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Can We Initiate A Group Buy Of Noodlers From Goulet For India ?

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If reasonable in price I am down for few :)

ALWAYS LOOKING FOR INDIAN PENS .. IF YOU HAVE ANY KINDLY PM ME..

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The earlier customs duty, from the 2015 budget, for stationery items were 28.852% (source; going back years of the bills to search for it is too hectic; if this is information wrong, please mention below).

Seeing how no new information/change pertaining to this seems to be there in the 2016-17 budget finance bill, I guess the previous rates stand.

So the price for the U$D 12.5 bottles would be ₹1,148.

Taking the weight of the bottle to be ~100gm with the ~80gm (or 3 Oz) of ink, we get ~180 gm, for which the speed-post charge would be ₹52.

Thus bringing the total charge per bottle ~₹1,202.

 

 

I'm not sure where this is coming from, but I don't think you have factored in the PayPal charges and other variables.

For starters, let's assume that each bottle of ink that is bought is of 3oz variant and would cost only $12.5, Which would be around INR 900 after PayPal charges.

Attributing $2 shipping per bottle, we get per bottle cost as INR 1044.

 

I am assuming that the INR 52 is for intra India shipping. You haven't factored in the weight of the box and packing material. Also, cost of packing material since the person finally sending these to the intended recipients may not have the packing material in hand.

The end cost may come to what you said (INR 1202).

 

Anyway, I have some relatives coming over from USA in August, so I'll just ask them to pick up a few for me.

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I'm not sure where this is coming from, but I don't think you have factored in the PayPal charges and other variables.

For starters, let's assume that each bottle of ink that is bought is of 3oz variant and would cost only $12.5, Which would be around INR 900 after PayPal charges.

Attributing $2 shipping per bottle, we get per bottle cost as INR 1044.

 

I am assuming that the INR 52 is for intra India shipping. You haven't factored in the weight of the box and packing material. Also, cost of packing material since the person finally sending these to the intended recipients may not have the packing material in hand.

The end cost may come to what you said (INR 1202).

 

Anyway, I have some relatives coming over from USA in August, so I'll just ask them to pick up a few for me.

Even ₹1202 is worth a buy, you are luck that your relative are coming, get the bulletproof inks their are one of the best one to have.

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I'm not sure where this is coming from, but I don't think you have factored in the PayPal charges and other variables.

For starters, let's assume that each bottle of ink that is bought is of 3oz variant and would cost only $12.5, Which would be around INR 900 after PayPal charges.

Attributing $2 shipping per bottle, we get per bottle cost as INR 1044.

 

I am assuming that the INR 52 is for intra India shipping. You haven't factored in the weight of the box and packing material. Also, cost of packing material since the person finally sending these to the intended recipients may not have the packing material in hand.

The end cost may come to what you said (INR 1202).

 

Anyway, I have some relatives coming over from USA in August, so I'll just ask them to pick up a few for me.

What do you mean?

I provided the links and all.

I cited the sources, so that's EXACTLY where it is coming from.

Also, the Paypal charges aren't ₹60. Anyway, it' won't be much per head for a bulk order. But do tell if you've been charged more and on how much, so that we can estimate better. (Others do too).

 

But yeah, forgot the packing cost, which wouldn't be more than 15₹ anyway.

Also, the cost of speed-post doesn't increase substantially with weight, at most ₹25 extra. This too would be very less if many people order more than a bottle.

 

Here are the rates again, though a graded range; use the previous link for exact charge.

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Alas.. it seems that Goulet has a policy of not shipping more than 10 bottles and 2 bottles of each colour, had a discussion with them over phone.Also had a talk with Goldspot, they are saying the shipping cost will be 200 USD, I don't know why they are quoting such high prices. I think it would be better to get it from either Singapore or Germany (as it is EU, I think we don't have to pay VAT).

 

Advices people.

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Alas.. it seems that Goulet has a policy of not shipping more than 10 bottles and 2 bottles of each colour, had a discussion with them over phone.Also had a talk with Goldspot, they are saying the shipping cost will be 200 USD, I don't know why they are quoting such high prices. I think it would be better to get it from either Singapore or Germany (as it is EU, I think we don't have to pay VAT).

 

Advices people.

 

I am in CANADA.. and is usually better for me to buy from EU than the US... No VAT and better shipping rates.

 

Check Wonderpens in Canada. I have no idea about their shipping charges, but doesn't hurt to check. Canadian dollar is weaker so that might help a little.

 

 

 

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What would it cost, ballpark, for some one in the states to send a bottle to a friend in India? 50 bucks? More or less

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Oh well, I was trying to send one of our Indian friends a free bottle of Noodlers. None of you chimed in. Better luck next time😀

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Oh well, I was trying to send one of our Indian friends a free bottle of Noodlers. None of you chimed in. Better luck next time

 

 

You know is like 1AM-2AM in India..

 

 

I am sure your generosity can wait a few more hours.

 

 

 

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Would you be better off ordering directly from Nathan...or his distributor...Luxury Brands? Just a thought.

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Oh well, I was trying to send one of our Indian friends a free bottle of Noodlers. None of you chimed in. Better luck next time

AAaahhhh..... MEeee!!!

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Oh well, I was trying to send one of our Indian friends a free bottle of Noodlers. None of you chimed in. Better luck next time😀

may be next time

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Maybe you can try Pure Pens in England as well but I would recommend ordering direct from Nathan. Maybe PM him via his Youtube channel.

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Is this group buy still alive? did it happen?

 

If not or anyone wants to go for a second round, I would be interested for 2 bottles.

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I am given to understand that Mr Pratap of Gama pens of Chennai is becoming the official distributor of Noodlers in India. It may be best to contact him.

 

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Is this group buy still alive? did it happen?

 

If not or anyone wants to go for a second round, I would be interested for 2 bottles.

Yes, it did happen. 2 rounds of 60 and 40 bottles each. There is not going to be a third round.

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I am given to understand that Mr Pratap of Gama pens of Chennai is becoming the official distributor of Noodlers in India. It may be best to contact him.

 

Regards,

 

Prithwijit

Yes, indeed. It was announced back in November last year but no progress has been announced yet.

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How was the experience in the previous group buys?

 

How much did you guys have to pay for customs and shopping. Where did you shop from?

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