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As I look into ordering the miscellaneous parts for my JackAl board it becomes obvious quickly that ordering parts in some quantity makes sense. It would seem that ordering parts for 10 kits may make sense if I can get 9 others to buy into this idea.?
Specifically, I am only talking about the parts on the first page of the parts list. I might add some RG174 or RG316 as well. The other parts are probably more easily handled by each of us on our own depending on what we want.
I would like to package a complete set of parts to keep things simple even though I and most likely others have some parts on hand already. I'm not doing this as a business but simply to keep costs down.
Expected cost(including shipping(US only unless convinced otherwise) will be what it costs me- no profit(and thus no guarantees/returns/etc.) and hopefully minimal hassle.
If you want to join my buy, please contact me. If there is enough interest, I will order parts this weekend.?
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Thanks,
Mark
KD2PMA
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Glad to see this, Mark, and it makes sense. Al and I investigated quantity discounts on both the display and the Teensy/audio boards, but (as I recall), there was only a 3% discount on the display and not much more on the PJRC products. It simply wasn't worth the effort.
However, when our builder's group ordered the JackAl board, I ordered enough parts to get the 25-count discount on a number of the parts and that does make a difference. Also, it never hurts to ask any vendor, big or small, for a quantity discount. Vendors like Digikey, Mouser, Arrow, etc. usually show their discounts. Tayda Electronics does and we use them a lot because they have a distribution center in CO so common parts arrive fairly quickly. eBay vendors will also entertain discounts, just ask.
I wish you well in this effort!
Jack, W8TEE
On Friday, January 18, 2019, 9:26:50 AM EST, <mhill001@...> wrote:
As I look into ordering the miscellaneous parts for my JackAl board it becomes obvious quickly that ordering parts in some quantity makes sense. It would seem that ordering parts for 10 kits may make sense if I can get 9 others to buy into this idea.?
Specifically, I am only talking about the parts on the first page of the parts list. I might add some RG174 or RG316 as well. The other parts are probably more easily handled by each of us on our own depending on what we want.
I would like to package a complete set of parts to keep things simple even though I and most likely others have some parts on hand already. I'm not doing this as a business but simply to keep costs down.
Expected cost(including shipping(US only unless convinced otherwise) will be what it costs me- no profit(and thus no guarantees/returns/etc.) and hopefully minimal hassle.
If you want to join my buy, please contact me. If there is enough interest, I will order parts this weekend.?
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Thanks,
Mark
KD2PMA
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Some of us, living in the extreme corners of the world (at least it seems that way) have no local source of parts. Also, because of choosing to move to this corner, and not wishing to pay to move 50 years of Ham junk boxes across the continent, I have no parts inventory to speak of. ?So, yes, please let's make a group buy that will make an old geezer on a fixed income smile like a contented cow in a pasture of bulls.
Bill
W4ISH
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Been ordering parts all morning, also bought quantities of everything but the display and teeney. Will have spares once everything arrives. (10m each of the coax types). Let me know? Ron W0QVJ
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-------- Original message -------- From: mhill001@... Date: 1/18/19 7:19 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: [JackAl] JackAl Parts Kit
As I look into ordering the miscellaneous parts for my JackAl board it becomes obvious quickly that ordering parts in some quantity makes sense. It would seem that ordering parts for 10 kits may make sense if I can get 9 others to buy into this idea.? Specifically, I am only talking about the parts on the first page of the parts list. I might add some RG174 or RG316 as well. The other parts are probably more easily handled by each of us on our own depending on what we want. I would like to package a complete set of parts to keep things simple even though I and most likely others have some parts on hand already. I'm not doing this as a business but simply to keep costs down. Expected cost(including shipping(US only unless convinced otherwise) will be what it costs me- no profit(and thus no guarantees/returns/etc.) and hopefully minimal hassle. If you want to join my buy, please contact me. If there is enough interest, I will order parts this weekend.? ? Thanks, Mark KD2PMA
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I’m in. Steve Behlmer KE7GO? Steve Behlmer
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On Jan 18, 2019, at 6:56 AM, jjpurdum via Groups.Io < jjpurdum@...> wrote:
Glad to see this, Mark, and it makes sense. Al and I investigated quantity discounts on both the display and the Teensy/audio boards, but (as I recall), there was only a 3% discount on the display and not much more on the PJRC products. It simply wasn't worth the effort.
However, when our builder's group ordered the JackAl board, I ordered enough parts to get the 25-count discount on a number of the parts and that does make a difference. Also, it never hurts to ask any vendor, big or small, for a quantity discount. Vendors like Digikey, Mouser, Arrow, etc. usually show their discounts. Tayda Electronics does and we use them a lot because they have a distribution center in CO so common parts arrive fairly quickly. eBay vendors will also entertain discounts, just ask.
I wish you well in this effort!
Jack, W8TEE
On Friday, January 18, 2019, 9:26:50 AM EST, < mhill001@...> wrote:
As I look into ordering the miscellaneous parts for my JackAl board it becomes obvious quickly that ordering parts in some quantity makes sense. It would seem that ordering parts for 10 kits may make sense if I can get 9 others to buy into this idea.?
Specifically, I am only talking about the parts on the first page of the parts list. I might add some RG174 or RG316 as well. The other parts are probably more easily handled by each of us on our own depending on what we want.
I would like to package a complete set of parts to keep things simple even though I and most likely others have some parts on hand already. I'm not doing this as a business but simply to keep costs down.
Expected cost(including shipping(US only unless convinced otherwise) will be what it costs me- no profit(and thus no guarantees/returns/etc.) and hopefully minimal hassle.
If you want to join my buy, please contact me. If there is enough interest, I will order parts this weekend.?
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Thanks,
Mark
KD2PMA
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I’ve already ordered some of the parts. I’ll contribute a couple transformers. Thanks? Steve Behlmer
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On Jan 18, 2019, at 7:34 AM, eyelessmisfit < eyelessmisfit@...> wrote: Been ordering parts all morning, also bought quantities of everything but the display and teeney. Will have spares once everything arrives. (10m each of the coax types). Let me know? Ron W0QVJ
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-------- Original message -------- Date: 1/18/19 7:19 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: [JackAl] JackAl Parts Kit
As I look into ordering the miscellaneous parts for my JackAl board it becomes obvious quickly that ordering parts in some quantity makes sense. It would seem that ordering parts for 10 kits may make sense if I can get 9 others to buy into this idea.? Specifically, I am only talking about the parts on the first page of the parts list. I might add some RG174 or RG316 as well. The other parts are probably more easily handled by each of us on our own depending on what we want. I would like to package a complete set of parts to keep things simple even though I and most likely others have some parts on hand already. I'm not doing this as a business but simply to keep costs down. Expected cost(including shipping(US only unless convinced otherwise) will be what it costs me- no profit(and thus no guarantees/returns/etc.) and hopefully minimal hassle. If you want to join my buy, please contact me. If there is enough interest, I will order parts this weekend.? ? Thanks, Mark KD2PMA
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I bought 50 of the transformers for my builder's group for around $21, including shipping. In 100 unit quantities, the cost was less than $0.35 each. In single-lot quantities, they are almost always over $2 each. Bulk buy and sell for $1 each and the buyer is still getting a half-price deal!
Jack, W8TEE
On Friday, January 18, 2019, 10:57:48 AM EST, STEVE via Groups.Io <behlmer@...> wrote:
I’ve already ordered some of the parts. I’ll contribute a couple transformers. Thanks? Steve Behlmer
Been ordering parts all morning, also bought quantities of everything but the display and teeney. Will have spares once everything arrives. (10m each of the coax types). Let me know? Ron W0QVJ
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-------- Original message -------- Date: 1/18/19 7:19 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: [JackAl] JackAl Parts Kit
As I look into ordering the miscellaneous parts for my JackAl board it becomes obvious quickly that ordering parts in some quantity makes sense. It would seem that ordering parts for 10 kits may make sense if I can get 9 others to buy into this idea.? Specifically, I am only talking about the parts on the first page of the parts list. I might add some RG174 or RG316 as well. The other parts are probably more easily handled by each of us on our own depending on what we want. I would like to package a complete set of parts to keep things simple even though I and most likely others have some parts on hand already. I'm not doing this as a business but simply to keep costs down. Expected cost(including shipping(US only unless convinced otherwise) will be what it costs me- no profit(and thus no guarantees/returns/etc.) and hopefully minimal hassle. If you want to join my buy, please contact me. If there is enough interest, I will order parts this weekend.? ? Thanks, Mark KD2PMA
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On Jan 18, 2019, at 9:19 AM, mhill001@... wrote: As I look into ordering the miscellaneous parts for my JackAl board it becomes obvious quickly that ordering parts in some quantity makes sense. It would seem that ordering parts for 10 kits may make sense if I can get 9 others to buy into this idea.?
Specifically, I am only talking about the parts on the first page of the parts list. I might add some RG174 or RG316 as well. The other parts are probably more easily handled by each of us on our own depending on what we want.
I would like to package a complete set of parts to keep things simple even though I and most likely others have some parts on hand already. I'm not doing this as a business but simply to keep costs down.
Expected cost(including shipping(US only unless convinced otherwise) will be what it costs me- no profit(and thus no guarantees/returns/etc.) and hopefully minimal hassle.
If you want to join my buy, please contact me. If there is enough interest, I will order parts this weekend.?
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Thanks,
Mark
KD2PMA
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Mark,
i would be interested in your offer. Makes a lot of sense to keep the costs down.?
73,
Guy WB7SZI?
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I am up to 11 in the build group so far, so it is a go. I will be sending a group email out to confirm I got everyone that wants in. If anyone else wants in you probably have until Monday as that is most likely when I will do the ordering. Also, as this is a new project and I am seeing some discrepancies in information I would ask anyone with important information or insight- errata, best pricing source, etc. to forward that to me to consolidate. Multiple eyes should help keep us on the straight and narrow.
Thanks,
Mark
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Please add N2NOL to your list.? Do you have a BOM and a ballpark $$ ?
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Mark, I would also like to be included in the group buy.
73, Ken
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As I look into ordering the miscellaneous parts for my JackAl board it becomes obvious quickly that ordering parts in some quantity makes sense. It would seem that ordering parts for 10 kits may make sense if I can get 9 others to buy into this idea.?
Specifically, I am only talking about the parts on the first page of the parts list. I might add some RG174 or RG316 as well. The other parts are probably more easily handled by each of us on our own depending on what we want.
I would like to package a complete set of parts to keep things simple even though I and most likely others have some parts on hand already. I'm not doing this as a business but simply to keep costs down.
Expected cost(including shipping(US only unless convinced otherwise) will be what it costs me- no profit(and thus no guarantees/returns/etc.) and hopefully minimal hassle.
If you want to join my buy, please contact me. If there is enough interest, I will order parts this weekend.?
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Thanks,
Mark
KD2PMA
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Mark,
Please put me down for a parts kit.? Easy pay by Paypal.
Bruce Nebergall, K4TQL
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Mark,
Thanks for the offer but I'm halfway through the buy.? Guess I need to be more patient!
73, cam kt3a
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-------- Original message -------- From: mhill001@... Date: 1/18/19 15:19 (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [JackAl] JackAl Parts Kit
I am up to 11 in the build group so far, so it is a go. I will be sending a group email out to confirm I got everyone that wants in. If anyone else wants in you probably have until Monday as that is most likely when I will do the ordering. Also, as this is a new project and I am seeing some discrepancies in information I would ask anyone with important information or insight- errata, best pricing source, etc. to forward that to me to consolidate. Multiple eyes should help keep us on the straight and narrow. Thanks, Mark KD2PMA?
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Please include me.
Bill
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I'm now up to 16 in the buy group. Following are the people I have. Let me know if I missed you. I will be buying for and cutting off the buy at 20 as I don't want to turn this into work. If anyone else wants in, now is the time.?
Art Olson
Bill Evans
Bill Park
Bruce Nebergall
Chuck Hobin
Clyde Alexander
David Berkompas
Gary Anderson
Guy Bridge
John Evans
John Flinn
Kenneth Frazer
Mark Hill
Neil Goldstein
Roy Appleton
Steve Behlmer
Thanks,
Mark
KD2PMA
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Mark:
This is going to turn into an accounting nightmare for you. As a suggestion: Why not order the max you can afford right now (e.g., 50, 100?), order the parts, and we will put an "Off-board Parts for Sale" ad with a paragraph description, contact info, and price for you on our site. You may find price breaks at 50 or 100 that don't exist at 25 units which could benefit everyone.?
Your call...
Jack, W8TEE
On Saturday, January 19, 2019, 12:24:06 PM EST, mhill001@... <mhill001@...> wrote:
I'm now up to 16 in the buy group. Following are the people I have. Let me know if I missed you. I will be buying for and cutting off the buy at 20 as I don't want to turn this into work. If anyone else wants in, now is the time.?
Art Olson
Bill Evans
Bill Park
Bruce Nebergall
Chuck Hobin
Clyde Alexander
David Berkompas
Gary Anderson
Guy Bridge
John Evans
John Flinn
Kenneth Frazer
Mark Hill
Neil Goldstein
Roy Appleton
Steve Behlmer
Thanks,
Mark
KD2PMA
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Hi,
If not too late, please include me for a parts kit.
Jon
K6WV
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Ditto if it is not to late please add me
Joe N7QPP
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jjpurdum
Guy
EDGAR ALEXANDER