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shawnzilla:

The number that I the distributor and I originally agreed upon was 10,000 units (2,500 of each available color). Even at that number, I'm fairly certain that my inventory would have held out for a long long time.

The problem, As RandyT is pointing out, is that it's hard to find a manufacturer who will do the molding for a smaller fee.

I'm not sure about microswitches yet. I'm trying to keep costs down for the BYOACers as much as possible, so microswitches will probably be optional.



--- Quote from: oldsage on January 14, 2005, 09:56:52 am ---
--- Quote from: shawnzilla on January 14, 2005, 08:42:53 am ---Heh, I spoke too soon. I just got some word from the distributor. He found another manufacturer that is capable of producing the buttons. BUT, they too want a minimum production run of 100,000 units. He's trying to negotiate this number down (because I seriously doubt there's THAT many BYOACers out there!).

I will continue to keep everyone posted as this develops.

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How many units do you think you'll need? (that is, if you wouldn't have a minimum run limitation, how much would you produce?
Just intrested... BTW, you didn't say if you intend on including microswitches with the buttons. (again, say everything would go perfectly fine, would you include microswitches?)

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2600:

Would it not be easier to contact Cherry themselves?  www.cherrycorp.com

I think they make the buttons for happs (Cherry L4 series), they have the mold, and I think they say they offer other colors you probably just need to call and have a minimum order.  I imagine the minimum is smaller than doing it yourself.

shawnzilla:

I will check into this.


--- Quote from: 2600 on January 14, 2005, 10:40:44 am ---Would it not be easier to contact Cherry themselves?  www.cherrycorp.com

I think they make the buttons for happs (Cherry L4 series), they have the mold, and I think they say they offer other colors you probably just need to call and have a minimum order.  I imagine the minimum is smaller than doing it yourself.

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oldsage:


--- Quote from: shawnzilla on January 14, 2005, 10:28:06 am ---The number that I the distributor and I originally agreed upon was 10,000 units (2,500 of each available color). Even at that number, I'm fairly certain that my inventory would have held out for a long long time.

The problem, As RandyT is pointing out, is that it's hard to find a manufacturer who will do the molding for a smaller fee.

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Cool, i understand that, it's pretty similar to printing a book in that matter. I was just asking out of curiosity how much did you expect to sell...

I really hope this works out, clear buttons would make a very nice touch to my cab (still in design though, i have time...)...

*drool*


--- Quote from: 2600 on January 14, 2005, 10:40:44 am ---Would it not be easier to contact Cherry themselves? www.cherrycorp.com

I think they make the buttons for happs (Cherry L4 series), they have the mold, and I think they say they offer other colors you probably just need to call and have a minimum order. I imagine the minimum is smaller than doing it yourself.

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You think they will allow him to use a mold that belongs to someone else? (i said that in a very unclear way, but you understand what i mean - happ gave them the plans for it, so they won't just let someone else use 'em...)

But, i don't know a thing about that so i'm probably wrong...

RayB:

I'm curious... why are you dealing with a distributor who then in turn deals with the manufacturer? Isn't the distributor cutting themselves in on the profit? What do you need the distributor for?

~Ray B.


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