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1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount (ON SALE NOW $147 SHIPPED)

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:15 am
by Jnewboy
I sent the Hooben Rep an email that said "I told all my friends and the fourm about this so do I get a free tank?" and she replied back with this...
"Dear John,

Thanks for your help. I would like to sent one to you if i am the boss of the company.
How about you organize the ones who are interested in the tank.Then I can give you some discount as the following.

3pcs 20%
4-11 30%
12-99 35%
100-499 40%
500-999 45%
I can ship the goods to the place that you appoint.
Best regards.

Shirley"

I dont think we could get to the 100+ but it seems there is allot of interest here in this and I would think we could get to the 4+ which is 30% off!
30% off of $138 is $41.40 off or $96.60)

$96.60+$58 shipping + $8 paypal fee = $162.60

Im getting one if paypal will extend my coverage, if there are 3 or more guys who want to go in on this with me Ill wait to place the order till some time next week.

If we do it, when I get them I will divide up the order and ship out the tanks via whatever service you want, USPS parcel post w/delivery confirmation is my usual shipping I use when mailing models but it will be up to the buyer.

I figure parcel post in the US should be around $15 so its still a savings of about $25 off the $196.


Let me know guys...

See 1/16 Maus thread for more background on this if needed.

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:56 pm
by maritime96
Sounds like a great idea. :D I don't think we should miss this chance to get the Elephant this cheap. I am in for one kit, anyone else up for this? Sound off so we can get this together guys.

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:49 pm
by Jnewboy
maritime96 wrote:Sounds like a great idea. :D I don't think we should miss this chance to get the Elephant this cheap. I am in for one kit, anyone else up for this? Sound off so we can get this together guys.
Thats great news! I also just talked to the rep and she reconfirmed the price for 4 or more kits is $161 each, shipped. With my order and Maritime's order we only need 2 more guys to step up! Come on guys its a 1/16 Elephant!!

The rep sent me this

Elephant Video and images

RC video (the $161 is for static version only, no RC equipment)

http://www.56.com/u28/v_NjEwNDAzMzc.html

Everyone should look at this link to pictures, you can see it is good quality model, injected plastic on trees, very professional looking.

http://s452.photobucket.com/albums/qq25 ... 1QQtppZZ24

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:28 am
by normandy
Wow! thats a good price. I'll go in with you guy's, thats 3.......anyone else?

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:43 am
by Panther F
I'm interested. How many do you need signed up to make this happen and what's the time frame too?


- Jeff

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:00 am
by Jnewboy
Panther F wrote:I'm interested. How many do you need signed up to make this happen and what's the time frame too?


- Jeff
4 or more, see the 1/16 Maus thread, thanks

Welcome aboard Normandy!

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:54 am
by Panther F
Jnewboy wrote:
Panther F wrote:I'm interested. How many do you need signed up to make this happen and what's the time frame too?


- Jeff
4 or more, see the 1/16 Maus thread, thanks
I want one, so let me know what's next. A static kit for under $200 sounds good.


- Jeff

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:29 pm
by Jnewboy
Thats great to hear panther, Ill wait awhile before we close this thing to see if anyone else wants in then we'll move forward with the order next week.

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:03 pm
by maritime96
Jnewboy wrote:Thats great to hear panther, Ill wait awhile before we close this thing to see if anyone else wants in then we'll move forward with the order next week.

Glad we can get enough guys together to do this. :D When your ready to move forward with the order just PM me with the amount and your pay pal info. - Thanks for letting us order with you to get the discount.

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:50 am
by Jnewboy
Yea, I am to. Im going to wait till the end of this week to place the order. In the mean time Ill be PM each of you with my email to forward you all the info I have and make sure we are all on the same page before we transfer the money. Thanks

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:08 pm
by 1958Zelda
I'm good for one also.

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:22 pm
by Jnewboy
Cool Zelda 8)

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:53 am
by Ara
This is exciting guys. Good going. Post pics when your SPGs are "home".

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:18 pm
by MARSAGENT
I'VE BEEN CREEPING AROUND THIS SITE FOR MONTHS BUT YOU GUYS CAUGHT MY ATTENTION WITH THIS POST. IM IN FOR ONE IF YOU GUYS GO THROUGH WITH IT.

Sorry for all the caps. You got me excited!

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:45 pm
by Jnewboy
I will wait to the end of this week and then message all those who want to get in on the order. Thanks

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:34 pm
by Jnewboy
Last call....
Sunday Night

Monday morning everyone on here who has shown interest will be contacted by me and we will see where we are. Thanks

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:14 am
by normandy
That sounds good to me. What are we up to, 6 guys?

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Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:18 pm
by maritime96
Just a quick heads up to everyone who was interested in going in on the group order of this kit. Jnewboy is getting the deal together to place an order in the next day. If you are still interested and have not alrerady done so please PM him. He has not been able to get in touch with a few of the guys who said they would like to get the kit. Thanks guys

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:15 pm
by normandy
PM sent today. :) This is going to be cool, other than 1:18th customs I can't remember the last time I built a kit.
21st spoiled me...... :lol:

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:09 pm
by maritime96
I have been looking forward to this kit for a long time. Doubt we will ever see it in 1/18, but as good as it looks I am fine with 1/16 just to get one in my collection. @Normandy - 21st century spoiled us all LOL :D

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:45 pm
by normandy
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8)........ ok so they're Ferdinands........... :P still look cool

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:35 pm
by MARSAGENT
I haven't heard anything. Is this still a go?

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:00 pm
by normandy
Uh......yeah it went. Only four guys responded.

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:04 pm
by Jnewboy
The boat from China came in today.....

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Sound off with offers, I have 3 for sale!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: (Just Kidding)

PM me guys, you know who you are, need your addresses for shipping quotes.

Thanks, this was well worth the wait!

Re: 1/16 Elephant Kit Group Discount

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:09 pm
by normandy
I'll send You a PM this evening. The Kit looks Great!!

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