader bowing out as well, this group-buy was heading towards being a big bust...

Let's see how the math works out for this thing:

1) At $165 per unit with shell (with the -$5 deal he offered), 10 buyers, that's $1,650 and figure maybe $20 in shipping for this box of 10 to go to Bryon. Splitting that ~$20 cost by 10 buyers, that's another $2 bucks each. Thus, $167 per buyer so far.

2) The order/box arrives at Byron's home, now he has 10 people to ship it out to. Let's estimate $6 bucks each, so that's now $60 bucks he must spend and collect, and so the cost per buyer is now at ~$173.

3) Buying it individually with the shell meant paying $205 + $5 S/H, so $210. So, that's a potential savings of $37 bucks ($210-$173) for all this trouble... Depending on what shipping actually costs, from producer to Byron, and then to you, and Byron adjusting for his time as well, you're looking at a savings of ~$20-$30...

Well, I dunno, it's tough on whoever wants to lead this thing... But, this is probably the cheapest that you'll ever be able to get it... And for 'used' ones, we know they'll just get gouged on eBay like that clown that tried to sell a Turbo Everdrive for double...

[sirhcman]

Still need 10 people otherwise this can still be a bust

[Mathius]

Beemer gets big Matt hug! If you can swing this I am still all in as a participant.

Sorry again, everybody.