Need A Quote- Small Part Repeat work

[millman52]

Originally Posted by Dualkit Basically the buyer will accept the maximum amount of parts that can be make out of a full bar of stock, if it significantly reduces price. Raw material is much cheaper in full bar lengths in these parts. This type steel is commonly sold in 20 foot lengths, so the the average yield from a full bar would be around 130 parts.

That is correct Dualkit or at least is my intention for allowing overruns. I use 1 1/2" stock for many different parts. so holding to exactly 100 isn't a problem because I can use left over stock on the next job.

Also when sitting up for a job I always allow a few parts extra in case of scrapping a part(s) during the run.

[sergiolorenzo]

100 pcs mm5035 4.00 each
shipping cost 80.
lead time 10 days
thanks for the opportunity
sergio lorenzo 1516 983 8321

[millman52]

Bidding is closed & award will be made soon.

[kccrusher]

Originally Posted by sergiolorenzo 100 pcs mm5035 4.00 each shipping cost 80. lead time 10 days thanks for the opportunity sergio lorenzo 1516 983 8321

just proving dualkit is right!! Let's keep a level of professionalism and quotes to PM, email, etc.

[millman52]

First I want to thank everyone for their bid & time involved it took to submit.

There were 48 bids submitted for this part, ranging from $2.20 to $16.28. About 1/2 fell in the $3.00 - $5.00 range freight included. Several more fell in the same range but freight quotes from $50.00-$100.00. When USPS will ship 70# in a flat rate box including insurance anywhere in the US for under $15.00

Some of you may be interested to know that most out of country bids were in the 4-5 $ range & freight then of course was a killer.

Bid was awarded in the $4.00 area.

If I missed answering anyones question(s) that specifically sent them to the email address listed in my very first post I apologize. I had a death in the family which demanded I be out of town for a few days during the bidding process. Again If I missed answering questions, I AM SORRY. I'll admit I was flooded with email & it did get a bit overwhelming under the circumstances.

Posting items for bid is a new experience for me so I am also in a learning curve here. I have a much better grasp of what is needed from me in my very first post & on the print(s). I didn't even think of getting foreign bids. Future requests will be limited to US & Canada

[millman52]

On the posting of pricing to open forum. While it may be good for me to get the best price on a single part. I agree with some others they should probably be kept private.

My definition of bargain begins with quality, service then by price.


I want bids that the bidder can live with down the road adjusting only for raw material prices. As the title to my first post stated "repeat work". It does me no good to have to go through this process every time I need a batch of parts.

[kccrusher]

thanks for the information and glad you found someone here for your needs. On the shipping, you are right about USPS, but I don't have many customers that want to use them, so we usually quote UPS or FedEx. I've had my share of "lost" items with priority mail, especially when bulk items approach 70#, but if the customer wants it, they get it.

[millman52]

I haven't had a single "lost package" I've had 1 shipped in that the carton wasn't adequate & some loss. I have shipped 1 out that had damage & they paid the claim with proper documentation. In the past 3 years I have used them.

With USPS there is no included insurance You have to buy it & they will only cover $500.00 per package I think it is.

I'd think common sense would dictate not to ship 70# of small loose parts in a single layer flat rate box. You'd be asking for trouble. With an extra layer of cardboard & some care in packing using 2 boxes there would be little chance of loosing a package & or it's contents.

I certainly wouldn't put an entire order of these parts even if they would fit into 1 box. But I have had very good luck with USPS Priority & they are way faster cross country than FEX or UPS