Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 14:53:22 -0700
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From: vince_pappalardo@OM.CV.HP.COM
Subject: SA Grill Importing Update
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Hi All,
A few weeks back I sent out the below message on my offer to help
orchestrate the group purchase of SA grills. To date, only three
people have responded. That is not enough to offset the customs and
shipping charges. So, unless alot more people of the original eighty
or so that showed initial interest let me know otherwise, I am not
going to put any further effort into this offer.
Regards,
Vince
P.S. One of things I talked about with the broker was insurance to
cover the financial cost of the parts in case some how they disappear
before we get them. That is part of the $1500 to cover customs and
shipping.
_____________________Original Message_________________________
I talked to a customs broker today who deals with SA routinely. We
did a quick calculation on a very complex process to get an estimate
of how much it would cost to get 50 grill assys. from the SA dealer to
the US. We came up with $1500; if split 50 ways that is $30 per
person. There would also have to be related charges to distribute the
items to the various list members around the US. I estimate that to
be $25 per person. So, for $55 dollars each on top of the cost of the
grill, we could do this with out any help from any SA list member.
I will offer my time to work out further details if others are still
interested in this (assume the price of the grill is the reported
higher price of $155 w/emblem). The way I would structure it would be
to get a nonrefundable deposit from each individual to cover the
estimated $30 of customs charges (all of this money would go towards
the shipping. Any excess balance would be disturbed equally to lower
the overall price of the grills. Any debit would need to be made up
in the final payment to me). I would use this as the basis to confirm
the exact number of grills to be shipped. From there I can come up
with an exact price of the grills. I would also seek a local bulk
mailing company to distribute them to each of the participants. The
final check to me would include the price of the grills, the shipping
to the mailing company, and their fee to distribute them.
It sounds complicated but it is the best way I thought of to minimize
the risk to me. I also would be open to alternatives to this if
anyone has them. I was a participant in one of the group purchase of
the heaters
and it went smooth enough not to discourage me from organizing this
one. So, what do all think? How many are still interested under these
or similar terms? Does any one else want to pursue the Germany or
Canada routes (If you give me part number I will)? Are there any
other members actively pursuing this in any another way for profit or
pleasure that would be in conflict with this?
Let me know what you think.
Vince Pappalardo.
