Giant Swedish Folding Cup

[torc]

Does any body know where to buy these 600ml. cups?
http://www.militaerbestaende.de/Cam...ts-Plates/Swedish-folding-cup-600ml::599.html
These people sell them for EU 3.90 each but then want EU 23.50 postage.
No way, Jose!
Any help would be appreciated.
Happy trails...torc.

 

[tytek]

Postage costs are a joke!!!
Maybe that's how they make their money?

 

[Toddy]

Woah, that's a big one .......are they sure about the size ? My little one struggles with that stub handle when the contents are hot and the kuksa softens

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Biker]

Just for your info if you press ctrl, alt and 4 on your keyboard you get the € sign.

Yeah postage is daylight robbery. I wantefd to buy some small batteries form the US recently for 29cents each, I splashed out and added 4 to my cart (i know last of the big spenders). Came to the checkout and I saw $6 postage ... I sprained my finger hitting cancel.

 

[Toddy]

How come the fellow in Israel manages it so cheaply
Gear up Europe or suchlike ? I was talking to someone at the last Scottish Meet up about kit and he was full of praise for the fellow's stuff and postages. Not slow either.
If he can do it from Israel.............

cheers,
Toddy

p.s. Thanks for the tip on the €
Hey it works !!

 

[Ahjno]

Does any body know where to buy these 600ml. cups?
http://www.militaerbestaende.de/Cam...ts-Plates/Swedish-folding-cup-600ml::599.html
These people sell them for EU 3.90 each but then want EU 23.50 postage.
No way, Jose!
Any help would be appreciated.
Happy trails...torc.

I think I found a supplier overhere for 2,50 EUR, I'll contact them if it's the same size (600ml) and what postage will be

 

[Shewie]

How come the fellow in Israel manages it so cheaply
Gear up Europe or suchlike ? I was talking to someone at the last Scottish Meet up about kit and he was full of praise for the fellow's stuff and postages. Not slow either.
If he can do it from Israel.............

cheers,
Toddy

I got a few toys from them last week, postage took about 10 days and only cost about £3, Great service and they also threw in some BCUK freebies

 

[woof]

I seen these on ebay.

Rob

 

[redneck]

I think I found a supplier overhere for 2,50 EUR, I'll contact them if it's the same size (600ml) and what postage will be

Possible group buy?? count me in.

 

[rik_uk3]

Can't be 600ml, no way the stubby handle could cope with the heat without the hot drink spilling over you or the floor.

 

[bikething]

I'm not convinced on the size - I've got one that looks exactly like that - including the handle shape - but it's only about 350ml max IIRC

 

[maddave]

I'm not convinced on the size - I've got one that looks exactly like that - including the handle shape - but it's only about 350ml max IIRC

600ml is over a pint.... In a wobbly cup I'm not convinced.. may be a typo

 

[Ahjno]

Well, I got a reply:

When the cup is unfolded it measures 10x10x7 cm(4x4x3-ish inch). He couldn't confirm / quote the capcity ... he had to check a brochure Nor did he send a picture
Postage to NL was 13 EUR!! (It seems they are in Belgium ...). No real discount. 1.70 EUR when we order 100 or more (unlikely) - though that price excludes VAT. So you end up at about the same price ...

Did you had a look at those Squishy bowls by Guyot design? On YouTube there's a vid by a guy pooring boiling water in one and handles is without any ill effect as they insulate very well.
I'll dig it up
Hang on

Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZtBNMAT2F0


EDIT:
http://www.asmc.de/en/New-Items/Folding-cup-Big-olivgreen-p.html
Price: 2.50 EUR
- Height: 7,5 cm
- Height folded: 3,5 cm
- Ø: 10 cm
- Weight: 48 g

 

[torc]

Many thanks Johan, you have been a great help.
€2.50 each plus 19% VAT. and €17 postage gives a total of €23.50 for 3 very useful (IMHO) drinking vessels.
At last, a proper sized cup of tea to wash down one of these http://www.asmc.de/en/Outdoor-Survival/Food/Cheeseburger-p.html
Happy trail...torc.

 

[Shambling Shaman]

I have a friend who lives in Belgium, might be cheaper to get them to post?

 

[AJB]

If those dimentions are right then the volume is 589.2 cubic cm!

That's 1.04 UK pints!

Hmmm!

 

[John Fenna]

Ach - you are better off making a coconut mug!
for mere pence you get the makings of a mug, a load of coconut meat, a drink of coconut milk - and they are available in all good supermarkets and even some local grocery/organic/healthfood shops!
If you are of a DIY bent you can even add a handle!
the only drawback is that they do not fold!

 

[torc]

I have a friend who lives in Belgium, might be cheaper to get them to post?

Thanks for your kind offer SS, but I have ordered them and a few other bits and pieces (including a cheeseburger!).
My order weighs in excess of 3kg's but the postage is still €17.
I suppose large orders are the only way for a customer to mitigate the high postage costs and for a seller to make the bother of a mail order service worth while.
Happy trails...torc.