(Update November 3, 2012)
Hello Everyone!
Thank You for your OVERWHELMING SUPPORT!
This THREAD has become a little too cumbersome. There are two new threads that have been designed to make things much easier for everyone. Please use the following threads instead of this one:
First New Thread: "ONLY BATTERY ORDERS ..." https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/12159
Second New Thread: "ANNOUNCEMENTS, QUESTIONS and COMMENTS ..." https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/12577
Members have said that the Large Number of Orders Mixed with ANNOUNCEMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION has made the thread Too Long and Too Confusing. They have suggested creating two (2) NEW THREADS.
For Everyone’s Sake & Due to Popular Demand,
WE ARE MOVING! to 2 NEW THREADS.
(The Threads Are Ready Now.)
First New Thread: BATTERY ORDERS ONLY (please). https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/12159 Also - please feel free to send a PM (Private Message) in order to place an order. For those new to BLF - it's simple to do: Just click on "KumaBear" (in blue) and scroll down on the next page to click on "send this user a private message," also in blue. Many have used this method and, if you choose to do so, it is one way to keep your affairs private.
Second New Thread: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMMENTS Regarding Your BLF US BASED BATTERY SOURCE. https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/12577
Meanwhile (and we’re amazed because it only took two days from Mainland China to Hong Kong to Cincinnati and finally to us) the second shipment has already arrived with ALMOST EVERY BATTERY TYPE on board – but the response has been so overwhelming that we are (temporarily) sold out or close to being sold out on some batteries. The Inventory Tracking is in progress and we will keep you updated in the OP (Opening Post) or PRICING SCHEDULE of all THREE THREADS (when it’s complete).
INVOICE INFORMATION:
Please don’t worry if you have not yet received your invoice. Our factories overseas have thrown us a couple of “curves” – welcome “curves” but “curves” nonetheless. We've also had to deal with some unanticipated "start-up" issues that were out of our control.
1) First, our factories have delivered the BATTERIES to us earlier than we were led to expect.
2) Second, a large number of the batteries, even unprotected Panasonic and Sanyo as well as almost all Keeppower Protected Batteries have arrived with FREE KEEPPOWER BRAND BATTERY CASES! By the way, we've discovered that some vendors separate the cases from the batteries and sell the cases separately but that is not something we wanted to do. While the inclusion of these very nice cases was a welcome surprise, it required that we source new boxes and re-price and even re-categorize some of the shipping.
3) Third, we've been swamped with orders - many more than anticipated - and we're gratified that BLF members have responded so positively but it has made it a little more time consuming to "catch up" than we thought.
4) Finally, the "start-up" issues have been daunting but we're very confident that we'll soon be able to operate according to the originally announced schedule.
WHEN WILL YOU RECEIVE YOUR BATTERIES? We have already begun to pack orders and you will receive your invoice today. We also expect to catch up with all the shipping between today and tomorrow.
Thank you so very much for your patience while we sort things out. Needless to say, things will be a lot smoother (and easier on this end) after all the initial arrangements and adjustments have been made.
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NEW BATTERY SUPPLY ANNOUNCEMENT
PRICE SHEET NOW AVAILABLE at POST #48
US BASED BLF-MEMBER WILL SUPPLY
A Wide Selection of HIGHEST QUALITY Batteries!
A Supplier that will be RESPONSIVE TO YOUR NEEDS!
Wide Range of Battery Types to be STOCKED - here in the US!
The Very Best Product Quality
As Verified by trusted INDEPENDENT TESTING!
Consistent Production Standards
Accurate and Complete Specifications that you can Rely Upon.
Highly Competitive Prices – Often the Lowest Available!
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER to BLF MEMBERS: 10% OFF!
To be Operated by Professionals
With Decades of Wholesale & Retail Management & Ownership.
Customer Service based on the Very Best of US Operations.
Average Inquiry Response Time Soon After Start-Up: No more than 24 hours on average. * (see footnote)
Average Order Processing Time Soon After Start-Up: Less than 48 hours. * (see footnote)
Average Time in Transit (as promised by USPS, UPS and FedEx):
Only Two to Three Days
Delivery Confirmation will be Standard.
Professional Packaging to Protect the Batteries.
Product from overseas will be shipped via DHL.
They are the fastest, most reliable, and MOST CAREFUL carrier with which we’ve had experience.
But you will not have to wait for overseas shipment because we’ll be Stocking in the US and SHIPPING FROM the US!
TIMING:
We don’t want to make any promises that we’re unable to keep – and although this estimate was not “Cast in Stone” because Customs and other issues can cause delays, we actually received the first two shipments well ahead of schedule and we hope that the coming shipments will arrive on time as well.
We will confirm the mix of items in a shipment only when that shipment is on the way. We’re always anxious to know of any items that you’d like us to keep in stock for quick shipment.
IMPORTANT: We will NOT accept any payments until the batteries are in-house here in the US.
PayPal will be Accepted!
NOTICE: It is currently illegal to ship Lithium Cells out of the country so we cannot ship to countries other than the US for now. On the other hand, it does appear that export licenses may be available and we will definitely look into that possibility (and other methods to provide service to members in other countries).
* (footnote): These time estimates are based on a 5-day work week. Also, please allow for an occasional short trip. There will also be the normal "start-up surprises" that are likely to prevent us from adhering to our scheduling goals until we've had enough time to get everything "sorted out." Note that if we anticipate any delays, we will try to contact you. Thank You and Regards, Bob.
Please Review the List Below to See the HUGE List of Batteries We Want to STOCK in the US!