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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 4, 2012 13:12:19 GMT -5
That would be awesome, but having dealt with the USPS insurance claims before, I'm not going to believe they will do anything until I see it. They are quick to take your money, but it is a battle to get them to pay up.  }| |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 4, 2012 14:28:54 GMT -5
I did have luck one time.....I sold a box of dishes...I put bubble wrap around each piece, then filled the box with peanuts.....when the lady got the box........every single plate and cup was smashed....I guess I shouldnt have wrote fragile on the box !!!!!!well she files the claim, and got paid...thank God, because I could pay her back the 300.00 she paid....but I insured them for 500.00 and she got all of it.....but thats the only time I had luck...well she had luck !!!
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 4, 2012 14:33:44 GMT -5
So I guess no one is willing to buy any items like this from me...for fear that it will show up in broken parts.....
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 4, 2012 15:06:29 GMT -5
I think a good way to avoid damage in transit would be to sell them as "put together yourself" kits. You could make all the custom parts, paint them, make assembly instructions and send the kit to the customer ready to be put together. That way there are less chances of it getting trashed in transit. I for one would be up for that.  }D |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 4, 2012 20:49:05 GMT -5
Thats a great idea...they buyers would just need to remember that they are CUSTOM kits...and like most custom models, the buyer will need to sand and adjust some parts...I can always give tips for a better finish....like using spackle on the seams, and using semi glossor flat paints instead of high gloss...because gloss looks fake....Did you ever see a house that has high gloss siding ? or stones faced house with shiny rocks ?? No, but I seen lots of models, where people used a high gloss finish.....
But as far as pre-cutting, and adding directions? Heck I could sell one of those for 100.00....
that would be the basics...trees would need to be extra, concidering they sell for 25.00 for 4 tree's on average... shipping would be a LOT safer...LOL and cheaper too
I guess the tools needed would be 1 pack of sandpaper 50, 80 and 100 grit... bradnail gun
( my staple gun shoots both/ nails and staples ) wood glue, hot glue gun..clamps , and a good utility knife. Thats the main tools......
Let me figure out material cost, on a few different projects...and see if anyone is interested ?
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 4, 2012 22:25:21 GMT -5
Yeah, and you can even make them in different scales and sizes at the buyer's request. }D |
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Post by droutmaster on Dec 5, 2012 1:44:11 GMT -5
wow TMZ, i never expected to see such damage in this, im trying to figure out where they hell those black scrape marks come from. have you notice by any chance if your package was open or something?
man i would love to have a Photon Lab but i really don't have the space to put it. =(
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 5, 2012 2:31:26 GMT -5
Well droutmaster, I can build in any scale !!!! I even built a mini one for my son...it's about 8" x 8" and 9" tall......his even lights up !!! I could sell one that size for about 30.00..or so...less if you want to build it yourself, I can just send all the pre-cut parts !!!!
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Post by ryomakabuto on Dec 5, 2012 12:08:39 GMT -5
A Getter base would be cool too.
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 5, 2012 14:32:17 GMT -5
imageshack.us/a/img513/8519/sdc10968f.th.jpgis this the base you mean ? And what scale would you like it ? last is how much can you pay.. everyone wants, but it's what you can afford !!! Most people either don't have the room for something like this, or can not afford it !!!
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 5, 2012 14:34:03 GMT -5
Dont forget to look at the 1st page of this thread..to see the before pictures of the lab....that before the USPS got hold of it !!!!!
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Post by ryomakabuto on Dec 5, 2012 14:43:29 GMT -5
I don't recall it looking like that in Getter Robot Armaggedon. I will try to find some still shots for you to see. |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 5, 2012 21:06:32 GMT -5
Thank you....I found that toy for sale on ebay, and sketched it real quick, but didnt know who or what it went to ? some one replied it was getter base ? But I would love to see pix, of the one your talking about !!
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 6, 2012 0:42:06 GMT -5
I can sell a basic Photon Lab kit for 150.00 thats all the wood pre cut, and the fencing cut close to size, and the light kit....and directions of course !!!!
I can change the price for more or less work....the windows in the rear of the lab, will need to be different, the heavy paper I cut for yours..took 2 hours for each level..but I have a stencil that can be used to paint black windows I will sell , or for more money I might even cut out all the windows...again..it all comes down to cost !!!!
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 6, 2012 14:15:38 GMT -5
I was thinking that, if the buyer didnt want to put on the damaged parts...I can make the sides in one piece..that way there is no seams at the top  ? Or if someone has limited room, Thye lab can be cut in half, you wont see the back section, but you would still have the front and the 7's...and it could still light up ? Then it would be even cheaper, and lighter ?? |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 6, 2012 23:32:35 GMT -5
bump
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 7, 2012 13:17:22 GMT -5
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 20, 2012 20:09:33 GMT -5
The pool repaired but still needs a paint job...   }D |
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Post by ryomakabuto on Dec 21, 2012 11:38:35 GMT -5
Nice but I suggest coloring that water just solid blue without any white, it will look a lot better that way. or you can even paint it in light grey and just put a piece of blue paper on top that you can remove when Mazinger is on it.
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 21, 2012 14:25:05 GMT -5
LOL that was the Maz's idea...I tried to copy how it looked on the anime, but when it was done, the maz, wanted it solid blue...the problem that makes it hard, is...The blue is painted on 1 piece of wood, and the pool is another...then glued and nailed together....try painting the blue, on the poolside with the dividers.....I would have liked to have it all built on a large base, so the pool could be cut out, and have the elevator in it, like the other lab on here has !!!!!! but who wants to pay 700.00 just to ship it !!!!!
And Maz, it's looking great...sorry you had to go through all the headaches !!!!
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