[GB] Krytox 103 Lube (Domestic shipped/International shipped)

[Jocelyn]

The Krytox GPL 103 order has been fulfilled today and will ship out via Fedex tonight or tomorrow.
I'll start bottling it up over the weekend and should be able to ship domestic orders early next week. I hope to ship international orders by the end of the week.

Pricing
The full price comes to about $257 after buying Krytox ($225), bottles ($13), mailers ($7), "Really cute" stickers ($5) and syringe ($7).
I know I mentioned $8/$15 in the IC thread, but I'd like to charge $8 per half ounce and $16 per ounce + shipping (~$2 domestic/~$7 international).
If anyone has a problem with pricing, please contact me.

Payments
I've been asked by some people which forms of payment I will be taking.
You have three choices and may either post which you'd prefer here or you can tell me via PM/Email. I'll be in contact either way.
Paypal Gift - Just send me the amount when I contact you with my Paypal info (Heatware is in sig)
Amazon Payments - Same thing and it doesn't matter if you choose Goods/Services or Cash Advance, because Amazon charges zero fees
Paypal Invoice - I add in fees to your total.
Note* Anyone paying via paypal will notice the name Zoe. She's my partner, we live together, and we share our paypal account.
Also worth noting is that she goes by Morgan and just signed up on GH last night as Nezumi.

[Jocelyn]

Orders/Quantity (Closed)
If someone would like to change their 1 Oz order to .5 oz please send me a PM or email me.
Let me know if I have you on the wrong list


Domestic orders
reaper - 1 (Shipped)
danielucf - 1 (Shipped)
hashbaz - 1 (Shipped)
mashby - 1 (Shipped)
boost - 1 (Shipped)
sordna - 1 (Shipped)
kuhntang - 1 (Shipped)
Ovoxo - 1 (Shipped)
Glod - 0.5 (Shipped)
Gupgup - 0.5 (Shipped)
Acetrak - 0.5 (Shipped)

International orders
Loligagger - 0.25 (Shipped)
hoshidishi - 1 (Shipped)
Broadmonkey - 1 (Shipped)
Batmann - 1 (Shipped)
cancelx - 1 (Shipped)
pasph - 1 (Shipped)
netdevil - 0.5 (Shipped)

[mashby]

Woo hoo! Gimme, gimme, gimme. 

[Jocelyn]

Woo hoo! Gimme, gimme, gimme. 

Haha this is all I can give you right now...

[Sai]

Woo hoo! Gimme, gimme, gimme. 

Haha this is all I can give you right now...

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that will do for now.  :p :p

[Jocelyn]

that will do for now. 

I'm soooooo bad at keeping surprises from people lol

[hashbaz]

Awesome!  Thanks for doing this Jocelyn.

[danielucf]

I'm excited, going to compare this with Tribolube 71 and see which one is the better value, but at this price the GPL-103 is actually $1 more expensive. I think Tribolube 71 is comparable to GPL-105 though, but a little testing and I will have it figured out.

[Index]

I would like 2 (now I'm going to have 200 and 103) =)

Edit: aww man, nvm I thought it was still in the process of ordering. Oh wells.

[The_Ed]

How did you like the 200 from my GB?

EDIT: Don't worry, 103 will likely be in my next GB.

[Jocelyn]

Awesome!  Thanks for doing this Jocelyn.

You're Welcome

I'm excited, going to compare this with Tribolube 71 and see which one is the better value, but at this price the GPL-103 is actually $1 more expensive. I think Tribolube 71 is comparable to GPL-105 though, but a little testing and I will have it figured out.

It's gotta be considering it sells for ~$45 per oz. plus WFD says 103/205 is the best for stems

I would like 2 (now I'm going to have 200 and 103) =)

Edit: aww man, nvm I thought it was still in the process of ordering. Oh wells.

I'm sorry. This filled up within hours after I started the IC thread last week. If anyone cancels their order, you're second in line and if not I plan to do a second round if there's enough interest.

[WRXChris]

I use 103/205 for my non-clicky stems, and I love the combo!  great price, awesome of you to do this, congrats to all who got in!

[Glod]

i see some people saying they mix , does that mean that you guys literally mix the two 50/50?

[Jocelyn]

i see some people saying they mix , does that mean that you guys literally mix the two 50/50?

I don't know, but I'm thinking a small line of 205 and twenty-five drops of 103 lol

[rknize]

I didn't realize the IC was actually the GB either.  I would have been interested in an ounce as well.

[mashby]

If this goes smoothly (see what I did there?  ) ), maybe Jocelyn will do another round?

[Index]

How did you like the 200 from my GB?

EDIT: Don't worry, 103 will likely be in my next GB.

Haha, I haven't tried it yet. Planning to test them on a brown switch though. How was your results? I remember reading a post from you that 200 on clicky switches kills the click. Have you tried 200 on non-clicky switches? More specifically, browns? If you did, how did you like it?

[Jocelyn]

Shipping changed from Cali to Texas, so it got here in a day. I ordered the bottles early last week, but they won't be here until Friday or Saturday.
Like I said before, I'll start shipping orders early next week and will be in contact with each of you soon.

I didn't realize the IC was actually the GB either.  I would have been interested in an ounce as well.

Yes, I'm sorry. I wasn't expecting this much interest and I would have felt bad turning down the people who filled out the IC form (filled up in a few hours).

If this goes smoothly (see what I did there?  ) ), maybe Jocelyn will do another round?

lol and of course

[sordna]

Payment sent. Thank you thank you!

[WhiteFireDragon]

I would like 2 (now I'm going to have 200 and 103) =)

Edit: aww man, nvm I thought it was still in the process of ordering. Oh wells.

I'm sorry. This filled up within hours after I started the IC thread last week. If anyone cancels their order, you're second in line and if not I plan to do a second round if there's enough interest.

Just saw this thread. Looks like orders were closed before the start of this thread, which defeats of purpose of a separate GB thread. It was more of a teaser for people that couldn't get in in time.

i see some people saying they mix , does that mean that you guys literally mix the two 50/50?

I don't know, but I'm thinking a small line of 205 and twenty-five drops of 103 lol
http://youtu.be/eRvtLEZJFKM

This was the very first time I mixed it. Pro tip learned from this:

1) Don't use tall vials or tubes. It's hard to dip the paintbrush into if you're doing it hundreds of times. Now I just use a 10mm tall cap to mix and use while I'm lubing.
2) Don't use the paintbrush to mix it. It'll absorb like half your lube, depending on how much you're lubing and paintbrush size. Use a toothpick to swirl it around or something.

[Jocelyn]

I would like 2 (now I'm going to have 200 and 103) =)

Edit: aww man, nvm I thought it was still in the process of ordering. Oh wells.

I'm sorry. This filled up within hours after I started the IC thread last week. If anyone cancels their order, you're second in line and if not I plan to do a second round if there's enough interest.

Just saw this thread. Looks like orders were closed before the start of this thread, which defeats of purpose of a separate GB thread. It was more of a teaser for people that couldn't get in in time.

I agree, but I was told by two mods to open a new GB thread despite this.

Edit: And there's always the possibility of someone lowering their amounts or cancelling.

[The_Ed]

Looks like I may need to start the IC for my Krytox GB R2 early since everybody has their britches in a bunch... All oils and greases should be available, but prices will be determined by how much is ordered of each. 202-207 have no MOQ, but everything else has an MOQ of 6 as far as I know right now (but that may not apply to large containers). I have also found out that "Discounts are only available for QTY of 50 or more.". Though I suppose that would likely only be achieved with tubes of the greases since the oils would be ordered in large containers.

[Jocelyn]

Looks like I may need to start the IC for my Krytox GB R2 early since everybody has their britches in a bunch... All oils and greases should be available, but prices will be determined by how much is ordered of each. 202-207 have no MOQ, but everything else has an MOQ of 6 as far as I know right now (but that may not apply to large containers). I have also found out that "Discounts are only available for QTY of 50 or more.". Though I suppose that would likely only be achieved with tubes of the greases since the oils would be ordered in large containers.

How long would that take? I'm curious because I have at least 10 more people interested in me doing another round and I could easily ship out a second batch ~1-2 weeks after the first goes out.
Also, how much cheaper than $225 shipped can you get a .5 KG bottle of Krytox GPL?

Edit - The reason I ask is because you charged $43.50 for a 2 oz. bottle of 200 grease (Local pickup without shipping) and $49.50 with shipping.
It costs almost the exact same price ($45.43 shipped - actually cheaper) @ Netmercury.com - http://www.netmercury.com/KRYTOX-GPL-200-GREASE-2-OZ-TUBE
They can also get every grease for roughly the same price - http://www.netmercury.com/Products/GPL-Standard

I'm just not sure why anyone would wait weeks or possibly over a month for grease, considering you can get it in less than a week for a lower price.
The only exception to this would be international buyers.

[The_Ed]

I don't remember them showing 2 ounce tubes before... I may have to rethink things, and maybe show some of those prices to my supplier. (Or possibly switch suppliers)

[Jocelyn]

Yes and let your supplier know that anything not in stock can be ordered and delivered directly by DuPont in 7-10 days. This is what Darren from Netmercury told me

Also, I won't be interacting with a single person at the Post office, not even for international orders. Stamps.com makes my life a million times easier.
You should sign up for their 4 week trial. You get a free scale, though you do have to pay a few bucks for S/H.

[The_Ed]

I was always told 4-6 weeks for everything that wasn't in stock... And it took 35 days for the 200 to arrive after paying...

*Uses the force to strangle [**** *****]*

[Jocelyn]

I was always told 4-6 weeks for everything that wasn't in stock... And it took 35 days for the 200 to arrive after paying...

Sure and I'm not trying to take any credit.  I was just fortunate to run into a seller like this. Feel free to PM me if you want Darren's direct email

[The_Ed]

Yeah, just PM me his email. I know some of the prices from my source are cheaper, but others are cheaper from yours. Who knows, I may even order some from each source. Or have 1 of them price match the other.

[WhiteFireDragon]

*Uses the force to strangle [**** *****]*

It's ok, you weren't the only one that got ripped off for high end lube :/

[The_Ed]

*Uses the force to strangle [**** *****]*

It's ok, you weren't the only one that got ripped off for high end lube :/

At least I was reamed with lube instead of dry fisted!

[Jocelyn]

Okay, everything other than the stickers are here, so I'll start sending out emails requesting method of payment tonight. I'd like to receive all payments for domestic orders by Sunday night. I'll start invoicing the international people over the weekend or very early next week.


PS - I hope there is no confusion on this, but you are getting 1 oz or 0.5 oz in weight, so don't freak out when your 1 fl oz bottle is only slightly more than half or a quarter full. If you're still confused, this stuff has a density of ~1.86-1.90. Miller-stephenson sells this stuff in the same fashion (grams, ounces, kg, etc.,) except they charge ~$45 shipped per ounce.

[danielucf]

Paid

[mashby]

Paid.

[Jocelyn]

Thanks for the quick payments you four. It's stuff like this that will encourage me to do a second round. Oh and these will ship on Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

[Glod]

paid

[hashbaz]

PAAIIDDD

[Jocelyn]

Thanks Glod and hashbaz. I sort of want to ship out to those who have already paid, but I keep telling myself it's probably better to bottle all of it at once and I won't have time for that until Sat/Sun.

PS - There are A LOT of Italians in this GB including myself 

[reaper]

Paid!  Thanks for the running the GB! 

[Jocelyn]

Paid!  Thanks for the running the GB! 

Haha np! and Zoe is my partner hehe, she says YW

PS - For everyone, I'm subscribed to this thread and my SGNote2 is almost literally attached to my body, so if you need anything just post here or PM me.

[Sai]

ok. 

[reaper]

Emailed back my shipping address.  Sorry about that.  I thought PayPal would show my shipping address. 

[Ovoxo]

Paid. Thanks for doing this!

[Acetrak]

Hi! I emailed and said I'll wait for an invoice but I think I'll be able to send payment via gift, please let me know if that's okay and I'll send the payment! No invoice needed

[boost]

Paid

[Jocelyn]

Hi! I emailed and said I'll wait for an invoice but I think I'll be able to send payment via gift, please let me know if that's okay and I'll send the payment! No invoice needed

I just sent out an invoice, but it's totally up to you. Either is fine

Paid

Thanks

[graboy]

If there's any left over, I'd love to get a bottle. Wish I could've participated in this.

[Gupgup]

Paid

[Jocelyn]

All orders are bottled up and I'll be shipping domestic orders today (Might not be until after 6pm).
I will be emailing international people in the next 12-48 hours with payment options and you can expect me to ship your orders no later than the end of the week (Should be sooner).

Thanks everyone

[mashby]

All orders are bottled up and I'll be shipping domestic orders today (Might not be until after 6pm).
I will be emailing international people in the next 12-48 hours with payment options and you can expect me to ship your orders no later than the end of the week (Should be sooner).

Thanks everyone

Woo hoo! Just in time for my DIY Poker Project.

Thanks again Jocelyn for doing this.

[Jocelyn]

Woo hoo! Just in time for my DIY Poker Project.

Thanks again Jocelyn for doing this.

You're very welcome! Everything is packed up, but as mentioned before, I won't be able to drop them until after 6pm.
People who were invoiced should already have their tracking numbers and anyone else who wants theirs can contact me via PM or Email.
International people will probably hear from me tomorrow evening CST.

PS - The "GH" on the stickers came out funky, due to the sticker shape being different than what the website displayed.

[Jocelyn]

So as mentioned, I shipped out everything Domestic Monday evening, but it looks like four of the packages are not showing tracking info (Typical usps BS).

International people, I'm waiting on slightly larger mailers, so I'm able to affix the clear customs form envelope (2976-E) and I do apologize for the delay.
In the meantime, if anyone who has experience wants to weigh in on how to mark these I'd really appreciate it. My guess is to mark them as merchandise ($16/oz or $8/half oz), but I don't want to mess anything up and figured it couldn't hurt to ask.

[Trev]

I'm guessing this is all accounted for and sold off?

If not, I'd love to grab an ounce. Can Paypal immediately.

Cheers

[Jocelyn]

I'm guessing this is all accounted for and sold off?

If not, I'd love to grab an ounce. Can Paypal immediately.

Cheers

All claimed, sorry. I'll probably be doing another bottle after I ship out international orders. I jotted down your username

[Trev]

So organized. Thanks, appreciate it

[Broadmonkey]

Is there any possibility that you can mark mine a bit lower? $13 would be nice, since I have to pay $29 dollars fee on everything higher than 80DKK (just under $14)

I don't really think it matters as what you mark it as, since customs is usually only applied to much higher valued packages.

[WhiteFireDragon]

In the meantime, if anyone who has experience wants to weigh in on how to mark these I'd really appreciate it. My guess is to mark them as merchandise ($16/oz or $8/half oz), but I don't want to mess anything up and figured it couldn't hurt to ask.

Fill the customs form out and mark it as "gift". Mark the value really low, something like $3. Customs people won't actually know how much they're worth. Low value marked on there means low import/VAT tax for the guys receiving it.

[mashby]

IT ARRIVED!


Krytox GPL 103 by Michael Ashby, on Flickr

Thank you Jocelyn for going to all this trouble on behalf of the rest of us here on GeekHack. You made this process simple, quick, and easy. 

[Jocelyn]

No problem Mashby and it looks like most of you should be receiving your 103 today. Two quick things to note.
First, the bottle is ~1.33 fl Oz. not 1 fl Oz. The Krytox 103 has a density of ~1.9, meaning your 1 Oz.of Krytox 103 in weight is equal to ~0.5 fl Oz.
Lastly, I forgot to use extra bubble wrap for the two half ounce orders. I put them in baggies like the others and they should arrive safely, but I will hold myself responsible if anything went wrong.

[Acetrak]

The heart shaped sticker is a nice touch

[Jocelyn]

The heart shaped sticker is a nice touch

Haha Thanks. It was actually posted on the first page, but the template on the website didn't match the actual stickers and that's why the GH is partially missing from them.

[hashbaz]

Received mine as well.  Thanks again Jocelyn!

[Gupgup]

Received mine!! Thanks jocelyn the packaging is great and I can't wait to use this!


Gupgup

[Glod]

how small was the package for the lube (lol trying not to laugh out loud)

it wasn't on my doorstep and i haven't went to the mailbox center at my complex yet to see if its there.

[Jocelyn]

how small was the package for the lube (lol trying not to laugh out loud)

it wasn't on my doorstep and i haven't went to the mailbox center at my complex yet to see if its there.

4" x 6" bubble mailer and I'm pretty sure yours arrived yesterday lol

International people I should have the larger mailers by Monday. Sorry for the delay

[danielucf]

Got my lube, is it supposed to taste weird? Works great on switches though!

[Glod]

it looks like its been in a mailbox for a a bit, was too lazy to check it. thanks, excellent Job A++



don't have all the right parts yet to complete this puzzle. soon though.

[Sai]

how small was the package for the lube (lol trying not to laugh out loud)

it wasn't on my doorstep and i haven't went to the mailbox center at my complex yet to see if its there.

4" x 6" bubble mailer and I'm pretty sure yours arrived yesterday lol

International people I should have the larger mailers by Monday. Sorry for the delay

its ok. no problem !

[mashby]

Now that we're all getting the 103 in, I'm curious what your ratios are in terms of mixture with the 205? 50/50?

Also, how are you mixing it and what are you mixing it and storing it in?

[Jocelyn]

Ratio goes something like this - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41112.msg820658#msg820658

I'd use a dram or vial for mixing and a dropper for adding 103. As WFD mentioned, it's probably best to mix them with something like a toothpick rather than a paint brush.

[Trev]

I'm wondering what 205 + 105 would be like. They're both readily available on Ebay in small quantities (1/4oz, etc).

[Jocelyn]

Okay, the envelopes I needed for international shipping are finally here. Sorry for the wait and I will start emailing you seven tonight or tomorrow with payment options.

I'm wondering what 205 + 105 would be like. They're both readily available on Ebay in small quantities (1/4oz, etc).

I'm sure 105 would be fine, but I believe WFD recommends 103 due to its viscosity at room temperature. Also, the 105 on ebay is ~$30/ounce or ~$20 per half ounce.

[WhiteFireDragon]

GPL 105 is a little more viscous than 103. Probably too thick for a nice mixture of grease and oil. And at that point, you might as well just use victorinox for $5. It's probably less forgiving if you use too much, because it might make your switch sluggish or sticky, especially with light springs.

But I haven't personally used 105, so I can't really comment on the mixture. My decision was between 102 and 103, and I was guessing 102 might be too runny.

[reaper]

Got mine a few days ago.  This has to be one of the smoothest GB ever.  Thanks Jocelyn!

[Jocelyn]

Still waiting to hear back from one person.
All other international orders are shipped

Got mine a few days ago.  This has to be one of the smoothest GB ever.  Thanks Jocelyn!

You're very welcome and Thank You as well!

[Broadmonkey]

Wow, just got my Krytox! That was way faster than I expected and the packaging was great!
Absolutely brilliant work, Jocelyn!

[Jocelyn]

Wow, just got my Krytox! That was way faster than I expected and the packaging was great!
Absolutely brilliant work, Jocelyn!

Insane and You're Welcome

[jdcarpe]

I need more

[Jocelyn]

Please let me know when you international people receive your 103

[Loligagger]

Just got my bottle of 103 in today, thanks.

[Jocelyn]

Just got my bottle of 103 in today, thanks.

You're welcome. I'm glad it got there safe and sound

[Trev]

Anyone started applying this stuff any have any comments? I have 103 on route from another GB, I'm going to combine it with some 205. Hopefully a worthwhile combo.

[bazemk1979]

OP I see that this GB was few months back, any plans on running one soon?

Also I was curious,  wouldn't the Victorinox mix well with the 205 grease?

[jdcarpe]

Haha, I clicked on this thread and thought it was my 103 GB. How funny.

[Sai]

off topic : you fulfilled my wish, jd. look at your sig. 

[Jocelyn]

OP I see that this GB was few months back, any plans on running one soon?

Also I was curious,  wouldn't the Victorinox mix well with the 205 grease?

Assuming there's enough demand, I will start running them again endlessly after I've relocated to Orlando, FL. That happens in August

Haha, I clicked on this thread and thought it was my 103 GB. How funny.

ROFL!!!

[bazemk1979]

so anybody tried mixing Victorinox and 205?

[Jocelyn]

so anybody tried mixing Victorinox and 205?

Lol no, I don't think anyone has done that

[bazemk1979]

so anybody tried mixing Victorinox and 205?

Lol no, I don't think anyone has done that

thanks one more thing, I know the Victorinox is good for the springs, also read that some peeps used the Super Lube for lubing inside the switch housing and it does well, I suppose then the Super Lube should be fine for lubing the stabilizers right? BTW Super lube price cant be beat....

Also I guess there is a way for lubing clicky and linear switches, seems like if you have clicky switches you don't want to lube the tactile leave only the side rails, while linear switches you can lube everything but in very small amounts.