GB 351D closed.

Okay, updated the previous “worksheet”. Just wanted to make sure I was doing it right.

I was kinda warned off doing the f&f thing, because like ebay, they want their “cut”, and can get kinda testy if people try to end-run the system. No worries, I’ll eat the extra bit.

Basically, if I still wanna use PP for ordering online, I don’t want to get smited or cast out or something.

But like I said, don’t worry, I’ll eat the extra cost, as it’s only a coupla bux. Barely more’n the cost of 1 LED. :smiley:

Mmm, also while I do not mean to bust any bubbles I must point out the $1.50/piece discount is only for units above the 20th one. Otherwise 20 pcs would cost (20 × $1.60) = $32, while 21 pcs would be (21 × $1.50) = $31.50; which certainly doesn't sounds very right, does it? 

This means the corrected and upwards of 20 pcs discounted amount for fellow Lightbringer is: (20 × $1.60) + (5 × $1.50) = $39.50, which nets a $0.50 discount total.

Had to say in behalf of righteousness, but I can understand that since AEDe said nothing in this regard this cannot hold validity without his word (this means Lightbringer can still have his $2 :-D cookie).

On the other hand, with regard's to PayPal fees: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees#transfers
(I had to change my system language and clear some cookies for me to reach that page in english, fLIck1ng age of location aware and language auto selection systems, stinks imho)

After cheching that mess out, I understand AEDe's :facepalm: confusion.
Now that I notice, I should say that I use a bank account to fund my PayPal balance, but I do not mean to add more confusion here so I'll abide to the general fee consensus and let AEDe take a little tip.
Part of this “screw-up” is due to PayPal listing the fee which drags of received amounts. From the sender's side it would be a lot easier to see how much to add, but because of this some math is needed.
Given xnet as the net amount of money received by AEDe and xgross the adjusted gross amount to transfer:

xgross - (0.039xgross + 0.3) = xnet ⇒ 0.961xgross - 0.3 = xnet

xgross = (xnet + 0.3) / 0.961

OR

xgross = 1000/961(xnet + 0.3)

Well, if any maven thinks this deserves any further correction please say so.

Cheers ^:)

Original post date: Thu, 04/19/2018 - 21:37. Edited for a tiny syntax correction.

Now you know why I never even thought about becoming an accountant…

Not really. Lots of places I dealt with had breakdowns of, say, 1-10, 11-25, 26-50, etc. And absolutely, there’d be this never-never land where getting, say, 24 or even 23 items would be more expensive than getting 25 with the new breakdown.

Damn, can’t recall their name, but one place that sold thermostats (small bimetallic doodads, not wall-mounted ones; Eleco, Elenco, something like that) had this rather retarded breakdown of 11bux each for 1-2, 7bux for 3-5, and so on, ’til you started to get to the more realistic prices of 50¢ each for 1000+.

And no, it wasn’t to cover the cost of shipping, as shipping was extra. They just did that to dissuade “small” customers.

I think I’ll just leave it as, “Hey AEDe, lemme know how much I owe ya…” and save myself the headache. :smiley:

Absolute worst case, it’s just, “Aw, screw it, I’ll just use 219Bs…” if things get too crazy. I make it my life’s goal to avoid headaches. It’s a good philosophy, trust me.

Tried looking up the company, no joy. But lookit…

3 is 13.22 each.

Next breakdown is at 25, for 10.35 each!

So… hang on, gonna do cheap math here.

25 × 10.35 is 258.75.

So how many at 13.22 does that buy?

Only 19! (19.57something, assuming no Pentium Bug.)

So from 20 to 24 units, it’s more expensive, and would be actually cheaper to buy more units, 25, at the lower rate.

Happens all the time.

Getting back on topic…

If this is anything like the tracked and registered mail I’ve got from Croatia (LED4Power) it will require a signature. After you miss it you can sign for it to be left or picked up at the post office or re-delivered but I don’t think there is a way to “sign” for it in advance with USPS.

Just a probable heads up for people.

And back to being off topic:

The paypal method you choose adds money for buyer protection and their cut. If you choose F&F they still take their cut but it comes from from the person sending the payment and includes no protection. If you choose goods some of it comes from the seller’s cut I believe. It’s oversimplifying it but it is what it is. This all excludes credit card fees as well.

Don’t worry.I understood you don’t want use ” f&f”) I’ll write how much you should send .

No worries. That link Barkuti posted explained a lot. f&f is free here intra-country, but from one country to another you get hit with the fee.

Pentium Bug LoL! :-D

Curious link that of the thermostats, it remembers me a year ago or so when I had to dismantle a small electric fryer I use often to reinstall its thermostat's rotative knob, as it would easily slip out with just a little bending of the fryer's plastic case front, a frequent happening when washing the fryer in the sink for an oil change. The fryer thermostat has a couple flimsy filaments whose precise distance determines its trip point and due to me somehow giving a hit to the thing, the trip point ended up tuned too late. Gave me some quarreling and a second filament distance adjustment session (advanced :facepalm: quarreling) as the oil wasn't getting very warm. Once I had it working right again I ended up sealing the fryer's frontal from below with hot glue to avoid any possibility for the knob to slip out again. Geesh!

Cheers ^:)

Guys, if you are from CANADA, paying the commision fee for AEDe and converting to Euro is actually less expensive overall for both Canadians and AEDe.

This is due to the fact that the Friends and Family Fee is higher than 5% when going from another country, compared to paying the 2.99$CA fee, if you order under 60$CA of stuff, and the fact that the Canadian dollar is stronger against the Euro compared to the US in terms of value.

TLDR: Canadians, add 5% to your order to count for the commission fee if your order is under 60$CA instead of Family and Friends, and convert the money to Euro. It will be both easier, and less expensive for the both of us.

351B are received. I’ll send PM today.

About commission fee. I see only 3.9%+.35€ or 0.3$ for sending via “to friends and family”.

P.s. Lol, I’m already tired of understanding these “transparent” PP commissions. Pp already get 10% from each payment with currency exchange. And looks like it wants more.

It depends on the country of origin, which is why I specified Canadians.

Some of use have it very expensive for some reason.

As an example, it costs me 3$CA to send you the money. Meaning purchases under 60$CA are less expensive even if I add the 5% commission.

paypal sent thanks again

Sent PM, sent PPbux, I think we’re good to go!

I think everything’s all dotted, crossed, etc., but let me know if I forgot anything.

Thanks again!

Sent PM and paid too.

All LED were sent.
Thank you all for your trust and interest)

My supplier has no plan to restock 351D Hicri(3000, 4000 6000K). But it is posible to order whole reel(800pcs).So please express you interested and maybe we would organise another GB.

Received mine, thanks :+1:

Nicely packaged in protective cardboard but I did not realize until too late that the film of the individual LED package strip was sticky taped to the cardboard so when I pryed it apart they pinged out all over the place.
The dog caught one mid air, the cat swiped the dome clean off another and just my luck, a passing pterodactyl swooped to take a third… Man, I’ve only got two left :smiley:

LOL. If you end up really liking them I could probably spare a few from my order.

Thanks mate, I’m just foolin’ around :slight_smile: . I still have the 5 I ordered which should do me.
I haven’t decided what to do with them yet.

Yes I should mention be careful removing scotch tape. It turn out too strong.

Hey AEDe, perhaps, since you can buy a reel, you could inform DBSar about the high CRI 3000k Samsung LH351B as an emitter choice for the BLF lantern project.

Would be very nice.