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Posted by wlagarde on 10/27/15 - 2:17 PM

Dear Group -

I contacted AGM about ordering some of these: http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=11.

I want 2 of them (1 to use and 1 as a spare).

There is s minimum order of 10 for $250.

I am considering purchasing 10 and selling rest (at cost + shipping via usps priority mail; would be about $31 each delivered) to others in the group but I first wanted to see how many of you have interest?

Bill

Edited by wlagarde on 10/27/15 - 2:29 PM

Posted by wlagarde on 10/27/15 - 7:07 PM

Also for reference here is AGM's response to my inquiry:

Hello Bill,

We are confirming stock of one of the components this afternoon, but assuming we have enough stock you will be able to purchase 10EA (i.e., individual straps) to meet the $250 minimum order requirement.

For your reference, the part number in the thread linked below is obsolete. The new part number is CT05608. The strap will be the same as the one linked below, but the RC6450-BK referenced a two-pack in commercial packaging and the CT05608 is a single strap less commercial packaging,

Regards,

Blake Koomar | Sales Manager | AGM Container Controls, Inc. | bkoomar@agmcontainer.com | t: 520.881.2130 ext 2106

The link he references in his response is the same as the one contained in my original post above: http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=11

Posted by wlagarde on 10/28/15 - 6:59 AM

cas1947 wrote:
I bought a strap from Twin Cities marine about a year ago. $63.00 plus shipping. The only reason I bought it was I scored an original BW battery box in excellent condition.

That is good news. Can you confirm it is an original KevLok strap?

Posted by wlagarde on 10/28/15 - 7:33 AM

Well I just finished speaking with Sue at Twin Cities Marine and they are original and available. Current Price is $57.50 + shipping. So it looks like ordering from AGM isn't worth the effort...unless there is significant interest (i.e I can get 8 straps committed from the group).

Edited by wlagarde on 10/28/15 - 7:34 AM

Posted by wlagarde on 10/28/15 - 4:50 PM

Total commitments are now at 8 straps (2 each for me, Jed Stahle, jimd, and sraab928) so we are very close. I'm waiting on confirmation from AGM they have the parts to proceed with fabrication. Also, if you commit to more than one strap the shipping will remain $5.99 as I will be using a USPS small flat rate box for each shipment.

Edited by wlagarde on 10/28/15 - 6:49 PM

Posted by wlagarde on 10/29/15 - 4:29 AM

Total commitments are now at 10 straps (2 each for me, Jed Stahle, jimd, sraab928 and Artemus198) so collectively we meet the minimum order. I'm waiting on confirmation from AGM they have the parts and once confirmed I will proceed with the order.

If there are additional group members interested let me know as I will increase the order beyond 10 which may bring price down further.

Posted by wlagarde on 10/29/15 - 12:02 PM

#10

Final commitments are for 16 straps:

wlagarde (2)
Jed Stahle (2)
jimd (2)
sraab928 (2)
artemus198 (2)
fno (2)
protagy311 (3)
wardla (1)

Will proceed with order today. AGM is reporting a lead time of 2 weeks or slightly shorter. Will be back in touch once I receive delivery of these.

Posted by wlagarde on 11/13/15 - 12:58 PM

#12

I heard from AGM today. They have enough stock parts to fabricate 10 straps. I had them quote a price for more than 10 straps. Because of minimum order requirements of their parts suppliers it will significantly raise the cost per strap to go over 10 straps so I capped the order at 10 straps. Should ship in 2 weeks. Unfortunately, we are short 7 straps. I plan to keep 1 strap instead of two as originally intended. Will make the remaining 9 straps available to the group in the order requested below:

wlagarde (1)
Jed Stahle (2)
jimd (2)
sraab928 (2)
artemus198 (2)
fno (2)
protagy311 (3)
wardla (1)
jhomeister (2)

If you would be happy with fewer straps than you initially requested let me know (no pressure) and I will make them available to others on the list above.

Posted by wlagarde on 11/13/15 - 2:16 PM

#14

I heard from AGM today. They have enough stock parts to fabricate 10 straps. I had them quote a price for more than 10 straps. Because of minimum order requirements of their parts suppliers it will significantly raise the cost per strap to go over 10 straps so I capped the order at 10 straps. Should ship in 2 weeks. Unfortunately, we are short 7 straps. I plan to keep 1 strap instead of two as originally intended. Will make the remaining 9 straps available to the group in the order requested below:

wlagarde (1)
Jed Stahle (2)
jimd (2)
sraab928 (2)
artemus198 (2)
fno (2) (depending upon availability)
protagy311 (3)
wardla (1)
jhomeister (1) (depending upon availability)
finnegan (2)
creeker2 (1) (depending upon availability)

If you would be happy with fewer straps than you initially requested let me know (no pressure) and I will make them available to others on the list above.

Confirmed orders are in bold. Will be in touch with group once I receive the order from AGM and I confirm the straps are made correctly.

Edited by wlagarde on 11/16/15 - 11:37 AM

Posted by wlagarde on 11/21/15 - 9:02 AM

#15

Thank you to those who have inquired about how to send payment. I prefer to receive payments via PayPal but I will also accept a personal check. Let's hold on payments for now. AGM will ship the straps to me on 11/30. Once I receive them and confirm the order is correct I will be back in touch with the group to begin accepting payments and filling orders.

Edited by wlagarde on 11/21/15 - 9:02 AM

Posted by wlagarde on 12/07/15 - 5:45 PM

#17

Straps arrived today. Cost is $31 each which includes shipping via USPS priority mail ($25 + $6 Shipping so $56 for those who want 2 straps). I prefer PayPal but will accept personal check. I have 8 straps available. The following list of members contact me via email (found in my profile):

Jed Stahle (2)
jimd (2)
sraab928 (2)
artemus198 (2)

If I don't hear from any of you after a week I'll start moving farther down the list.

Edited by wlagarde on 12/07/15 - 7:20 PM

Posted by wlagarde on 12/10/15 - 6:51 PM

#18

jimd and artemus198 please contact me.

If you are no longer interested its not a problem but just let me know so I can offer the remaining straps to others in the group who are interested.

Posted by wlagarde on 12/11/15 - 6:55 PM

#19

Dear group - I wanted to let everyone know that all straps are spoken for. Thank you for everyone's interest. I wish AGM had more stock on hand which would have facilitated a bigger group buy. While the price per strap is higher I would encourage any who are in need of a high quality AGM original battery strap to contact Sue at Twin Cities Marine: http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=11

Edited by wlagarde on 12/11/15 - 6:55 PM