I’m thinking about getting some myself, so if you’re in the US and have any interest in a group buy, give me a shout and I’d be happy to facilitate / mail out to folks.nyonya wrote:I reached out to both Esslinger and Ofrei to confirm the exact steel that's used for their bars. Esslinger is 304L, Ofrei is 316L. So as soon as I figure out what else I need on the site I'm ordering the Ofrei bars unless there's a cheaper source of 316L bars!
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I would be interested in that!cheddar wrote: ↑Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:46 pmI’m thinking about getting some myself, so if you’re in the US and have any interest in a group buy, give me a shout and I’d be happy to facilitate / mail out to folks.nyonya wrote:I reached out to both Esslinger and Ofrei to confirm the exact steel that's used for their bars. Esslinger is 304L, Ofrei is 316L. So as soon as I figure out what else I need on the site I'm ordering the Ofrei bars unless there's a cheaper source of 316L bars!
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Me too! How to pull it off though..nyonya wrote: ↑Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:52 amI would be interested in that!cheddar wrote: ↑Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:46 pmI’m thinking about getting some myself, so if you’re in the US and have any interest in a group buy, give me a shout and I’d be happy to facilitate / mail out to folks.nyonya wrote:I reached out to both Esslinger and Ofrei to confirm the exact steel that's used for their bars. Esslinger is 304L, Ofrei is 316L. So as soon as I figure out what else I need on the site I'm ordering the Ofrei bars unless there's a cheaper source of 316L bars!
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I’m swamped right now, but I’ll try to shoot you and [mention]nyonya[/mention] DMs by the end of this week to see what we can work out.pdsf wrote:Me too! How to pull it off though..
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I was poking around ofrei.com this morning to try to work out details for a group buy...I’m not seeing an option for free shipping, just that you have to place a minimum $18 order to be able to order at all. Tried adding something over $30 to the cart and it still shows shipping charged. Anyone able to find free shipping?
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Hi there, sorry I have had a busy week so haven't followed up. I just took a wee look and I couldn't find any mention of free shipping either. I also tried add a whole lot of spring bars to the shopping basket and free shipping option didn't show up. I will poke around a bit more later today!cheddar wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:43 am I was poking around ofrei.com this morning to try to work out details for a group buy...I’m not seeing an option for free shipping, just that you have to place a minimum $18 order to be able to order at all. Tried adding something over $30 to the cart and it still shows shipping charged. Anyone able to find free shipping?
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That's odd, one of the other members mentioned getting free shipping - I don't see anything about that either. I guess in a large enough order it wouldn't be a huge cost but doesn't make sense really to then ship some to other members, ends up adding a bunch of cost to this.
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Looks like the cheapest shipping runs about $10? So if there were 3-4 folks ordering it could still save about half the shipping cost (I’d mail out in little bubble packets for ~$2 total cost). With the $18 min order + $10 shipping, it’s not really an option for anyone wanting just $5-$10 worth of spring bars.
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You're right, that makes sense. Might be worth reaching out to Ofrei to see if free shipping is possible at any point?cheddar wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:34 pm Looks like the cheapest shipping runs about $10? So if there were 3-4 folks ordering it could still save about half the shipping cost (I’d mail out in little bubble packets for ~$2 total cost). With the $18 min order + $10 shipping, it’s not really an option for anyone wanting just $5-$10 worth of spring bars.
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So after poking around on ofrei.com for a while this weekend, I actually think I’m going to get a workbench mat that will easily take me over the $18 minimum order. So I’m thinking if U.S. folks would like to order some springsbars as an “add-on” to my order, I’d be happy to order and then ship them your way for a maximum shipping cost of $3, maybe less depending on my supply/postage cost. Just DM me if you want in over the next couple of days, and I’ll probably place the order mid-week.
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That is very kind of you. I will take a look and PM you if I want anything. Thank you!!!cheddar wrote: ↑Sun Aug 30, 2020 12:24 pm So after poking around on ofrei.com for a while this weekend, I actually think I’m going to get a workbench mat that will easily take me over the $18 minimum order. So I’m thinking if U.S. folks would like to order some springsbars as an “add-on” to my order, I’d be happy to order and then ship them your way for a maximum shipping cost of $3, maybe less depending on my supply/postage cost. Just DM me if you want in over the next couple of days, and I’ll probably place the order mid-week.
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Last call to get in on the springbar order! Probably will place it tomorrow.
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Springbar group order came in today; will get them forwarded on yet this weekend. Very smooth process so far — may organize another one in the future for those who didn’t get in on this one. Also will get reports on the springbar quality, hopefully!
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How did these end up turning out for you guys? worth it?
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