Gatorcheck Gb

[No_1]

Hi Chargar,
I have sent a PM to you. If that does not come thru, try this:

http://www.gunloads.com/castboolits/private.php?do=newpm&u=64

Robert


no 1 --- you won't be able to PM me unless you get my handle correct. It is ChargAR and not ChargEr. Speaking of PM... I have tried about a half dozen time to send you a PM, but the system tell me no such user. The only thing I can figure is that you have me blocked. I need to give you my shipping address, but don't know how. I don't want to post it here.

[gregg]

Where have you been?

Robert

I guess the wrong place at the right time.

Don't worry I catch up to the 30 cal buy
one of these days.
Gregg

[porkchop bob]

I guess the wrong place at the right time.

Don't worry I catch up to the 30 cal buy
one of these days.
Gregg

Robert, assuming Gregg still wants 5K of the 30 cal GB, is there are problem in reducing my order of 10K down to 5K and letting Gregg have it? I am sure my 5K will last me until the next buy come up again. :drinks:

If this is not possible, I will be quite happy with the full order of 10K.

In advance, thanks for your consideration, Bob

[felix]

Anything is possible, Bob, and you know that. But, we have to keep things as simple as possible to eliminate a bad dream from becoming a nightmare (paperwork, mainly). I am not speaking for Robert here, but suggesting we keep the books closed for now, and let you guys split the order on your own after the main order is delivered as is. This is why we decided to continually print out the orders on who is getting what over and over. This I did not do, and wish I did during the ordering process for the mother of all gascheck GBs. The only thing that I request is that the price of goods remains the same as paid up front between parties, and those parties are members of our board or at least local friends. No ebay sales allowed, period!!! Surcharged prices are contrary to what we are doing here. ... felix

[45nut]

No ebay sales allowed, period!!

I like that note Felix. The time and trouble put forth by the honcho's is beyond any reasonable notion that selling on ebay would be OK. I would consider it nearly treason.

[No_1]

PC Bob,
Your offer to share you order with Gregg is certainly honorable but might not be needed. I have already had some people bail out on the deal. I did not reduce the count so there should be extras. If there are extras, I will try to pass them out fairly on a first come first serve basis. If it becomes a PITA, I will sit on them till the buy comes around again.

Felix,
I agree completely with you and stand behind your response. It is exactly what you and I talked about before.

45Nut,
Thank you. You summed it up. Those who have not honcho'd a GB have no earthly idea the trouble it brings. I cannot tell anyone what to do with the GC's they purchase but would request the members respect our desires of no ebay resales of these items.

Robert


No ebay sales allowed, period!!

I like that note Felix. The time and trouble put forth by the honcho's is beyond any reasonable notion that selling on ebay would be OK. I would consider it nearly treason.

[gregg]

Robert, assuming Gregg still wants 5K of the 30 cal GB, is there are problem in reducing my order of 10K down to 5K and letting Gregg have it? I am sure my 5K will last me until the next buy come up again. :drinks:

If this is not possible, I will be quite happy with the full order of 10K.

In advance, thanks for your consideration, Bob
"
PC Bob,
Your offer to share you order with Gregg is certainly honorable but might not be needed. I have already had some people bail out on the deal. I did not reduce the count so there should be extras. If there are extras, I will try to pass them out fairly on a first come first serve basis. If it becomes a PITA, I will sit on them till the buy comes around again."

Bob Very Kind of you. Thank You very Much.
I have enough GC's to get by fine.
I will just see if there is extras or wait for the next buy.
Bob your offer warms my heart. Thank You again.

Gregg

[357maximum]

48856 5 357MAXIMUN -----------should be maximum.........did not want PM problems..thanks a heap for doing this...it is highly appreciated....

Michael

[OLPDon]

I would like to extend my Thank's all involved with this GCGB. No1 is #1, Felix you have shared Lube recipe and the mother of all smelters with the FWFL buy was by far I am sure was a TON OF WORK, and 357 Max your sharing your Lube recipe Buckshot with you informative and highly detailed information (Pics included) with a simple question I asked "should I harden die for swaging" I could go on and on would need a forum just for "Thank You's" for all information and help. Truly a family and I must say a Band of Brothers Always Faithful

As for anyone buying Gas Caps for there profit. Well "Persona non Grata!"

The shooting sport has always has been part of my growing up. Dad found time and money to take me from state to state also Camp Perry for National Matches had the priviledge to on teams with World Class shooter and everyone of them regular Joe's willing to share how to become a better shooter. And not one of them on a high hourse. Can't say that for a pro Ball players. I met some of the greatest folks in the World and met them in the same place, The Shooting forum.
With that said: I have found the same people on "Cast Boolits"
This has brought back fond memories of my youth.
I Thank You All
Don

[500bfrman]

45Nut,
Thank you. You summed it up. Those who have not honcho'd a GB have no earthly idea the trouble it brings. I cannot tell anyone what to do with the GC's they purchase but would request the members respect our desires of no ebay resales of these items.

Robert


I don't think anybody does anything they don't want to. THat being said, I don't know why anybody would want to resell these. Seems like a big hassle to me, the price is going to be around 20 bucks. I can buy hornady's for less than 21, and don't need to buy half a million of em either. Doesn't seem like anybody would be able to make that much money off of em.

[felix]

Price will be considerably cheaper than 21. ... felix

[a2step]

Hi all:

Jist joined, and see about the closing: but if there are any extra's, I'll be here ta pony up fer a batch!

2-Step

[500bfrman]

Regardless of what the price is 15,16, 17, 8. I wouldn't expect someone to be able to make big time bucks off of selling them on ebay or whereever. Keep talking though, I got checks to seat.

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

I am in the process of sending out PM's to those involved. It will take some time to PM everyone since there is 2 GB's involved. Please check your PM box. Please follow the instructions in the PM.


Robert

Our count is 470k.

K4A2P1 10 CR17
98467 5 LARRY GIBSON
97470 5 376STEYR
95006 5 NEWTIRE
94591 5 BOOMER MIKEY
91911 5 BORDERBREWER
89521 5 NVCURMUDGEON
89446 5 BRUCEB
88203 5 TOMHORN
88001 10 JOHN F. LANG
85933 5 JCHERRY
83709 5 OBSSD1958
83706 10 C1PNR
79109 5 LAWERMAN
79084 15 RON BROOKS
78412 5 CHARGER
76432 5 DOT6
74429 5 SUNDOG
73159 5 CALAMITY JAKE
72210 10 GUN JUNKIE
71479 5 JUNIOR1942
70582 5 FRANK46
70460 5 WALLTUBE
70118 5 MARK H
67502 5 DB2
65759 5 CHARLIE / SW MO
65669 5 MISSOURI
65542 5 CROPCIRCLEWALKER
63026 5 HEAVY
62801 15 45 2.1 (INSURED SHIPMENT)
59923 5 LIBBYMAN W/1K OPTION
56310 5 PLB60
49946 5 KTW
48856 5 357MAXIMUN
48653 5 DENVER
48183 5 NUJUDGE
48092 5 GARANDSRUS
48032 5 BBA
47272 15 KENJUUDO
47270 5 STEVEB
46947 5 SWAMPMASTER
46147 5 DMDRACER
44286 10 4060MAY
42748 5 KYWOODWRKR w/1k option
42701 5 KYCASTER
37663 10 BEAU CASSIDY
37620 5 RICOCHET
37310 5 HEAVYCRIMP
35803 10 CAPLATER
35748 5 CSH
32073 10 NO_1
38001 10 ALAMOGUNR
28376 5 TROOPERDAN
29407 10 PORCHOP BOB W/1K OPTION
27539 5 BIGSCOT
27205 5 SWISSHAM
24201 5 EKA
23464 5 WAYNE SMITH
23124 5 SLOWPOKE
22192 5 ANTHONYB
21222 5 JHALCOTT
15650 5 GLOCK3540
15144 5 RON IN PA
15061 5 RUGERMAN1
14623 5 FATNHAPPY
12998 5 KEEPER89
12404 5 VLY
12205 5 PATRICK L
07208 10 OLPDON
07032 5 HIP'S AX
03878 5 SHOOTINGLEAD
03455 5 MONADNOCK#5
02857 5 P PATCHER
2795 15 4FINGERMICK
01525 5 DRAGONRIDER

[Frank46]

Well lemme see, I've got two group buy bullet molds that I'm waiting for, one mold on backorder from midway, 1000 30 cal gas checks, 1000 35 cal gas checks, yep looks like this will be a great Christmas. But will still be broke. Hey if this was fun every one would be doing it. Thanks for the honcho's and will wait with baited breath. Frank

[No_1]

Frank,
You are in for 5k of each caliber gascheck. It will be a good christmas for you indeed! You should have your invoice by now. If it is not in your PM box, Pm me and I will send again.

Robert


Well lemme see, I've got two group buy bullet molds that I'm waiting for, one mold on backorder from midway, 1000 30 cal gas checks, 1000 35 cal gas checks, yep looks like this will be a great Christmas. But will still be broke. Hey if this was fun every one would be doing it. Thanks for the honcho's and will wait with baited breath. Frank

[Hip's Ax]

Payment will hit the mail box tonight. Thank You for being Honcho! :-D

[OLPDon]

Made Check out today, it will be in the Mail in the morning.
Much Thank's to all involved with getting GCGB together. Alot of behind the scene leg work.
Don

[kywoodwrkr]

Since we all believe in Santa I'm sure you'll believe 'the checks in the mail'.:mrgreen:
DaveP kywoodwrkr 42748

[Four Fingers of Death]

I want to send the money, but need an address, please PM or email me. Mick.

[Ron in PA]

Check is in the mail. Thank you Robert for all your work to get this togeter. Ron

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

PAYMENTS RECEIVED LIST

PM's have been sent to those involved. Please check your PM box. Please follow the instructions in the PM. Please get your funds in.


Robert


K4A2P1 CR17
98467 LARRY GIBSON
97470 376STEYR
95006 NEWTIRE
94591 BOOMER MIKEY
91911 BORDERBREWER
89521 NVCURMUDGEON
89446 BRUCEB
PAID 88203 TOMHORN
88001 JOHN F. LANG
PAID 85933 JCHERRY
83709 OBSSD1958
PAID 83706 C1PNR
79109 LAWERMAN
79084 RON BROOKS
78412 CHARGAR
76432 DOT6
PAID 74429 SUNDOG
73159 CALAMITY JAKE
72210 GUN JUNKIE
71479 JUNIOR1942
70582 FRANK46
70460 WALLTUBE
70118 MARK H
PAID 67502 DB2
65759 CHARLIE / SW MO
PAID 65669 MISSOURI
65542 CROPCIRCLEWALKER
PAID 63026 HEAVY W/INSURANCE
62801 45 2.1 (INSURED SHIPMENT)
PAID 59923 LIBBYMAN W/1K OPTION
PAID 56310 PLB60 W/INSURANCE
49946 KTW
48856 357MAXIMUM
PAID 48653 DENVER
48183 NUJUDGE
48092 GARANDSRUS
48032 BBA
47272 KENJUUDO
47270 STEVEB
46947 SWAMPMASTER
46147 DMDRACER
44286 4060MAY
PAID 42748 KYWOODWRKR w/1k option W/INSURANCE
42701 KYCASTER
37663 BEAU CASSIDY
37620 RICOCHET
37310 HEAVYCRIMP
35803 CAPLATER
35748 CSH
32073 NO_1
PAID 38001 ALAMOGUNR W/INSURANCE
28376 TROOPERDAN
29407 PORCHOP BOB W/1K OPTION
27539 BIGSCOT
27205 SWISSHAM
24201 EKA
23464 WAYNE SMITH
23124 SLOWPOKE
PAID 22192 ANTHONYB W/INSURANCE
21222 JHALCOTT
15650 GLOCK3540
15144 RON IN PA
15061 RUGERMAN1
14623 FATNHAPPY
12998 KEEPER89
12404 VLY
12205 PATRICK L
07208 OLPDON
07032 HIP'S AX
03878 SHOOTINGLEAD
03455 MONADNOCK#5
PAID 02857 P PATCHER
2795 4FINGERMICK
01525 DRAGONRIDER

[357maximum]

payment enroute...thanks

[ron brooks]

My payment will go out later this week.

Ron

Zip Code 79084

[keeper89]

Robert--it's on the waaaaaaay!:-D

[Newtire]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

PAYMENTS RECEIVED LIST

PM's have been sent to those involved. Please check your PM box. Please follow the instructions in the PM. Please get your funds in.


Robert


95006 NEWTIRE

Sent mine off yesterday A.M.

[monadnock#5]

Check went into the mailbox on my way to work Sunday night. Thank you.
Ken

[Beau Cassidy]

I figured up the cost of my order a little while ago. Even paying extra for the 1K bagged option and figuring shipping the cost is about $17.00/K. I figure by the time I use up all the ones I ordered they will be $75/K. Payment is in the mail.

Beau

[No_1]

Beau,
You are absolutely right! The price cannot be beat. The quality is what sold me. If you have some of the other manufacturers GC's compare them to the GatorChecks when they arrive. I am stocking up myself. They do not go bad.....

Robert


I figured up the cost of my order a little while ago. Even paying extra for the 1K bagged option and figuring shipping the cost is about $17.00/K. I figure by the time I use up all the ones I ordered they will be $75/K. Payment is in the mail.

Beau

[eka]

Postal Money Order sent out today.

Thanks No 1

Keith

[swampmaster]

Money Sent sorry for the delay

[Beau Cassidy]

Well it looks like we are getting the .30 and .35's wrapped up. What's next? .45's? .44's We gotta strike while the iron's hot and before copper prices rise more!

Beau

[Char-Gar]

Check is in the mail for 5k 30 cal.

[LET-CA]

I'd love to see 44's come up next. I'm down to just a few boxes!

[Frank46]

Robert, She who controls the purse strings will be dropping the check in the mail on wednesday. Hey have to go with the flow. What size will you be contemplating next?. I have a good friend who is so tight he squeeks, and has been bugging me to buy a 44 cal mold and make him some real boolits. Notice HE wants ME to get the mold. Heck he doesn't even know what his cylinder throats measure. One size does not fit all. Thanks for getting this group buy out. Frank

[obssd1958]

Payment sent today for both 30's and 35's w/insurance.

Thanks for putting all of this together! :D

Don

[No_1]

I am with ya'll but let's wait a "couple of 3 weeks or so" before I post the next one. 2 is hard enough to keep track of and I do not want to run 3 at a time. Once all the funds for the 30 & 35 are collected I will start the next one. A hint is it will be a "2 banger" which means there will be a popular caliber running along side one that is not so popular. This way everybody gets a chance to get theirs in a timely manner.

Robert


Well it looks like we are getting the .30 and .35's wrapped up. What's next? .45's? .44's We gotta strike while the iron's hot and before copper prices rise more!

Beau


I'd love to see 44's come up next. I'm down to just a few boxes!


Robert, She who controls the purse strings will be dropping the check in the mail on wednesday. Hey have to go with the flow. What size will you be contemplating next?. I have a good friend who is so tight he squeeks, and has been bugging me to buy a 44 cal mold and make him some real boolits. Notice HE wants ME to get the mold. Heck he doesn't even know what his cylinder throats measure. One size does not fit all. Thanks for getting this group buy out. Frank

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

PAYMENTS RECEIVED LIST

PM's have been sent to those involved. Please check your PM box. Please follow the instructions in the PM. Please get your funds in. I am trying a different format for listing that is easier on the eyes.


Robert

K4A2P1
98467
97470
95006
94591 PAID
91911
89521
89446
88203 PAID
88001
85933 PAID
83709
83706 PAID
79109
79084
78412
76432
74429 PAID
73159
72210
71479
70582
70460 PAID INSURED
70118
67502 PAID
65759
65669 PAID
65542
63026 PAID INSURED
62801
59923 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
56310 PAID INSURED
49946
48856
48653 PAID
48183
48092
48032
47272 PAID
47270
46947
46147 PAID
44286
42748 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
42701
37663
37620
37310
35803 PAID
35748
32073 PAID
38001 PAID INSURED
28376
29407
27539
27205
24201
23464
23124
22192 PAID INSURED
21222
15650
15144 PAID
15061
14623
12998
12404
12205 PAID INSURED
07208 PAID INSURED
07032 PAID INSURED
03878 PAID
03455
02857 PAID
2795
01525

[jhalcott]

I may have made a mistake calculating insurance cost. I thought the checks would be a single shipment of 30 and 35 cal sizes,if I'm wrong and you need more $,let me know. And thank you for honchoing this deal ! merry Christmas.

[No_1]

I am not sure I understand you fully. Your order of both cals will be shipped together in the same box. If you insured for the full price I billed then you should be good. I am not sure what you sent since as of tonight I have not received your payment. If you are short then we will square away somehow someday. Cool?

If you wish to discuse this further and in detail please send a PM.

Robert


I may have made a mistake calculating insurance cost. I thought the checks would be a single shipment of 30 and 35 cal sizes,if I'm wrong and you need more $,let me know. And thank you for honchoing this deal ! merry Christmas.

[dot6]

Payment sent as of yesterday. Thanks.

[Four Fingers of Death]

Payment sent, 30 & 35 checks, 1K option and insurance, Thanks, sorry about tardiness. Mick.

[Ricochet]

My wife says mine went out yesterday.

[cr17]

Payment is now in the hands of Canada Post so let's hope for the best.....

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

Please do not send payment via priority mail. Priority mail guarantees 1 day sooner than regular mail but I really do not think that 1 more day of waiting is worth the additional ~$3.75. If you FEEL you need to send it that way then by all means do so.

Thanks,
Robert

[ron brooks]

Payment has been sent. Insurance inclued.

Ron Brooks
79084

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

PAYMENTS RECEIVED LIST

PM's have been sent to those involved. Please check your PM box. Please follow the instructions in the PM. Please get your funds in. I have deposited the funds received to get the ball rolling and give them time to process/clear.

Robert

K4A2P1
98467
97470
95006 PAID INSURED
94591 PAID
91911
89521 PAID INSURED
89446
88203 PAID
88001
85933 PAID
83709 PAID INSURED
83706 PAID
79109
79084
78412
76432
74429 PAID
73159
72210 PAID INSURED
71479
70582
70460 PAID INSURED
70118 PAID INSURED
67502 PAID
65759
65669 PAID
65542
63026 PAID INSURED
62801 PAID INSURED
59923 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
56310 PAID INSURED
49946
48856 PAID DEL CONF
48653 PAID
48183 PAID INSURED
48092 PAID
48032
47272 PAID
47270
46947 PAID
46147 PAID
44286
42748 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
42701
38001 PAID INSURED
37663
37620
37310
35803 PAID
35748 PAID
32073 PAID
29407 PAID 1K OPTION
28376
27539
27205
24201 PAID
23464 PAID
23124
22192 PAID INSURED
21222 PAID INSURED
15650
15144 PAID
15061
14623
12998 PAID
12404 PAID
12205 PAID INSURED
07208 PAID INSURED
07032 PAID INSURED
03878 PAID
03455 PAID
02857 PAID
2795
01525

[BruceB]

My first day off in over a week, so I FINALLY made it to the Post office for a Money Order. It's in the mail.

I'm 89446 zipcode.

[BorderBrewer]

I too have been workin like a rental mule, but I finally sent payment this afternoon. Sorry for the delay.
Regards,
BorderBrewer

[4060MAY]

went out 12-13-06 with ins.

44286

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

PAYMENTS RECEIVED LIST

PM's have been sent to those involved. Please check your PM box. Please follow the instructions in the PM. Please get your funds in. I have deposited the funds received to get the ball rolling and give them time to process/clear.

Robert

K4A2P1 PAID
98467
97470
95006 PAID INSURED
94591 PAID
91911
89521 PAID INSURED
89446 PAID
88203 PAID
88001
85933 PAID
83709 PAID INSURED
83706 PAID
79109 PAID
79084 PAID INSURED
78412 PAID
76432 PAID
74429 PAID
73159 PAID
72210 PAID INSURED
71479
70582 PAID
70460 PAID INSURED
70118 PAID INSURED
67502 PAID
65759
65669 PAID
65542
63026 PAID INSURED
62801 PAID INSURED
59923 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
56310 PAID INSURED
49946
48856 PAID DEL CONF
48653 PAID
48183 PAID INSURED
48092 PAID
48032
47272 PAID
47270
46947 PAID
46147 PAID
44286 PAID INSURED
42748 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
42701
38001 PAID INSURED
37663 PAID INSURED
37620
37310
35803 PAID
35748 PAID
32073 PAID
29407 PAID 1K OPTION
28376
27539 PAID
27205
24201 PAID
23464 PAID
23124
22192 PAID INSURED
21222 PAID INSURED
15650 PAID
15144 PAID
15061
14623
12998 PAID
12404 PAID
12205 PAID INSURED
07208 PAID INSURED
07032 PAID INSURED
03878 PAID
03455 PAID
02857 PAID
2795
01525

[charlie / sw mo]

i mailed a postal money order on 12/18/

charlie in sw mo

[Ricochet]

Mine went out on the 13th. Ought to be there by now.

[Larry Gibson]

Mailing mine out today.

Larry Gibson (98467)

[Lloyd Smale]

Ill get in line for left overs. Id take say 2500 of each if its possible.

[ktw]

Ill get in line for left overs. Id take say 2500 of each if its possible.

Lloyd;

I'm in for 5k 30 cal and could be talked out of some if you are in dire need.

I'm more interested in splitting an order of 45 cal with someone later, when they come up. I want a couple of k but don't need anywhere near 5k.

I get to Marquette or Munising often enough to make a face to face exchange possible.

-ktw

[Lloyd Smale]

sent you a pm
Lloyd;

I'm in for 5k 30 cal and could be talked out of some if you are in dire need.

I'm more interested in splitting an order of 45 cal with someone later, when they come up. I want a couple of k but don't need anywhere near 5k.

I get to Marquette or Munising often enough to make a face to face exchange possible.

-ktw

[fatnhappy]

My check is going out in today's mail. Sorry for the delay, I was in Boston for training from the 2nd to the 23rd.

Dean

[rebliss]

I found out about the buy too late, but if any extra bags of .30 cal turn up, I'm interested, after Lloyd, or anyone else who asked before me, of course.

[Four Fingers of Death]

Did you get the money order from me yet? Mick.

[John F. Lang]

Robert,

My M.O. went out to you on the 14 th. with insurance added.

A bunch of our mail must be backed up by the snow mess they had in Denver.

I guess everything has to go through Denver.

My zip is 88011

John

[John F. Lang]

Robert,

I just listed the wrong zip code!!!!

The zip code I have on the order is 88001.

I recieve mail and packages at two(2) spots.

Sorry for the mistake.

John

[No_1]

John.
I have you listed as 88001. Is this the correct one?

Robert


Robert,

I just listed the wrong zip code!!!!

The zip code I have on the order is 88001.

I recieve mail and packages at two(2) spots.

Sorry for the mistake.

John

[No_1]

Yes Mick,
I sent a PM indicating that it was received and to talk about some other stuff. You replied. I guess CRS is kicking in!

Robert


Did you get the money order from me yet? Mick.

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

PAYMENTS RECEIVED LIST

PM's have been sent to those involved. Please check your PM box. Please follow the instructions in the PM. Please get your funds in. I have deposited the funds received to get the ball rolling and give them time to process/clear.

Robert

K4A2P1 PAID
98467 PAID
97470 PAID INSURED
95006 PAID INSURED
94591 PAID
91911 PAID INSURED
89521 PAID INSURED
89446 PAID
88203 PAID
88001 PAID INSURED
85933 PAID
83709 PAID INSURED
83706 PAID
79109 PAID
79084 PAID INSURED
78412 PAID
76432 PAID
74429 PAID
73159 PAID
72210 PAID INSURED
71479
70582 PAID
70460 PAID INSURED
70118 PAID INSURED
67502 PAID
65759 PAID INSURED
65669 PAID
65542 PAID
63026 PAID INSURED
62801 PAID INSURED
59923 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
56310 PAID INSURED
49946 PAID
48856 PAID DEL CONF
48653 PAID
48183 PAID INSURED
48092 PAID
48032 PAID INSURED
47272 PAID
47270
46947 PAID
46147 PAID
44286 PAID INSURED
42748 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
42701
38001 PAID INSURED
37663 PAID INSURED
37620
37310 PAID
35803 PAID
35748 PAID
32073 PAID
29407 PAID 1K OPTION
28376 PAID INSURED
27539 PAID
27205 PAID INSURED
24201 PAID
23464 PAID
23124
22192 PAID INSURED
21222 PAID INSURED
15650 PAID
15144 PAID
15061 PAID
14623 PAID
12998 PAID
12404 PAID
12205 PAID INSURED
07208 PAID INSURED
07032 PAID INSURED
03878 PAID
03455 PAID
02857 PAID
2795 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
01525 PAID

[madcaster]

So what caliber is next?
Curious Jeff.

[felix]

44s, plus another yet to be voted on. Robert's call, though. ... felix

[Four Fingers of Death]

Phew! at last, I made the good guys list!

[Poohgyrr]

44s, plus another yet to be voted on. Robert's call, though. ... felix


I'll check my budget and keep packing lunch to work......

:Fire:

[Newtire]

44's next! Santa must really like me. I might be able to squeeze for that one too. Pure torture!

[OLPDon]

Felix 44's would be great I sure would LOVE GC for 32 win spl. my model 94 ask me to post the request. What say you?
Don

[Four Fingers of Death]

44s! gotta love that! Mick.

[RANGER RICK]

Felix

How about doing a Group buy on Misc. odd big calibers ,right off the top of my head I would suggest the 50 cal for rifles and 50 cal for revolvers .
The lack of gas checks made me post it !!!!
C'mon Fexlix make my new year a great positive one .

RR

[felix]

No reason not to do the 44, 45, and 50 at the same time because the volume won't be nearly as heavy as the ones we are doing now. ... felix

[Beau Cassidy]

I would say do the .44 and .50 pistol first. 6 weeks later do something like a .475 and .45. Just a thought. Doing too many popular calibers at once may limit how many some can buy at once. For instance, I would rather buy 10K .44 and 5K .50 instead of having to get 5K each of .44, .45, and .50. We gotta be thinking about the small calibers at some point, too.

[ron brooks]

I think Beau has a good idea there.

Ron

[Newtire]

soooo...just askin now..the $16 question...when should we be expecting the .30 cals.?

[Frank46]

Yep, I'd be in for 5k of 44 cal gas checks. Frank46

[No_1]

I was told originally the GC's would be in right after christmas. Hopefully they will arrive soon.

Robert


soooo...just askin now..the $16 question...when should we be expecting the .30 cals.?

[felix]

Larry called two weeks before Christmas and said he had 40K worth of 30's and no 35's, and wanted to deliver what he had. Partial shipments is something we don't want to get into unless somebody's health goes south for good. ... felix

[Newtire]

Larry called two weeks before Christmas and said he had 40K worth of 30's and no 35's, and wanted to deliver what he had. Partial shipments is something we don't want to get into unless somebody's health goes south for good. ... felix

Best stick with what causes the least hassle for our Honcho. Really appreciate just being able to get in on these things.

[NVcurmudgeon]

Poohgyrr, you should send a copy of that picture to Rush Limbaugh. He will be ashamed of picking on Rio Linda! At least Rio Linda is patriotic enough to still have ROTC.

[keeper89]

Certainly there is no need to rush things--I am very happy that Robert is going to this much trouble on our account and I am happy to NOT be paying close to $30/k for checks.........thanks again, Robert!!

[Lloyd Smale]

Im with Beau i could use all 4 and it sure would be nice to space it out a bit.
I would say do the .44 and .50 pistol first. 6 weeks later do something like a .475 and .45. Just a thought. Doing too many popular calibers at once may limit how many some can buy at once. For instance, I would rather buy 10K .44 and 5K .50 instead of having to get 5K each of .44, .45, and .50. We gotta be thinking about the small calibers at some point, too.

[jhalcott]

Any idea how long before shipments of the 30 and 35's start??

[RANGER RICK]

I would say do the .44 and .50 pistol first. 6 weeks later do something like a .475 and .45. Just a thought. Doing too many popular calibers at once may limit how many some can buy at once. For instance, I would rather buy 10K .44 and 5K .50 instead of having to get 5K each of .44, .45, and .50. We gotta be thinking about the small calibers at some point, too.

Now were talking !!!!!!
Let the checks fall where they may !!!!


RR

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
I know we are all getting a little antzy on the Gatorcheck GB. We have ask Larry (the Gator) to kick out close to 800,000 gaschecks for the 30 and 35 cal GB. It took him a little time to get the correct metal at the best price. Once he got that all he needed to do was punch these baby's out BUT as we all know it is not that simple. He has a full time job, a family and the recent past holidays which I am sure he wanted to enjoy. He did call Felix (see post #330) about 2 weeks before Christmas indicating he had about 40k of the 30's done with an offer to send those now. Felix decline the delivery since we want to receive complete delivery at one time. This makes it easy for me to count them all in case there is some shortage. Please hang in there. We picked the 2 most popular calibers for this one and it may take a little more time.

Thanks,
Robert


Any idea how long before shipments of the 30 and 35's start??

[Four Fingers of Death]

I don't mind waiting awhile, a man has to look after his family, especially at Christmas. Why when we get them we will only jam them in a gun and blast them into orbit anyway!

[FISH4BUGS]

In the event someone doesn't pay for their 30's, I'd be glad to pick up their slack. I am waiting for the 35's now, but add me to the 30's if possible. Otherwise, I'll wait until the next 30 cal GB.
FISH4BUGS
03802

[OLPDon]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
I know we are all getting a little antzy on the Gatorcheck GB. We have ask Larry (the Gator) to kick out close to 800,000 gaschecks for the 30 and 35 cal GB.
Thanks,
Robert

Robert,
I would love to see a pic of pile of 800,000 gaschecks. Do you think it is possible? How many Lbs does that amount to????

The poor postal workers and they thought they had it bad during Christmas mailings. HO HO HO!!!!!!!!
Don

[felix]

for your viewing pleasure, 807 pounds delivered from my house, not including cardboard:

[357maximum]

AAAAHHHH, swimming in gaschecks...NICE

I would like to take a moment to thank all parties involved in orchestrating these buys,,,,thank you kind sirs....

[No_1]

Once they arrive I will post pics. It will pale in comparison of the MOAGCGB's (mother of all gas check groupg buys) that Felix did but I can assure you it will make my eyes water....

Robert


Robert,
I would love to see a pic of pile of 800,000 gaschecks. Do you think it is possible? How many Lbs does that amount to????

The poor postal workers and they thought they had it bad during Christmas mailings. HO HO HO!!!!!!!!
Don

[keeper89]

That's a LOT of gas checks!
:holysheep

[Sven Dufva]

Thanks for a marvelouse work!

[fatnhappy]

..... and every guy here is wondering how many pounds of lead would be needed to fire 807 lbs of gas checks. Hmm.

:mrgreen:

[Vly]

..... and every guy here is wondering how many pounds of lead would be needed to fire 807 lbs of gas checks. Hmm.

:mrgreen:

My roughassed guess would be 31,000 lbs of lead.

[Hip's Ax]

Geeeeeee Hos A Phat!! Thats quite a copper deposit ya got there! I wish to thank No1 and Felix for all of their hard work! :drinks:

[jhalcott]

you are going to get a hernia delivering those!

[Four Fingers of Death]

I thought that you would be up to your rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs in gaschecks, but you are up to your neck in them!

[OLPDon]

Felix and No1 That pic has to go on cast Pic MOAGCGB>
Thank You all and to She Who Must Be Obeyed to give you guys the space and time to complete this Buy
Don

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Not to be confused, the pic that Felix posted was from the MOAGCGB's that he did a couple of years ago. That was 1.2 million gaschecks which consisted of all calibers. I am hoping we will exceed that number in total once we make the first circle of calibers. So far we have done roughly 80k in the 323 and about 800k in the 30/35 deal. We still have more calibers to go! Next buy will be the 44 and something else. Probobly a small rifle caliber. Please do not post your desires until the post for the next deal shows up.

We are still waiting for the gaschecks on the 30 & 35 cal gb.

Robert


Felix and No1 That pic has to go on cast Pic MOAGCGB>
Thank You all and to She Who Must Be Obeyed to give you guys the space and time to complete this Buy
Don

[walltube]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Not to be confused, the pic that Felix posted was from the MOAGCGB's that he did a couple of years ago. That was 1.2 million gaschecks which consisted of all calibers. I am hoping we will exceed that number in total once we make the first circle of calibers. So far we have done roughly 80k in the 323 and about 800k in the 30/35 deal. We still have more calibers to go! Next buy will be the 44 and something else. Probobly a small rifle caliber. Please do not post your desires until the post for the next deal shows up.

We are still waiting for the gaschecks on the 30 & 35 cal gb.

Robert

And to think I was ready to pop the cork on that champagne magnum from Sav-A-Center.

Oh My Goodness! Is that the legendary MOAGCGB pictured here?? Looks like a suburb of The Czech Republic moved into Mr. & Mrs. Robbins' home.


....and I will wait a while in patience...

W'tube

[felix]

Guys, Larry called a little while ago and said he is done with the 35 cal checks. He said he is 100K shy of finishing the 30's. Because of the fact that more than several folks are getting both species, we won't mail out any flavor without the other going to the same person. Please have patience. Larry also said the commercial guys have been ordering as well, and they have priority. However, their runs are considerably smaller than ours. We are actually getting a better price than they are for some calibers. ... felix

[schutzen]

Got the next caliber picked out? I'm looking for .22 or .45.

[felix]

Likely to be 44, 45P, 45R. Extras of the 45s have been intentionally produced over that required for commercial runs, just for us. ... felix

[schutzen]

I've got to slug the barrel of a brand new Win 94 .45 LC, but I'd be interested in
5K for .45's.

[grouch]

What is a Gator Check?

[No_1]

It is a brand of gascheck that is not available commercially. They are a very good product. As you can see by the group buys, they are very popular.

Robert


What is a Gator Check?

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen, (UPDATE 01/22/07)

This is the 30 CAL GATORCHECK GB UPDATE.
This GB is closed.

I have been informed the GatorChecks should be on the way to me soon. I am not sure of the exact date of shipment / arrival to me but I assure you they will be processed swiftly on my end so they can reach you. Please review the list below. If your zip is here and there is no payment status next to it then you need to get your funds in now! For those that have not paid as of yet and it is your intention to bail on this deal then a PM stating so will free up your order for those that are on hot stand-by.

Thanks for your support,

Robert

PAYMENTS RECEIVED LIST:

K4A2P1 PAID
98467 PAID
97470 PAID INSURED
95006 PAID INSURED
94591 PAID
91911 PAID INSURED
89521 PAID INSURED
89446 PAID
88203 PAID
88001 PAID INSURED
85933 PAID
83709 PAID INSURED
83706 PAID
79109 PAID
79084 PAID INSURED
78412 PAID
76432 PAID
74429 PAID
73159 PAID
72210 PAID INSURED
71479 PAID INSURED
70582 PAID
70460 PAID INSURED
70118 PAID INSURED
67502 PAID
65759 PAID INSURED
65669 PAID
65542 PAID
63026 PAID INSURED
62801 PAID INSURED
59923 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
56310 PAID INSURED
49946 PAID
48856 PAID DEL CONF
48653 PAID
48183 PAID INSURED
48092 PAID
48032 PAID INSURED
47272 PAID
47270
46947 PAID
46147 PAID
44286 PAID INSURED
42748 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
42701
38001 PAID INSURED
37663 PAID INSURED
37620 PAID
37310 PAID
35803 PAID
35748 PAID
32073 PAID
29407 PAID 1K OPTION
28376 PAID INSURED
27539 PAID
27205 PAID INSURED
24201 PAID
23464 PAID
23124
22192 PAID INSURED
21222 PAID INSURED
15650 PAID
15144 PAID
15061 PAID
14623 PAID
12998 PAID
12404 PAID
12205 PAID INSURED
07208 PAID INSURED
07032 PAID INSURED
03878 PAID
03455 PAID
02857 PAID
2795 PAID INSURED 1K OPTION
01525 PAID

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Great news! I just got the word that the Gator is finished with our order and is to begin shipment to my location. It will be 4-5 boxes of 50k/box per shipment. I expect it to take a week or so for all to arrive. I will begin the counting process once they begin arriving to get a total count before I start dividing the orders up. My packing list is in zip code order so I will pack then ship in zip code order. Since I am using this method those with the lowest zip will be shipped first. Once all orders are divided/boxed I will begin shipment. I will be shipping the orders during my lunch hour at work so the amount of orders I ship per day will depend on how many boxes I can fit inside my extended cab S-10.

[mike in co]

ok....so what is next ?????

[felix]

We will be using a computer program to directly accept orders, and to report progress, for the next caliber(s). We will use this board to notify how to reach this program without hassle. In addition, the program will, in short time, be ready to handle the same work for the mold Honchos, as well as for the gascheck Honcho, Robert. The program is being checked out throughly at present, and minor changes are being made weekly. ... felix

[475/480]

We will be using a computer program to directly accept orders, and to report progress, for the next caliber(s). We will use this board to notify how to reach this program without hassle. In addition, the program will, in short time, be ready to handle the same work for the mold Honchos, as well as for the gascheck Honcho, Robert. The program is being checked out throughly at present, and minor changes are being made weekly. ... felix

Well done Felix and to all who helped out.

Sean

[Nueces]

No kidding. I wish crew scheduling at my airline worked this well. :roll:

[cropcirclewalker]

It will be 4-5 boxes of 50k/box per shipment.

Not being critical here, just wondering about the math.

5 x 50k = 250k

I thought the .30 GB was like 470K. I don't know about .35 since I am not a contributor.

Clarification?

[felix]

Larry is shipping in stages now. Not the whole shootin' match at once. He has about 50K left of the 30s to do. ... felix

[Frank46]

Yippee, Christmas has come again!!!!!!!!!!!!, Thanks to all for the hard work. Frank

[No_1]

Each delivery will be 4 to 5 boxes that have 50k per box = 250k per delivery. You can only fit maybe 50k per 1 cubic foot box and that box weights maybe 30-40 lbs.
The delivery guy will be dropping about 250k every time he shows. There will be shipments arriving like this for days since there is around 800k coming.

Robert


Not being critical here, just wondering about the math.

5 x 50k = 250k

I thought the .30 GB was like 470K. I don't know about .35 since I am not a contributor.

Clarification?

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen.

The first of many loads arrived last night. I now have on hand 101k out 470k of the 30 cal GatorChecks. There should be deliveries every day the mail runs so I anticipate complete delivery of this caliber to me by the middle of next week. I will begin sorting once all have arrived and estimate they will begin going out to you the 1st week of Feb. Once I have started the deliveries of this GB I will announce the next.

Robert

[fatnhappy]

Robert,
Quick question.

Did you still have enough money leftover for a couple beers?


thanks for the hard work and keeping us aprised.

Dean

[No_1]

Yes sir. Everything is on track.

Robert


Robert,
Quick question.

Did you still have enough money leftover for a couple beers?


thanks for the hard work and keeping us aprised.

Dean

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I received another load of GatorChecks yesterday. It appears we are waiting on one more shipment. I received notice it went out yesterday (monday) and he has been sending them priority mail so it should be her no later than weds or thurs. I have the USPS priority mail boxes on hand as well as all the remaining shipping needs. I will divide the shipments up this week and weekend then begin mailing to you next monday (feb 5th.).

Robert

[No_1]

I just finished dividing the 470k of 30 Cal GatorChecks. They are in packages of 5k and also packages of 1k for those that requested. I still have to do the 35 cals before I ship. These are pics of the 30's. Careful, it may make your eyes water....

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p206/no_one_photos/GatorChecks/30cal470kb.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p206/no_one_photos/GatorChecks/30cal470ka.jpg

[mike in co]

ok guys....i'm still missing something here.
why not start collecting data for the next buy ?

its just data on these forums.....then a cut off date and send in money......

guys that want to split 5k can do that .

but why not start building the data now ??

mike

[Four Fingers of Death]

Thank your good lady for putting up with the inconvienence. Mine wuld be ok with it as well, but most wouldn't. Mick.

[felix]

We are Mike, please sign up now. The names and addys won't be lost when we go live with the gaschecks/molds that will participate. ... felix

[357maximum]

That sure is a pretty picture...kinda gets a fella excited... I imagine the picture converted into boolits....ooh boy....that was almost a one handed moment..

Good Job, and thanks for the efforts.....

[OLPDon]

Now after seeing that pic when I get my mear 15k total I won't appericate it as much.
Thank's to all involved I'm sure it has had its moments for all involved quite time consuming. I'm haveing problems keeping up with the GBs of moulds I have signed up with, and I can't even guess trying to keep those ducks in line.
Kind of like hurding cats.
Thanks Once Again
Don

[Dale53]

Now we know why his "handle" is No. 1!!

Dale53

[mike in co]

ok....

44 pistol

22 rifle

still want some 35 rifle( i know i missed but if someone wants to dump some.....)

will get back in line when we do
8mm and 30 again......

[No_1]

I finished dividing the 35's not long ago. I am in the boxing process now. Takes time to assemble the boxes. I am about 1/3 through the list for loading the boxes. I am kinda tired. I have been at this since about 8:30 am with only smoke breaks, 1 nap and short food break. I will stop for the day in a little while.

Once all are boxed, I will check the list twice. I think I will need more packing material. Maybe I will buy a butt load of the local newspapers tomorrow when I make the next beer run.....

[felix]

tell me about it!!!!!!!! ... felix

[Poohgyrr]

We are Mike, please sign up now. The names and addys won't be lost when we go live with the gaschecks/molds that will participate. ... felix

I've been busy, and thought we were waiting for the .44 signup.

If you're talking about the .44GB, and if I'm not already in for 5K, then I'd like to signup.

Poohgyrr
5K 44
95815

If I'm konfused then I'll go mow the lawn or something.. :-?

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I posted way back that when the time came if there were extras I would announce it and you would each have equal chance on a first come first serve basis. There are extras (although there are not a lot) on the 30 & 35 from people who bailed out. I will have a final count of "extras" once I re-check each order. You must post on this thread to be seen by everyone.
In other words: PM'S WILL BE IGNORED

BTW, if 4fingermick or Sven want "extras" I would ask all to consider letting them have first dibs since it is a huge PITA to ship them at a later date but at this point it would be easy to add to their package that is getting ready to ship.

Robert

[felix]

Suggest to add the number desired of what flavor besides your boardname/zip... felix

[mike in co]

i'm in for 35's 5 k
80015
mike in co

( will consider spliting )

[Little Doc]

NO 1
i missed out on this gb. i would like to have some of both if avalibal.
let me know how to get you paid.
thank you
little doc:Fire:

[Little Doc]

mike in co
what kind of splid you got in mind. ? i can use 3k 35's and 2 or 3k 30's.
thanks
little doc

[Four Fingers of Death]

I appreciate the offer, I had a friend who was om hols when the buy started and he asked me for 1K, I will supply him from my order if it's any problem. Thanks again, MIck.

[warf73]

If there are any left over of the 30's I'll help ya get rid of them.

I'll take 1-10k of them.
Robert
67060

Thanks Warf

[Clyde]

I will take 5K each of 30's & 35's.

Clyde
64093

[warriorsociologist]

I would like 5K of the .30's ...if they are still available.
PM on the way.
Thanks.

- Chris (53083)

[tall grass]

I'm going to change my mind on getting on any extra 30 cal gcs right now. I really need primers worse right now and think I can hold out untill the next go round.

Thanks

Jim 66502

[ron brooks]

I would be interested in

44 pistol and 45 rifle.

Ron Brooks
79084

[MDF99]

I'd take up to 5K of the 35 cal. gator checks if available.

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I want to take a moment to apolgize for not getting the gc out sooner. I have been given new duties at work and it has taken all my time for the last week and a half. I am finishing the packing today and will begin shipping monday.

Again Please forgive my slackness,

Robert

[keeper89]

Robert, no apology is necessary in my case as I am still sitting on a couple of thousand from the last gb.....this buy will put me ahead in 30 cal for years to come--unless I get a really wild hair......................thanks again for all your time and trouble in this endeavor, and to all those who are patiently waiting, you WILL be more than satisfied with the final outcome!:mrgreen:

[Hip's Ax]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I want to take a moment to apolgize for not getting the gc out sooner. I have been given new duties at work and it has taken all my time for the last week and a half. I am finishing the packing today and will begin shipping monday.

Again Please forgive my slackness,

Robert

No apologies necessary Sir! Totally understandable and there will be NO complaints I'm sure. Thank You again for this undertaking. :drinks:

[357maximum]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I want to take a moment to apolgize for not getting the gc out sooner. I have been given new duties at work and it has taken all my time for the last week and a half. I am finishing the packing today and will begin shipping monday.

Again Please forgive my slackness,

Robert



Robert

Your kiddin right,,, an apology after all you have done for us...if someone actually felt the need for you to apologize for having a job, and living life I will personally kick em in the sack for ya.....you are doing us a great service and getting us a better product at a lower price than the rapist/monopolized supplier are gouging to us.....as their prices climb their quality diminishes...

...while I have .30 boolits that can use checks...I also have weather not real conductive to playing out in the range....take your time, no one's life is as stake here.

Life and family and making ends meet are far more important than some copper disks...


thank you again for doing this.
Michael

[No_1]

Thank you for understanding. This is yet another reason I call this board is home.

Robert


Robert, no apology is necessary in my case as I am still sitting on a couple of thousand from the last gb.....this buy will put me ahead in 30 cal for years to come--unless I get a really wild hair......................thanks again for all your time and trouble in this endeavor, and to all those who are patiently waiting, you WILL be more than satisfied with the final outcome!:mrgreen:


No apologies necessary Sir! Totally understandable and there will be NO complaints I'm sure. Thank You again for this undertaking. :drinks:


Robert

Your kiddin right,,, an apology after all you have done for us...if someone actually felt the need for you to apologize for having a job, and living life I will personally kick em in the sack for ya.....you are doing us a great service and getting us a better product at a lower price than the rapist/monopolized supplier are gouging to us.....as their prices climb their quality diminishes...

...while I have .30 boolits that can use checks...I also have weather not real conductive to playing out in the range....take your time, no one's life is as stake here.

Life and family and making ends meet are far more important than some copper disks...


thank you again for doing this.
Michael

[ron brooks]

Yeah, what Michael said. No apolies needed.

Ron

[joseywales76]

ill take 5k of 30cal. to 30047

[Nrut]

Robert...If there are any .35 cal. checks left after those ahead of me I would take up to 5000......Thanks :)
V0J3A0 (postal code)
Canada

[Gun Junkie]

Should you still have any 35's taking up space Ijust got a 35 Remington and would take anything up to 5k. IF you've already got rid of them all....no worries.

Thanks for hosting the buy.

Gun Junkie
72210

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Today I shipped 32 of 94 packages via the USPS. Tomorrow I will ship another load and the following day I will get the rest out. For our buddies in Canada, Sweden and the Outback I am working on yours and should have them out by next monday latest.

Please remember that if you requested insurance you will need to sign for your package when the postman arrives.

I am combining the GatorCheck Gb threads into one location so people can see what is going on instead of searching the board and possibly posting to the wrong thread.

As most of you know, Wiljen, Felix and myself are working (Wiljen is the brains) on a web based program for ordering. I believe it is in the final stages of completion. Once we collectively decide it is "good to go" we will be ready to run the next calibers. It will be very user friendly and because it will generate reports for me we will lower the amount of GatorChecks needed for a "buy in" from 5k to 2.5k on most and 1k on those really big ones.

For those waiting on the "spares", I want to finish sending out what is on hand, wait a week for all to arrive then I will post the list of what is available and to whom it is going (based on what you posted here).

We are striving to improve our process and thank you for hanging in.

Robert

[nighthunter]

no_1 ... thank you greatly for your time and effort. This GB has to have been more work than you ever imagined. I recently volunteered to do a group buy but it has seemed to die off. I am hopeing that it can be revived and I will see if it might be more than I imagined.
Nighthunter

[No_1]

What group buy did you volunteer for? There are so many of them I loose track.

It has been tough to get this one done but I am not discouraged...

Robert


no_1 ... thank you greatly for your time and effort. This GB has to have been more work than you ever imagined. I recently volunteered to do a group buy but it has seemed to die off. I am hopeing that it can be revived and I will see if it might be more than I imagined.
Nighthunter

[warriorsociologist]

I too want to thank you for doing all of this leg work.

[Poohgyrr]

It has been tough to get this one done but I am not discouraged... Robert

I can imagine it's a LOT of work. THANKS! for doing it. If you're ever in my neck of the woods, I'll treat you to some range time or some beers.

[No_1]

I get range time here and the wife keeps me in beer, how about some good ole home-cooked food that your area is known for?

Robert


I can imagine it's a LOT of work. THANKS! for doing it. If you're ever in my neck of the woods, I'll treat you to some range time or some beers.

[Poohgyrr]

I get range time here and the wife keeps me in beer, how about some good ole home-cooked food that your area is known for?

Robert


Can do!! We have a couple of specialties here. including our own breads & ice cream too.

[No_1]

Now your talking! We can make sandwich's then have ice cream for desert. It sure is a simple life being a man...

Robert


Can do!! We have a couple of specialties here. including our own breads & ice cream too.

[No_1]

Bumped to the top.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
There were 27 more packages shipped today. As a reminder, if you requested insurance you MUST sign for the package in order to receive it. The first shipments should start arriving tomorrow or thursday and todays shipments will arrive thursday or friday and tomorrows shipments should arrive friday or saturday. For those in Canda, Sweden and Austraila I should be shipping Saturday and it will arrive whenever they get there. I am not trying to be short but once the packages leave the US, there is no telling how long it will take to get through your customs.

Robert


Ladies and Gentlemen,

Today I shipped 32 of 94 packages via the USPS. Tomorrow I will ship another load and the following day I will get the rest out. For our buddies in Canada, Sweden and the Outback I am working on yours and should have them out by next monday latest.

Please remember that if you requested insurance you will need to sign for your package when the postman arrives.

I am combining the GatorCheck Gb threads into one location so people can see what is going on instead of searching the board and possibly posting to the wrong thread.

As most of you know, Wiljen, Felix and myself are working (Wiljen is the brains) on a web based program for ordering. I believe it is in the final stages of completion. Once we collectively decide it is "good to go" we will be ready to run the next calibers. It will be very user friendly and because it will generate reports for me we will lower the amount of GatorChecks needed for a "buy in" from 5k to 2.5k on most and 1k on those really big ones.

For those waiting on the "spares", I want to finish sending out what is on hand, wait a week for all to arrive then I will post the list of what is available and to whom it is going (based on what you posted here).

We are striving to improve our process and thank you for hanging in.

Robert

[Four Fingers of Death]

As we Aussies say, 'yer a legend mate!' Very impressive. Now all we have to do is crank up the casting and shooting and try and keep up. Thanks again, Mick.

[No_1]

You seem like an ok guy as we say here. I have always fancied visiting your country. If that ever happens, maybe we can find the time to share a meal and a few cold ones.

Robert


As we Aussies say, 'yer a legend mate!' Very impressive. Now all we have to do is crank up the casting and shooting and try and keep up. Thanks again, Mick.

[Patrick L]

You are truly the best!

I'm on vacation next week, I guess I'll be sizing bullets!

[Ed K]

I'll sign up for some spares in 35 cal (up to 5K if there are any - and not assuming there will be) Just the same it would help out the Honcho holding the bag and not to mention me!

Thanks, Ed

03046

[OLPDon]

[smilie=p: Happy VDay Got my GC two min. ago.

Thank You too much No1 Felix and Larry.
Don

PS Thin Man your the man got the 32 GC I just want to know how you managed to send that package with no return address????
You got that Coffee Black if I had that addy. Thank you Sir! Guy's like yourself and names too many to write down on a short post, neighbor helping neighbor. Was not many years in the past when it was the only way one could survive. Its good to know that, that attitude still exist.
Don

Thank's Again To All Involved.
Don

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Consider this your heads up! They have begun to arrive. Check your post box. Report back if there are problems. I did not send any today because the base post office was backed up out the door. Because of this the last batch will be pushed back a day or so.

Robert


[smilie=p: Happy VDay Got my GC two min. ago.

Thank You too much No1 Felix and Larry.
Don

PS Thin Man your the man got the 32 GC I just want to know how you managed to send that package with no return address????
You got that Coffee Black if I had that addy. Thank you Sir! Guy's like yourself and names too many to write down on a short post, neighbor helping neighbor. Was not many years in the past when it was the only way one could survive. Its good to know that, that attitude still exist.
Don

Thank's Again To All Involved.
Don

[Patrick L]

About an hour after I posted this morning, my GCs arrived.

We're in the middle of a blizzard here in NYS, so I've got the day off. The postman didn't seem too unhappy, but then I couldn't resist starting the old "Neither rain nor sleet..."

[alamogunr]

Received mine today. No blizzard, just cold (for TN). I live on a rural route even though inside city(?) limits. Mail carrier is also the mayor. He had to come in and see what I got this time.

Thanks for all your effort. Looking forward to the next one.

alamogunr (38001)

[P Patcher]

Mine came in today and they look great.
Thanks for all the hard work
Addison

[Hip's Ax]

Mine are here and we had a snow/sleet/freezing rain storm all day today. Many, many, MANY Thanks to all those involved! I can see the difference between these and Hornady right away, much high quality and they even fit better. The Hornady's are loose on all of my 30 cals, these snap fit on 4 out of 5 different bullets I have on hand. Gotta love this board! :-D

[No_1]

Glad you got them. Any damage to the package? I tried to go overkill this time since some packages were damaged in the .323 GB. I agree they are superior to those offered by the big companies. I would npt try to peddle a product I did not believe in 100%.

BTW, I was noticing your avatar. Are those GatorCheck gc or some other brand stuck on your forehead?

Robert


Mine are here and we had a snow/sleet/freezing rain storm all day today. Many, many, MANY Thanks to all those involved! I can see the difference between these and Hornady right away, much high quality and they even fit better. The Hornady's are loose on all of my 30 cals, these snap fit on 4 out of 5 different bullets I have on hand. Gotta love this board! :-D

[felix]

Now, if we can find a mold maker with as high of standards as Larry the Gator has for his checks. I know for sure that Veral would do justice to the dimensions we deliver in a drawing, but then he would have to learn how to re-program his machinery all over again. It seems he won't do any mold design other than what he has pre-programmed. If somebody knows him fairly well, maybe they could see if he might be interested in at least doing 4 bangers with our designs. ... felix

[OLPDon]

Felix:
That would be outstanding Veral Moulds with GB design standards. What a valuble mould that would make. I sure wish I knew the guy. Four banger would work for me. So I 2nd you on that note.
Don

[No_1]

Imagine if we combined the best of all worlds. We convince Veral to stamp it with a backwards "N" then put it on e-bay, call it vintage we might be able to get close to a million$$$.


Robert


Felix:
That would be outstanding Veral Moulds with GB design standards. What a valuble mould that would make. I sure wish I knew the guy. Four banger would work for me. So I 2nd you on that note.
Don

[CSH]

My checks were waiting on the front porch when I got home today. Thanks a bunch!

CSH 35748

[trk]

24301

Received today. Perfect condition, excellet product!

So, when's the next group buy - .22; 6.5mm; 7mm; 30; 375; 44 and 45?

[Newtire]

Oboy,
That must mean us West Coasterners will be getting ours in a couple of days. I'm way behind in my casting though to make homes for all those .30 cals. OK if mine are a little late as I still have to try out the "Blue Wonder bluing on the guns I stripped while I was working on my "Lemon Meringue" gunstocks. (finishing recipe from 2001 gun Digest.).

[OLPDon]

Imagine if we combined the best of all worlds. We convince Veral to stamp it with a backwards "N" then put it on e-bay, call it vintage we might be able to get close to a million$$$.


Robert

Robert now that is a thought. I would be in for two mould one to keep and one for sale at a much later date. If it were limit eddition say 100 stamped endless possibility's.:holysheep :kidding:

Don

[floodgate]

OLPDon:

He!!, stamp 'em "1946" or so, and sell the extras on eBay as "vintage". (Gunload Masster gets 20%.)

floodgate

[OLPDon]

Floodgate that would be dishonest. And as we all know none have pulled the yarn here, well maybe not.
Don

[Wayne Smith]

Got mine yesterday, opened them this AM. You're right, Robert, the packaging is overkill, but then mine came through OK the first time. When I have to dig around in the peanuts to find the bag I consider it overkill. The big mailorder companies do it that way all the time, I've always thought it overkill but obviously they don't.

Thanks Very Much for the effort, both in doing this and in setting up the process for the future.

How much would Veral charge for a group buy mold??? His are pricey.

[heavycrimp]

Received mine yesterday along with a GB mold. Valentine's was good to me.

Thanks for the trouble, No_1!!

[nighthunter]

The Rural Postman delivered mine today. Tis a beautiful sight ... 10,000 35 cal gas checks. I do not remember being so happy since the time Felix's GB checks arrived at my home. There are some wonderful and selfless people on this board. There is not an easy way to express my thanks to each and everyone of you. I hope that at some time I can serve the folks on this board as have the people before me. You are all a bunch of great guys.
Nighthunter

[357maximum]

No1, there is a reason for that handle...

I got mine not but a few minutes ago, everything was AOK, wow what a packager you are....thank you

them 30 cal checks fit better and crimp tighter than what I am used to ......sah-weeeeeeeet, tell the Doc good job, and thanks, ......and a big thank you ..to you.


Now I just gotta know one thing....did you or did you not put all them checks in a kiddie pool and lather around in them like they do with big piles of money in the movies??? :)


thanks again
Michael

[No_1]

To tell the truth? I took them, poured them on the bed, got the wife and ;)

Robert


No1, there is a reason for that handle...

I got mine not but a few minutes ago, everything was AOK, wow what a packager you are....thank you

them 30 cal checks fit better and crimp tighter than what I am used to ......sah-weeeeeeeet, tell the Doc good job, and thanks, ......and a big thank you ..to you.


Now I just gotta know one thing....did you or did you not put all them checks in a kiddie pool and lather around in them like they do with big piles of money in the movies??? :)


thanks again
Michael

[porkchop bob]

My box of 30 and 35 caliber gas checked arrived yesterday in fine shape. Today a GB mold also arrived. It's been a good week.

I do like how the gallon ziplock bags are marked to identify the contents. It was the same with the 8mm GC. I do apprecate this nice feature. Years from now, I will apprecate it even more.

For those running the GB Molds, please consider marking the outside of the Lee box to identify the mold.

To all those involved, you have my thanks and a Well Done.

Bob

[fatnhappy]

The postman delivered mine today. :drinks:

[357maximum]

To tell the truth? I took them, poured them on the bed, got the wife and ;)

Robert


Good form, good form.......Thar' ya go....:-D :mrgreen: [smilie=1: ,If there are any missing checks, I do not wanna know where they are.................... thats all I have to say about that........................

[357maximum]

My box of 30 and 35 caliber gas checked arrived yesterday in fine shape. Today a GB mold also arrived. It's been a good week.

I do like how the gallon ziplock bags are marked to identify the contents. It was the same with the 8mm GC. I do apprecate this nice feature. Years from now, I will apprecate it even more.

For those running the GB Molds, please consider marking the outside of the Lee box to identify the mold.I have this nifty little deal/gizmo next to my computer with a cabel running to it, and when you put some avery 8163 label pages in it...this cool little sticker will shoot right the plumb out of it....and then I put it on the end of the box, but it still is not a perfect system....a properly motivated individual can still put the right mould in the wrong box[smilie=1: .......send me a list of what labels you want, and I can send you a sheet of labels for your boxes....I must warn you though, these labels might be "vintage"......





To all those involved, you have my thanks and a Well Done.

Bob

.............But..................seriously I have a ton of them labels, and I will send you what you need either for free because I pretend to be a nice guy, or you could send a small donation to this site......seems fair enough to me................. Or you could just go to staples and buy a pack of labels open up microsoft works and print your own...trust me when I say this......if I can make this confusitor box do it...I am sure anyone else can....the format for each type of label is already there, you cannot go wrong.:mrgreen:

[4060MAY]

mine come today

Thanks

[fatnhappy]

.............But..................seriously I have a ton of them labels, and I will send you what you need either for free because I pretend to be a nice guy, or you could send a small donation to this site......seems fair enough to me................. Or you could just go to staples and buy a pack of labels open up microsoft works and print your own...trust me when I say this......if I can make this confusitor box do it...I am sure anyone else can....the format for each type of label is already there, you cannot go wrong.:mrgreen:



I actually print that kind of stuff for a living. If a honcho wants some labels for the lee boxes, I could print them up with a descriptive label and a diagram of the cavity. Maybe even stick the gunloads logo on there, with requisite site permission of course.

[Old Ironsights]

[smilie=w: 5000 .35 GatorChecks arrived in the Post today! :drinks:

Thanks!

[Hip's Ax]

Glad you got them. Any damage to the package? I tried to go overkill this time since some packages were damaged in the .323 GB. I agree they are superior to those offered by the big companies. I would npt try to peddle a product I did not believe in 100%.

BTW, I was noticing your avatar. Are those GatorCheck gc or some other brand stuck on your forehead?

Robert


Arrived AOK, packaging was more than apropriate. Actually the box and flow pack are so nice I'll keep it for when I have to ship something. Thank you for the extra care.

Picture was taken when I was poor, they are Lyman's. :kidding:

[db2]

no_1, 5000 30 cal checks arrived today. Thanks for running this.

db2

[dragonrider]

Got them today, very happy with the pachaging, Thank you very much for all you hard work. NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[C A Plater]

Mine arrive yesterday but because the box was too big for the mailbox, I picked them up today from the PO. What a pretty sight, 10 thousand .30 caliber and another 10 thousand .35's. All came through in perfect shape. Many thanks on a fine job.

[Yance]

Couldn't raise enough funds for my trip to Texas this year so maybe I'll have $$$ when the next GB comes together.<G>

[waksupi]

Got mine today. A big "ATTA BOY" atcha! Thanks!

[Ron in PA]

Got mine yesterday. Thanks Robert. Ron

[Vly]

Thank you, Robert ! My checks are here and look great. Thank you for your hard work in bringing this group buy together.

[monadnock#5]

I received my .30 gas checks the day before yesterday. The packaging and checks were in perfect condition. Thank you!

[Heavy]

Mines at the post office will fetch today. thanks alot for the time and efford.

[plb60]

got mine yesterday thanks for doing the group buy

[cropcirclewalker]

I got my 30s today.

Mr. No_1, yer a fine feller.

Thanks

[No_1]

Glad you got them. Can I count that a s a second opinion? My wife keeps telling me the same thing.

Robert


I got my 30s today.

Mr. No_1, yer a fine feller.

Thanks

[Four Fingers of Death]

Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! :D

But I'll hafta cause' they go via the south pole to get here :(

Mick.

[dmdracer]

Received mine today...all is good.

Ditto all the above comments.
Great job and thanks
Dave

[eka]

Checks arrived safe and sound.

Thanks for the great job. I know it wasn't easy.

Keith

[Ricochet]

Mine arrived yesterday. Thanks!

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are starting the next GatorCheck Group Buy.

The following GC's are open: .41, .44, .50 Pistol, .50 rifle short shank, .50 rifle long shank. We are using a new web based program to do all ordering. Because the web based program saves me a lot of time, we are offering the gaschecks in smaller incriments. You will see that the minimum is now 3000 on most and some are 2000 or less. We still offer the 1k option as well as insurance and delivery confirmation. There is also a option to donate to Gunloads.com and to CastBoolits website. All funds donated will be sent to Gunloads/Castboolits under the name of the GatorCheck GB that is current. We will still discuss the gatorchecks here but all ordering will be there. If you have already created a user name on the website then it will still work. If you are new then you must create a user name and password. Once in you must complete the user info page. Please complete all fields including name and phone number. Felix has offered to monitor the process and if you have problems just let him know.
CLICK HERE ----> http://groupbuys.dnsalias.com/

Thanks,

Robert

Ps. The current GB started on post 464 of this thread.

[Frank46]

Haven't received my order yet. Checked the mailbox but was empty. Presidents day don't you know. Hopefully will get mine tomorrow.
Lowe's sells a stand alone rack with Ithink 18 drawers and it only cost about $20.00 Lets see how fast this puppy will fill up.
I'd like to put in my order for 5000 44 pistol gas checks Frank56 zip 70582
Robert, I know I said I was going to send you some of the 375 bullets, the way I'm going that may take awhile. So when you have the time let me know and I'll send you the mold with handles and you can run off as many as you like. Frank

[No_1]

Don't worry about the bullets, I bought an extra mould from Buckshot. As far as the gaschecks, the remainder of the boxes will be shipped today which will finish out this order. The rack sounds good.

As far as the next calibers. Please use the group buy website: http://groupbuys.dnsalias.com/ to make your orders.

Robert


Haven't received my order yet. Checked the mailbox but was empty. Presidents day don't you know. Hopefully will get mine tomorrow.
Lowe's sells a stand alone rack with Ithink 18 drawers and it only cost about $20.00 Lets see how fast this puppy will fill up.
I'd like to put in my order for 5000 44 pistol gas checks Frank56 zip 70582
Robert, I know I said I was going to send you some of the 375 bullets, the way I'm going that may take awhile. So when you have the time let me know and I'll send you the mold with handles and you can run off as many as you like. Frank

[Beau Cassidy]

I gotta Q about the .41 gaschecks listed on the groupbuy page. I see they are listed as thin. Will they work on .416 and .405 or will I need to wait to a different check to be ordered.

Also, and I may have overlooked it, but what is going to be the cutoff point of each order and how do we know when it it being approached?

Beau

[felix]

Beau, hopefully somebody will send you some samples of each, some 41 Lymans and some 416s so you can find out. I don't have any of either. I think either will fit on the shanks, but you won't like the Lymans on the boolits made for 416. You must feel the final check diameters after sizing, to see if the Lymans are not too loose on the shanks. SOMEBODY, PLEASE HELP and PM Beau for his addy and send him some samples so we all can know.

I will talk to Larry and see if he can make the 416s in this next run in addition to the 41 Lymans. The metal thickness is the criteria. He has enough of the thin stuff in stock, but might not have enough of the thicker to make a reasonable deadline.

Also, an idea here, is to put up all the checks not run yet this last 6 months, and let ALL the check flavors be available. And, then based upon Larry's time and stock, we can set the final closing dates accordingly. EVERYONE, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS.

... felix

[Beau Cassidy]

Sounds like a plan for putting up everything up for grabs, so to speak.

As far as the .41 checks go. No hurry. Its not like I haven't been looking at a bucket of .416's for the past year. I even have a box of 1k Hornady GC's and appropriate sizer sitting there.... Just too many irons in the fire right now. Same for the .405. When I get back from shooting a cow elk in NM sunday I may measure the shank on my RCBS and NEI bullets and measure the Hornady GC's for comparison if anybody cares to measure theirs.

Beau

[Clyde]

This long or short shank is new to me, I will be working with a .50-90 Sharps but don't have a mold yet. I am waiting for the rifle to return from a gunsmith and wanted to lay in components. Is shank length peculiar to specific mold numbers?

[kywoodwrkr]

Felix,
I think that would be an exceptional idea but wouldn't limit it to undone checks.
I'd suggest that Larry be set up to 'inquire' into the order backlog so he would be able to possibley plan his activities without having to go through anyone here(strictly as time saving).
I know he makes big runs for commercial and other entities, but if he knew what we had in the order backlog, he could then run them as well. Maybe even give us a heads up for those who are trying to decide.
Also that way when we have a 'slow' mover and he gets an order for that size he could fill our back ordered checks and everyone would be happy.
Well probably most folks anyway.
I just hope all the honchoes could move their GB online as soon as possible.
Thanks.
DaveP kywoodwrkr

[No_1]

Being the HONCHO and the one doing the physical work on our end I am against this idea. I wanted this to be fast hit stuff where the cals, 1 at a time are posted, the buy has a short run (this last one was way too long) then larry sends me some product that I can work thru fast to get it out to the members. The first buy (.323's) went well. The second GB started as the 30's then turned into 2 cals fast. The 30's closed then re-opened because 35's were not done. By the time it got to my house there were 19 boxes that took over a week to arrive because of the post office then took me over 3 weeks to sort, package and ship the 98 boxes.

This new GB is doing 4 calibers (remember 1 cal at a time in the beginning?) which I am willing to try since all have the same end date.

If we open them all up I see the following problems:

1)There are a tremendous amount of GB's going on. Moulds by the dozens, LLA substitute and GC's. I cannot see people being able to pony up to have GasChecks move at a fair rate.

2) There is not a set price on anything since he does not have the stock on hand to make "all the flavors" so how are the people going to commit, send funds and assure larry the money will be there when he produces. At best we can get a BASIC idea of what is wanted right now but not maybe not 6 months from now when this goes down. Unless Larry wants to provide a SOLID price right now that people can count on later when it goes down then it will do no good to open it.

3) Sorting product once it arrives. I work full time, have a family and of course the chores of husband/dad/property owner. I cannot commit large amounts of time to this venture (read as long periods in a row).

4) Shipping product.
a)I can do "click and ship" online but it is a HUGE PITA to print labels on 8 1/2 x 11 paper then fold & tape it to a box then call the post office to arrange a pick up at my house.
b)I can buy stamps in $4.05 increments, use the website program William made me to print AVERY brand labels, then stick stamp and labels. The main problem is getting it to the Post Office which on the last buy took 4 trips during my lunch hour. (again, see the last sentence of #3)

Those are my thoughts.

Robert




Also, an idea here, is to put up all the checks not run yet this last 6 months, and let ALL the check flavors be available. And, then based upon Larry's time and stock, we can set the final closing dates accordingly. EVERYONE, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS.

... felix

[felix]

Yes, Clyde. Short 512 checks, and the 500 S&W checks, are 0.080 in length. The tall 512 checks are 0.120 or slightly more, say 0.150 max. You should tell the mold maker to provide enough shank length to allow the check some breathing room on its top. If you want extra lube down there next to the check, make sure the shank is on the longer side of things. Too much shank won't hurt a 650-750 grainer boolit, unless the boolit design is quite long and pointed, leaving a much smaller bearing surface. Keep in mind, the 50BMG has a standard of 16 twist. This is quite fast for a cast boolit gun in 512 diameter where the boolit design would be meant for shorter ranges with a meplat. ... felix

[felix]

Larry is the last person we want to pressure in any way. We all want exquisite quality control first and foremost, even over price and availability. Hornady has no chance to compete in any way except for availability, and that is going down hill with them as well. It appears they are placing much more emphasis on their dies lately, and that is where their objectives should be in my opinion. ... felix

[No_1]

Who is pressuring Larry?

Robert


Larry is the last person we want to pressure in any way. We all want exquisite quality control first and foremost, even over price and availability. Hornady has no chance to compete in any way except for availability, and that is going down hill with them as well. It appears they are placing much more emphasis on their dies lately, and that is where their objectives should be in my opinion. ... felix

[ron brooks]

I'm sorry, but I just doubled checked and don't see what the cut off date is for the new Gatorchecks order is. Help.

Ron

[No_1]

Sorry Ron. The date is April 1, 2007 for the current lineup.

Robert


I'm sorry, but I just doubled checked and don't see what the cut off date is for the new Gatorchecks order is. Help.

Ron

[felix]

No one is pressuring Larry, Robert, as far as I know. We surely don't, unless he feels it via osmosis just by being who he is. He holds his ideals high. ... felix

[ron brooks]

Is April 1st the day you need the payment by?

Ron

[felix]

So far, that is correct. Hold off until honcho says to pay. Reason: the price might change between now and then. We should try to avoid sending money back, because it is too easily forgotten during the heat of packaging. Been there and done that. ... felix

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

There was a hold up with the last shipment of about 20 or so packages. I had to re-open them to make sure the contents were correct. I got a weird feeling and since I want to ensure all packages are correct I checked them again. I did this this past weekend and am happy to say they are on their way as of 9AM this morning. Those in Canada, Sweden and Austrialiamaniea (how do you spell that?) will go out tomorrow.

Sorry for the delay and any worries that they may have caused,

Robert

[Poohgyrr]

Thank you for the update and all the work too.

:drinks:

[No_1]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have been talking to Felix about opening the GB to include all calibers. I want to know what you think about this idea.

The pros and cons can be many but a few are as follows:

Larry does not have the metal on hand to do all the calibers but will order it when we get enough interest (and count) for him to buy it.

We have to set a price for ya'll to plan for. Since he does not know the price of the metal in advance, the price will be inflated somewhat but not a lot. We will try to balance this figure where if the price is less, then we will buy more GC's and you will get more for your money. If the price is more, then you will have to either back out or pony up. On a side note, the price should be less than the BIG guys charge and the quality will be the superior quality you have come to know.

We will set the close date maybe 6-7 months from now so Larry can get it done and to me so I can get it done before the holidays.

Once you order, you need to gather funds and send as a PMO (no checks this time) that will be held until Larry sends to me. Downside, What if you order more than one caliber and he does not have all ready? I cannot really store 100 boxes around my house without SWMBO getting antzy.

Even though we do monster GC GB's, Larry's commercial customers come first. So we will fall second. Upside, if he is doing a run for them, he can tag ours onto the run.

Last but not least, you could be waiting till the end of the year for your order.

One final plan is to open the GB 2 times a year (JAN and JUNE) for all calibers in the future and let it run about 4 months. Give Larry 1 month to get them done and me 1 month to get them out to you.

Please respond with your thoughts as we cannot think of everything.

Thanks for your support and time,

Robert

[schutzen]

I'm game, but my use of gas checks is restricted to 2 calibers. Guys that shoot numerous calibers may not be willing to part with enough money to purchase all their calibers in 1 lump sum..

[ron brooks]

Robert,

I think we should go ahead and at least finbish the present buy and take advantage of the lower priced metal that Larry has on hand. Tehn to do the twice a year buys would be a great idea.

Ron

[trk]

OK, for who ever is keeping a list, I need 5k of each of the following:

.22
7mm
.30
.44 and
.45

Bring 'em on.

[OLPDon]

I'm in, I'm in, I'm in. Only thing I could add to trk is 32/8mm.

Don

[felix]

All good points. Let's say we do all the checks once a year like the great buy of last year. But, instead, have different ones for selection in each quarter of the year, meaning 4 seperate closing dates. We can change the computer program to break on closing date so the invoicing/billing will be for only that closing date to include only the checks ordered for that closing date. ... felix

[BorderBrewer]

Hi No_1,
Can you tell me if my GC's have shipped to 91911?
Thanks,
BorderBrewer

[Jon K]

Felix,
Sounds like the best plan yet! Spaced though out the year and with a little planning a guy doesn't have to get one big chunk out of the checkbook.
I'm all for that one.

Jon

[felix]

OK, Jon, let's see what it would take to change the program via Wilgen. He is the person doing the actual work. For what size checks in which quarter year would be up to Larry. He has two assembly lines, and he wants to use them both concurrently when doing our checks. However, to speed things up when he is working both machines, he want to use different thicknesses for each line. That would mean a thick check in one line, and a thin one in the other. That would keep one line, by odds, open and ready for a die change to make a commercial order pronto, should that all it would take. There are 4 different metal thicknesses he uses. Not sure of exactly 4, could be more. ... felix

[Frank46]

Robert, These group buys have taken on a life of their own. I'm not complaining but as a person who has been the end user of both yours and Felix's hard work I have to congratulate both of you. Having said that maybe we should go back to the one caliber at a time group buy. This would make things easier on all concerned. I looked at my supply of gas checks and at this time need .375, .44 and 45 rifle (45/70). It may benefit the purchasers of group buy gas checks as they would have to pay for one caliber at a time. Yes I know that some folks need multipile calibers and I'm one of them, but will wait until the caliber I want comes up any pony up at that time. Not trying to start any flame wars just my two cents worth. Frank

[No_1]

I had to re-open some boxes to check for correct contents. Those boxes shipped yesterday. They should arrive thrusday or there abouts.

Robert


Hi No_1,
Can you tell me if my GC's have shipped to 91911?
Thanks,
BorderBrewer

[No_1]

The list is kept here ---> http://groupbuys.dnsalias.com

Go to this page, create a log in name and password then place your orders.

Robert


OK, for who ever is keeping a list, I need 5k of each of the following:

.22
7mm
.30
.44 and
.45

Bring 'em on.

[wiljen]

All good points. Let's say we do all the checks once a year like the great buy of last year. But, instead, have different ones for selection in each quarter of the year, meaning 4 seperate closing dates. We can change the computer program to break on closing date so the invoicing/billing will be for only that closing date to include only the checks ordered for that closing date. ... felix

We can? not without fouling up other products as gas checks are not a seperate table, and we already discussed trying to break on a moving date not being realistic. Please ask these things in private before they get proposed in public as my time is limited and some of these things are easier than others. Breaking on date would require rebuilding the system and I don't have time to do that. If someone else wants to step forward to help thats fine too, but don't set me up like that.

Wiljen

[trk]

Thanks #1.

Wiljen - no problem here. Understanding that there are many other issues in building the system adds to my knowledge of the issues y'all deal with - I'm patient, this is a great product and worth the wait - even at my age.

[45 2.1]

The current buy is 41, 44 & 50. I sure could use some 45 GCs for rifle and pistol. Any way to include these?

[felix]

Yes, Bob, there is, especially when we go to quarter-year deals. The problem is the choice has to be made between 44 and 45 because they use the very same metal thickness, and the current supply at Larry's is low right now. ... felix

[felix]

Wiljen has the final say on this. The problems are more than you'd think in changing code that works on the internet. Of course, most of you all know that if you been around this board long enough. Performance issues are a major problem too because the hardware and programmers are always going to be limited in "freebee" situations. Will, you are not going to be set-up for anything. It is your call entirely. ... felix

[warriorsociologist]

Gents - thanks for all you do. I'm happy to wait as long as needed and make payment adjustments along the way. All I need are 5k of (any remaining) .30 cal CGs.