Thread: Re: Another Thompson bulk buy?

Ern has sent me his spreadsheet from the last order (thanks Ern) and I have now moved this updated list into that.

Drillit - 5/8" V fluted bowl gouge
chambezio - 1/4" Detail Gouge and 3/8" Detail Gouge
NeilS - 3/8" Detail Gouge, 3/4 Lathe Master Handle and 20" Handle with 5/8 nose
Swino - 3/4 v shaped bowl gouge and 3/8 detail gouge
scorpio_oz - 3/8" detail gouge
Brett Hammond - 5/8 V-shaped Bowl Gouge and 20" Handle with 5/8 nose
pommyphil - 1/2" spindle gouge
Zedicus - V-shaped Bowl Gouge - 5/8" and Spindle Gouge - 1/2"
hughie - Mark St.Leger's 5/8 SRG and Shallow Detail Gouge - 3/8"
letzzzgo - 5/8" V bowl gouge
turnerted - 3/8 detail gouge
powderpost - 1/2" spindle gouge
Ross - 1/2" V-shaped Bowl Gouge and 16" Handle with 1/2" nose
rsser - 3/8" shallow detail gouge and 5/8" U bowl gouge
Bazza - 1/2" Spindle gouge and 5/8" V Bowl gouge


At this morning's exchange rate of A$0.9841 we are well into a second parcel based on the $1000 import duty threshold, but not sure about the weight or state distribution. Will wait until all the requests and postal details are in before doing a breakdown on that.

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Neil,
Please put me down for a 1/2 " U bowl gouge.
Thank you,
Bruce

I'd like a 3/4" U shaped bowl gouge, please

I may also add later if I'm feeling frivolous

Thanks

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

I'd like a 3/4" U shaped bowl gouge, please

Originally Posted by crow400

Please put me down for a 1/2 " U bowl gouge.

Both of these have been added to the spreadsheet.

I'll post the spreadsheet here towards the end of the week for everyone to check before we proceed.

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Hi Neil

Put me down for a 1/4" detail gouge and a 3/8" Spindle gouge.

cheers
WH

Originally Posted by wood hacker

Hi Neil

Put me down for a 1/4" detail gouge and a 3/8" Spindle gouge.

cheers
WH

Done

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Originally Posted by wood hacker

Hi Neil

Put me down for a 1/4" detail gouge and a 3/8" Spindle gouge.

cheers
WH

Ah to heck with it, the chancellor of the exchequer is looking the other way so I'll have a 1/2" V shaped bowl gouge as well please Neil.

Originally Posted by wood hacker

Ah to heck with it, the chancellor of the exchequer is looking the other way so I'll have a 1/2" V shaped bowl gouge as well please Neil.

... Done

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Hello Neils,
Can you please put me down for a 1-1/4" scraper.

Many thanks

Joe v K.

Originally Posted by joevan

Hello Neils,
Can you please put me down for a 1-1/4" scraper.

Many thanks

Joe v K.

Done

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Looks like all those that intend to throw their hat into the ring have done so. I'll post a spreadsheet this evening so everyone can check that I have their requests recorded accurately.

There is some other stuff that has to be sorted out before we pull the trigger and I'll cover that in another posting, but before that I need to get an idea of participant's preferences on an A$/US$ buy price.

The A$ has eased back since this thread began, currently A$1 buys US$0.984. As the thread began with expectations of buying at or above parity I need to get a feel for what the group would like to happen. Do we wait until it recovers to parity, wait until we are above parity to cover forex fees or just get on with it regardless of the exchange rate. After all we are only likely to talking about a few dollars in every $100, either way .

To get your views, I'm running a poll for participants with the following options:

1. Don't buy below US$0.98
2. Buy as close to parity as possible
3. Buy at US$1.03 to cover forex fees
4. Proceed to buy ASAP at whatever the exchange rate

Thanks

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Thanks Neil.

Great final option ... woohoo, here comes my new Porsche!

That aside, I'd prefer to jump now but don't much care.

You're being meticulous which is to your credit but 20% either way wouldn't fuss me.

Attached is the Excel spreadsheet with everyone's requests. Pleased check that I have yours recorded accurately.

I will PM everyone with my bank details ready for your 1st funds transfers as soon as I know that Doug can supply all of the orders. He is currently away at a symposium so it might be a few days before he can confirm that all orders can be met.

We will strike the first payment at parity, e.g. if your total is US$80 your first payment would be A$80. Remember your second payment will be adjusted up or down for the actual cost (including exchange fees) + postage within Australia.

Postal addresses are needed shortly, and definitely before the tools are dispatched from the US. It looks like we will have at least two parcels coming from Doug, which would enable us to land them at strategic locations within Australia to minimise interstate postal charges. I have some of your addresses, as marked on the spreadsheet, but need those marked 'N'. I'm sure I can find one for you, Ern.

Please Private Message me your postal address if you are an 'N'.

Thanks
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I see that Ozkaban is not a buyer this time
do you want me to be the Sydney delivery address?
I don't mind as I'll be home full-time soonish