Firesteel Blank Group Buy.

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Well it’s about time that I started to put some effort in the BCUK after getting so much from all of you guys so: -

Is anybody interested in a firesteel blank group buy?

Here's the blurb from the seller's website www.firesteel.co.uk :-

"Firesteel Rods are one of the best ways of lighting a fire in a survival situation. Firesteels for bushcraft, survival, camping and barbeques!

Ferrocerium is a man made mix of 20 different metals fused together into a rod. Ferro rods consist of 20% iron, with small amounts of zinc, magnesium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium plus small amounts of other rare earth elements. We supply a top quality no frills product at the lowest possible price."


www.firesteel.co.uk would do 50 + 5 free for £150 which brings the price down to £2.73 per unit PLUS P&P at cost and Pay Pal fees would have to be added. Their price structure is here: - http://www.firesteel.co.uk/firesteel blanks.htm

I would suggest that batches of 5 firesteel blanks per person. This works out a £13.75 for 5 firesteels PLUS P&P at cost and Pay Pal fees. I suggest that the P&P be charged at the same rate as www.firesteels.co.uk are charging which is £3.00 for 5 firesteels + 5% Pay Pal fees 84p making a total of £17.58 I think this should cover everything and if it works out cheaper the "profit" will be donated here http://www.justgiving.com/runningforTeenageCancerTrust a per MagiKellys previous fund raising auction. If anybody is unhappy with this please advise.

Don’t forget that you could split any multiples of 5 firesteels with you bushcrafting buddies.

If there is significant interest above the 55 units I will contact the seller and see what he can do on the price.

PAYMENT: -

Payment is via Pay Pal. Nearer the time of ordering the firesteels I will PM members that have ordered with my Pay Pal account details. I will also accept cheques - but suggest that if you want to pay in this way you should contact me as I will need to have the cheque cleared prior to placing the order with www.firesteel.co.uk


The first allocation of 55 units is now reserved! I will leave this for a little while longer to gauge what the interest from other members. If it warrants I will start a second allocation and order in "one hit".

BTW - I have no connection to the company, seller, etc.

Cheers,

Phil.




List so far: -

First Allocation: -

5 x Firesteels Wildrover PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Adi PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Andy J PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels AndyW PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
10 x Firesteels Eric_Methven PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels John Pickett and janiepopps PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Shibari.surfer PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Longstrider PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Buckshot PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels ilan PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
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55 Running total. FULL.
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Second Allocation: -

5 x Firesteels w00dsmoke PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels fred gordon PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels redcollective PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Bardster PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Andyn (re-allocation of Chopper's order as no response)
5 x Firesteels swyn PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels scanker PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Gibbsy PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels madrussian PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels moduser (re-allocation of copper_head's order as no response)
5 x Firesteels FoxyRick PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
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55 Running Total. FULL.



Third Allocation: -

5 x Firesteels davef PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels reddave PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels kobalt01 PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels 2blackcat PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Radar_Uk PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels paradox (LSG) PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels willie PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels silvergirl PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Dingo PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Seoras PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels P@ul PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
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55 Running Total FULL.



OVER-SPILL ALLOCATION:-

5 x Firesteels Caleb PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED 20/02/2007.
5 x Firesteels Cormac PAID - thank you. DISPATCHED and received.

 

[Andy J]

Yes hello, just posted on the "how to remove plastic handle " question, Yes please, I'm in for fve too, Thanks Andy...PM me for my details...

 

[AndyW]

Hi, put me down for a batch please Phil. Thanks.

 

[madrussian]

Can I call dibbs on the five free ones? I'm interested if someone would be kind enough to tell me how much that is in US dollars and how much shipping will be?

 

[Eric_Methven]

Put me down for ten (10) firesteels please.

Eric

 

[JonnyP]

5 please Phil........

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

WOW - these are going fast!!

As stated if we go over the 55 (50+5 free) then I will contact the seller.

Re: madrussian - not sure what P&P would be to the States mate as I don't know the weight of the items. I've not put you down for 5 at this stage - but leave it with me buddy and I'll see what I can do. BTW - the 5 free were included in the batch of 55 to bring the price down.

Cheers all,

Phil.

 

[oldsoldier]

Madrussin, I'd be willing to split the cost with you. PM me, maybe we can work something out.

 

[Shibari.surfer]

I'll deffo take five. Who and how do i pay?

 

[Longstrider]

Please put me down for 5 as well. :You_Rock_

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

gimme a while to send the cash and I'll order one How long do we have? (if this has been answered already I appologize, just jumping in ASAP).

 

[madrussian]

I was just joking about the five free. Let me know the shipping rates so I can see if its worthwhile for me to ship to the states. Thanks.

 

[ilan]

Hi please can i have five as well ilan

 

[Chopper]

I may be interested in 5 as well, but has anyone got one of these and tried it ?

It may be worth doing before you order 150.

 

[w00dsmoke]

I'll take 5 bud if it's not too late.

W00dsmoke

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

I may be interested in 5 as well, but has anyone got one of these and tried it ?

It may be worth doing before you order 150.

I know several other people who have ordered these and they say they work fine and are happy with the purchase. I use and abuse my firesteels and don't expect them to last too long.

If you are not sure about placing the order at this stage I would suggest leaving it.

I will await your approval before placing you on Second Allocation.

Cheers,

Phil.

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

I'll take 5 bud if it's not too late.

W00dsmoke

Hi mate,

I will start a Second Allocation and see how it goes

Phil.

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Due to demand I have started a Second Allocation.

Please see initial post in this thread.

Cheers,

Phil.

 

[fred gordon]

Great offer. 5 for me please PM sent. :You_Rock_

 

[firesteelcam]

Hi,
I just heard about the group buy from one of your menbers 'British Red', who had started the pimp my firesteel thread on this site.
Just a few things to say, firstly hello to all , and a big thankyou for your interest in my business. I started firesteel.co.uk just over a year ago after being amazed by the product, but dismayed at having to pay about £12 to buy a piece of metal with a plastic handle.
After some time I managed to source a supplier who was a manufacturer, not a reseller, and decided to sell at the lowest possible markup to encourage a higher turnover. Luckily I have an established business in industrial flooring, so I was not reliant on firesteel sales to earn money. Also I have the finance to risk sending thousands of pounds to an initially unknown supplier the other side of the world before any product appears.
Initially I think people presume a low price equates to low quality, but many of my customers now are repeat customers, I also supply many of the custom knife makers around the world including the famous one with the 2 year waiting list.

Answers to question from Madrussian....postage to the USA. I have just weighed 5 steels in a padded envelope and looked on Royal Mail postage calculater. £3.89.

Phil, Thanks for your input...I don't envy you packing them all up! As for the £3 to post on, there will be a bit of profit, but not much, I charge a bit more than it costs to cover my time and petrol to the PO. I think its great to donate the left over, and as a thankyou I will send £10 for every 55 firesteels bought to your charity. I will pay direct to just giving, you will be able to see my donation.
I will keep popping back to answer any questions.
Regards
Cam
firesteel.co.uk