Pelican Case orders

[kullwarrior]

Originally Posted by lurkingknight

uncut closed cell polyethylene foam sheets are <dollar per kilogram when I was shopping for stuff to stuff into my mezzi case. You can order them by the skid from china, probably a bit more here if you can find it from a plastics/rubber manufacturer.

there's tops 10$ worth of foam and labor involved with a precision cut slab of foam. I'm sure if you did it by hand you can do it with a sawzall if you got good enough.. it' s not hard to cut with box cutters. And that's the shit that make the cases float as well as keep your stuff tightly held but cushioned. The open cell mushy standard foam is even cheaper. I was pricing some out from u-line before I discovered puzzlemat was the same polyetheline foam used in those high end cases :P

What's the material used in the case itself? abs? Not a terribly expensive material either.. probably 5-10$ worth of hardware for hinges and wheels/latches. and <1$ for that o ring that seals it water tight.

One of those cases is probably made for less than 50 bucks... for sure made for less than 100. It's just because pelican is the only one reputed to be the best and they have a very specific specialty market.

One thing you forgot about the cost is the mold. Mold aren't cheap there's a limit lifespan before you have to replace it.

If I remember correct 1700 case sold to distributor from Pelican Canada is $180

[SuperHog]

1700 and 1720 in tan color please.

[Azathoth]

Originally Posted by Styrak

Almost nothing is sold at "MSRP".

I found old credit card statement. I paid $140 for my case with the foam.

That is true, but I doubt whomever is ordering the cases is going to be able to meet the price i got my 1720 for. I was about to trade down when I got the price to replace...

[j_march]

im interested pending price as well

[Spike]

So, I finally got all of the extra costs back from the supplier. Looks like I won't be able to beat standard retail pricing. What I'm paying for them is exactly (within $5) what other retailers are selling them for.

I guess that's what happens when you live on the opposite end of the country from the warehouse. And no, drop-shipping isn't an option for me.

Thanks for the interest though.

[kullwarrior]

One thing you gotta realize is Pelican Canada distributor pricing is almost the same price as the street price with shipping.

[FirestormX]

Originally Posted by Spike

Thanks for the interest though.

Thanks for offering to share. =)

[lurkingknight]

Originally Posted by Spike

So, I finally got all of the extra costs back from the supplier. Looks like I won't be able to beat standard retail pricing. What I'm paying for them is exactly (within $5) what other retailers are selling them for.

I guess that's what happens when you live on the opposite end of the country from the warehouse. And no, drop-shipping isn't an option for me.

Thanks for the interest though.

bummer, thanks for doing the legwork though.

[Pelican Pro]

http://www.pelican.com/media/marketi...ials/index.php
The link above will guide you to all our Pelican brochures: Cases, Flashlights, Area Lighting, Backpacks, Coolers, IPAD Cases, Laptop Cases, etc...

Enjoy guys!!

[icaris]

If your really a Pelican representative, Give us a discount code for Airsoft Canada, I guarentee you'll get some business out of it.

[Pelican Pro]

I would like to assist all of you in procuring your Pelican case. For a limited time please contact the following:

Optimal Case & Lights
1-403-258-2444
Ask for Teresa
Discount Code "Black Friday"

Please post how your purchases go....

[Spike]

Does the discount code work online? How much of a discount is it?

[lurkingknight]

doesn't work online that I can tell

[Pelican Pro]

Guys - does not work online please call and ask for Teresa - she is very helpful and knows the line very well..

Look forward to your feedback

[jakster]

Don't know if this is usefull or not but here is an Ottawa based dealer.
It's been a few years since I dealt with them but they where friendly and helpful.

http://www.customcaseco.com/pelican_ca.html

Enjoy