petergunny Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi all, I was offered by friend whom can make buckle for me coz she knows that now I make leather straps, a certified 316L SS buckle. Then I think why don't I make GPFMod style buckle since this is most sought-after buckle for any PAM's addict. Then I make some drawings of it (based on pictures available on net) and show her if she can produce that and she said that she can do it. But the problem is the minimum quantity, she asked for 1000pcs but then downsized to 500pcs. I'm not sure about it, I only need around 200pcs for my straps, 100 for 24mm & 100 for 26mm, and don't know what to do with the others 300pcs. I need idea from all of you expert guys here about this, should I accept her offering for that 500pcs? if I sell the other 300 here & other forums, will it works? the price for each might be around $12. The SS will be 2mm thick, brushed finished. I need your input guys. Best regards, Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrscom Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi all, I was offered by friend whom can make buckle for me coz she knows that now I make leather straps, a certified 316L SS buckle. Then I think why don't I make GPFMod style buckle since this is most sought-after buckle for any PAM's addict. Then I make some drawings of it (based on pictures available on net) and show her if she can produce that and she said that she can do it. But the problem is the minimum quantity, she asked for 1000pcs but then downsized to 500pcs. I'm not sure about it, I only need around 200pcs for my straps, 100 for 24mm & 100 for 26mm, and don't know what to do with the others 300pcs. I need idea from all of you expert guys here about this, should I accept her offering for that 500pcs? if I sell the other 300 here & other forums, will it works? the price for each might be around $12. The SS will be 2mm thick, brushed finished. I need your input guys. Best regards, Peter. I can almost guarantee you'll sell those like hotcakes depending on how they come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I suppose you will sell them all in the end. Try a "gauging interest" thread in the general section (to gain visibility) of the various forums, with frequent bumps as this is holiday time so it is not a very good time to get noticed. At that price, if they come out good, I would buy at least 3 even if I am no fan of pre-V buckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 They will sell like crazy Peter, as I told you... If it's an unbranded one you can sell them at Paneristi as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I have made a few and there was not much take up on them, A couple of homemade GPF styled buckles for sale was the original thread i started about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Just a heads-up that a fellow member (not me so please do not pm me) has already started producing them and he will get them the next few weeks in his hands. So there will be competition and I am not so sure if you will be able to sell 500 that easily as they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubus Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 at that price it could be a top, killer seller for sure. I say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyback Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) I say go for it too ! You can sell them on 'risti too... I'm in for several 24mm and 26mm buckles Edited July 28, 2008 by flyback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I think at $12.00 each will sell very well. I have made a few and there was not much take up on them, A couple of homemade GPF styled buckles for sale was the original thread i started about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 It all depends on the price K! Just a heads-up that a fellow member (not me so please do not pm me) has already started producing them and he will get them the next few weeks in his hands. So there will be competition and I am not so sure if you will be able to sell 500 that easily as they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergunny Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 ...ohh... the more I undecided ... I think I'm gonna ask the steelsmith to do it handmade, means made one by one piece. That 500pcs minimum qty will use machine that designed exactly with the specs from my diagram. I think by make it one by one no need to have 500 pcs, maybe 100 pcs is okay, but the price might be more expensive, but at leas I can use it for myself to accompany my Gunny Straps. If this small project success then I might go for that 500pcs machine made. Was genuine GPFMod made by hand one by one or mass produced by machine? has anybody know? but from looking pictures from V seems they're made one by one handmade. I dont know for sure. And I also think that it will be unbranded/unstamped with GPFMod Dep, so I wont be interfered with any "law" things, eventhough GPFMod is not patented. How is it guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye_lin Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 ...ohh... the more I undecided ... I think I'm gonna ask the steelsmith to do it handmade, means made one by one piece. That 500pcs minimum qty will use machine that designed exactly with the specs from my diagram. I think by make it one by one no need to have 500 pcs, maybe 100 pcs is okay, but the price might be more expensive, but at leas I can use it for myself to accompany my Gunny Straps. If this small project success then I might go for that 500pcs machine made. Was genuine GPFMod made by hand one by one or mass produced by machine? has anybody know? but from looking pictures from V seems they're made one by one handmade. I dont know for sure. And I also think that it will be unbranded/unstamped with GPFMod Dep, so I wont be interfered with any "law" things, eventhough GPFMod is not patented. How is it guys? I think you should put the GPFMOD DEP stamp... an accurate one with the correct font... A correct shaped buckle with the correct stamp will sell fast... especially at USD12-15... I personally will take at least 3..... K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I agree. Your main target are us, a bunch of obsessed with details rep lovers. Without the GPF engraving you are going to be left with 100 nice handcrafted buckles and/or 500 nice machine-made buckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergunny Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 okay okay... I will try my best to get it stamped with correct font guys... I agree. Your main target are us, a bunch of obsessed with details rep lovers. Without the GPF engraving you are going to be left with 100 nice handcrafted buckles and/or 500 nice machine-made buckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Just a heads-up that a fellow member (not me so please do not pm me) has already started producing them and he will get them the next few weeks in his hands. So there will be competition and I am not so sure if you will be able to sell 500 that easily as they say. I just saw this and I did want to reply as well. I know you (V) were working with someone to do this as we talked about it before. It appears many people like this idea which is a good thing for most of the buyers if not the sellers. I too am working with someone to make some hand made reproductions of this buckle. I have to wait a little longer to see how they turn out. I will be very interested to see how yours turn out V and Peter as well. I personally would be a little nervous with that kind of volume, but I guess depending on price, accuracy, and your initial investment requirement, it could be a good idea. I am not sure what the market is like since all these new buckles have yet to hit the market. Best of luck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I just saw this and I did want to reply as well. I know you (V) were working with someone to do this as we talked about it before. It appears many people like this idea which is a good thing for most of the buyers if not the sellers. Nice my friend.. Glad you decided to go forward as well.. Still if you need any photos or details let me know.. BTW I am not the one who is making the buckles.. I just helped this member with some photos and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Nice my friend.. Glad you decided to go forward as well.. Still if you need any photos or details let me know.. BTW I am not the one who is making the buckles.. I just helped this member with some photos and advice. I will gladly take any info you can give me. I am not personally making these buckles either. I am just trying to help a friend do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergunny Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Btw, why the steel color of GPFMod is a bit dark grey, seems a lot darker n more blunt than normal stainless steel? has anybody know? V? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Btw, why the steel color of GPFMod is a bit dark grey, seems a lot darker n more blunt than normal stainless steel? has anybody know? V? At the time, I assume there were more than one manufacturer. The details are not 100% identical. Chances are some were made out of molds with pot steel. (sand cast). You will see some Ted Su buckles with the similar look to them. Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 They were different era's GPF MOD Dep buckles... Hence not only different manufacturers but also different techniques as well. The vintage ones of the 40's have a normal stainless steel brushed finish but the more new ones of the 70's mainly for the compasses the buckles were sandblasted or like oldskool said hence they look more grey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) It might be expensive and maybe otherwise silly also, but CASTING a one-off with some very moderate wear and tear is a thought that might deserve consideration before going for laser/water etc. I want one with some lead in it... EDIT: Many buyers won Edited August 5, 2008 by mastergod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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