surplus ammo can purchase database

April 19, 2007

I was just crunching some numbers and I still think we are missing out on a good buy.

Heres what I came up with, correct me where you think Im wrong.

Lot 7402 has 656 cans. I used 10% as a factor for throwing out bad cans. Not sure if thats accurate or not. Some of you who in the past have bought a large stash of cans could correct that. Maybe its more, who knows.

So using what I mentioned at 10%

The bid with 1 hour left was $1020

Plus a 10% buyers premium =102

Plus state sales tax at 8.9% = 90

so all told it comes to $1212. throw out 10% bad leaves 591 good cans

1212 divided by 591 comes to 2.05 per can.

I dont know about anyone else, but even at $3 a can I think thats a good price. If there was a way to get firm orders from people so that someone wouldnt get stuck with a garage full of ammo cans, I see no reason why we couldnt pull this off. Im open to comments or suggestions. Also, if you e-mail me let me know what the maximum you would be willing to pay for your cans. Ive checked around and most surplus stores seem to want a minimum of about 5.99 a can. The only variable in this that could mess us all up is damaged cans.

Even at 50% bad cans they would still only cost 3.69 per can, still a good price I think.

If anyone would want to email me with FIRM intentions as to what they are willing to put forward in money, I may be willing to set this up for a future auction. But, I need FIRM orders, please.

Also, when and if a time comes where we were to win an auction, someone other than myself who has a pickup truck would need to accompany me to pick them up. I probably could handle 30-50% of an order in one trip. So, lets look at a future auction and see what happens.

Also, any corrections to my formula will be gladly concidered.

Oh Yea, email me at x116yb@yahoo.com to let me know if you want to be part of a purchase.

I live in Maple Valley about 15 minutes from the I-5 AND HIWAY 18 interchange so it wouldnt be too far out of most peoples way if they were traveling the i-5 corridor.

I will start a database with name, amount wanted and max price willing to pay and see where it goes from there.

Thanks

Nick

April 19, 2007

Just to keep it goign on the forums (but will email directly as well) Wild Wiggly Beanz (worldcaching.com) would be committed to 150 cans at a max price of 3.00 including all costs.

WWBz would also be willing to transport ammo boxes north all the way up the I5 to the border for those interested.

April 19, 2007

I thought of another idea also to help take care of the damaged cans. We have no idea as to how many of them may be damaged. But, what if we just went and figured out a percentage of the entire lot, that a purchaser bought, and have their portion to include the same percentage of damaged cans. if you bought 50 cans and there was a 10% damaged rate, then you'd be responsible for 5 damaged cans as part of your lot? That way the original purchaser wouldnt get stuck hauling damaged cans away. Also, does anyone see on the site that was offering thee cans where the final bid price is located? I looked and wasnt able to find it anywhere.

April 19, 2007

I'd be willing to commit to up to $50 for at least 15 cans or more - as many as that will buy me.

April 19, 2007

I'll still get 20 cans (good ones) for $3.00 each and wouldn't mind taking away some of the bad ones - I just don't want to buy any damaed cans.

1.1k · April 19, 2007

For the lot of 400 cans I bought a couple of years ago only a few were too damaged to use.

Another dozen were dented but useable. So I'd say figure on a 2-3 % damaged.

The damage was generally due to the handling of the palleted load (forklift hits)

April 20, 2007

I will take 15 cans and would happy to meet WWB on their way back up north

April 20, 2007

I'd take a dozen or so, up to $4 each.

I also have room to store a few dozen.

April 20, 2007

I'd be in for up to 30 cans at a max. cost of $3.00 each.

2.8k · April 20, 2007

I'll take 15 @ $2 or 10 @ $3 for a total of $30. If more expensive than $3, I'd have to see at the time.

3.3k · April 20, 2007

I am still in for 15 cans if it happens.

April 21, 2007

Ok, right now it looks like we have interests in 267 cans. I will start looking at some upcoming auctions and see where we may fit in. Hopefully some others will check and see what Im up to and "place" their orders!

Ill keep all posted

April 21, 2007

I will still be interested in 10-15 cans depending on final price. And other folks in Olympia have expressed interest, so that number could go up.

Also have a truck to assist moving them within a reasonable distance.

April 22, 2007

At around $2 each I'd take 15

April 22, 2007

I'm good for 10 or so.

April 23, 2007

I'm in for 10 to 15 cans. If there are cans too damaged for use as caches I'd be willing to take some of those as well.

April 23, 2007

As it stands right now I have orders for 322 cans. Theres an auction that starts in about 11 days thats only for 141 cans. I think Im going to wait for a bigger one to come by. Im searching the site to see if theres any sort of schedule to how these things pop up and I have a feeling its hit and miss. So, what Ill do is keep a constant watch on the auctions and when theres one coming up that will fill what we want, Ill e-mail everyone and see if they are still in for some cans. And hopefully we will get more people wanting cans to add to the list.

1.2k · April 25, 2007

I would be up for 10 cans or so if below $3

May 15, 2007

I'm in for at least ten.

May 18, 2007

We'd take 100.

July 10, 2007

There is an auction at Fort Lewis towards the end of July for 522 30cal ammo cans. Can I get a quick roll call on who may be interested? I will bid these cans to about 3-3.50 per can. After that Im out of the bid. So, lemme kow ASAP. A while back I had commitments for about 340 or so. So chime in quickly and we'll take it from there.

July 10, 2007

Also, this auction comes in at about 2400 pounds. Im sure I can handle half of that on my truck. If any one around the Auburn area wants to help haul them let me know. Of course that is if I can win these things.

Also, I noticed that Yakima had a huge amount of 30 Cal cans to get rid of but thats tooo much for me to deal with.

1.5k · July 10, 2007

I'm good for 10-20, depending on the final price.

July 10, 2007

I'm still willing to commit to $50 worth at the bid level you mentioned above in your bidding range. That's 14+ cans depending on how your final bid goes. More is better!! I'd love to see 50 cans at $50

July 10, 2007

Ya, what ^^they^^ said!!

I'm so glad I checked in today and saw this!! We'd be happy to commit $50 (+/- a couple bucks) to get anywhere from 10-20 cans, too. BUT, like Lizzy, I'd be tickled pink to see 50 cans for $50.

July 10, 2007

I'd be willing to spend $100...that being said, remember that there are various fees and taxes associated with the sale. If your winning bid is $3.50 each, adding those fees plus transportation costs and an allownace for dented/unuseable cans could put us at close to $5.00 each for a final price -- not much of a deal.

July 10, 2007

Ok, heres what I will do to eliminate the confusion. I will enter this auction with the notion that these cans will sell from me to anyone interested for a maximum of $3 a can. That will include the buyer premium that they charge of 10 percent plus the 8-9 percent state sales tax. Once the bidding gets above 43 a can, Ill quit bidding. If they come in under $3 a can, I will sell at a reduced price.

But be warned, if these cans have a 10% damaged rate, then whoever buys however many they wan, then they will need to take a 10% damaged amount also. Who knows, maybe the damage is slight and easily fixable.

July 10, 2007

Any chance that an Oregonian can do the transaction at "0%" sales tax? Must the transaction take place in WA?

You have a beautiful state but your sales tax is too much.

I buy mine in Bend, OR for 3.99 and have friends that claim they get them for 3.00.

Tom Fuller

3.7k · July 10, 2007

I believe i"m already in the can-purchase database you created, but I'm still in for up to 10 cans or $60, whichever works. Max $3.50/can.

Edited July 10, 2007 by hydnsek

July 10, 2007

But be warned, if these cans have a 10% damaged rate, then whoever buys however many they wan, then they will need to take a 10% damaged amount also. Who knows, maybe the damage is slight and easily fixable.

I'm still in as above. 10% damaged not too bad unless all the damaged ones are flat pieces of molten metal

2.8k · July 10, 2007

I believe i"m already in the can-purchase database you created, but I'm still in for up to 10 cans or $60, whichever works. Max $3.50/can.

Agreed...what's the point of the database if we have to 'reverify' each time?

I'm in for my previously stated amounts.

July 10, 2007

I'm in for up to $50.00

I have a small Toyota pickup and I live in Kent, so I could possible help out on the transport.

Terrible Ts

Edited July 10, 2007 by Terrible Ts

3.3k · July 11, 2007

I am still in for up to 15 cans. I understand the issue with reconfirming but people do drop out. It would be nice if the post could include who is "in" for what quantity and/or total cost.

July 11, 2007

I'm still in as before, a dozen.

I'm sure showing up at a couple of events would eliminate any extras that are left over after those of us who participate in forums get done first. I know many people who only occasionally check in on the forums.

1.5k · July 11, 2007

I'm sure showing up at a couple of events would eliminate any extras that are left over after those of us who participate in forums get done first. I know many people who only occasionally check in on the forums.

I'm sure you'll be able to unload a lot of them if you can make it to the WSGA Camout in August.

July 11, 2007

Heres the list of those who expressed interest in purchasing Ammo cans if I bid on them.

One person inquired as to why I asked again 3 months after the original request was made in April. Its simple. Im the one willing to put the 1500-2000 dollars up to do this. I just want to make sure that I can account for the cans so that I dont get stuck with a bunch of them.

Id like to see more cans asked for than are available. That would be ideal so that in the end, all the cans would be taken.

The list below accounts for approx 452 cans.

Wild Wiggly Beanz 150

Lizzy 15

Scuichetti 20

Harriet the Spy 15

jcar 12

Half Canadian 30

Allanon 10

WRASTRO 15

mudsneaker 15

ruck 10

GrnXnham 15

Recdiver 15

AndrewRJ 10

Luckkoi 10

DoodleCat & MisterKirk 100

Me 10

Prying Pandora 10 to 20

Sassy and Gordy $50

Hydnsek 10

Terrible T's $50

July 11, 2007

Add SilentNW and Lowrider71 for $50.00

Good luck on the auction.

July 11, 2007

Heres the list of those who expressed interest in purchasing Ammo cans if I bid on them.

One person inquired as to why I asked again 3 months after the original request was made in April. Its simple. Im the one willing to put the 1500-2000 dollars up to do this. I just want to make sure that I can account for the cans so that I dont get stuck with a bunch of them.

Id like to see more cans asked for than are available. That would be ideal so that in the end, all the cans would be taken.

The list below accounts for approx 452 cans.

Wild Wiggly Beanz 150

Lizzy 15

Scuichetti 20

Harriet the Spy 15

jcar 12

Half Canadian 30

Allanon 10

WRASTRO 15

mudsneaker 15

ruck 10

GrnXnham 15

Recdiver 15

AndrewRJ 10

Luckkoi 10

DoodleCat & MisterKirk 100

Me 10

Prying Pandora 10 to 20

Sassy and Gordy $50

Hydnsek 10

Terrible T's $50

Go ahead and sign me up for another ten for a total of 20 if at or below $3.00 a can

Edited July 11, 2007 by luckykoi

July 12, 2007

I will take 10 cans for sure.

July 12, 2007

I did some number crunching and came up with 2.53 per can. Add the 10% that the site charges and the 9% state sales tax and that comes to $3 a can. So I know how high I can bid to get this auction.

Not sure if thats gonna get us the cans but Ill give it a shot.

July 13, 2007

Im still in

July 13, 2007

What date is the auction? I know you said toward the end of July - which lot? Just curiosity - I could weed through & find it, but thought maybe you have the info at your fingertips.

July 13, 2007

I'm still in for 50 bucks worth of 30 cal ammo cans.

Edited July 13, 2007 by Harriet the Spy

1.2k · July 13, 2007

my previous order stands. In addition I MAY be able to help transport some of the cans north.

1.1k · July 14, 2007

What date is the auction? I know you said toward the end of July - which lot? Just curiosity - I could weed through & find it, but thought maybe you have the info at your fingertips.

I would be lot 2946 at Ft. Lewis. Just don't bid on it if BNZ is going to.

July 16, 2007

I can use 10.

And if you get stuck with extras, I'll be happy to take some of those off your hands too.

7.4k · July 16, 2007

I'd be up for 10! (Maybe then I will actually start hiding some caches again!)

5.9k · July 16, 2007

I'd be up for 10! (Maybe then I will actually start hiding some caches again!)

A ten stage mountain bike run? Woot!

7.4k · July 16, 2007

I'd be up for 10! (Maybe then I will actually start hiding some caches again!)

A ten stage mountain bike run? Woot!

July 16, 2007

I'm still in.

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