Lighting: Anomet reflector group buy?

[rexdenton]

I am in the process of re-fitting our lighting system (in-wall) and am attempting to purchase reflective material for the new MH/T-5 lighting combination. I have identified the best reflective material (98% reflectivity) that I want to use (Anomet MIRO stucco 9).

Here is my dilemma:

While the price for one sheet (.012 X 48" X 24") of Anolux MIRO Stucco 9 is $
41.00 ea. Anomet's "negotiated ground rates" with overnight delivery
across the USA via Federal Express, (for shipping up to 5 sheets in one package) is $ 122.00. Anomet won't ship it anyother way because of potential for damage and previous problems.

Therefore, it is hard for me and my son to justify spending $122 to ship a single 41$ reflector part (=$163 for the reflector alone!). That said, if there were enough local people interested in purchasing and splitting out the total cost, we could get some really nice reflectors for our home build fixtures at a reasonable cost.

If not, I'll keep looking for a retailer somewhere.

Let me know if anyone is interested

[rexdenton]

Okay, now there are 2 of us. Do we have any other interested parties?

Thanks,

R

[monty]

pm'd

[rexdenton]

Bump. 2 in w/possible third. Anyone? Buehler? Buehler?

[monty]

have you orderred yet, whats the total w/ shipping so far if you include me?

[rexdenton]

have you orderred yet, whats the total w/ shipping so far if you include me?

We are at (3x$41)+122/3 $81.66 each.

It would be great if we had one more. Then I think its worth it to buy some. It will be a fun project too.

Just so you know I am on the level, here is the correspondence from Nancy at Anomet (I removed email addresses and phone #'s to deter spam-bots):

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Hi Rex,

We have explored all other options and even tried a few but it was a disaster. As a result we established an exclusive arrangement with Federal Express. We have negotiated "ground" rates with "overnight" delivery across the USA with Federal Express.



We can ship up to 5 sheets for $ 122.00 which includes freight and packaging fees. You can always take a selection of 5 different materials.



Best regards,

Nancy




Nancy Dow-LeDuke

Anomet® Inc.



"Reflect Success®"

Est. 1992 - Anomet is the Exclusive Authorized Canadian Representative for ALANOD® GmbH & Co KG and Vossloh-Schwabe®.









From: Rex Denton
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:57 PM
To:
Subject: Re: Stucco MIRO 9



Hi Nancy,

I would love to purchase, but I have real trouble paying $80 to ship a $40 part. Are there other less expensive shipping options?

Thanks,

Rex



From:
To:
Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 9:54:46 AM
Subject: Stucco MIRO 9

Hi Rex,

Thank you for your inquiry.

The price for one sheet (.012 X 48" X 24") of Anolux MIRO Stucco 9 is $
41.00 ea. We have negotiated "ground" rates with "overnight" delivery
across the USA with Federal Express - the lot cost to ship up to 5 sheets in
one package is $ 122.00. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Please let us know how you would like to proceed.

Best regards,
Nancy


Nancy Dow-LeDuke

AnometR Inc.
www.anomet.com
www.anomet-solar.com


"Reflect SuccessR"
Est. 1992 - Anomet is the Exclusive Authorized Canadian Representative for
ALANODR GmbH & Co KG and Vossloh-SchwabeR.

[erbgo]

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[rexdenton]

you missed all emails and numbers are there edit if you still can

Thanks!