Multi Coloured 550 paracord

[sparkplug]

[size=+2]This group buy is now closed - sorry if you missed out and thanks to all who took part. Thanks also to Joe from 5*Cord for all his efforts in supporting this.[/size]


I've contacted 5*cord (who replied to me at 11pm on Easter Sunday ) and they are happy to run the group buy. I was going to do the leg work myself, but they're happy to do it for me so I think I got off lightly!

Other people on BB have dealt with this supplier before and comments have been very favourable.


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First - the rules:
1) A minimum of 10 people are needed for the group buy to run
2) The paracord must be purchased in 50ft or 100ft batches but can be divided into increments of 10ft lengths. (i.e. you must buy either 50ft or 100ft but it can be 10ft each of five different colours, or a 20ft length of one colour and a 30ft length of another, a 50ft length of just one colour or whatever.) For those of you who think metrically 50ft is a little over 15m and 10ft is a little over 3m.
3) Once we are ready to start buying 5*cord will issue us with a 'promo' code to use for the group buy. This code will only be valid for 5 days
4) Once the code is issued anyone who wants can place an order directly on 5*cord's website:

To place the order via the website.

-Select the option of cheque/postal order

-there is a notes section where you can include the following note:

I am a member of the Bushcraftuk forum. I would like to place this order and receive the group buy pricing. I would like to pay via (choose one) paypal/visa/mastercard/postal order. Please reply with the total amount due. (The total due will be adjusted and will not reflect the price on the site at time of checkout.)

If payment is by paypal then 5*cord will simply send you an invoice via paypal for the amount due.

Once the code expires, the group buy is over. All orders will be processed and shipped out on the same day.

5*cord also mentioned in the email that if anyone also wants to order some lanyard parts or any other accessories that these can be included with no additional shipping costs.

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Second - the cost:

If you are buying mixed colours:
50ft = £9.00 *including* postage
100ft = £14.00 *including* postage

For neon pink or green you need to add 2p per foot

If you are buying a single colour:
50ft = £8.00 *including* postage
100ft = £12.00 *including* postage

For single colour lengths there is no additional charge for neon colours (sorry, I got that wrong originally)

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And finally - the products:

- Blaze Orange

- Burgundy / Maroon

- Chocolate / Brown

- Coyote Brown

- Desert Camo

- Digital Camo

- Grey / Silver

- Horizon Blue

- Inferno Red

- Kelly Green

- Khaki / Tan

- Multi Cam

- Olive Drab

- Olive Drab with black tracer

- Pitch Black

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Please note last two are 2p per foot more expensive unless you buy them in 50ft or 100ft lengths!
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- Neon Pink

- Toxic (neon) Green






To make sure we have the ten minimum required to run this buy can I please ask for ten definite buyers to reply on this thread. Once we have the minimum ten then there is no need to post your interest as we don't need "the list"...

Once we have that I'll contact 5*cord for the code and post it here.

*phew* that was a lot of typing

Any questions, please post them in the thread and I'll get back to you.

Thanks

Countdown to group buy being 'a goer'
10 = moab
9 = woof
8 = wilderbeast
7 more to go...

 

[moab]

Sparkplug,
That's a lot of typing, I've not come across this company before and was wondering if the paracord is the 7 strand 550?

I'll definately be buying if it is.
thanks for putting this together

ATB

 

[TeeDee]

Moab , I bought some from the guy the other day , what i recieved is def 7 strand 550 cord, i have no reason to doubt the rest won't be either.

HTH

Sparkplug, I will be in once i decide what colours i want. Cheers

 

[sparkplug]

Hi Moab,

From their website:

550 cord (Type III) has a core of normally 6-8 strands depending upon the manufacturer. The most common is a 7 core which is what we stock. Normally comes in military/drab colours. But we tend to stock some of the brighter colours as well.

So it sounds like a 'yes' - but I'll double check that this is true on all colours

 

[woof]

Yes please Sparky, do you need to know what and how much i want now ?,

If so, a 100ft of olive drab,

Thanks for organising, Rob

 

[moab]

Teedee/Sparkplug,
thanks, sounds spot on; I'll be in the group buy.
thanks

 

[sparkplug]

Yes please Sparky, do you need to know what and how much i want now ?

Nope! - I just need to know that at least ten people will definitely buy something. Colours / quantities / length etc is for you to decide when you place your order directly with them.

don't do it until we have the all important discount code though

 

[dave1942]

Appears to be a good site if you want small quantities or a mixture of colours. Another consideration is http://www.supplycaptain.com a US based company. They supply all the colours listed and are cheaper if you want several colours in 100ft lengths.
I recently ordered 5 colours in 100ft lengths at $7-00 per length. The postage was 1st class international with a 4lb limit and cost $11-40. Total price $46-40. On current exchange rates that came to £31-00 or just over £5-00 per 100 ft length. Worth thinking about if there are several people who could get together with their requirements. It's genuine 550 paracord and there is no premium payment for fluro colours.
No connection with the company just a satisfied customer

Dave

 

[Wilderbeast]

£8 for 50 feet? thats mental, count me in!!

 

[sparkplug]

Thanks Dave, I think my brain will snap if I try to co-ordinate that too! I'd suggest individuals who want to try that out just do so themselves....

Just out of interest, where you charged any import duty?

 

[sparkplug]

Just had confirmation that all colours are definitely 7 strand 550 cord

I also was corrected - the 2p per foot surcharge on neon colours only applies if you are buying a mix of colours (i.e. multiples of 10ft). If you buy 50ft or 100ft of neon there is no surcharge.

5*cord also confirmed that any additional accessories can be ordered with no additional shipping costs.

I've updated the original post.

 

[IanM]

Countdown to group buy being 'a goer'
10 = moab
9 = woof
8 = wilderbeast
7 = IanM
6 more to go...

 

[reddave]

Countdown to group buy being 'a goer'
10 = moab
9 = woof
8 = wilderbeast
7 = IanM
6 more to go...

6 = reddave



Added me if its ok

 

[dave1942]

sparkplug Thanks Dave, I think my brain will snap if I try to co-ordinate that too! I'd suggest individuals who want to try that out just do so themselves....

Just out of interest, where you charged any import duty


No import duty charged

Dave

 

[kiltedpict]

Me too please.

Cheers,

KP


Countdown to group buy being 'a goer'
10 = moab
9 = woof
8 = wilderbeast
7 = IanM
6 = reddave
5 = kiltedpict

 

[HillBill]

100ft Less than a fiver, uk based company here
http://www.asecurityonestopshop.com/products.asp?partno=98M551DE

 

[Bri30]

Me too please

Thanks for sorting this Sparkplug

Countdown to group buy being 'a goer'
10 = moab
9 = woof
8 = wilderbeast
7 = IanM
6 = reddave
5 = kiltedpict
4 = Bri30

 

[TeeDee]

For some reason i have been omitted??

So.
10 = moab
9 = woof
8 = wilderbeast
7 = IanM
6 = reddave
5 = kiltedpict
4 = Bri30
3= TeeDee ( Who do I have to kill to get served around here??? )

 

[MikeE]

Me too!

10 = moab
9 = woof
8 = wilderbeast
7 = IanM
6 = reddave
5 = kiltedpict
4 = Bri30
3= TeeDee
2= MikeE

 

[Wilderbeast]

100ft Less than a fiver, uk based company here
http://www.asecurityonestopshop.com/products.asp?partno=98M551DE

doesn't include postage though!