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Where is the group buy for Tipke carts?

Discussion in 'General' started by 05Yamabomber, Oct 28, 2020.

  1. 05Yamabomber

    05Yamabomber Dammit Haga

    I recall we had a thread going to do a group buy for Tipke carts. I cant find it doing a search and wondering who had the hookup and anyone else interested in getting a group buy together?
     
  2. backbone

    backbone scarred for life

    Interested
     
  3. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    i was checking back then to see if there were cheaper alternatives, that were equally good. 99% of the market is made in China and available in bulk through alibaba. spoke to several vendors, but at the end of the day, none of them were convincing. to add to that, after shipping, the price was close to tipke.

    let me say, i found one which fits (motorcycle) tires better, is also foldable and equally sturdy.

    problem is, it's not on the market yet.

    how long can you wait?
     
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  4. Sabre699

    Sabre699 Wait...hold my beer.

    Patent in progress ?
     
  5. 05Yamabomber

    05Yamabomber Dammit Haga

    I really would like to get something by the end of the year for next season. I see the Tipke on Amazon for $228. Of course I am cheap and looking to see if we cant get a group buy to save some funds.
     
  6. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    not even there. design / feasibility phase.

    formed the company 2 weeks ago. since i just got the green card.
     
  7. bpro

    bpro Big Ugly Fat F*****

    If it comes to fruition let me know. I don't need a cart but I do like to support members of my community.
     
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  8. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    thanks!

    i have several projects i want to get started - the cart is very high up that list.
    will make sure to post some of the stuff up here.

    i am designing it in a way to simplify manufacturing and thereby justifying making them here vs. overseas. there will also be options for accessories tailored to racers.

    the tipke cart comes from the sailing world and the design makes sense for that (and the yard)...
     
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  9. brex

    brex Well-Known Member

    But Phl's community is that of dirty German migrants.
     
  10. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    @Metalhead will be my first employee and he's Puerto Redneckian
     
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  11. renegade17

    renegade17 Well-Known Member

    Having a door greeter will only drive up the overhead costs Phil.
     
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  12. bpro

    bpro Big Ugly Fat F*****

    That describes my Grandparents as well.
     
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  13. 05Yamabomber

    05Yamabomber Dammit Haga

    Im intrigued but dont want to wait too long.
     
  14. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    i will have the first ones before the first race next season.
     
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  15. 05Yamabomber

    05Yamabomber Dammit Haga

    Ok. Im in.
     
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  16. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    i'd pay him in home-brew and he will only need one of mine since it's real beer and not piss.

    5 gal run me $35 so there's not much overhead cost to worry about.
     
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  17. slow honda

    slow honda Well-Known Member

    You wait for everyone to pay in
    Half the folks that commit don’t pay
    You save $20
    Not worth waiting and dealing with the crap
     
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  18. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    thanks for the hint.

    my plan is to do it a bit differently, not exactly like a group buy but with forum price before i make it an official product.
     
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  19. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    interestingly, most of our friends are american
     
  20. RRP

    RRP Kinda Superbikey

    And mine too (both sides).
     

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