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Post by IAmOrion » Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:07 pm

I've been bugged LOTS if I can print off some center screw cap covers (E85) - my re-model being freely downloadable here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4247901

Problem is, whilst I can set a batch going, between work & illness I just do not have the time to be dealing with orders and posting out batches etc.

Since demand has still been in place for some time, I'm looking for help!

Is there someone, with a good standing on this forum, who would be willing to deal with all the orders, and all I do is simply send them a bulk that I've printed.

I'm only printing in PLA, so whilst they do last (I've had mine in place for over a year) they can still be fragile, so I would recommend sending say 6-8 to each person.

I will obviously need more time to print some, I think I have about 25-30 ready to go in BLACK. I do also have some cream/beige filament I will be doing a smaller batch of.

Cost wise from my point of view, when you consider machine running costs (filament, electricity, time etc) I reckon a batch of say 100 would cost me about £40 .... Broken down £25 is filament, £10 in running costs / time, and then £5 to post a bulk amount to whomever would be able to deliver and deal with individual orders.

I was thinking people could DONATE to myself if they wanted, but don't have to (via a PayPal link).... but it's down to the individual doing the legwork (packaging and posting etc) that would dictate a REASONABLE and FAIR purchase price to cover their costs and time.

Thoughts?

I've posted this here in Services because currently I'm not selling them, rather, I'm looking for a "distributor" :lol:
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Post by kis » Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:19 pm

IAmOrion wrote: Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:07 pm I've been bugged LOTS if I can print off some center screw cap covers (E85) - my re-model being freely downloadable here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4247901

Problem is, whilst I can set a batch going, between work & illness I just do not have the time to be dealing with orders and posting out batches etc.

Since demand has still been in place for some time, I'm looking for help!

Is there someone, with a good standing on this forum, who would be willing to deal with all the orders, and all I do is simply send them a bulk that I've printed.

I'm only printing in PLA, so whilst they do last (I've had mine in place for over a year) they can still be fragile, so I would recommend sending say 6-8 to each person.

I will obviously need more time to print some, I think I have about 25-30 ready to go in BLACK. I do also have some cream/beige filament I will be doing a smaller batch of.

Cost wise from my point of view, when you consider machine running costs (filament, electricity, time etc) I reckon a batch of say 100 would cost me about £40 .... Broken down £25 is filament, £10 in running costs / time, and then £5 to post a bulk amount to whomever would be able to deliver and deal with individual orders.

I was thinking people could DONATE to myself if they wanted, but don't have to (via a PayPal link).... but it's down to the individual doing the legwork (packaging and posting etc) that would dictate a REASONABLE and FAIR purchase price to cover their costs and time.

Thoughts?

I've posted this here in Services because currently I'm not selling them, rather, I'm looking for a "distributor" :lol:

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I might take you up on this mate. I'll whatsapp you :)
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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:42 pm

Purchase queries to be directed to kis, who has kindly agreed to deal with the distribution. ALL payments to be directed to Kis also :thumbsup:
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Post by 9designs » Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:47 pm

If you need any help on the 3D printing side I have an industrial grade 3DP, Ultimaker S5, so can print stuff, including 30% carbon fibre loaded material.
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Post by bte123 » Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:33 pm

not trying to hijeack this, but thought it pertinent to ask...

seeing as how the cup holder section of the 'under armrest' goes for £150 + on ebay, is there any way you could look into expanding the operation to these? im sure (based on reading previou threads / topics) there'd be plenty of takers on here.

its utter equestrian manure that it costs that much to safely store my morning coffee!

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Post by mmm-five » Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:02 pm

bte123 wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:33 pm not trying to hijeack this, but thought it pertinent to ask...

seeing as how the cup holder section of the 'under armrest' goes for £150 + on ebay, is there any way you could look into expanding the operation to these? im sure (based on reading previou threads / topics) there'd be plenty of takers on here.

its utter equestrian manure that it costs that much to safely store my morning coffee!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E89-C ... SwGe5dePem
Maybe they're trying to tell you that it's much safer not to have hot coffee in the car?
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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:53 pm

bte123 wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:33 pm not trying to hijeack this, but thought it pertinent to ask...

seeing as how the cup holder section of the 'under armrest' goes for £150 + on ebay, is there any way you could look into expanding the operation to these? im sure (based on reading previou threads / topics) there'd be plenty of takers on here.

its utter equestrian manure that it costs that much to safely store my morning coffee!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E89-C ... SwGe5dePem
What part # is it in that picture on listing?
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Post by kis » Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:02 pm

It's #8 in the listing :)

I've made my own post, so if you wanted the covers, please see my thread: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=125150
Feel free to post replies to the thread, or PM me if you have any queries, etc. :)
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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:11 pm

kis wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:02 pm It's #8 in the listing :)

I've made my own post, so if you wanted the covers, please see my thread: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=125150
Feel free to post replies to the thread, or PM me if you have any queries, etc. :)
Woods for the trees!! I see it marked in the pic now :rofl:
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Post by Beedub » Sun May 08, 2022 9:15 pm

i could do with a couple of these if possible :-)
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Post by kis » Mon May 09, 2022 9:15 am

Beedub wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 9:15 pm i could do with a couple of these if possible :-)
kis wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:02 pm It's #8 in the listing :)

I've made my own post, so if you wanted the covers, please see my thread: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=125150
Feel free to post replies to the thread, or PM me if you have any queries, etc. :)
Hi mate, check out the link above. Think I have some left, but would need to check how many.
Sadly just the beige/cream ones left (although you probably need to prep/paint anyway so doesn't make too much difference).
PM me if you're still interested, after you've taken a look at the thread? :thumbsup:
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Post by Beedub » Wed May 11, 2022 6:12 pm

ideally after black ones kis, thanks again ill try and source a couple of oem ones.
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