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Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #75 on:** January 21, 2012, 01:01:22 AM »

Does the box have to be regulation USPS boxes? if not, use a normal cardboard box the would fit perfectly. and i have the $20 in my paypal waiting alex!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #76 on:** January 21, 2012, 01:30:47 AM »

Quote from: alex. on January 20, 2012, 09:48:25 PM

Quote from: Masque on January 20, 2012, 09:23:36 PM
I think the Global Priority Mail boxes top out at 20 pounds, and the large size costs $55 to ship to the Philippines; I recall 78 decks weigh about 14 pounds, give or take. So for $55 you could send… 110 decks? Not sure how helpful that is.

Yep, you're right about the price. However, I'm not sure 110 decks is the correct amount, considering the fact that everything has to be bubble-wrapped. I estimate two of those boxes will be required for a gross, but that means double customs fees for Carlo.

We have to do it all in one shipment.

A square Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box holds a half-gross, 72 decks - and zero padding. 514.25 cubic inches in the box.
A square Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is 792 cubic inches, which would allow for approximately 104-110 decks depending on how they're stacked.

The Medium costs $45.50, no insurance or tracking.
The Large costs $58.50, same terms.

It's roughly one-third more capacity for approximately one-fifth more cost. But it still doesn't appear to be large enough to fit the whole kit and caboodle in a single shipment.

You'd have to go with a custom box size, no flat rate, or split the shipment into two or more boxes. If the total ends up being around 200 decks, you'll need a box with a minimum of 1430 cubic inches for the decks alone, with no padding material. The average deck is about 3.3 ounces, so let's call it 10 ounces for three decks and a little bit of the necessary padding. That's approximately 41 pounds, 11 ounces. That's $257.65 delivered by the only mail option available, Express Mail International, and that assumes you can keep all three dimensions of the box under 12 inches in length each. This doesn't include a single shipping, tracking or insurance option. You'd want to insure 200 decks for roughly $5000, assuming an average value of $25 a deck.

UPS offers something called a 25 KG flat rate box, allowing you to ship well over 200 decks (up to 55 lbs.; roughly 240-260 decks depending on dimensions), but the pricing and terms are hard to decipher - you'd want to talk to UPS about it. In addition, you'd need to drop off at a staffed retail location (I think - it's quite confusing). But unless that box is a real deal, the cost to ship by UPS could exceed $600.

dee1orean · « **Reply #77 on:** January 21, 2012, 08:12:19 AM »

I'm shipping my parcel direct so I'm covering all shipping myself which I'm happy to do.
It's great that Alex is collating all orders and dealing with packaging but I don't think he should have to cover all shipping fees.
Perhaps if the shipping cost was divided between everyone who sent Alex a package. I know it kinda sucks to have to pay shipping twice, once to Alex and then again to the Philippines. But lets not lose sight of why we're doing this.

Alex, at the end of the monthy I'l happily Paypal you $20 towards the shipping fees.

(EDIT) Sorry, just reread this thread, is this what is already happening? The cost being split?

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #78 on:** January 21, 2012, 02:49:15 PM »

I am sending alex $20 because i have no decks to send

xela · « **Reply #79 on:** January 21, 2012, 04:21:35 PM »

@dee1orean: I'm going to hold some fundraising to attain shipping costs for the package.

@Good: UPS is out of the question, their charges are exponentially higher than USPS, & their delivery time is three times as long at the lowest cost. I will be shiping via USPS. It looks like according to your stuff, shipping cost will be about $120-200. I really want to do one shipment so that customs fees will be halved for Carlo. I have no doubt we can raise the necessary money. I'll be waiting on the last packages to arrive so I can test out various boxes from USPS and get an exact quote.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #80 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:47:38 AM »

Quote from: alex. on January 21, 2012, 04:21:35 PM

@dee1orean: I'm going to hold some fundraising to attain shipping costs for the package.

@Good: UPS is out of the question, their charges are exponentially higher than USPS, & their delivery time is three times as long at the lowest cost. I will be shiping via USPS. It looks like according to your stuff, shipping cost will be about $120-200. I really want to do one shipment so that customs fees will be halved for Carlo. I have no doubt we can raise the necessary money. I'll be waiting on the last packages to arrive so I can test out various boxes from USPS and get an exact quote.

Here's a thought - include fundraising for customs as well as shipping, and time the delivery so a postal money order will arrive faster than the box of cards. It would allow you to go with the less-expensive shipping option of two flat-rate boxes instead of one custom box.

xela · « **Reply #81 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:01:58 AM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on January 22, 2012, 01:47:38 AM

Quote from: alex. on January 21, 2012, 04:21:35 PM
@dee1orean: I'm going to hold some fundraising to attain shipping costs for the package.

@Good: UPS is out of the question, their charges are exponentially higher than USPS, & their delivery time is three times as long at the lowest cost. I will be shiping via USPS. It looks like according to your stuff, shipping cost will be about $120-200. I really want to do one shipment so that customs fees will be halved for Carlo. I have no doubt we can raise the necessary money. I'll be waiting on the last packages to arrive so I can test out various boxes from USPS and get an exact quote.

Here's a thought - include fundraising for customs as well as shipping, and time the delivery so a postal money order will arrive faster than the box of cards. It would allow you to go with the less-expensive shipping option of two flat-rate boxes instead of one custom box.

Yeah we'll see which option I end up going with based on the final number of decks. If we finish with under 120 decks, I can probably fit it all in one box. If we have to do two different shipments and each of them in a $55 box (+ tax & insurance ) then may as well ship in one custom box. Again, it's too early to tell but we are for sure looking to at least $100 for shipping.

Status updates:

I have receive a lot of shipments. I will be posting a video that highlights all the donations once all shipments are received.

For those of you that sent shipping help, thank you! It was an unexpected surprise, and so was the gift for me (my jaw dropped). So far we have about 10% of the shipping expenses raised.

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #82 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:14:50 AM »

I'm still waiting for an invoice for $20 to help for postage alex

Don Boyer · « **Reply #83 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:17:19 PM »

Quote from: alex. on January 22, 2012, 04:01:58 AM

Status updates:

I have receive a lot of shipments. I will be posting a video that highlights all the donations once all shipments are received.

For those of you that sent shipping help, thank you! It was an unexpected surprise, and so was the gift for me (my jaw dropped). So far we have about 10% of the shipping expenses raised.

So, don't keep it a secret - what was the gift?!?

john · « **Reply #84 on:** January 24, 2012, 03:09:32 PM »

It should be at your house today alex, if not shoot me a pm and ill send a second package.

CBJ · « **Reply #85 on:** January 26, 2012, 06:44:33 AM »

Hey Alex

Is there any way you can let us know who;s packages have arrived?

Here's the list

Aether - SacProductions101
Aether - Curt
Aether - John
Aether - Good@Sabacc
Aether - CBJ
Aether - CircleCityCards

UC - Max
UC - Reckone1999
UC - JMRock
UC - Shutupdangit
UC - Wildereachday
UC - Dazzleguts
UC - Walther
UC - Sinjin7
UC - Dextcard123
UC - Sharpie

Thanks

Jay

xela · « **Reply #86 on:** January 26, 2012, 09:53:03 PM »

I checked the mail today and received nothing. Check your tracking numbers and make sure it was actually delivered and not waiting at the USPS warehouse in Vegas before freaking out or sending another package.

CBJ, here is a list:

Aether - SacProductions101 YES
Aether - Curt YES
Aether - John NO
Aether - Good@Sabacc YES
Aether - CBJ YES
Aether - CircleCityCards NO

UC - Max YES
UC - Reckone1999 YES
UC - JMRock YES
UC - Shutupdangit

UC - Wildereachday YES
UC - Dazzleguts YES (arguably the most amazing packaging I've ever seen!)
UC - Walther YES
UC - Sinjin7 YES
UC - Dextcard123

UC - Sharpie YES

Jay, if you could send me the contents of the packages marked with "

" I would appreciate.

john · « **Reply #87 on:** January 26, 2012, 09:55:29 PM »

Quote from: alex. on January 26, 2012, 09:53:03 PM

I checked the mail today and received nothing. Check your tracking numbers and make sure it was actually delivered and not waiting at the USPS warehouse in Vegas before freaking out or sending another package.

Aether - John NO

Jay, if you could send me the contents of the packages marked with "" I would appreciate.

Meh the decks i sent aren't enough where it will break my bank ill send another package on Saturday.

xela · « **Reply #88 on:** January 26, 2012, 09:58:23 PM »

John, did you check the tracking number? If you don't have a number, I'll be on the lookout. Worst case scenario Carlo gets more decks.

However, I will let you know tomorrow and Saturday if your shipment arrives.

CBJ · « **Reply #89 on:** January 26, 2012, 10:34:40 PM »

Quote from: alex. on January 26, 2012, 09:53:03 PM

I checked the mail today and received nothing. Check your tracking numbers and make sure it was actually delivered and not waiting at the USPS warehouse in Vegas before freaking out or sending another package.

CBJ, here is a list:

Aether - SacProductions101 YES
Aether - Curt YES
Aether - John NO
Aether - Good@Sabacc YES
Aether - CBJ YES
Aether - CircleCityCards NO

UC - Max YES
UC - Reckone1999 YES
UC - JMRock YES
UC - Shutupdangit
UC - Wildereachday YES
UC - Dazzleguts YES (arguably the most amazing packaging I've ever seen!)
UC - Walther YES
UC - Sinjin7 YES
UC - Dextcard123
UC - Sharpie YES

Jay, if you could send me the contents of the packages marked with " " I would appreciate.

Hey Alex

Here's the list from those packages...

UC	shutupdangit	Tally-ho Viper Circle Back UV500	GROUP
UC	shutupdangit	Tally-ho Viper Fan Back UV500	GROUP

and

UC	Dextcard123	Karnival	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Karnival Midnight	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Karnival Assassins	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Karnival Ryujin	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Karnival Dead Eyes	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Bicycle Shadow Masters	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Bicycle Black Ghost 2nd edition	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	The Black Deck by MagicMakers	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Bicycle Scorpion Deck	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Bicycle Raider (white)	GROUP
UC	Dextcard123	Bicycle White/Silver	GROUP

Dextcard123's name is Erica

Hopefully this helps. It looks like they've almost all arrived!

Jay

chdmagicdude · « **Reply #90 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:05:22 PM »

i wish i could help but have no money.

xela · « **Reply #91 on:** January 28, 2012, 11:16:55 PM »

Dextcard & Shutupdangit have been received, C4's shipment also came in today.

John, I did not end up receiving your shipment. Make sure you're shipping to the right address mate.

Aaron · « **Reply #92 on:** January 28, 2012, 11:27:09 PM »

Where can I donate some money to help with shipping? Or are you still holding off on that until the total price is known?

john · « **Reply #93 on:** January 28, 2012, 11:29:18 PM »

Quote from: alex. on January 28, 2012, 11:16:55 PM

John, I did not end up receiving your shipment. Make sure you're shipping to the right address mate.

Alright i will ship a second Parcel on Monday, and i am confident i sent it to the right address because i handed the women your address and the package and said, "I need this shipped here."

*important notice* I don't have any more gold dragon backs so i am sending a signed fultons clip joints in its place.

CBJ · « **Reply #94 on:** January 29, 2012, 12:25:10 AM »

Quote from: alex. on January 28, 2012, 11:16:55 PM

Dextcard & Shutupdangit have been received, C4's shipment also came in today.

John, I did not end up receiving your shipment. Make sure you're shipping to the right address mate.

So that's everyone but John. How many decks in total?
Can you put substitute decks temporarily for Johns decks just so we can get a weight on the whole package?

John... are you in the USA??

john · « **Reply #95 on:** January 29, 2012, 12:44:40 AM »

Quote from: CBJ on January 29, 2012, 12:25:10 AM

Quote from: alex. on January 28, 2012, 11:16:55 PM
Dextcard & Shutupdangit have been received, C4's shipment also came in today.

John, I did not end up receiving your shipment. Make sure you're shipping to the right address mate.

So that's everyone but John. How many decks in total?
Can you put substitute decks temporarily for Johns decks just so we can get a weight on the whole package?

John... are you in the USA??

5 decks total. Yes i live in USA, NJ to be exact.

uandme2466 · « **Reply #96 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:37:37 AM »

--- good evening you guys.. soooo sorry i replied only now..

anyway,, im carlo,, the guy who survived the flood..

first of all,,, i would like to send my deepest gratitude and my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you,, especially alex and jason,,

,,it has been over a month after the flood,, the city is still in mourning,, but slowly standing back up,,, to every one who gave a short prayer,, thank you so much,, it means the world to us and the city..

again, this deck drive is very inspiring, im currently taking my last midterms and i have all the strength to take them,, thank you so so much,,, i might have said thank you a lot of times already.. but still,, thank you all so so much,,

here is my facebook account,, add me up^_^_^
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1001725360

CBJ · « **Reply #97 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:54:55 AM »

Quote from: uandme2466 on January 29, 2012, 06:37:37 AM

--- good evening you guys.. soooo sorry i replied only now..

anyway,, im carlo,, the guy who survived the flood..

first of all,,, i would like to send my deepest gratitude and my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you,, especially alex and jason,,

,,it has been over a month after the flood,, the city is still in mourning,, but slowly standing back up,,, to every one who gave a short prayer,, thank you so much,, it means the world to us and the city..

again, this deck drive is very inspiring, im currently taking my last midterms and i have all the strength to take them,, thank you so so much,,, i might have said thank you a lot of times already.. but still,, thank you all so so much,,

here is my facebook account,, add me up^_^_^
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1001725360

You're very welcome Carlo. I can not imagine what you , your family, and your friends have been through.
It was my pleasure to be part of this, and I hope you enjoy the decks as much as you enjoyed your last collection. I think a lot of us here would love to see some unboxing videos if that's possible.

Take care Carlo,

Jay aka CBJ

CBJ · « **Reply #98 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:57:58 AM »

Quote from: john on January 29, 2012, 12:44:40 AM

Quote from: CBJ on January 29, 2012, 12:25:10 AM
Quote from: alex. on January 28, 2012, 11:16:55 PM
Dextcard & Shutupdangit have been received, C4's shipment also came in today.

John, I did not end up receiving your shipment. Make sure you're shipping to the right address mate.

So that's everyone but John. How many decks in total?
Can you put substitute decks temporarily for Johns decks just so we can get a weight on the whole package?

John... are you in the USA??

5 decks total. Yes i live in USA, NJ to be exact.

Hey John

Oh that shouldn't take too long. I though you might of been from another country.

It's all good!

Thanks again

Jay

xela · « **Reply #99 on:** January 29, 2012, 03:48:41 PM »

Hey Carlo, I can't wait to get this shipment to you. There are some real amazing items in there.

I'm waiting on a couple final shipments and when they arrive we will begin fundraising for the shipping fees. Like Jay said, shoot an unboxing video if you can. I don't think anyone here cares for getting credit for what they did, but we all do want to see your reaction when you go through all the items.

All the best, and take care.