Christmas Group Buy

RE*AC*TOR

I'd suggest those interested respond quickly. Going to be competing with Christmas postal issues, so the sooner we order the better.

I'd suggest ordering from one of:

http://www.49thparallelroasters.com/
http://www.paradiseroasters.com/

But if anyone has any other suggestions I'm fairly easy.

Mr Magnolia

Whichever is fine with me. I mailed Stumptown, they said they'd look into fed-ex if we were interested either.

alastair

I'd hop on board either 49th or, especially, Stumptown if it's a possibility.
Was in Portland last year and enjoyed their coffeeshops.

ch2008

I'm in, 49th would be interesting...

Kannon

I'm in. Don't know much about either but i'd like to try something different to my usual.

hshortt

Yes please!

RE*AC*TOR

If we can come to some sort of consensus then over Stumptown Vs 49th, we can make our move - we have more than enough people.

hshortt

Flip a coin so, I know nothing about either, but will take your guidance!

Mr E

What kind of money are we talking about, folks?

RE*AC*TOR

Just checked 49th - for 14lbs of coffee, the shipping (with UPS) is CAD107 - €67ish.

If that was split 7 ways, it would be very reasonable.

Price for the coffee varies, but 1lb of their espresso blends are CAD 16 & 17. - €10ish. So it would be about €30 for 2lbs incl shipping.

For me, personally, I'd want to buy some of their Ethiopian single origins as well. Been a stunning year for Ethiopians, and they have Aricha & Beloya lots (for about CAD30), as well as some more reasonable Ethiopians (around CAD20).

Shipping and duty costs in any case would be split depending on weight and price of what individuals ordered (as usual).

Of course UPS would no doubt add on duty charges on top of that, which would probably be in the order of €10 - 15 a head.

alastair

Right - if it's 49th , I'll opt for the following:

Organic Ethiopia Yergacheffe Beloya 12oz
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters® Epic Espresso 2lb
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters® Organic Espresso 1lb

Mr E

I'll bow to RE*AC*TOR's superior knowledge... count me in for whatever you recommend for €30-€40 inc. shipping.....

RE*AC*TOR

Mr E wrote: »

I'll bow to RE*AC*TOR's superior knowledge... count me in for whatever you recommend for €30-€40 inc. shipping.....

What do you brew? Espresso / french press / filter etc?

Also - are you in Limerick?

kencleary

Didn't someone discover last time that coffee is zero-rated for VAT and/or duty?

Mr E

Mainly espresso at the moment, topped up sometimes to an americano for something that lasts longer (if that makes a difference ), and yep, I'm in Limerick.

RE*AC*TOR

kencleary wrote: »

Didn't someone discover last time that coffee is zero-rated for VAT and/or duty?

It is, but UPS don't care. We could argue the point, but by the time it was resolved, the coffee would be stale.

@Mr E
How would we get the coffee to you once it arrived? An extra shipping step? If I remember correctly - you're using an Aeropress is that right? I'd probably recommend some of the single origins, one of the Ethiopians and maybe a South American for contrast.

Mr E

Ah is this one of those l33t Dubs-only group buy schemes?

Yep I'm using the Aeropress at the moment.
I'd be happy to pay for the extra shipping step (if you don't mind).

kencleary

Actually on further investigation roasted coffee is subject to import duty from both USA and Canada. It's only 7.50% though so it might be worth contacting the courier company to make sure they know and apply that.

Also rather annoyingly it's duty free when bought from virtually anywhere else on the globe.
http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds/cgi-bin/tarduty?ProdLine=80&Type=0&Action=1&Lang=EN&SimDate=20081209&YesNo=1&Indent=-1&Flag=1&Test=tarduty&Periodic=0&Download=0&Taric=0901210000&Country=

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RE*AC*TOR

Mr E wrote: »

Mainly espresso at the moment, topped up sometimes to an americano for something that lasts longer (if that makes a difference ), and yep, I'm in Limerick.

Mr E wrote: »

Ah is this one of those l33t Dubs-only group buy schemes?

Yep I'm using the Aeropress at the moment.
I'd be happy to pay for the extra shipping step (if you don't mind).

I don't mind at all, we can work out the details, but I reckon it shouldn't cost that much, even for next day delivery within Ireland.

Mr Magnolia

Sounds like 49th maybe the prefered option. Are you happy enough to be the receiver for this order RE*AC*TOR?

If you are then would you like to set a weight limit per person or for the total order in case you want to come in under the 14lbs UPS target?

RE*AC*TOR

Mr Magnolia wrote: »

Sounds like 49th maybe the prefered option. Are you happy enough to be the receiver for this order RE*AC*TOR?

If you are then would you like to set a weight limit per person or for the total order in case you want to come in under the 14lbs UPS target?

14lbs was just to get a rough idea. People will pay proportionally to the weight of ordered goods, and as far as I can tell, the bigger the order, the shipping cost per unit goes down.

If we're happy enough to go with 49th (maybe Stumptown in the new year), then if everyone can decide what they'd like, we'll get the ball rolling.

The UPS Saver Service seems to be 1-3 day, which translates as 3 day. So it would probably best if it was shipped on a Monday or Tuesday (to avoid 2 days in a warehouse at the weekend). As it's now Tuesday, it might be best if the order was arranged for shipping next week. I could drop 49h an email to this extent.

I'm happy enough to be donkey again.

ch2008

But what a donkey...

Mr E

Better than being an ass.

Thanks RE*AC*TOR...

hshortt

Dear Santa,

I've been mostly a good boy this year, I'd like 1lb of Epic Espresso and 1lb surprise beans please.

I promise to be good next year.

Thanks Re*ac*tor!

Mr Magnolia

I'm sure you mean mule

2lbs - Epic Espresso ($30)
12oz - Guatemala Finca La Perla ($17)
12oz - Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Dara ($19)


I was very tempted to go for a Frieling Press but I just don't need one. Thanks RE*AC*TOR.

RE*AC*TOR

hshortt wrote: »

and 1lb surprise beans please.

1lb of decaf coming up



/jk

ch2008 wrote:

But what a donkey...

:pac:

Now will you go on and tell me what beans you want?

RE*AC*TOR

Thus far:

Alastair

Organic Ethiopia Yergacheffe Beloya 12oz $29
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters® Epic Espresso 2lb $30
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters® Organic Espresso 1lb $16

Mr E

€30-40 incl shipping (do you want to know what I pick for you or leave it a surprise?)

hshortt

1lb of Epic Espresso $15
1lb surprise beans $?

Mr Magnolia

2lbs - Epic Espresso ($30)
12oz - Guatemala Finca La Perla ($17)
12oz - Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Dara ($19)

RE*AC*TOR

1lb Epic Espresso $15
12oz Beloya 3 $29
12oz Aricha 33 $29

Kannon

1lbs Epic Espresso (€15)
12oz Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Dara (€19)

Kannon

I'm gonna follow Mr. Magnolia on this and get:

1lbs Epic Espresso (€15)
12oz Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Dara (€19)


Thanks Reactor.

alastair

This is very exciting altogether!

Cheers for the legwork Reactor.

hshortt

RE*AC*TOR wrote: »

1lb of decaf coming up



/jk

Anything but Bachelors or decaf!

Mr E

Ah feck it, get him some Nescafé.

RE*AC*TOR wrote: »

Mr E

€30-40 incl shipping (do you want to know what I pick for you or leave it a surprise?)

Surprise me.... no bloody decaf though!
I trust your judgement... you seem to know your stuff.

GRINDER*MAN

Is this open to all? If so, what's the logistics re payment/collection etc?
I'd be up for 2lb Epic Espresso & 12oz organic ethiopia sidamo dara.

ch2008

Hey,

Sorry for the delay, I'll have;

Organic Ethiopia Yergacheffe Beloya
Costa Rica Cafetalera Herbazú Estate


Ta!

RE*AC*TOR

Yes, open to all. Payment in cash to me on meeting / collection. We did Paypal once, but it was messy with fees, and then the extra custom charging nonsense.

With regards to meeting, we'll arrange it closer to the time, but I'll try to be as flexible as possible, though with this size of an order, I may forgo postman duties. But we'll sort it out.

Anyway I've emailed 49th, it's only 11 am over there, but if they haven't replied by tomorrow morning I'll give em a phone call. Try to arrange for everything to be posted next Monday / Tuesday - with us Thursday / Friday.

Alastair

Organic Ethiopia Yergacheffe Beloya 12oz $29
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters® Epic Espresso 2lb $30
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters® Organic Espresso 1lb $16

Mr E

€30-40 incl shipping (do you want to know what I pick for you or leave it a surprise?)

hshortt

1lb of Epic Espresso $15
1lb surprise beans $?

Mr Magnolia

2lbs - Epic Espresso ($30)
12oz - Guatemala Finca La Perla ($17)
12oz - Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Dara ($19)

RE*AC*TOR

1lb Epic Espresso $15
12oz Beloya 3 $29
12oz Aricha 33 $29

Kannon

1lbs Epic Espresso ($15)
12oz Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Dara ($19)

GRINDER*MAN
2lbs Epic Espresso $30
12oz organic ethiopia sidamo dara $19

ch2008
Organic Ethiopia Yergacheffe Beloya $29
Costa Rica Cafetalera Herbazú Estate $17.50

GRINDER*MAN

Good stuff!

Thanks RE*AC*TOR.

RE*AC*TOR

Wheels in motion for the coffee to be roasted and shipped next Monday.

hshortt

Excellent.... can smell it already.

Mr Magnolia

Are we in motion?

The supply I bought in for the Christmas period is already seriously diminished. I'll be glad to get this batch in, looking forward to it.

RE*AC*TOR

Due to be roasted & shipped today - still only early morning in Vancouver so it will be late tonight Irish time when they are hopefully shipped.

Shipping cost for the whole order was CAD$120.

Will break it down over the next day or two.

Mr Magnolia

Super, cheers for the update.

RE*AC*TOR

Didn't hear from 49th yesterday, but have sent them an email requesting tracking info. Hopefully will have that this evening.

Here's the breakdown of costs - if anyone spots any mistakes let me know:

alastair

So, I'd owe about 70 eurons, right?

jeez - what's happened there?

RE*AC*TOR

Alastair, before duty, about (CAD98=) EURO 60 as I make it. Can everyone send me their contact info - boards is being a little flaky so, just in case, should get the info early (have Mr Magnolia & ch2008's - Howard I think I lost yours).

Mr Magnolia

Super, cheers. I can pick it up no probs, we'll sort all that out when it arrives.

RE*AC*TOR

DUBLIN, IE 18/12/2008 7:39 IN TRANSIT

Mr Magnolia

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Just in time.

hshortt

Reckin' thats feckin' deadly! Super stuff, looking forward to it now.

RE*AC*TOR

Coffee has arrived. Rushing off to post office now to get Mr E's coffee off.

UPS didn't ask for any customs charges up front, so nothing to pay on that.

If I get a bill down the line, I'll let you all know.

Anyone wants to come out to Castleknock to pick their coffee up that would be great. Otherwise we'll coordinate some meets.

Mr Magnolia

Give you a call in about 30.

Thanks.

Mr E

Whos Da Man... :-) wrote:

Coffee has arrived. Rushing off to post office now to get Mr E's coffee off.

Sweet... give me a shout and let me know how you want to be paid (and how much you need)

Coffeecoffeecoffeecoffeecofffeecoffeecoffee.......

hshortt

I'm very south side, I'm in the city tonight for a swim in college and available before/after that. Else I'll get out to you over the weekend. Let me know what I owe you and thanks so much again for the efforts.

Cheerio