Group Buy for Heater Knobs
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Group Buy for Heater Knobs
Hi all,
I'm after some heater control knobs from Scandix, but buying just one costs a mere €27 (inc. postage).
http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/bo ... r/1019575/
So happy to organise a group buy for these as the min. postage from Scandix is 18€ (they must be really big and heavy!!).
If I ordered 20, that would cost €200 (approx. £180) delivered. I could then post out for £0.60 each making a cost of approx. £9.60. With card fees etc. let's say £10 each delivered.
If anyone is interested, let me know and I will organise.
I'm after some heater control knobs from Scandix, but buying just one costs a mere €27 (inc. postage).
http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/bo ... r/1019575/
So happy to organise a group buy for these as the min. postage from Scandix is 18€ (they must be really big and heavy!!).
If I ordered 20, that would cost €200 (approx. £180) delivered. I could then post out for £0.60 each making a cost of approx. £9.60. With card fees etc. let's say £10 each delivered.
If anyone is interested, let me know and I will organise.
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
I’ll definitely have one at least!
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
Hold fire - there was a conversation about these at the meet. There may be a better option.
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
Any news is good news!
Got a couple of old ones for refurb from Tom on Volvo 480 UK. Scrapping his SE sadly, but has a lovely identical one being lovingly restored with some modern touches.
I've spoken to Rudiger at Shapeways who made some 3D printed prototype knobs for Dan Kru, but never listed them for sale at Scandix already had them.
Now he knows the situation, he said he would relist on Shapeways which would be a result. Probably a much cheaper option, so will await his listing.
Also got some cheap new old stock hinges. Ebay occasionaly delivers!
Got a couple of old ones for refurb from Tom on Volvo 480 UK. Scrapping his SE sadly, but has a lovely identical one being lovingly restored with some modern touches.
I've spoken to Rudiger at Shapeways who made some 3D printed prototype knobs for Dan Kru, but never listed them for sale at Scandix already had them.
Now he knows the situation, he said he would relist on Shapeways which would be a result. Probably a much cheaper option, so will await his listing.
Also got some cheap new old stock hinges. Ebay occasionaly delivers!
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
Just had an email from Rudiger.
He has been very honest.
"I uploaded the latest model now on Shapeways and chose the best fitting colour.
I also added just 1 € margin for me.
Nevertheless the price is ridiculously high (more than 7 Euros).
I am not sure if you like to order it. For me it looks too expensive.
As I have not tried this material before - if you order it, it would be great if you could produce 1 or 2 photos for me outside and inside the car."
The knob is now available from Shapeways.
Link here:- https://www.shapeways.com/product/EYRPE ... arketplace
He has been very honest.
"I uploaded the latest model now on Shapeways and chose the best fitting colour.
I also added just 1 € margin for me.
Nevertheless the price is ridiculously high (more than 7 Euros).
I am not sure if you like to order it. For me it looks too expensive.
As I have not tried this material before - if you order it, it would be great if you could produce 1 or 2 photos for me outside and inside the car."
The knob is now available from Shapeways.
Link here:- https://www.shapeways.com/product/EYRPE ... arketplace
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
It *may* be worth asking if there's a chance of buying the 3d Pattern, as we've someone on here who can do the 3d printing on, well, lets just say a VERY good machine. The end product is always going to be only as good as the machine printing it.
Essentially, we could be the "shapeways" equivalent, a pay him a commission on each one?
Essentially, we could be the "shapeways" equivalent, a pay him a commission on each one?
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
I will probably be doing a Scandix order later if you’re a still after these?zapcity wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 7:49 amHi all,
I'm after some heater control knobs from Scandix, but buying just one costs a mere €27 (inc. postage).
http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/bo ... r/1019575/
So happy to organise a group buy for these as the min. postage from Scandix is 18€ (they must be really big and heavy!!).
If I ordered 20, that would cost €200 (approx. £180) delivered. I could then post out for £0.60 each making a cost of approx. £9.60. With card fees etc. let's say £10 each delivered.
If anyone is interested, let me know and I will organise.
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
Yes. Still required.
Have a box of old ones but a new one would be good.
Thanks.
Have a box of old ones but a new one would be good.
Thanks.
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XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
I’ll be more than happy to order one for yourself with my order later
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
Unfortunately, the Skandix ones look pretty poor these days. They used to sell original Volvo ones but stock has ran out. The ones they sell now are disappointing as you can see in the picture. The nose looks like it has been glued on but is slightly the wrong size. I know this from experience as I recently bought one for new 480 from Skandix.
The Shapeways ones look more like a one-piece item and are cheaper. I'd recommend you go this route.
The Shapeways ones look more like a one-piece item and are cheaper. I'd recommend you go this route.
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Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
That’s a real shamejamescarruthers wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:10 pmUnfortunately, the Skandix ones look pretty poor these days. They used to sell original Volvo ones but stock has ran out. The ones they sell now are disappointing as you can see in the picture. The nose looks like it has been glued on but is slightly the wrong size. I know this from experience as I recently bought one for new 480 from Skandix.
The Shapeways ones look more like a one-piece item and are cheaper. I'd recommend you go this route.
But thanks for the heads-up, perhaps I will do this instead then, at least I can get a passenger seatbelt arm from him too
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