survival keychain lighter, GB interest list FULL

[Coop]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

interested in one too

 

[mchlwise]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

I went ahead and ordered a factory run of 200 units.

They ship to me next week. If customs doesn't take too big of a bite, all goes well and the river doesn't rise, I hope to be able to offer some of them to forum members for a nominal fee. I'll post updates.

oregon

I'd probably be in for at least one, depending on quality and price, of course.

 

[Perfectionist]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

Sweet !! Nice one Oregon !! Save a few for me !!

 

[oregon]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

Interested Party List:

Name, location, quantity desired

1. Aluminum Junkie, CA, 10
2. MayCooper, Netherlands, 5
3. mchlwise, Utah, 1
4. gyro50000, unkn, 5 What country are you in?
5. Perfectionist, London, 5
6. Radio, Boston, 10
7. Eric M, Illinois, 10
8. gorn, CA, 5
9. Jim M, CA, 4
10. Cy, US, 5
11. Unforgiven, Missouri, wait & see 5
12. bubbacatfish, Ontario Canada, 3
13. rp42995, New York, 2
14. pinepoint, unkn, 10 What country are you in?
15, oregon, Oregon, 25
16, ATM, Australia, 5
17. Nell, unkn, 3 What country are you in?
18. Knighthood, Washington state, 3
19. LesLiex317537, New York, 10
20. NutSAK, unkn, 2 What country are you in?
21. Phredd, New Hampshire, 3
22. Sinjz, NY, 2
23. Nethiker, Montana, 5
24. Pumaman, TN, 5
25. lumiphile, Atlanta, 10
26. nightgaunt, Colorado, 6
27. Eskimonio, Arizona, 7
28. Malcontent, Texas, 3
29. Toglud, Denmark, 5
30. wolfstyle, Ohio, 2
31. Timaxe, Idaho, 6
32. FRANKVZ, Pennsylvania, 5
33. Gene, California, 2
34. sitogas 13, Chicago, 5
35. matrixshaman, Colorado, 2
36. Per Arne, Norway, 4
Total units on "interest" list 200 (out of total 200 on order from mfg)

I will open a proper thread in the Group Buy forum when I have the lighters in my hands.

My preliminary unit pricing model:
$1.24/unit (shipped from China EMS)... ($248, for 200, paypal to Kai on 4-12-07)
0.15 envelope, baggy, packing & labels... (RoyalMailers.com, Groco Seeds)
?? Customs: $cost TBD/200 units... (HTS #96132000, 9% rate, + fees)
?? PayPal fees 3% + $0.30/trans, if any ...(1st $500 w/o fees per paypal rules)
Total unit cost (before postage & ins. to you)

Postage: CONUS: $0.63 for one lighter & $0.24/oz thereafter (figure each unit is 1 oz, so after 1st unit add $0.24 for each additional unit). Insurance $1.35 (if wanted). Delivery confirmation $0.60 (if wanted). Note: postage increases May 12, 2007.

Postage: Canada: Global Priority (small) $4.25 (NO insurance, NO frills, just speed) Note: postage increases May 12, 2007.

Postage: Australia, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway & United Kingdom: Global Priority (small) $5.25 (NO insurance, No frills, just speed) Note: postage increases May 12, 2007.

My goal: cheaper is better (if these aren't cheap it won't be for lack of trying), time is money, enjoy the ride.

oregon

 

[oregon]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

I received a couple of these capsule lighters today and I am excited, tickled and delighted. They are exactly what I thought they would be: quite substantial, like tiny air cylinders, all fits together well and they make FIRE! They look and feel like you could run over them with an SUV and they would survive. Really brilliant pieces of craftsmanship IMHO.

oregon

 

[oregon]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

Note the handsome "traffic cone" glow-in-the-dark (aka chapstick lid) was graciously donated by glow-in-the-dark guru Phredd. Love it. Fits the LOD CE perfectly. I'm off to direct traffic with it right now!

oregon, Hooked on Fenix, it carries nicely.

 

[Radio]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

In for THREE!!!!

Thanks for the GB!!!!

 

[Eric_M]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

I'm in for 3.

Thanks,

Eric

 

[gorn]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

Depending on the price, i'd be in for several.

 

[oregon]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

Thank you all for your support.

This is alot of fun for me because I really enjoy my time here.

My preliminary run at the cost numbers tells me you will all want ten units like AJ. I will do all I can for that to come true.

And, thank you Kai for your skill, expertise and graciousness in this endeavor.

oregon

 

[Jim M]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

Depending on cost I would like 4 or more.
Thanks for doing this !!
Jim
Los Angeles area, California

 

[Radio]

Re: survival keychain lighter, who mfgs

Thank you all for your support.

This is alot of fun for me because I really enjoy my time here.

My preliminary run at the cost numbers tells me you will all want ten units like AJ. I will do all I can for that to come true.

And, thank you Kai for your skill, expertise and graciousness in this endeavor.

oregon

If this is true and the cost will be that reasonable I will easily be in for TEN

 

[cy]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

interested in five depending upon price

 

[bubbacatfish]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

I'd be in for a couple (2-3) depending on price & shipping charges to Canada.

 

[rp42995]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

I would be in for 2

 

[pinepoint]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

please count me in for 5 to 10 depending on the price thank you

 

[atm]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

I'd be interested in 5, maybe more depending on cost, including shipping to Australia (I guess shipping cost won't be much different with a few more).

:thanks:

 

[oregon]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

While attending the annual OKCA meeting in Eugene Oregon I show the capsule lighter to a half dozen people. All of of them had a favorable impression. One (knife dealer) wants a supply to sell, one (instructor to knife makers) wanted to buy a bunch, one (knife vendor) wanted to trade for the one I carry on me. One guy said that he didn't smoke and I said neither do I. I carry a lighter to have fire at my disposal. I think eveyone should have one of these.

Another outstanding, must see, knife show. If you ever get the chance to visit it you won't regret it. Loved the historic tribute to Toledo with a huge display of antique Navajas.

oregon

 

[Nell]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

Interested. I would be interested in 2-3, price dependent.

Thanks.

 

[Knighthood]

Re: survival keychain lighter, GB interest list

2 or more depending on prices - Washington state here. Does it refill ? And if so what kind of fuel ? Will it work at zero degree ?

Thanks !!!