Cardboard Chip Boxes Group Buy Help (4 Viewers)

[Marius L]

Any idea how small these are flat packed? And how much it would cost to ship them internationally? Would like maybe 20, assuming shipping them internationally makes any sense at all.

 

[justsomedude]

Any idea how small these are flat packed? And how much it would cost to ship them internationally? Would like maybe 20, assuming shipping them internationally makes any sense at all.

For smaller orders I will most likely pack them in 15"x20" padded envelopes like these. 20-30x might be the limit for this method, since that will be 60-90 pieces of paperboard, which could be rather thick.

For domestic mailing I think this will be relatively inexpensive. However, I'm not sure how much it will cost to ship internationally. But maybe this will help you estimate a price?

 

[BGinGA]

Now at 4,210.

further discount at 10k?

There is something seriously wrong with us.

 

[bentax1978]

There is something seriously wrong with us.

I'm fairly sure we crossed that threshold long before we decided to buy thousands and thousands of tiny white boxes.

 

[Ghoti]

Sorry of it's been mentioned in this thread already, and I don't want to clutter the GB thread with questions...

How do these fit 43mm chips?

 

[justsomedude]

Sorry of it's been mentioned in this thread already, and I don't want to clutter the GB thread with questions...

How do these fit 43mm chips?

They do not. The 43mm option was abandoned due to concerns for potential lack of interest/not meeting order minimums.

This might be picked up again as a separate project/order in the future, if there is enough demand.

 

[RowdyRawhide]

not gonna muck up the order thread but I'm most likely in for 100-200 depending on final pricing and will order closer to the deadline.....I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking this (20 more days)

 

[BGinGA]

Sorry of it's been mentioned in this thread already, and I don't want to clutter the GB thread with questions...

How do these fit 43mm chips?

Actually, it's not too bad.

You can fit four barrels of 20 chips in a box, with a hard foam spacer to take up the extra unused space (no insert needed, or you can make one out of thick paper stock).

The box lid still works too, although it sits about 4mm higher than normal (with 39mm chips). The lid can still be easily taped securely shut if using the boxes for shipping.

Not perfect, but it's a better option than the thicker hinged cardboard boxes, imo.

 

[justsomedude]

Just broke 4,500.

 

[mooremo]

Do any of the San Antonio/Austin area members want to do a combined order?

 

[justsomedude]

FWIW - I'm buying a lot of extra boxes. And if @Tommy allows, I'd be happy to setup a vendor thread once the GB is complete, for anyone looking to snag very small quantities... say 5-20 boxes.

In full disclosure, I'll probably put some markup on the vendor/retail pricing, just to make it worth my while, but it won't be anything outrageous (I'm thinking 25-35 cents over cost). That being said, I'd happily make these available to the entire forum.

 

[monkeydog]

If any Canadians are interested, I need around 50 but I'll buy 200 and reship. PM if you want some.

 

[justsomedude]

Paging @Hobbyphilic ... still interested?

 

[Ghoti]

Great, thanks, jsd and BG.

 

[justsomedude]

Goal of 5,000 has been met. Group buy will happen.

 

[justsomedude]

Looks like interest in this has fallen off a cliff... I may shorten the "buy" period by a week or so.

May 31st seems a bit excessive.

 

[Jambine]

Goal of 5,000 has been met. Group buy will happen.

Shut up and take my money !

 

[nitzilla]

'Damnit Jim..........I'm a chip collector, not a box maker' but I'll probably order 100....local pick up of course.

 

[detroitdad]

@BUBBLE was talking about ordering a couple of hundred

 

[justsomedude]

@BUBBLE was talking about ordering a couple of hundred

Got him - He's down for 200! (y) :thumbsup:

 

[detroitdad]

Got him - He's down for 200! (y) :thumbsup:

cool. Didn't want him to miss out.

 

[justsomedude]

Just had a vendor express interest in 1,000. We should see a price drop on each box.

Approaching 6,500 total at this point.

 

[detroitdad]

I only need like 20'ish. I'm going to pilfer them from @BUBBLE

 

[Gear]

Approaching 6,500 total at this point.

Hee hee hee... that represents storage for 650,000 chipes.

I'll say that again. SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND chipes.

 

[justsomedude]

Next price break is 7,500... rep is working up a new quote for me now. Will also include next price break at 10,000 units.

 

[Jambine]

Hee hee hee... that represents storage for 650,000 chipes.

I'll say that again. SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND chipes.

Yes, that should be enough for a few of the members here....

 

[justsomedude]

Just got an email from the rep, requesting to take one of my boxes, along with borrowing 100 chips, to make sure final measurements are exactly the same. I'll be dropping it all off to him early next week.

Based on this, these should be 100% duplicates of the Paulson 39mm boxes.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Given the initial brush-off the receptionist gave you on the first visit, customer service has really clicked up to 11!

 

[justsomedude]

Given the initial brush-off the receptionist gave you on the first visit, customer service has really clicked up to 11!

Right??? Well... and he also included a bit of a "wow" reaction when I told him we were approaching 7,000.

I think that helps take us a little more seriously.

 

[BUBBLE]

I might order 2 cases if that gets us the higher discount. If there is anymore from this side of the border that want to be apart of my order and want to save a bit of shipping let me know