RFQWork.com is now open

[Cold Fusion]

Finally, an alternative to MFGquote. Thanks Paul!

[TR MFG]

I think those posting RFQ's should be able to do so for free. It will increse the number of RFQ's posted. Just my 2 cents.

[HuFlungDung]

Thanks for setting this up Paul!

HFD: Where do I go to find out how much something will cost to bring into the US?

Thanks!

-Jeff

Well, due to the Free Trade Agreement, most parts can likely cross duty free. However, that does not mean much to UPS who will charge you $35 to rubber stamp the import (plus shipping charges) if it has a value over $20 (this is coming in to Canada, I am not sure about the other direction, but I've heard that it is similar).

The mail is a good option to beat this brokerage rap, thus far. Canada Post charges $5 to broker the shipments presently, plus GST on any imports into Canada. Canadians can export without charging GST to anyone outside of Canada.

The problem is shipping via mail can be slow unless you choose one of their courier options. Expect anywhere from 4 days on up in customs, even on a premium shipping charge. This kills the incentive to pay extra for shipping by mail, because it won't speed it up anyways. That has been my experience, other guys are welcome to relate their secrets of shipping

[InspirationTool]

Paul, could you add a laser/wj/plasma catagory to RFQWork?

I do a lot of quotes for those processes, and sometimes the parts can be done on more than one process.

Thanks!

-Jeff

[ynneb]

I tried to make a post in the new forum, it said I was successfull, but the post is not there. Do all post require approval b4 been displayed?

[CNCadmin]

I tried to make a post in the new forum, it said I was successfull, but the post is not there. Do all post require approval b4 been displayed?

No posts require approval. I see your post.....

[CNCadmin]

I have fixed all the login and posting issues, this is a brand new software version that I will be replacing cnczone with in the very near future, so it's a little bit of a learning curve for me.

[CNCadmin]

Paul, could you add a laser/wj/plasma catagory to RFQWork?

I do a lot of quotes for those processes, and sometimes the parts can be done on more than one process.

Thanks!

-Jeff

All done http://rfqwork.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34

[CNCadmin]

Since this site is a sister site of cnczone.com will you integrate the register/login feature so that we don't have to register twice?? If we are a member of cnczone it would be nice to use the same info and not have to re-register to use RFQWork.com. If payment is needed after the 3 months the user could pay accordingly.

Just a thought, very easy to do

I've decided NOT to that, sorry for the inconvenience that will cause.

[CNCadmin]

I think those posting RFQ's should be able to do so for free. It will increse the number of RFQ's posted. Just my 2 cents.

Well, true BUT if a guy pays money to post a RFQ that will weed out the serious from the time wasters.

[CNCadmin]

I tried to make a post in the new forum, it said I was successfull, but the post is not there. Do all post require approval b4 been displayed?

I found the problem and you should be good to go Benny.

[Ken_Shea]

Some additional food for thought.

It is relatively common for those posting a RFQ that they are clearly not ready for a RFQ posting, or if they are, do not offer enough information for those quoting to offer a price without eating up time for nothing in just finding out necessary information for a intelligent quote. It can take quite a bit of time generating a quote, no one I know of gets paid for this time so I feel that at least the minimum amount of information should be required as part of the RFQ post, saving both parties time.

My idea of minimum.
1) Material type
2) Is a material quote required or is material supplied.
3) Quantity
4) Drawings should be immediately available or necessary specs.
5) Required time frame
6) RFQ ending time
7) Full contact information should be supplied upon first contact by email from both parties, neither should have to reply to IggysCNC@hotmail.com.
8) If the RFQ poster needs help in some of the technical areas then that should be made know initially.
9) Make known any special treatments/finishes not necessarly related to the machining process.

Ken