Interest in a bulk order of EpiWeb?

UmbraSprite · #1 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 06:00 PM

Guys...

I have been in touch with the US distributor for several months. If everyone was willing to pitch in for a large order he would accomodate us. He has even said he would order branches if we had a large order. (Large meaning a nice chunk of the minimum $25,000 order!)

Shipping for a minimum order of sheet EpiWeb will run me ~$200. As far as sheets go I would need an order of 250 units at $4 = 9"x9"x1" square to cost justify an order.

If there is enough interest to place that size order I would be willing to spend the additional money and shipping costs to get this in stock.

Chris

Julio · #2 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 07:12 PM

i don't think we are gonna raise enough interest to get an order of 25K.

UmbraSprite · #3 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julio

i don't think we are gonna raise enough interest to get an order of 25K.

As I stated above we would need an order of 250 units at $4 each or a $1000 order.

porkchop48 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 07:38 PM

Can I ask stoopid question? What is epiweb?

UmbraSprite · #5 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 08:14 PM

EpiWeb is a growing substrate used in orchid culture as a replacement for tree fern fiber which is harvested from trees. It is made from recycled plastic (PET) and in my opinion is superior in a number of ways including being easier to shape and not making a huge mess.

Here is a link to the manufacturer:

http://www.epiweb.se/english.htm

Chris

Dancing frogs · #6 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 08:17 PM

How come we've never done group buys here?

I see them quite a bit on the car forums I participate in (MNsubaru, clubwrx, NASIOC) and participating members usually come out saving a good chunk of change.

Catfur · #7 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 08:22 PM

People did do a group buy on Solacryl a short while ago.

UmbraSprite · #8 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 08:24 PM

It is certainly doable.

Many of the vendors here have access to these suppliers but do not have the buying power (or in some cases shipping dock) required to receive the minimum or pallet sizes required by manufacturers and distributors.

There are a ton of products I would love to carry but I can't financially justify investing thousands and handling the logistics for a volume I will likely never be able to sell.

jpstod · #9 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 08:28 PM

Who's Handling the Logistics of the Order?
When do we need to Order by?
Payment Method?
Shipping?
Is Shipping Included in the Price?

UmbraSprite · #10 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpstod

Who's Handling the Logistics of the Order?
When do we need to Order by?
Payment Method?
Shipping?
Is Shipping Included in the Price?

Well I am just gauging interest at the moment. If it makes sense I would be willing to put in the order. For the record the minimum order is closer to $2000 but I would be willing to pick up the rest.

There is no order date as we don't have orders...
Payment would need to be paypal or money order.
Shipping to me (~$200) would be included in my portion however shipping to individuals would be additional.