Multi-element GB (official)

Any updates?

Yeah, the supplier says it might take him a while to get the order together, and I haven't gotten a definitive time. I'll email him YET AGAIN with the sme questions, and let you know as soon as I find out information myself.

Sorry this is taking so long! I am getting frustrated myself, but don't worry, I will get the elements to you sooner or later.

-Mark

No frustration here, just checking in.
Thanks

How long exactly did he say? Have you actually paid him yet, and if so what method did you use? Someone who gets pissed when asked questions and screws around after an order is made does not sound like a trustworthy seller. I know it's not your fault at all, but I don't want to be waiting forever on a lazy seller or someone who turns out to be a scammer.

No I didn't pay him.

He didn't say how long. I have to email him at least twice to get one answer. Gonna email him again...

-Mark

hmm, i am much too late for the deadline.. but, any chance for a little indium for me? since its not paid yet, or if you ordered some in excess or something? 1-10g would do! perhaps a few g tin to alloy it.. oh, and gallium? i guess i`m too late for this round anyway.
too bad you got no updates on (the shape of) tungsten!

manuel

I did order a little bit of excess elements. I'll have to let you know on this one once I get them, though. I'll keep you posted as soon as I get information.

-Mark

No word yet on an estimated date of arrival though?

I'm not in much of a hurry, but it would be nice to have some idea on progress...

Order made 13 days ago and still no reply from the seller? I hope the elements reach me before I move..I had expected a wait but not this long without ANYTHING happening.. I know it's not your fault, I just think you should yell a bit at the seller andIjustcan'twaitformylovelyelementsI'mreallyexcited. Phew.

I'm not sure if I'd trust this guy with our money. 13 days and not even a reply? If this seller keeps this crap up I would be all for losing this guy and finding another supplier or just giving a refund.

I'm quite interested in an Ounce of Bismuth and 10 grams or so of Gallium, I'll PM you later once I have a look at my funds

Regards,

Adam

EDIT: Oops missed the huge " GB ENDED " at the top of the first page, my bad

I have not been just sitting around and waiting for two weeks! Here's the long list of emails that I have sent to my seller asking about the same question (read from the bottom up).

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Mark to my supplier
show details 11:04 AM (6 hours ago) Reply



I will need a timeframe to work with soon, or I may have to cancel my order. Will you be able to provide me with an estimated time of shipment for these elements?

Thank you,
Mark


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On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 7:56 PM, Mark wrote:

I would really like a timeframe and a final price so that I can get everything paid for and sent out; I will need the materials for my research as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Mark


On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 7:36 PM, Mark wrote:

I can go without hafnium, that sounds like it might take some time to put it all together. Otherwise, how long do you estimate the process will take, from now to shipping time?

Thank you,
Mark


On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 5:29 AM, my supplier wrote:

We’ve gotten very busy recently and some of these items will take time to put together.
One item ( hafnium ) is export controlled and I will need an end use statement on some sort of company letterhead and a statement that the material will not be exported from the United States.

Regards,

my supplier


From: Mark
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 9:59 PM
To: my supplier
Subject:Re: Elements


For a shipping quote, here's my shipping address:

-my address-

Please send me a final price as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Mark

On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 6:08 PM, Mark wrote:
Okay, thank you. My order is as follows:

-150 grams of gallium (shot)

-190 grams of indium (shot), 50 grams of indium (ingot)

-10 pounds of bismuth (shot)

-3 pounds of tin (shot)

-10 troy ounces of tungsten (in 1 TO size each)

-300 grams of cadmium (three separate 100g-size solid objects, rods or balls), 2 grams of cadmium (any form except powder)

-10 grams of tantalum (clippings), 5 grams of tantalum (foil)

-5 grams of hafnium (solid form)

-10 grams of vanadium (turnings), 5 grams of vanadium (solid form)

-500 grams of manganese (electrolytic flake)


Please send me the total, shipping quote, and an address to send the money to. Do you accept Paypal?

Thank you for your time.

-Mark

On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 8:05 AM, my supplier wrote:

We will need to find a piece of Be and Sc
On the other elements , we can supply as follows:

-element prices-

From: Mark
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:47 AM
To: my supplier
Subject:Elements


I would like to place my order as soon as I can get a price quote on the elements I have requested, and I would prefer sooner than later if possible. If not, please let me know so that I may plan on a time when the elements will arrive.

Thanks,
Mark

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I'm kind of hesitant to dump the seller right now, because in case you guys haven't noticed, I'm selling a lot of these elements at significantly below normal retail price. The only reason I can do this is because I am ordering them straight from the supplier. I'm sure this guy is legit because I was referred to him by a much larger company who is no doubt the real deal. The only question is whether or not you can wait for a while as I try to get an answer for my questions. If I don't get a response from this (and possibly other emails I will be sending out), I will refund you all your money and try to find another seller.

-Mark

It sounds to me like you are doing just fine.

This is probably a nuisance-sized order for most suppliers. We are likely lucky to have anyone agree to fill the "scavenger hunt list" of elements, at very reasonable-prices.

As I now really want to start collecting elements, my vote is to wait it out and complete the GB.

Bummer about the halfnium, sounds like a hassle though. Hang in there.
DH

Sorry if I sound like I'm nagging, but did he reply to your email?

Darkhorse has summed up the market here. Lets give Mark some more time.

Mike

Thanks Hemlock_Mike. No, styropyro, he did not respond to my email, and I have said dozens of times (literally) that I will update it when/if I do receive a response. I check my email and LPF multiple times a day.

-Mark