Author Topic: [GB] $0.69 Plate Mount MX Clears (SHIPPED) (Read 27181 times)

Ryan Uber · « **on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:35:18 »

6/24 Dropped all packages off at the post office.
6/22 Done sorting/packing. Begin shipping.
6/21 All switches received. Beginning sorting / packing.
6/20 Box 1 of 2 has arrived from the distributor. Box 2 is due 6/21.
6/16 All switches have been ordered from the distributor and I am now awaiting shipment.

Cherry MX Clear Plate Mount MX1A-C1NN
$0.69 apiece

Shipping to CONUS: $5.80 small flat rate box (unless you buy more switches than will fit in it) via USPS
Shipping elsewhere: ask

I am in need of some Cherry MX Clear switches, and unfortunately, Pexon's recent GB fell through.
We have already reached OnlineComponents MOQ of 500 pieces for a total of $0.69 per switch:

Product Link

I am in the US. I am open to shipping international if all of my cost is covered. You cover shipping from me to you - thats it.

The maximum number of switches I'll order for this GB will be 1158. This is to keep shipping cost to 2x flat rate boxes ($400 max order per box). Total available is listed below.

Order Form

All Orders Paid
Dianoda
orlando
creambun
Smeagol_RP
elton5354
ray4jc
n0rvig
Glissant
Photoelectric
missalaire
watterrbottle
ComradeSniper
danielucf
JWK

Switch Totals
Max switches total for this buy: 1158
Ordered Switches: 1158
Switches available for order: 0

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:51:57 »

I've bought from clears from them before. Make sure you account for state tax. I believe they charge tax in most states.

SmallFry · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:54:44 »

Not saying that you are not trust worthy, but you are a new member to the site and people may be weary of buying.
Also, FWIW, ask JDCarpe for his TaoBao Clear source, I believe there was no MOQ and it was .50-something a switch IIRC.

Jocelyn · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:56:51 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:54:44

Also, FWIW, ask JDCarpe for his TaoBao Clear source, I believe there was no MOQ and it was .50-something a switch IIRC.

Cheaper than that, but it's dead.

SmallFry · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:57:46 »

Boo, he had it just the other week!

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 01:03:50 »

Good point, WhiteFireDragon. Added the extra $0.06 to each switch to compensate.

Also a good point, SmallFry. I'm aware it is a long shot but it doesn't seem like there is anything else viable going on. Gotta start somewhere...

SmallFry · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 01:06:08 »

I understand also, GLWGB, of course. I didn't mean it in a bad way whatsoever. Always good to see new members jumping off the deep end.

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 02:36:41 »

Are switches .79 each with or without tax? Anyway, I'm in.

edit: nevermind, reread the OP and got it now.

7bit · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 05:07:01 »

Hey Ryan Uber!

Should you not reach the MOQ, I can help you out and send you the clears for 0.54 EUR (~$0.72) per switch, by end of July, for just 4 EUR ($5.31).

:-)

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:07:41 »

Updated post to be more clear about tax.

7bit, thanks, if this doesn't pan out, I'll definitely PM you about that! Curious, how many do you have available?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:09:33 »

Quote from: Ryan Uber on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:07:41

Updated post to be more clear about tax.

7bit, thanks, if this doesn't pan out, I'll definitely PM you about that! Curious, how many do you have available?

I'm pretty certain 7bits clear's are all pre-order and I already placed my switch orders from 7bit since pexon closed his group buy or else I'd offer to help with buying these.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:48:10 »

Quote from: Jocelyn on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:56:51

Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:54:44

Also, FWIW, ask JDCarpe for his TaoBao Clear source, I believe there was no MOQ and it was .50-something a switch IIRC.

Cheaper than that, but it's dead.

Wish I'd seen this earlier

Dianoda · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:48:45 »

As far as I can tell, there is no sales tax from Mouser for shipping to Illinois - I'm tempted to just order 500 and sell what I don't need via classifieds, although I don't want to undermine the GB...

Shipping to the buyer from Mouser is pretty cheap, too - there is a $5 low cost USPS option (although I'd probably do the $7 USPS priority mail option). So, 500 switches would cost $371.99, effective switch price would be approx 74.4 cents per switch. Assuming GB participants don't order more than 100 or so switches, you could ship these out to US-based GB participants via a USPS priority mail small flat rate box for $5.15.

I also found onlinecomponents.com, which is a bit cheaper ($0.69 per switch for 500+): http://www.onlinecomponents.com/cherry-electrical-mx1ac1nn.html?p=11075427 - shipping for 500 switches would be $9.95, so $354.99/500 = about $.71 per switch - anyone ever use them as a vendor before?

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:14:18 »

Wow - sounds great Dianoda. I would also be interested in purchasing from onlinecomponents. If no one chimes in with anything negative about them, perhaps we should switch the vendor for this buy to them.

Looks like the cheapest postage rate within the US will be $6.35 via USPS. So with a $0.69 switch price and no tax, it seems like a pretty sweet deal.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:41:19 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:57:46

Boo, he had it just the other week!

Yeah, like a dummy I posted a link in the IRC, and now they are all gone. No one even said thanks.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:44:40 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:41:19

Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:57:46
Boo, he had it just the other week!

Yeah, like a dummy I posted a link in the IRC, and now they are all gone. No one even said thanks.

Where they 'new' or 'used'?

And JD I sent you a pm yesterday!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:56:17 »

Bah... I could have definitely gotten 60 switches if I'd known. Great price

gliy · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:58:13 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:56:17

Bah... I could have definitely gotten 60 switches if I'd known. Great price

I know how you feel man, finding clear switches aint easy!

n0rvig · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 12:05:48 »

I'll sign aboard, and cross my fingers that this goes somewhere.

orlando · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 16:51:41 »

Quote from: Ryan Uber on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:14:18

Wow - sounds great Dianoda. I would also be interested in purchasing from onlinecomponents. If no one chimes in with anything negative about them, perhaps we should switch the vendor for this buy to them.

Looks like the cheapest postage rate within the US will be $6.35 via USPS. So with a $0.69 switch price and no tax, it seems like a pretty sweet deal.

I'd be up for this!

danielucf · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 17:19:49 »

Can anyone tell if either site charges tax to Florida? With toxic pushed so far back I could easily host a MX Clear buy.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 17:21:19 »

However this ends up happening, I'm interested in ~60 MX Clear switches that could be mounted in a Filco with a plate

As cheap as possible

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 22:05:28 »

We are already almost at the MOQ of 500. I updated the main post with total switches and orders so far. We could get this going even earlier than anticipated and get the $0.69/swich pricing if no one who has already ordered would object to buying from http://www.onlinecomponents.com/cherry-electrical-mx1ac1nn.html?p=11075427 instead of Mouser. Any opposed to changing vendors?

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 22:09:52 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Wed, 12 June 2013, 17:21:19

However this ends up happening, I'm interested in ~60 MX Clear switches that could be mounted in a Filco with a plate As cheap as possible

I'm sure you already know this, but these are definitely Filco-compatible. I am typing on a set of these exact clears in a Filco right now.

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 20:07:17 »

Updated main post to reflect OnlineComponents since there seems to be no hard feelings against them here. I have an inquiry in to them to confirm that the 1800 pcs displayed stock on their site is actually true. Will update here when they respond. Otherwise this is looking like it will be a go

Photoelectric · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 20:33:59 »

What is your plan for shipping and final costs per switch, Ryan Uber?

In other words, should I expect to pay for 60 switches shipped within continental U.S.? $0.69 per switch does not reflect shipping cost to you--unless you won't be including that.

Smeagol_RP · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:01:14 »

Answer me please

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:05:44 »

Quote from: Smeagol_RP on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:01:14

Answer me please

I think your avatar scared him away.

Smeagol_RP · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:08:13 »

Quote from: ComradeSniper on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:05:44

Quote from: Smeagol_RP on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:01:14
Answer me please

I think your avatar scared him away.

Okay, I'll change it

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:11:39 »

Shipping cost from the distributor to me will be around $10. I'd pay that to have them shipped to me anyways so I won't split hairs on this one - I'll take care of shipping from the distributor to me, you guys just need to cover from me to you.

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:26:25 »

Quote from: Ryan Uber on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:11:39

Shipping cost from the distributor to me will be around $10. I'd pay that to have them shipped to me anyways so I won't split hairs on this one - I'll take care of shipping from the distributor to me, you guys just need to cover from me to you.

Should be like $5 per person in the US at least, right?

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:35:19 »

Yeah pretty close. I am thinking it will be about $6 average.

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 01:18:36 »

Shipping to CONUS = $5.80 small flat rate box as pointed out by Dianoda. Updated main post with this.

elton5354 · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 02:08:02 »

Bubble envelope should be good enough to ship to Canada.

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 02:41:37 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Fri, 14 June 2013, 02:08:02

Bubble envelope should be good enough to ship to Canada.

Yep - no problem at all. Looks like that can be arranged for $9.50.

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:59:21 »

Everyone, I am thinking we might need to close orders now and get this order in. OnlineComponents has 1485 in stock now and we are at 985 switches. One purchase from OnlineComponents by someone else might wreck this GB.

Any opinions?

Edit: Nevermind -- I was looking at the wrong tab. Sorry!

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 11:04:17 »

Quote from: Ryan Uber on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:59:21

Everyone, I am thinking we might need to close orders now and get this order in. OnlineComponents has 1485 in stock now and we are at 985 switches. One purchase from OnlineComponents by someone else might wreck this GB.

Any opinions?

Edit: Nevermind -- I was looking at the wrong tab. Sorry!

Still what is the cut off going to be? Because it could happen that someone decides to go and buy all the switches......

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 11:09:27 »

I am ready for cut-off now and getting that order in. Maybe we can cut it off at the end of today to allow anyone to change the number of switches etc. I'll start sending invoices today to speed this whole thing up if we close it early. I'll also update the main post with a note about this.

naokira · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 11:28:02 »

i'd like to order don't close it yet

Dianoda · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 11:59:39 »

We should probably add the order deadline to the thread title (edit: include the timezone, too. ie, orders close 6/14 at 11:59PM CST, etc.).

Also, once we have the final order quantity, contact onlinecomponents for a shipping quote - it looks like shipping is not flat-rate if the order total is >$399.99. Additionally, if the shipping quote is more than $19.90, we could just split the order in half to get the order totals to under $400 again (assuming the final order quantity is greater than 1000 switches and less than 1160 switches), in which case, each order would qualify for the $9.95 flat-rate shipping option they offer.

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 12:25:24 »

Quote from: Dianoda on Fri, 14 June 2013, 11:59:39

We should probably add the order deadline to the thread title (edit: include the timezone, too. ie, orders close 6/14 at 11:59PM CST, etc.).

Also, once we have the final order quantity, contact onlinecomponents for a shipping quote - it looks like shipping is not flat-rate if the order total is >$399.99. Additionally, if the shipping quote is more than $19.90, we could just split the order in half to get the order totals to under $400 again (assuming the final order quantity is greater than 1000 switches and less than 1160 switches), in which case, each order would qualify for the $9.95 flat-rate shipping option they offer.

Thanks Dianoda - excellent points. You must have done a few group buys before yourself. Updated the title, and waiting on a reply from onlinecomponents with the current numbers. I figure it will at least be a pretty good estimate, and if we end up with more switches being added we can go from there.

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 12:30:41 »

Out of curiosity, would anyone have a problem moving the payment date up as well? The important thing is that we get the order completed soon. I guess it will be more apparent once the invoices are sent

Hopefully most folks will move quickly.

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:05:15 »

In response to me asking for a shipping quote on 1005 pcs:

Quote

Shaunna Dearborn, Jun 14 10:44 am (PDT):
Hello,

We dont provide quotes, the pricing is as listed online. If the order total goes over $399.99, it doesn't qualify for flat rate shipping so the total for shipping is unknown.

Thank you,

Shaunna D.
Onlinecomponents.com

Not very helpful... Anyone know what the typical weight of a cherry switch module is for estimation? Otherwise maybe the order split is a good idea so that at least the cost is known.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:07:43 »

Quote from: Ryan Uber on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:05:15

In response to me asking for a shipping quote on 1005 pcs:

Quote
Shaunna Dearborn, Jun 14 10:44 am (PDT):
Hello,

We dont provide quotes, the pricing is as listed online. If the order total goes over $399.99, it doesn't qualify for flat rate shipping so the total for shipping is unknown.

Thank you,

Shaunna D.
Onlinecomponents.com

Not very helpful... Anyone know what the typical weight of a cherry switch module is for estimation? Otherwise maybe the order split is a good idea so that at least the cost is known.

If that's how it is then I'd just make sure each order is < $399.99

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:48:30 »

Quote from: ray4jc on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:07:43

Quote from: Ryan Uber on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:05:15
In response to me asking for a shipping quote on 1005 pcs:

Quote
Shaunna Dearborn, Jun 14 10:44 am (PDT):
Hello,

We dont provide quotes, the pricing is as listed online. If the order total goes over $399.99, it doesn't qualify for flat rate shipping so the total for shipping is unknown.

Thank you,

Shaunna D.
Onlinecomponents.com

Not very helpful... Anyone know what the typical weight of a cherry switch module is for estimation? Otherwise maybe the order split is a good idea so that at least the cost is known.

If that's how it is then I'd just make sure each order is < $399.99

I agree.

Dianoda · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 14:35:59 »

Quote from: Ryan Uber on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:05:15

In response to me asking for a shipping quote on 1005 pcs:

Quote
Shaunna Dearborn, Jun 14 10:44 am (PDT):
Hello,

We dont provide quotes, the pricing is as listed online. If the order total goes over $399.99, it doesn't qualify for flat rate shipping so the total for shipping is unknown.

Thank you,

Shaunna D.
Onlinecomponents.com

Not very helpful... Anyone know what the typical weight of a cherry switch module is for estimation? Otherwise maybe the order split is a good idea so that at least the cost is known.

~~PCB~~ Plate mount Cherry MX switches are approximately 1.6g per switch.

orlando · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 22:15:21 »

Paid!

Thanks

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 22:16:59 »

Quote from: orlando on Fri, 14 June 2013, 22:15:21

Paid!

Thanks

That was super-fast! Thanks.

All orders invoiced. Please PM me if there is anything that doesn't quite look right. Lets do this!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 22:17:57 »

I'd like to sign up for 80 switches, please. Will fill out the form now.

Ryan Uber · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 22:23:23 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Fri, 14 June 2013, 22:17:57

I'd like to sign up for 80 switches, please. Will fill out the form now.

Your 80 switch order will push the total number of switches over 1158, which will be a grand total of more than $800, which means that I would need to pay for 3x flat rate boxes. I was OK with handling 2 on my own but I can't do the 3rd without being compensated for distributor shipping to me. I mentioned this in the main thread. If you are ok with paying the distributor's cost of $6.95 extra for the extra switches, then I can definitely do this for you.

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Author Topic: [GB] $0.69 Plate Mount MX Clears (SHIPPED) (Read 27181 times)