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Post by Johnkenn on May 4, 2014 21:45:25 GMT -6
Looks like a lot of the CAPI stuff is now in stock...but please don't buy them all before I get a chance to put in my order  |
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Post by svart on May 4, 2014 22:24:42 GMT -6
Let's hope he really overbought.. the only issue i have with diy suppliers is that once they let their supply run out, they just get another batch in like it's a normal order, not accounting for the pent up demand, and then there is a run on the goods, leaving a bunch of folks high and dry for another huge length of time after they are ransacked.
I'm not saying capi is guilty of this, but I've noticed this happens a lot with other suppliers when there is long gaps between stock refills.
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Post by warren on May 4, 2014 22:29:21 GMT -6
Nice, I've been wanting to try out the 312, just don't have much free time for soldering at the moment.
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Post by tonycamphd on May 4, 2014 23:00:22 GMT -6
Let's hope he really overbought.. the only issue i have with diy suppliers is that once they let their supply run out, they just get another batch in like it's a normal order, not accounting for the pent up demand, and then there is a run on the goods, leaving a bunch of folks high and dry for another huge length of time after they are ransacked. I'm not saying capi is guilty of this, but I've noticed this happens a lot with other suppliers when there is long gaps between stock refills. oh Jeff's guilty of it lol, the thing for me is, i have 0 discipline when it comes to expendable $ for gear, if somethings not in stock, i move on to something that is lol, i know it's lame, but it's true. I can think of 2 specific times when i went to Jeffs site with the intent of buying, and things were out of stock. That said, i will be buying at least 4 more vp28's, Lc53a eq's, and a pair of missing links for the stereo buss, and then when the mythical Capi console arrives, i'm going to sign Jeff on as a joint holder of my bank account 8) |
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Post by keymod on May 5, 2014 3:51:34 GMT -6
I've been wanting to stuff a bunch of CAPI items into the other half of my sidecar. Hmmmmm
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Post by svart on May 5, 2014 9:30:27 GMT -6
I only see the VP28's in stock. The rest all show 0 stock..
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2014 9:33:31 GMT -6
I'm considering selling my 4 ClassicAPI VC528s (Missing Links) that are V1 so I can replace them with 4 V2 kits, since they're finally in stock. Anyone interested?
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Post by indiehouse on May 5, 2014 10:19:11 GMT -6
What's the difference between v1 and v2? And how do I know which version I have?
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2014 13:51:46 GMT -6
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Post by Johnkenn on May 5, 2014 17:58:36 GMT -6
OMG...I've watched the stock on the VP28's wither down...it's making me nauseous...Wonder how bad my wife would kick my ass?
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Post by deehope on May 5, 2014 18:49:05 GMT -6
I'm considering selling my 4 ClassicAPI VC528s (Missing Links) that are V1 so I can replace them with 4 V2 kits, since they're finally in stock. Anyone interested? very interested in a pair. |
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Post by Johnkenn on May 6, 2014 21:30:34 GMT -6
Well shit...I couldn't scrape up the money...now they're gone. jsteiger any clue when more stock will arrive? |
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Post by tonycamphd on May 6, 2014 21:37:34 GMT -6
wow! it is quite stunning how fast those disappear???
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Post by svart on May 6, 2014 21:59:45 GMT -6
That's what I was talking about. Back in december I wanted to buy a hairball kit.. They got something like 30 or 40 in, and started selling at 12pm EST. I put one in my cart and went to lunch since someone was waiting on me. I came back 45 minutes later and they were ALL gone. It was like another month before they had them again.
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Post by warren on May 6, 2014 23:49:39 GMT -6
Probably better for me, I've spent too much already this month. Yes May  |
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Post by jsteiger on May 7, 2014 7:29:48 GMT -6
Keeping things in stock is the biggest battle I have. I have to depend on so many venders that sometimes move at their own pace. It can be very difficult and very frustrating at times. Johnkenn, let me know what you want and I can make sure I bring it with the week of the 18th. |
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Post by RicFoxx on May 7, 2014 7:31:25 GMT -6
jsteiger want a business partner??? We need to get you some inventory!
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Post by jsteiger on May 7, 2014 7:59:11 GMT -6
It's not all about the inventory. I am in solid financial shape and have more buying power than many of the brands you see at GC or VK. It's kind of a joke when I hear how little some of what we think are big names in audio buy/sell. We have been thru a few winders and are pushing them past what they can supply. My last order of 2623-1 outputs was over 3 weeks late. It's hard enough when there are 6-10 leadtimes with many parts but when they are 3 weeks late on top of that? Dang. Not a lot I can do about that except switch suppliers. That is a slippery slope in itself. I would rather keep getting a solid part that I can count on (physically/electronically) than switch and uncover an entirely new set of problems!
I am just about running at max capacity as far as filling orders. My wife has been helping me with sorting resistor, capacitor and most all misc parts kits but I often spend everyday, all day long packing orders. I don't mind it but it leaves no time for R&D. I sometimes cycle things out of stock so I can get some other work done. Final assembly and testing of the Heiders is another thing that takes time.
What I really need are some minions to help pack my orders and do the day to day BUT, I have been there before with employees and I'm not looking to go back there anytime soon. I run capi from my home and do not want anyone coming and going everyday. One of these days that will change but not in the near future!
These are the best problems to have. I am a blessed man! Now, I gotta get some orders out!
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2014 8:06:51 GMT -6
We have been thru a few winders and are pushing them past what they can supply. My last order of 2623-1 outputs was over 3 weeks late. It's hard enough when there are 6-10 leadtimes with many parts but when they are 3 weeks late on top of that? Dang. Not a lot I can do about that except switch suppliers. That is a slippery slope in itself. I would rather keep getting a solid part that I can count on (physically/electronically) than switch and uncover an entirely new set of problems! every time i've thought about ordering something, the Ed Anderson parts are the ones that are always out of stock. He needs to hire some help! lol |
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Post by RicFoxx on May 7, 2014 8:12:21 GMT -6
It's not all about the inventory. I am in solid financial shape and have more buying power than many of the brands you see at GC or VK. It's kind of a joke when I hear how little some of what we think are big names in audio buy/sell. We have been thru a few winders and are pushing them past what they can supply. My last order of 2623-1 outputs was over 3 weeks late. It's hard enough when there are 6-10 leadtimes with many parts but when they are 3 weeks late on top of that? Dang. Not a lot I can do about that except switch suppliers. That is a slippery slope in itself. I would rather keep getting a solid part that I can count on (physically/electronically) than switch and uncover an entirely new set of problems! I am just about running at max capacity as far as filling orders. My wife has been helping me with sorting resistor, capacitor and most all misc parts kits but I often spend everyday, all day long packing orders. I don't mind it but it leaves no time for R&D. I sometimes cycle things out of stock so I can get some other work done. Final assembly and testing of the Heiders is another thing that takes time. What I really need are some minions to help pack my orders and do the day to day BUT, I have been there before with employees and I'm not looking to go back there anytime soon. I run capi from my home and do not want anyone coming and going everyday. One of these days that will change but not in the near future! These are the best problems to have. I am a blessed man! Now, I gotta get some orders out! I love small business models like yours jsteiger! That's the true American dream! |
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Post by jsteiger on May 7, 2014 8:31:57 GMT -6
Here's a good example. I ordered 1k pc of the 3-50 clear pointers on March 11th. I need them for the VP28 kits. My order confirmation shows a 3-4 week delivery time. It's May 7th and I still don't have them. I called yesterday and was told they are having some machine issues and weren't sure when they would ship! I see 3 options. I could change knob styles? Not gonna happen! I could go to China like the other guys do? That way I could greatly increase my profits by saving on the knobs and raising my prices to my customers? Not cool and many levels. Not gonna happen. Door 3 is wait and be loyal to the company who created that knob in the first place. I just hope they hurry the heck up!!!
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Post by Johnkenn on May 7, 2014 8:39:39 GMT -6
It's not all about the inventory. I am in solid financial shape and have more buying power than many of the brands you see at GC or VK. It's kind of a joke when I hear how little some of what we think are big names in audio buy/sell. We have been thru a few winders and are pushing them past what they can supply. My last order of 2623-1 outputs was over 3 weeks late. It's hard enough when there are 6-10 leadtimes with many parts but when they are 3 weeks late on top of that? Dang. Not a lot I can do about that except switch suppliers. That is a slippery slope in itself. I would rather keep getting a solid part that I can count on (physically/electronically) than switch and uncover an entirely new set of problems! I am just about running at max capacity as far as filling orders. My wife has been helping me with sorting resistor, capacitor and most all misc parts kits but I often spend everyday, all day long packing orders. I don't mind it but it leaves no time for R&D. I sometimes cycle things out of stock so I can get some other work done. Final assembly and testing of the Heiders is another thing that takes time. What I really need are some minions to help pack my orders and do the day to day BUT, I have been there before with employees and I'm not looking to go back there anytime soon. I run capi from my home and do not want anyone coming and going everyday. One of these days that will change but not in the near future! These are the best problems to have. I am a blessed man! Now, I gotta get some orders out! CHINA!!! |
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Post by tonycamphd on May 7, 2014 9:00:16 GMT -6
I've purchased in the neighborhood of 35 listed items from CAPI so far, it has to be in the 10s of thousands of parts, and every time I get down to the last piece of assembly, I shake my head and say "how does jeff not miss a single friggin part?" Now multiply that x all his customers, It's truly remarkable a one man band can pull off what he's doing, and that's not even mentioning his design work!
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Post by jsteiger on May 7, 2014 19:14:24 GMT -6
I've purchased in the neighborhood of 35 listed items from CAPI so far, it has to be in the 10s of thousands of parts, and every time I get down to the last piece of assembly, I shake my head and say "how does jeff not miss a single friggin part?" Now multiply that x all his customers, It's truly remarkable a one man band can pull off what he's doing, and that's not even mentioning his design work! As I mentioned above, it has a lot to do with my wife!!! Not the design part of it though  |
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Post by Johnkenn on May 7, 2014 20:07:28 GMT -6
Reminds me of my "senile Henny Youngman" joke...
Take my wife...for instance...
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