He deserves a medal for doing this. I have considered it, and then I always chicken out. I'm always happy when someone takes the time - so - thank you!
Not a bad one.... total of just under 500 items and $5000. Spoke to the Group Rep at CSUSA and she says I should have everything Friday (fingers crossed)! I'll be in touch if they come up short on any items but we didn't have any huge numbers on any one kit so we should be good!
Packages are wrapped, labeled and ready for the PO....they will ship Monday, folks should have them Wednesday or Friday depending on distance and your PO.
final accounting....479 kits (and they matched!). 13%added discount and free shipping from CSUSA, $54 to IAP for the unused and a couple of generous donations (thanks Tom and Bob). about 8 hours total time investment...all in all, well worth doing. Thanks for playing
Haven't gotten mine as of today (Friday), but the tracking number I was supplied with via paypal says it is still on it's way. I'm sure it will be here soon.
I would also like to thank you for taking this on - lots of work - especially so close to the holiday season.
Jon:
Sorry for the delay in posting. I got my parcel a couple of days ago but didn't have time until this morning to peek inside. Everything looks great. Thanks for doing this. One of the kits is destined to be a wedding pen for my son and his fiancée.