It's time again to start on a second batch. The last few weeks I have had increased interest in the product, and I feel I should get a start on the next batch.
Here is how I would *prefer* to do this (also open to suggestions): $150 deposit to lock in. $1000 due at shipping (free shipping in the 48 states). I will hold reserved units up to one year for any buyers who may need to wait to make the full purchase but want to lock in a unit for their next race season. This pricing is for 255lph output. For boosted applications that exceed this in fuel requirements, there are additional upgrades needed and a custom order has to be configured.
There is room for a group discount if the quantity exceeds my expectations. That will be an open and transparent discussion if we end up with more people than expected signing up. I am expecting 5-12. Past that I might be able to twist some arms.. But please understand that quantities under 50 generally make a machine shop cringe or turn a customer away... So any discounts will come directly out of CJM's margin.
I would like to do a sign-up list for the rest of August while I prepare. It will take me some time to reestablish contact with people who asked me to notify them of the next run via email and find out if they are still in the market.
September 1st-6th I would like to accept deposits, and set the production number. I will make a small handful of extra units for late sign-ups. Say 10 people deposit, I will probably make 15. So, there is definitely benefit to signing up before the deadline. If I know how things work in this industry, whatever extra units will sit and sit and then once people realize they are the last available ones in existence they will go *poof*.
Here is the part you guys won't like. I am requesting 12 weeks to complete production. This means pushing into December. I hope to beat that by 50%... But with all the changes around here lately I hate to try and make premature predictions. The larger the batch, the easier it will be to push it through quickly. Regardless, I will keep everyone updated with photos every step of the way.
For any of you who have enjoyed this product from the last batch, I would appreciate a sentence or two of your experience with the transaction and/or product. If not, I will go into the old thread and copy/paste your old posts
Tomorrow I will try and get some product details in this post for those unfamiliar with the last batch.
Thanks!
Last note: if I am unable to get 6 sign-ups, deposits will be refunded.