[urq] Latest on Sport Hood Update...

[W.Stedman]

Sport Hood?

So who are we going to send this $250.00 to now and will a blanket email be
going out to all who are still on the list?
A address contact and or paypal would be great.
And most of all will we be notified direct on a regular basis as to what is
going on with the hood production?

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Eiche [mailto:seiche at shadetreesoftware.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 12:09 PM
To: seiche at shadetreesoftware.com
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Subject: Re: Latest on Sport Hood Update...

I just had a conference call with Willy from Fiber Images and Ed at 
Automekanika.   We are on 100% or at least as 100% as I can make it.  
The hood is being shipped to them tomorrow, and should be there by 
Monday.  Fiber Images is also getting a cashiers check for the first 10 
hoods.  Ed is signing up for 20 hoods.  The molds will be started when 
they receive the check and the hood.  They can get right on the job now, 
so we have a good opportunity here.   The molds will take two weeks to 
produce.  Following that, the hoods will be shipped at a rate of 2 per 
week until the build is done.  Soo, we should start to see hoods the 
second week of Sept.

We have a total of one (1), additional $250 deposit in right now from 
Ben H.   If he desires it, the first hood is his.  Shipments will be 
made in the order that deposits are received, so let's get those 
deposits in.  Checks to Ed at Automekanika work, or if Roman will take 
PayPal you can arrange it with him.  Do remember that there are fees 
with PayPal.  The mailing address for Automekanika is:

Automekanika
Attn: Ed Kowbel
1814 N US Highway 12
Spring Grove, IL 60081-9357

Shipping:  They will ship bulk or individually.  Please email your zip 
code for shipment to me, and I will get a shipping quote from Fiber 
Images to you.  If you are near Palmdale, CA, you can also pick it up 
there.   I will also try to arrange bulk shipment where appropriate.

Any questions?  Email or call me at 800.419.6896

Sound good everyone?  Discuss...

Steve 



Steve Eiche wrote:

> OK, we are making some progress here.  I got ahold of Ed again today.  
> I told him that we need to make a decision NOW whether it is going to 
> happen, or whether the deposits get sent back.   He gave his word that 
> the hood deal is a go.  I have calls in to Fiber Images (six so far) 
> to see what the lead time is if they get the money today.  I didn't 
> want to send out an update until I had all the answers, but 
> considering the chatter, I thought I best if I tell you what I know 
> now.  I will keep calling until I get an answer. Going back to Five 
> Star is not an option for Ed because of how they treated the job 
> originally.   Fiber Images also has a great reputation for service and 
> quality, so even if it costs a bit more, they are the best choice.  
> That is that. 
> If Roman is still up for volunteering to collect deposits, and you 
> guys want to go that route, you can send him the extra $250 via 
> PayPal.  Remember though that PayPal does take a fee from each 
> transaction.   The deal stands at $1250 per hood for those who have 
> deposits in.  This price is only gauranteed for those with deposits 
> in.   I for one REALLY appreciate that Roman has stepped up to the 
> plate to help get things done.   Ed agreed with me that we will not 
> hold up the start of production because of the extra deposits, as that 
> hasn't worked before.  He will cover what it takes to get the build 
> going.  That said, those who have their $750 in first get the first 
> hoods.
>
> FWIW, things have settled down just a bit for me, so I have a little 
> time to push this through and I plan on doing what it takes to get 
> this done ASAP, like today if at all possible.  I wish that I didn't 
> have to be the one to do this, but seeing that nothing seems to happen 
> if I don't push, I will push.  I just want a fr*ckin' hood!!  Like I 
> said before, if we have anyone near Palmdale, CA that could check up 
> on things at Fiber Images, that would be appreciated.
>
> Let's get this done and move on!
>
> Steve