Choosing a Group Order Supplier

[Perpetua]

Ok, so I need to know who we would all like our next group order to be placed with in the wake of our last experience.

I've listed the ones that I think will be the best to deal with, but if there are others please do say, I'm also happy to place our order across a couple of Suppliers as I know some of you prefer Eastmall's PG mixing fluid/carto's etc . . . it's no extra work for me as such, it might just mean waiting on deliveries a little longer from 2 sources.

I would split the Eastmall postage between those members who do maybe choose supplies from them as they don't offer free P&P irrespective of the size order.

How I've organized our orders in the past for anyone wishing to participate for the first time is this, I've placed and paid for them in their entirety . . . . then billed everyone with their individual costs plus UK P&P.

I can't afford I'm afraid to pay for everything upfront then await delivery of the goods before seeking payment, our last order was over $1,200 so it's a fair amount.

As we know, there are no guarantees of quality from Chinese Supplier's but again, if there were issues I would do my utmost to resolve them as before.

Have a cogitate then vote if you'd like to take part, everyone is most welcome to - I'm thinking of placing an order probably around the 2nd week of July to give everyone plenty of time, any questions please do ask.

Here are the links to the 3 named Suppliers for a squizz through their assortment.

www.healthcabin.net/

www.eastmall.net/

www.greenhouseone.com/default.asp

[River]

im happy to go with the majority,however i run my own business,and if ever i have a large order and there are a few suppliers i know i can place the order with i always send them a copy of the order and give them the chance to quote their best price,you will be surprised at what prices they come back with,just a thought

[deesigner]

I would go with Health cabin, dependant on the quality of their LR901's when I get them.

Have Eastmall said they're going to look into the poor quality of their items? Also the GH1's stuff that I've had is definitely substandard.

It's a pain really, they have such a large growing market you'd think they'd want to keep putting out quality for a while longer at least

[ian]

I will also go with the majority here as ive been informed that Eastmall are no longer stocking the Boge cartomisers, and they are actually different Eastmall made ones now Im desperate for a decent size order of 1.5ohm Boges as they are my lifeline on 3.7v mods.Always have raved about these and im struggling to find the 1.5ohm ones anywhere at Eastmall price I do also need some mixing juice.

[Perpetua]

That leads me nicely onto another point River . . . . Eastmall give a 9.5% due to a accumulating points system that they have, when I asked everyone before on how they would like this discount to be administered, everyone was happy for me to keep it.

This was used to buy a few extra goodies to put in everyone's parcels, subsidize UK postage as I just charged a flat rate for simplicity's sake . . . the rest got used on PP's currency conversion charge for the refund we recently had on defective goods.

GH1 offer no discounts, other than free P&P over $249.99 - although there's nothing to stop me asking, should the order be of a sufficient size, if we went with them.

Health Cabin, do offer discounts, so that's for everyone to consider on how they would like the discount to be utilized should they be the Supplier of choice, although I will be completely honest and say, that whilst I'm more than happy to organize a group order - it's a lot of work & responsibility which would be very nice to have a modest reward for.

Hope that doesn't make me sound avaricious in anyway.

[collie2011]

I'm quite happy to go along with the majority on this one. Not sure how much I will order but definitely feel a bit safer doing my first china order with you all instead of on my tod. I believe that some people on here have a good relationship with Health cabin from the ebay days but I suppose it's more a matter of where has the better range of stuff that people want. Eurgh I don't know, I'll go along with the rest of you lol x

[collie2011]

Hey Perp, not at all. It's a lot of hard work organising something like this and the prices from china are a lot cheaper as it is so it's only fair that you get something out of it for your time and effort. It's very good of you to organise this for everyone and i'm sure nobody would begrudge you a little something for your efforts x

[ian]

I would love it if Perpy could get a good discount with one of these suppliers(as River suggested)Atleast then she could enjoy a nice reward for all her hard work in the group orders she does.

[River]

i to am in favour of perp getting something for all that she does with the group order,
afterall im going to win the competition!!!!!!!!!!

[deesigner]

I agree 100%, whatever mass order discounts that Perpy manages to get should be for her as a bonus for all the hard work she puts into the group orders

[Perpetua]

Thanks all, muchly appreciated.

If there's enough people who do want to order from GH1, as we've a vote for them as well, I don't mind placing an order with them as well . . . basically I'm happy to order from any the Supplier's providing it's worth peeps while to do so.

[ragjoy]

im happy to go with the majority, but voted for health cabin.
raggy.

[Lee]

I went for greenhouse as they have good prices for the LR's, I will go along with whoever gets the majority vote though. I'm also fine with Perpy reaping the benefits of any reward/discount/bonus.

[ian]

Blue has pointed out that GH1 sell the 1.5ohm Boge cartos so i would be up for ordering from GH1 if thats ok?Im off for a proper look now Edit to add,looks like GH1 wins for me as they have my cartos i would also want some LR901s for my dad to.Has anyone tried these lately?are they good?They claim to be the best on the market,but im not convinced

[deesigner]

Ian the only reason I'm against GH1 is that the LR atties that I had off them recently were total rubbish. They die after a couple of days use and they don't spark correctly, they just seem very underpowered.

I've just placed an order with Health cabin to try out their LR901's, will let everyone know if they're any good when they arrive.