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post #121 of 168
3/30/10 at 5:16am
I am interested in a second GB! Would like to get my grubby hands on a kit!
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post #122 of 168
3/30/10 at 4:53pm
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<snip> Note, I'm still only offering kits to non-North Americans.
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The only kits I'm offering are for international folks. I was just trying to help out JohN- since it'll be tough for him to source all the parts. I was offering kits for the Carrie amp, but only for people who already paid for a PCB.
First off, I am only offering kits to those outside of North America. I have a huge load of packages to coordinate, and I am very busy with school work (4th year design project, Engineering, end of semester, etc.). I am doing my best to get the packages out in time. I realize the wait you have to go through, but I'm juggling a lot at the moment. Rest assured I'm doing everything I can to get your boards and parts to you in a reasonable fashion. I can't make several trips to the post office just for people who want theirs rushed, I can't just drop all my responsibilities to get this group buy done, and it takes a while to make sure you have every person's order perfect. I have to cut up the anti-static foam for those who ordered AD8397s, I have to document who already has their PCBs, I have to make 41 envelopes with two addresses (sometimes they're very weird and I'm not 100% on how to copy it on the envelope), and I have to fill out Customs forms for every package going out of the country, which is well over 80% of them. That involves two addresses, exact pricing on goods, multiplied 30-something times. I have a four day weekend during which I plan to finish these packages, but until then, I hope some of you can be patient a little longer. Never mind that this is my first group buy, so please bear with me, folks. I have a hard enough time staying on top of school, let alone making time for Carrie (the person), band practice, preparing for my summer work term, working out and hanging out with friends. You'll get your packages when you get them.

I'm not trying to single anyone out, I just need to be clear about what's going on with the group buy. I'm not mad at anyone, but I would appreciate your continued understanding and patience.
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post #123 of 168
3/30/10 at 7:25pm
Seems to me like you're doing just fine- I understand what 4th year design is like and I know how much time it can take. Thanks for the effort you're putting into this for all of us.
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post #124 of 168
3/30/10 at 7:34pm
its ready when its ready!!
no rush joneeboi im in school too, and i havent even ordered the bom yet.. thanks again for your group buy project and all the effort along with it.
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post #125 of 168
3/30/10 at 9:08pm
School comes first guy...that is your future...This group buy is a side-line that you will get to when you can.
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post #126 of 168
3/30/10 at 10:47pm

Thanks joneeboi !!!

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First off, I am only offering kits to those outside of North America. I have a huge load of packages to coordinate, and I am very busy with school work (4th year design project, Engineering, end of semester, etc.). I am doing my best to get the packages out in time. I realize the wait you have to go through, but I'm juggling a lot at the moment. Rest assured I'm doing everything I can to get your boards and parts to you in a reasonable fashion. I can't make several trips to the post office just for people who want theirs rushed, I can't just drop all my responsibilities to get this group buy done, and it takes a while to make sure you have every person's order perfect. I have to cut up the anti-static foam for those who ordered AD8397s, I have to document who already has their PCBs, I have to make 41 envelopes with two addresses (sometimes they're very weird and I'm not 100% on how to copy it on the envelope), and I have to fill out Customs forms for every package going out of the country, which is well over 80% of them. That involves two addresses, exact pricing on goods, multiplied 30-something times. I have a four day weekend during which I plan to finish these packages, but until then, I hope some of you can be patient a little longer. Never mind that this is my first group buy, so please bear with me, folks. I have a hard enough time staying on top of school, let alone making time for Carrie (the person), band practice, preparing for my summer work term, working out and hanging out with friends. You'll get your packages when you get them.

I'm not trying to single anyone out, I just need to be clear about what's going on with the group buy. I'm not mad at anyone, but I would appreciate your continued understanding and patience.



I think joneeboi deserves a couple of bucks EXTRA for all the time & work he's putting input into this! And before you ask yes I've made my donation!
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post #127 of 168
3/31/10 at 1:29am
I've been there, done that. Take as much time as you need. Thank you again for the group buy and I hope you will do another one. Like I said no rush on mine, just take your time. Good luck.
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post #128 of 168
3/31/10 at 3:07pm
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Thanks for the kind words, folks. I really appreciate it. There's no need to send me money. I'm doing it purely for enjoyment at this point. You can pay me in the future though.

I like that Joker picture. It put a smile on my face.
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post #129 of 168
4/1/10 at 4:04pm
While I fully understand and appreciate what it means to be busy (two jobs, wife in school, two kids, 2 music ensembles with full performance schedules ect) I think it would have been nice to say up front, "This group buy will take ~ 2.5 months to ship and 'You'll get your packages when you get them'." I do not think this would have effected participation, but I can say for certain it would have stemmed of some of the griping. Perhaps I was being unreasonable, but I for one was expecting to receive the boards ~2 weeks after you received them. Another thought would have been to ask for help I would have gladly prepared and stuffed envelopes. Just a thought.

Sorry if this post or some of my previous ones have come of harsh. I truly appreciate of the work you have put into this project. I am chomping at the bit to get the Carrie built. I think the Carrie +Grub/Bantam could really take off as a must build/have Diy project.

William
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post #130 of 168
4/1/10 at 8:29pm
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Thanks for the kind words, folks. I really appreciate it. There's no need to send me money. I'm doing it purely for enjoyment at this point. You can pay me in the future though.

I like that Joker picture. It put a smile on my face.
That was my intention. Thanks again for making this happen!

~Jay R
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post #131 of 168
4/2/10 at 1:54am
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While I fully understand and appreciate what it means to be busy (two jobs, wife in school, two kids, 2 music ensembles with full performance schedules ect) I think it would have been nice to say up front, "This group buy will take ~ 2.5 months to ship and 'You'll get your packages when you get them'." I do not think this would have effected participation, but I can say for certain it would have stemmed of some of the griping.<snip>
I really would have if I had known. I feel really regretful that this process has taken so long. It would have been great if I could have sent everything off as soon as I got them, but I had to wait to make the order for the kits because I was taking orders for the opamps and output jacks, so everything started stalling. Once I had all the orders in, I had to wait for shipping, yada yada yada. I'm really doing this as fast as I can. I will likely work on it tomorrow. I'm eager to get mine built up as well!
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post #132 of 168
4/2/10 at 3:00am
No regrets Thanks again for your efforts.
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post #133 of 168
4/2/10 at 11:08pm
ya we should keep in mind, his offer expanded from boards, to opamps and jacks, to kits for internationals.. so a lot more time and effort than just shipping boards..
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post #134 of 168
4/6/10 at 9:35pm
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I sealed a good chunk of envelopes for folks, but I realized that I am missing a few opamps now. This annoys me. I will maybe try to ship things Saturday. 11 of you will be notified of delayed shipment due to this annoyance. We'll see what Digikey does.

edit: I also have to write a bunch of Customs forms out as well, so I'm not exactly that close just yet. Still really good progress though.
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post #135 of 168
4/13/10 at 8:49pm
updates?
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