Ok Mike is Awesome. He sent me an email so figured I'd give him a try on the phone. He answers and it's 6:00 his time.
So here's the scoop. Two conversations to cover because of the diversity of the items.
For myself, @Hank Tank (as he already knows) and @Otter the savings would come from any shipping arrangements once the order is complete. He really doesn't have any room for single piece discounts which I pretty much figured and understand.
Now for the rear bumper guys. For him to be able to offer a discount he would need a minimum qty of six (6). With that he would offer a 10% discount. For this group buy has to be for 100 series as that's whose shown interest, can't mix in an 80 rear as production is different obviously. Probably common sense but wanted to be clear with everything. The discount would be for the finished piece on what your needs/wants are for your specific setup, one swing out, dual swing outs, ladder, plain, etc. and whatever other option you can dream up for him. The discount would be applied before powder coating if you had him do it. He basically charges his cost for that so there is no discount on it. Still a good savings, especially combined with the possibility of him delivering in December if you don't mind the wait. His price on a base bumper is amazing IMO. Has me thinking now for our 100. With 10% discount it's $810 for a base, bare metal rear with the possibility of delivery!!! That's a steal for the quality product he produces.
He doesn't require payment until complete. Personally I'll probably pay now using Paypal financing. Gives me 6 months to slowly pay, plus it'll give him some piece of mind.
So with that said hypothetically need three (3) more 100 series rear bumper commitments...possibly two as I ponder it.
I hope all of that makes sense. Let me know if you have any questions.
Trent
