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kingofwale
Jul 26th, 2012, 08:16 PM
hey guys, this is the group buy for the coin listed above. it will get released on Aug 1st.

the main point is, there's a set shipping fee of 35 AUD per order, so we can all split the difference.

the coin is set for 100 AUD.


if you want to be a part of my order. I do require a refundable 20 dollars asap (if for some reason the order failed, I will be more than happy to return it).

Ideally if you can pay in full after the order is place, it would help with my carrying cost on CC. :)

**the reason for this is that if you back out of it, I don't get stuck with 20 coins. lol**

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSP1WTNkY9zoLxyIoJGRExFDKyPEoYc5 XMRDh2SoB7fXLgSMFjTByurW_hgtA



P.S. if you are outside of GTA, feel free to form your own groupbuys... or MDAMDA (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/members/mdamda-556084/) can ship it for you at a cost of (125-119 USD each depending on orders).



******

so.. why choose me? I've hosted a few groupbuys, I am off work those days, so I can keep an eye on the website like a hawk. (lol)



****
Group List (if you want to keep private, PM me and let me know)

KoW: 3
DWS: 1
anksuni: 1 (paid 100)
Ven0r: 3 (deposit received)
Belfour: 2 (paid 100)
4flava:1 (deposit received)
Milamber: 1 (deposit received + 95)
Hobbes: 1
MrDisco: 2 (100 deposit)
Lostwords: 2 (paid 230)
Vanno: 1 (paid 115)
drakecape: 2 (paid 200)
blueredfish: 2 (paid 120)
Jon Lai: 2 (40 dollars deposits)
CyberTek: (paid 115)
pressu: 1\
vernoncheung:1
Nfiltr8tor: 1
True Skills (Pending)

okay, that's 27. Cheers guys

deal_with_singh
Jul 26th, 2012, 08:19 PM
Put me down for 1 :)

Ven0r
Jul 26th, 2012, 08:41 PM
i'm for 3.

belfour
Jul 26th, 2012, 08:44 PM
in for 2

jrh101
Jul 26th, 2012, 08:45 PM
Im in for one, i pmd you as well

kingofwale
Jul 26th, 2012, 08:50 PM
growing and growing guys... we are closing in to 10.

if it's 10, we are looking at 3.5 per coin in term of shipping.

I'm also going to email RAM to see if we can do some kind of reserve because of the order. Cheers.

4flava
Jul 26th, 2012, 08:57 PM
1 here.

Milamber
Jul 26th, 2012, 09:03 PM
In for one.

kingofwale
Jul 26th, 2012, 09:07 PM
wow. 12 within 45 minutes.

if you guys don't have my email address for EMT. please PM me.

MrDisco
Jul 26th, 2012, 09:12 PM
1 - 2. will give you a firm answer closer to your deadline

kingofwale
Jul 26th, 2012, 09:19 PM
1 - 2. will give you a firm answer closer to your deadline

alright, but it's going to be before 29th. since it will get released on the 30th this time.

we know each other well, i can't risk 2-3K on cc. I'm not that baller. lol

TenToesOfDeath
Jul 26th, 2012, 09:24 PM
this is for ppl in GTA only?

Didn't see the tag, oops.. ignore my question pls :)

kingofwale
Jul 26th, 2012, 09:28 PM
this is for ppl in GTA only?

since it's the local pickup that save us the money.

your option if you live far is either

1... ask me to ship it, it will cost you standard CP rate.
2... get it from MDAMDA, (posted on original post) he ships with insurance.
3... buy it from RAM yourself. 35 shipping
4... buy it from PowerCoin.it, 99 Euro + 10 Euro for shipping.

hobbes778
Jul 26th, 2012, 10:01 PM
I'm in for one. Thanks.

taro-chan
Jul 26th, 2012, 10:19 PM
since it's the local pickup that save us the money.

your option if you live far is either

1... ask me to ship it, it will cost you standard CP rate.
2... get it from MDAMDA, (posted on original post) he ships with insurance.
3... buy it from RAM yourself. 35 shipping
4... buy it from PowerCoin.it, 99 Euro + 10 Euro for shipping.or use me as a mule if you are in Ottawa.

kingofwale
Jul 26th, 2012, 10:34 PM
or use me as a mule if you are in Ottawa.

your choice, not mine. ;)

taro-chan
Jul 26th, 2012, 10:54 PM
your choice, not mine. ;)Might as well since we are on the list. :P

Lostwords
Jul 26th, 2012, 11:04 PM
or use me as a mule if you are in Ottawa.

I am from Ottawa here and if Taro-Chan is nice enough to help pick them up from you in GTA, I am down for 2

taro-chan
Jul 26th, 2012, 11:15 PM
I am from Ottawa here and if Taro-Chan is nice enough to help pick them up from you in GTA, I am down for 2Okay by me if you deal with KOW and I just do the transport.

deal_with_singh
Jul 27th, 2012, 12:54 AM
I am from Ottawa here and if Taro-Chan is nice enough to help pick them up from you in GTA, I am down for 2

Taro charges $34.95 in transportation charges....$0.05 off the Royal Australian Mint shipping price, and you get it hand delivered by yours truly!

Disclaimer: I am an agent for Taro Transportation Inc. and receive 50% of the proceeds

:lol:

Vanno
Jul 27th, 2012, 08:21 AM
Hey KOW. Just sent you a PM. Please put me down for one Southern Crux with Taro-Chan express shipping. :lol:

kingofwale
Jul 27th, 2012, 09:17 AM
when I get home today, I'm going to update the list including those who are 'using' Taro service. (kinda like the Totoro bus). [for those who gets the reference. lol]

now.. if you aren't going to meet up with me. there are 2 ways we can do business.

Since I can send EMT for free.

Method 1: You send me 115 per coin, and I send the extra back to you when it's all said and done.

Method 2: you send me a deposit, and once it's all said and done, you send me the remaining.


Frankly, I don't care, it's your choice, but remember, if you don't pay in full, I won't release your coin to Tara. (not fair for him to get more involved than just pure leg-work. ;))

Cheers.

P.S. We just passed 20 units.

drakecape
Jul 27th, 2012, 10:27 AM
in for 2

taro-chan
Jul 27th, 2012, 11:37 AM
KOW, we'll pay you the difference when we meet. (She EMT'd you 100CAD) Hope thats ok.


Taro service. (kinda like the Totoro bus). [for those who gets the reference. lol]
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EXgDI8DeN_E/TAl12SLob_I/AAAAAAAAGB8/Zv5dfKSqqn0/s400/kittenbus3.jpeg

kingofwale
Jul 27th, 2012, 03:41 PM
KOW, we'll pay you the difference when we meet. (She EMT'd you 100CAD) Hope thats ok.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EXgDI8DeN_E/TAl12SLob_I/AAAAAAAAGB8/Zv5dfKSqqn0/s400/kittenbus3.jpeg

that's okay... the difference or Ladybug, I'm okay with either. ;)

BTW. I am continuing to update the list. if your name or payment is not updated. let me know asap. Thanks

deal_with_singh
Jul 27th, 2012, 07:05 PM
Hey...my funds are still stuck "in transit" to ING, is it ok if I make you wait till monday/tuesday for the deposit? (Whenever the funds clear)

kingofwale
Jul 27th, 2012, 07:28 PM
Hey...my funds are still stuck "in transit" to ING, is it ok if I make you wait till monday/tuesday for the deposit? (Whenever the funds clear)

order date is on Tuesday around 10AM. so ideally before would be great. :)

:)

blueredfish
Jul 27th, 2012, 08:46 PM
I'm in for two, Thanks!

Jon Lai
Jul 27th, 2012, 08:50 PM
You guys are TERRIBLE influence. I've been lurking this thread for the whole day. Please put me down for two.

I'm a bit low on cash right now so I'm hoping to just pay the deposit, hope you are OK with paying the rest in person. Thanks :)

kingofwale
Jul 27th, 2012, 09:25 PM
You guys are TERRIBLE influence. I've been lurking this thread for the whole day. Please put me down for two.

I'm a bit low on cash right now so I'm hoping to just pay the deposit, hope you are OK with paying the rest in person. Thanks :)

lol, that's what deposit is for. once they ship, i might ask for full deposit to cover cc. as for now, deposit is good.

kingofwale
Jul 27th, 2012, 10:26 PM
hey guys...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SOUTHERN-SKY-CRUX-Curved-Silver-Proof-Coin-5-Australia-2012-/350582741948?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item51a05c1bbc#ht_2394wt_1185

first pre-sale for this coin from PowerCoin.it.

still time left. 30 bids already placed. currently at 123 USD. + 10 euro shipping.

pretty surprised by the amount of bidding though. People are better off buying it directly from PowerCoin... ebay is a strange place.

kingofwale
Jul 30th, 2012, 04:31 PM
already, 25 coins confirmed. Cheers guys. I will let you know tomorrow after I place the order.

whatchamacallit
Jul 30th, 2012, 09:25 PM
Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up. I MIGHT be able to get dealer prices on the 2012 Crux Southern Sky coin from the Royal Australian Mint.
I will let you know probably a few hours before the release (as that's when I'll be finding out as well).
If it goes through, I'll be more than happy getting them for you (everyone would have to pay KoW who could then send money to me - this is naturally something that needs to be worked out at that time).
But again, this is still being finalized and no guarantee.
I already have quite a few coins reserved so if the dealer prices go through its a win-win for everyone.

kingofwale
Jul 30th, 2012, 10:43 PM
Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up. I MIGHT be able to get dealer prices on the 2012 Crux Southern Sky coin from the Royal Australian Mint.
I will let you know probably a few hours before the release (as that's when I'll be finding out as well).
If it goes through, I'll be more than happy getting them for you (everyone would have to pay KoW who could then send money to me - this is naturally something that needs to be worked out at that time).
But again, this is still being finalized and no guarantee.
I already have quite a few coins reserved so if the dealer prices go through its a win-win for everyone.

my pm is always open for a good deal,

vernoncheung
Jul 31st, 2012, 01:32 AM
I am in for 1
thanks.

kingofwale
Jul 31st, 2012, 09:29 AM
okay, last call for order, at this point, if you are looking for one, put your name down here. :)

Nfiltr8tor
Jul 31st, 2012, 09:33 AM
I'm in for one please (just noticed this thread)

kingofwale
Jul 31st, 2012, 11:10 AM
no news on it yet. I'm going to take a hour nap. if you see anything before me. please text me at 4i6 837 9i6i

:)

MrDisco
Jul 31st, 2012, 01:06 PM
no news on it yet. I'm going to take a hour nap. if you see anything before me. please text me at 4i6 837 9i6i

:)

are you going to be ordering through that other guy?

kingofwale
Jul 31st, 2012, 01:18 PM
are you going to be ordering through that other guy?

yes. let me clarify.

Hey people. I'm making some changes due to delay of this coin...

this will go 2 ways....

1... everything goes normal and we order on 6th (which seems to be the delay date)

2... I have joined force with whatchamacallit (who had dealt with people here before as well as extensive ebay history). He is currently receiving dealership status from RAM and said can guarantee the availability of the coins. Furthermore, he can even get us a discount (not sure how much, but we will see).


Now, I will still be in charge of the payment to him as well as local distribution. so you will meet up with me just like before.


Cheers.


my reasons behind the change:
-great to have someone on the inside. Just look at the deal we got from Singh when he became the dealer with NZmint with Koi and sharks
- guarantee order... with the delay, it's going to be hard to keep an eye on it.
- discount!!!! heck, this is RFD

Feedback would be appreciated.

belfour
Jul 31st, 2012, 01:29 PM
As long as its cheaper for him to order and receive them then ship from edm? to toronto Vs Directly from oz to toronto.. Its good.

kingofwale
Jul 31st, 2012, 01:30 PM
As long as its cheaper for him to order and receive them then ship from edm? to toronto Vs Directly from oz to toronto.. Its good.

well, he quoted me around 1 dollar per coin... which should be easily covered by the discount we will get. LOL

whatchamacallit
Jul 31st, 2012, 01:57 PM
well, he quoted me around 1 dollar per coin... which should be easily covered by the discount we will get. LOL

LOL. That number was a guesstimate. Plus it would be ExpressPost, BUT no Insurance. Cause for 27 coins, each retailing at $100, insurance would be $50 in total.
Anyways, I have reserved enough coins for everyone!

MrDisco
Jul 31st, 2012, 02:06 PM
Now, I will still be in charge of the payment to him as well as local distribution. so you will meet up with me just like before.


sounds good to me. if we wish to increase our order is that still possible?


LOL. That number was a guesstimate. Plus it would be ExpressPost, BUT no Insurance. Cause for 27 coins, each retailing at $100, insurance would be $50 in total.
Anyways, I have reserved enough coins for everyone!

Thanks for doing this. Will you have access to other coins?

kingofwale
Jul 31st, 2012, 02:25 PM
sounds good to me. if we wish to increase our order is that still possible?



Thanks for doing this. Will you have access to other coins?


it should be fine. but I will let WCMCI have the final say in it.

whatchamacallit
Jul 31st, 2012, 02:30 PM
sounds good to me. if we wish to increase our order is that still possible?
Thanks for doing this. Will you have access to other coins?

Yes, IF I do get a discount, it makes sense for many of you to increase the number of coins you wanted. That should be ok. I have more than enough coins on order for people to increase their initial purchase.
Yes, IF I do get a discount once, the manager said she would put a note on my account and all future coins would be eligible for discount as well.
I won't be getting dealer pricing, as I'm not a dealer. But I will be getting preferred customer rates.

Lostwords
Jul 31st, 2012, 10:54 PM
the coins seems to be available to public now and onlu about 99 of them left?

kingofwale
Aug 1st, 2012, 01:03 AM
okay, I placed the order already.

that should guarantee us the quantity. We can see if we can work out some deal in the meantime.

P.S. how did you check the quantity left?

Lostwords
Aug 1st, 2012, 08:46 AM
okay, I placed the order already.

that should guarantee us the quantity. We can see if we can work out some deal in the meantime.

P.S. how did you check the quantity left?

I put in an order of 1000 and it only add 99 to my order. Now come to think of it, it may mean they have 99 left or they just allow me to order 99 of them.

hm.. actually I've just tested it again, it only allow you to put enter up to 100. I didn't looked when I entered it last night.... oh well...

jhkeong
Aug 2nd, 2012, 10:50 AM
I have pm you, please include me in the group buy.


Yes, IF I do get a discount, it makes sense for many of you to increase the number of coins you wanted. That should be ok. I have more than enough coins on order for people to increase their initial purchase.
Yes, IF I do get a discount once, the manager said she would put a note on my account and all future coins would be eligible for discount as well.
I won't be getting dealer pricing, as I'm not a dealer. But I will be getting preferred customer rates.

hobbes778
Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:20 AM
KOW and whatchamacallit,

I'd like to add one coin to my order (from 1 to 2) if that is ok.

Thanks!

kingofwale
Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:23 AM
I have pm you, please include me in the group buy.
yes, the logisitic of my groupbuy is only for GTA area, if you live in the Edmonton area, contact him because he's just closer-by.


KOW and whatchamacallit,

I'd like to add one coin to my order (from 1 to 2) if that is ok.

Thanks!

I'm trying to contact the wholesale department with RAM to have all the detail sorted out, also asked for discount. lol

whatchamacallit
Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:33 AM
GroupBuy for AB and BC created. Possibly for GTA too if KoW cannot get wholesale prices.
See my signature.

Lostwords
Aug 2nd, 2012, 12:34 PM
KOW.. let us know how it goes with the discount... depend on the discount.. I might order more...

kingofwale
Aug 2nd, 2012, 12:35 PM
KOW.. let us know how it goes with the discount... depend on the discount.. I might order more...

i will try my best.
like whatchamacallit said, for anyone not in Ontario, it might be better going with him. :)

TruE SkiLLS
Aug 2nd, 2012, 09:34 PM
Darn. Did I miss this coin?

whatchamacallit
Aug 2nd, 2012, 10:34 PM
Hey all. I got offered a pretty measly discount of 2.5% for any order over 50 coins.
To me that seems pretty *****, so I think most of you in Ontario are better off doing your own group buy.
At the end of the day You'll probably save a $1/coin if I am able to convince them to offer me free shipping.
The number of coins I'm ordering too has fallen drastically due to the almost useless discount, so perhaps you all are better off trying to reach the 50 coin requirement.

Anyways, we can discuss here, and if its still something you all want to pursue, then I'm in.

kingofwale
Aug 2nd, 2012, 10:51 PM
Hey all. I got offered a pretty measly discount of 2.5% for any order over 50 coins.
To me that seems pretty *****, so I think most of you in Ontario are better off doing your own group buy.
At the end of the day You'll probably save a $1/coin if I am able to convince them to offer me free shipping.
The number of coins I'm ordering too has fallen drastically due to the almost useless discount, so perhaps you all are better off trying to reach the 50 coin requirement.

Anyways, we can discuss here, and if its still something you all want to pursue, then I'm in.

well, i started this groupbuy with the full expectation of pay full price. so any discount I can get will help. lol

Not shooting for the moon myself here. But I'm going to try my best.

RAM has serious issue with communication, I can't seem to get hold of them at all.

whatchamacallit
Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:04 PM
well, i started this groupbuy with the full expectation of pay full price. so any discount I can get will help. lol
Not shooting for the moon myself here. But I'm going to try my best.
RAM has serious issue with communication, I can't seem to get hold of them at all.

I agree. I guess a 2.5% discount is not bad.
I am still trying to get more out of them.
But I think its too late, and I've lost interest.
I'm still buying some for AB and BC, but I'm really disappointed I let all of you down.
Hopefully she has a change of heart and offers me something better when I call her later tonight.

kingofwale
Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:30 PM
I agree. I guess a 2.5% discount is not bad.
I am still trying to get more out of them.
But I think its too late, and I've lost interest.
I'm still buying some for AB and BC, but I'm really disappointed I let all of you down.
Hopefully she has a change of heart and offers me something better when I call her later tonight.

lol, didn't let me down at all, thanks for trying, that's all you can do anyway.

I just wish they would even reply my email. LOL

Lostwords
Aug 3rd, 2012, 08:27 AM
I agree. I guess a 2.5% discount is not bad.
I am still trying to get more out of them.
But I think its too late, and I've lost interest.
I'm still buying some for AB and BC, but I'm really disappointed I let all of you down.
Hopefully she has a change of heart and offers me something better when I call her later tonight.

Like KOW said earlier, when we all placed our order for this group buy, it was in the premise of paying full price and save on shipping and hassel, anything else is just a bonus. Thank you to you and KOW effort in this group buy

kingofwale
Aug 3rd, 2012, 11:43 AM
Like KOW said earlier, when we all placed our order for this group buy, it was in the premise of paying full price and save on shipping and hassel, anything else is just a bonus. Thank you to you and KOW effort in this group buy

I think I'm going to get 1-1.5% off. LOL

kinda a joke but it's better than nothing. I'm going to ask if we can get slightly better rate on shipping.

Cheers

Jon Lai
Aug 11th, 2012, 09:53 AM
KOW, any updates on this GB?

kingofwale
Aug 12th, 2012, 09:16 PM
hey guys, just saw the charge on my credit card. Final total comes to 109.15xx per coin. for total order of 26 (someone backed out). [for those interested, I do have tax ship from RAM as well as credit card statement as proof. :)]

that's include shipping + exchange rate.

now, I hope we don't get charged custom, (if it does, I will fork over the cash first and then file the paperwork, so it shouldn't affect our order or any of cost)

Thank you for being a part of the groupbuy.


P.S. if you have the extra money, I would prefer full payment since my credit card is due on Sept 4th. However if you prefer to pay cash upon pick up (or send me EMT at a later date), I'm perfectly alright with it. Cheers.

Looking forward to getting it

Jon Lai
Aug 29th, 2012, 06:25 PM
Just wondering, did these ship yet?

taro-chan
Aug 30th, 2012, 10:31 AM
Oh, also who's coin am I picking up?

Vanno
Aug 30th, 2012, 11:53 AM
Hey Taro. We had discussed picking mine up when you were in T.O..

Thanks!

Lostwords
Aug 30th, 2012, 12:46 PM
Hey taro,

Originally, I was asking KOW to drop the coin off to DWS when he go pick up the shark but since the shark don't arrive until late October, would you mind picking mine up from KOW?

Thanks,

taro-chan
Aug 30th, 2012, 12:56 PM
Sounds good. I will be picking up 4 coins in total when it comes in. I will for sure be making a trip last week of Sept =P

deal_with_singh
Sep 4th, 2012, 10:59 PM
Hey KoW...any updates?

kingofwale
Sep 11th, 2012, 12:28 AM
okay, guys, here's the situation right now..

package is over 1600 dollars so self-declare option is off.

There is a high chance that UPS will ding us with brokerage fee, which we don't know how much (10% according to other guy),

Only other option is doing Canada Post, but RAM refuses to guarantee anything ( and they won't place insurance on packages)


what do you guys think? If majority of people want back out, I can ask for refund and I don't mind bearing the loss of exchange rate.


Sorry for the long wait. I must've sent over 30 emails back and forth with RAM.

deal_with_singh
Sep 11th, 2012, 11:49 AM
okay, guys, here's the situation right now..

package is over 1600 dollars so self-declare option is off.

There is a high chance that UPS will ding us with brokerage fee, which we don't know how much (10% according to other guy),

Only other option is doing Canada Post, but RAM refuses to guarantee anything ( and they won't place insurance on packages)


what do you guys think? If majority of people want back out, I can ask for refund and I don't mind bearing the loss of exchange rate.


Sorry for the long wait. I must've sent over 30 emails back and forth with RAM.

Self clearing isn't available over $1600?

How did whatchamachillit do his?

If UPS dings us with a brokerage fee, that means there will be duty on top of that, doesn't it?

How is it that RAM and Perth are run by the same guy, but Perth ships Canada Post and FEDEX, and RAM will only ship UPS?

I'll wait and see what everyone has to say before making a decision.

taro-chan
Sep 11th, 2012, 12:02 PM
Does it even fall into self declaration? If any brokerage/duties is charged, its because UPS filed it wrong.

whatchamacallit
Sep 11th, 2012, 12:11 PM
Since many are interested in the messages I sent KoW and the process I used, I am posting them below for everyone to read (irrelevant words redacted):

EMAIL 1:

Hey
Not very hard to clear yourself.
But this is the biggest issue, your package is MORE than $1600CAD, therefore I don't think you can clear it yourself.

I followed the steps here:
http://trueler.com/2010/11/24/self-clear-shipment-cbsa-avoid-ups-brokerage-fee/
Ignoring that the parcel has to be less than $1600, its pretty easy.

Steps:
1) Let UPS try to deliver the package.
2) They will ask for a C.O.D. fee while delivering
3) Refuse the package, tell them to take it back to the warehouse and hold it for you there while you "self-clear" it yourself. (Ensure they give you the UPS tracking number thats on the package - you will not have it until this point).
4) Call UPS.
5) Ask them for the shipping invoice or commercial invoice associated with the package.
6) They will email this to you.
7) Take this invoice, take other proof that the coin is legal tender of Australia (it being silver does not mean anything to CBSA), take Govt. ID and the tax invoice RAM had sent you earlier on, and go to a local CBSA office.
8) Tell the CBSA this is a Legal tender coin with Tarrif code: 7118900099 and with GST Exempt code 49 (basically and legal tender coin of that country is GST exempt)
9) They will clear it for you for $0.00 (no duties or taxes applicable).

The problem is that as far as I know, you can only self-clear if its less than $1600 CAD.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/courier/lvs-efv/menu-eng.html

Therefore, my only suggestion is to get RAM to either declare it as Tarrif 7118900099 and GST Exempt code 49 BOLDLY on the invoice itself, repeatedly on every line and every section possible, or TO CANCEL YOUR ORDER AND NOT SHIP THE PACKAGE AT ALL - UPS IS GOING TO SCREW YOU, AND YOU'RE GOING TO END UP WITH 25 FRUSTRATED CUSTOMERS.
Or ask them to ship via Australian Post like every other mint does.
RAM is a bunch of ***** - thats my conclusion from the whole experience.
Im sorry, but I think you are royally screwed because RAM is choosing to ship via a private courier rather than a Govt. postage service.
Them combined with UPS are going to royally make you pay.
The reason UPS was asking me to pay $60.95 for the parcel was because of their stupid brokerage fees, and also because they incorrectly thought it was metal samples rather than legal tender.
If you're buying 50 coins, thats $5000, and at 13% HST that is $650 in fees (not including UPS brokerage fees) all because RAM will incorrectly identify it, UPS will incorrectly identify it, and you're going to get screwed.

EMAIL 2:

Sorry bud, not sure what to say.
Other option I can think of split orders into $1500 CAD chunks (not 1500AUD chuncks as that puts it over 1600CAD) and self-clear each package.
No other way I can think of.
Or not get insurance. Big risk, but how often to parcels with tracking get lost really?

The issue is that once UPS classifies it wrongly, there is absolutely no way to get them to change the classification UNLESS you choose to clear it yourself.
But from what I have read, the only way to clear yourself is IF its below $1600.
Perhaps there is a way for packages greater than $1600, but it isnt the norm and thus won't be as straight forward.

whatchamacallit
Sep 11th, 2012, 12:14 PM
Does it even fall into self declaration? If any brokerage/duties is charged, its because UPS filed it wrong.

If UPS identifies it correctly, you should only pay a brokerage fee and that is it - no tax or duties - at least thats what I thought.
You are suggesting that if identified correctly, there should be no brokerage either? That I do not know.

taro-chan
Sep 11th, 2012, 12:49 PM
If UPS identifies it correctly, you should only pay a brokerage fee and that is it - no tax or duties - at least thats what I thought.
You are suggesting that if identified correctly, there should be no brokerage either? That I do not know.I am not 100% sure with UPS.

Here is my experience with Fed-ex
- Apmex order was 2400USD
- Labeled _correctly_ as PM.
- Fed-ex brokerage called me and had me fill out a form to clear the package for me.
- I confirmed with Fed-ex that there was no brokerage fees.
- Package was received without duties or brokerage.

It is my understanding if there is no duties or taxes, there should also be no brokerage fees. Can anyone confirm this?

Lostwords
Sep 11th, 2012, 01:12 PM
If it is too much trouble, I am leaning toward cancelling it. I am ok either ways but I find these coin don't worth the hassel.

Jon Lai
Sep 11th, 2012, 09:48 PM
Can the order be split up so it is individually less than $1600?

kingofwale
Sep 11th, 2012, 10:12 PM
If it is too much trouble, I am leaning toward cancelling it. I am ok either ways but I find these coin don't worth the hassel.

yes, I feel the same way about the price. so far the coin hasn't been profitable at all, at least on ebay

I emailed them and they are unwilling to split the order to 2 (without having to pay extra) and they are unwilling to mark down the value.


at this point, I'm willing to cancel it. i can return the EMT asap.

Lostwords
Sep 12th, 2012, 09:09 AM
yes, I feel the same way about the price. so far the coin hasn't been profitable at all, at least on ebay

It's not like we are getting 10 or 15% discount and such. We can wait and see what others say

4flava
Sep 12th, 2012, 04:32 PM
I don't mind backing out as well. LOL

Actually to be honest I'm kinda bored of collecting coins period. Will probably sell off most of my collection now.

MrDisco
Sep 12th, 2012, 05:23 PM
sure cancel it

CyberTek
Sep 12th, 2012, 05:38 PM
Does it go down to $1600 if we only get 1 each? Just a suggestion :)
Either way is fine with me.

kingofwale
Sep 12th, 2012, 06:41 PM
i've emailed them about whether we can lower it or outright cancel, let me find out what they say.

MrDisco
Sep 12th, 2012, 06:46 PM
i've emailed them about whether we can lower it or outright cancel, let me find out what they say.

edit: if it helps you can put me down for just 1 coin to lower the overall bill

if it does get canceled, anyone know the cheapest place to order just 1 of them?

Milamber
Sep 12th, 2012, 07:09 PM
I'm good either way. It was more of a nice to have coin rather than a must have.

Lostwords
Sep 12th, 2012, 07:43 PM
Does it go down to $1600 if we only get 1 each? Just a suggestion :)
Either way is fine with me.

If it helps to lower the numbers so that the order could go through, you can cancel my 2 coins. Basically for me, I would prefer to cancel it but if majority of the people still want to go through with the order, I am ok with it as well.

kingofwale
Sep 12th, 2012, 09:00 PM
i'm going to ask if we can do 14 instead. :)

Thanks

MrDisco
Sep 12th, 2012, 10:40 PM
i'm going to ask if we can do 14 instead. :)

wont you need 18 to cover the people who ordered?

belfour
Sep 13th, 2012, 01:24 AM
I don't mind cancelling as well if its such a hassle with the shipping.

drakecape
Sep 13th, 2012, 03:57 PM
Same here, I dont mind cancelling too if its such a hassle.

blueredfish
Sep 13th, 2012, 06:23 PM
I don't mind cancelling either if the shipping costs hassles.

kingofwale
Sep 13th, 2012, 09:56 PM
sorry, I'm having some issues with RFD now, comment boxes are grayed out for me.

anyway, I already asked for refund, which I will personally get dinged for exchange rate. (which I'm cool with it). Once I get the refund, I will start with the refund via EMT.

I'm very sorry it didn't work out, I got dinged by UPS in my last groupbuy for Pamp dragon, I just don't want to brother with them anymore.

In order to make the refund process easier. I will EMT everyone with the same password: Silver.

so, if you can PM me with the amount you paid and your email address. I will return the fund as soon as I can. Thanks

kingofwale
Sep 14th, 2012, 04:05 PM
hey guys, I already got 7 replies so far, thank you. I will be providing everyone with full refund as soon as I get the credit back on my credit card.

Just want to make sure they do it... Last time I canceled an order, they still shipped it. *coughApple*

Thanks for your help and again I'm sorry it didn't work out

kingofwale
Sep 20th, 2012, 09:56 PM
alright, i jsut got my refund... out of 80 dollars due to exchange rate, but that's just the part of the game.

i am going to start the refund. if you haven't done so. Please PM me your email address and the amount you paid.

Just makes it easy for me. Thanks

password for all... "silver"

Lostwords
Sep 20th, 2012, 11:05 PM
Sorry to hear the -$80.00 Didn't see this update in the thread until I looked for the password. I find it unfair for you to cover that by your self. Maybe we could chip in to help??

kingofwale
Sep 20th, 2012, 11:15 PM
Sorry to hear the -$80.00 Didn't see this update in the thread until I looked for the password. I find it unfair for you to cover that by your self. Maybe we could chip in to help??

just a part of the risk of groupbuy I suppose, Not as bad as the 100 dollars I got dinged by UPS last time or my Wolverine Coin they lost... (now you see why I simply refuse to deal with them. lol)

I don't expect others to cover it. of course, unless you want to deposit to KoW relief fund, I'm not going to object. ;)

deal_with_singh
Sep 27th, 2012, 09:13 PM
just a part of the risk of groupbuy I suppose, Not as bad as the 100 dollars I got dinged by UPS last time or my Wolverine Coin they lost... (now you see why I simply refuse to deal with them. lol)

I don't expect others to cover it. of course, unless you want to deposit to KoW relief fund, I'm not going to object. ;)

Hey KoW, just saw the updates. I don't feel it is fair for you to bare the $80 loss, and would prefer if everyone would cover it.

For my refund please deduct any loss you may have incurred due to forex for my coin. I sent over $115 I think.