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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: blockhater on July 14, 2006, 04:05:07 AM

Title: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: blockhater on July 14, 2006, 04:05:07 AM: I'm interested to find out how much people pay for Abralon pads in the USA.

From what I can see the costs tend to be relatively high and I am looking into providing Abralon pads to pro shops and bowlers in the USA at a lower cost.

Please post how much you currently pay per pad, incl. discounts for bulk buys and including any packaging and shipping costs etc.

Thanks
Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: Brickguy221 on July 14, 2006, 12:07:13 PM: Message gilaz33.

Cheapest prices found and very quick shipments.
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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: blockhater on July 15, 2006, 10:08:12 AM: No.. I think I can supply cheaper. Thats the point of this post.
Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: cmurder300 on July 15, 2006, 10:16:24 AM: What price can you do for a full set which includes shipping?
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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: Nails on July 15, 2006, 11:18:51 AM: Really. If you think you got the best price, post it with pride. Don't wait for an established seller to come here and post his price so you can cut it by a nickel.
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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: Brickguy221 on July 15, 2006, 11:27:46 AM: quote:
No.. I think I can supply cheaper.

Then post your prices and not hide behind the door with them......

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Thats the point of this post.

Exactly. That's why I refered him to gilaz33.....
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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: bgh on July 15, 2006, 11:31:54 AM: Woodcrafters, a local company, has them for $2.50 a piece (which is a fantastic deal-not sure their making much money at that price?), $3.00 when you buy Five or more through gilaz33 mailed to your door, great deal also, when you consider .....the price of gas.
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Edited on 7/15/2006 11:32 AM
Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: blockhater on July 15, 2006, 11:37:02 AM: I'm not yet supplying and am looking into the feasibility of doing so.

I have access to Abralon sheets in grits 180, 360, 500, 1000, 2000.
Unfortunately I'm unable to supply 4000 at this time but I am working on it.

Given future speculation on the Â£-$ exchange rates I'm pretty sure I will be able to supply at the following rates:

Minimum Order 10 pads (any grits/assorted grits)

10-29 pads $2.85 per pad
30-59 pads $2.75 per pad
60+ pads $2.65 per pad
100+ pads Negotiable

All prices include FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the USA.

How competitive would these rates be and do pro shop operates reading this feel they would be interested if the lead time was 7 days.

Its really a case of establishing feasibility before I pursue things any further, hence my initial post.

Edited on 7/15/2006 11:33 AM
Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: Jesse James on July 15, 2006, 11:37:16 AM: Wow! $2.50 a pad is an excellent price!

And that $3.00 price of gilaz33 is excellent as well. I have generally paid $3.50 of more for assorted pads, at any particular time.
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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: legend4life95 on July 15, 2006, 11:48:01 AM: Just my opinion...but I would not switch from gilaz33 to you for just 15 cents a pad. No offense, but gilaz is a proven A+++ quality seller already and 15 cents is not worth switching.

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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: blockhater on July 15, 2006, 11:52:12 AM: Fair point. Thats why I figure there probably isnt a huge market out there, only for pro shops wishing to order over 60 pads at once who would save 35c per pad, which makes a reasonable saving.

Gilaz seems to have this market fairly covered. The only thing I notice is that he doesnt currently stock 500 or 1000 grit pads... But saying that I cannot currently supply 4000.
Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: tekneek on July 15, 2006, 11:59:48 AM: that's a good price, I pay $2.21 ea that's why I don't market and resale them, you have to sell a ton to make it worth while.
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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: Brickguy221 on July 15, 2006, 12:00:02 PM: quote:
Woodcrafters, a local company, has them for $2.50 a piece

Kegler, unless that price you quoted is shipped plus any applicable taxes, you will have to add the taxes, plus the packaging and shipping cost to those pads and for an order of 5 pads, I believe that cost is going to be more than $2.50 which would then cause the price of those pads to average $3 or more depending on the packaging and shipping costs vs gilaz33's price of $3.

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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: blockhater on July 15, 2006, 12:03:19 PM: It sounded like Kegel's price is off-the-shelf from a shop, as he says plus the cost of gas.

My prices quoted above would include postage and packaging, handling, shipping and tax.
Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: Brickguy221 on July 15, 2006, 12:05:45 PM: quote:
Just my opinion...but I would not switch from gilaz33 to you for just 15 cents a pad. No offense, but gilaz is a proven A+++ quality seller already and 15 cents is not worth switching.

Exactly plus gilazz33's customer service is tops, fast same day shipping, and etc.

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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: Brickguy221 on July 15, 2006, 12:08:10 PM: quote:
that's a good price, I pay $2.21 ea that's why I don't market and resale them, you have to sell a ton to make it worth while.

Steve, who do you buy yours from?

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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: blockhater on July 16, 2006, 01:14:28 AM: How about if the price could go as low as $2.50 per pad? Would this change things.

New planned rates: $2.75 pp. from 10 to 39 pads, $2.50 pp for 40+

Would this generate any interest? Currently in negotiations with a new supplier.
Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: azguy on July 16, 2006, 06:35:10 AM: That is a good price, I would have to ask, if that number 10-39 or 40+ is 'mix and match' grits or all the same grit. To someone who does this at home, being able to mix grits will be important. If you just plan to supply pro shops, then it's not that important. Just asking.
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Title: Re: How much do you pay for Abralon pads?
Post by: blockhater on July 16, 2006, 04:15:37 PM: I would be able to supply assorted grits. Any number of any grit you require. But like I said, I'm still waiting to hear back from the supplier and cannot formally offer the price for certain yet. Watch this space!