Stone Glacier South Central AK group buy

[AK Troutbum]

I was just wondering if there was anybody else in south-central Alaska that would like to go in on a SG group purchase? My main reasoning for putting this out there is not so much to get any special discounts, although that may be a possibility, but more so just to split the cost of shipping. The only thing I'm interested in purchasing is a new frame, I already have a couple bags and don't really see the need to buy more. I called SG yesterday to order a frame and it's going to cost me $50 in shipping to get it here. It's not so much that I can't afford an additional $50, it's just the fact that it pisses me off spending an extra $50 in shipping for an item that weighs just over 3 pounds. I'm not going to do it just on the principle of the matter, but I was also told that if I purchased more stuff even additional frames, the shipping charges would be the same.


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[Yellowknife]

$50.. ouch.

I did a group buy of sorts here in Fairbanks last year. Got a pile of bags sent up and as I recall Peter charged me actual USPS... which was less than $50, (although still not cheap). Worked fine spread out over 4 guys. I'm sure it's the dimensions of the box rather than the weight that hurts... but still, $50 seems more like Fedex prices?

 

[AK Troutbum]

I didn't talk to Kirt or Peter, they're probably at the shows, and I can't remember the name of the gentleman I spoke with, but he said that he was only able to ship USPS priority. I had asked about USPS "slow boat to China" rates but he reiterated that he could only ship priority. Maybe when Kirt or Peter get back I'll be able to work out a little better deal.


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[Kurt]

AK Troutbum, sorry for the confusion, I talked with Colby and we can create a custom listing for the "slow boat" shipping option. If you would like to give him a call tomorrow at the store (406-404-0641), he can get your order and shipping set up. Unfortunately it is that the frame is "over-size" that bumps the price up with USPS when shipping Priority. Feel free to email me at [email protected] if there is anything I can help with.
Best,
Kurt

 

[AK Troutbum]

Hey Kurt, thanks, I will be getting in touch with you. And just for the record, this was by no means an issue I had with you guys. I understand that it's an oversized item and USPS charges what they charge, I just didn't want to pay that much for shipping. I think that on the last pack I bought from you, a couple years ago, you worked with me on shipping and the whole "slow boat thing". I definitely don't need it this week, or even this month for that matter. Thanks again, and I'll talk to you soon. If anybody else in south-central wants to jump in on this, feel free to get in touch with me, like within the next week or so, otherwise I'll just go ahead and place my order.


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[doverpack12]

I've shipped several packs and bows all over the country for anywhere from $20-$25 but USPS rates just went up so it may be a little more than that but not by a lot.

 

[luke moffat]

I am in on a group buy

 

[AK Troutbum]

I've shipped several packs and bows all over the country for anywhere from $20-$25 but USPS rates just went up so it may be a little more than that but not by a lot.

Yeah, I just sold and shipped a SG frame and bag back to Texas yesterday, and it cost $27. But, it's on the slow boat and he won't get it until the 17th of this month.


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[AK Troutbum]

I am in on a group buy

Cool! Let me know what you want Luke and I'll go ahead and order it and we can just settle up when it comes in if that works for you.


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[thinhorn_AK]

I wish I saw this earlier as I just moved to the Kenai peninsula....but I already grabbed a kifaru.

 

[luke moffat]

Cool! Let me know what you want Luke and I'll go ahead and order it and we can just settle up when it comes in if that works for you.


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[AK Troutbum]

Last call for anyone interested in going in on this order. So far it's just Luke and myself but I'm going to go ahead and place the order tomorrow Feb. 3 so if anyone else is interested just let me know by then.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Order placed, thread closed.