Able KONE

[headchange4u]

I'm in!  :notworthy: (you guys are SERIOUS about coffee toys)

Watch, by 8am, HeadChange will be in.

B|Java

7:55 am. Just under the wire.





(I have become so predictable)

[jspain]

Mark,

I'm like a Jason, a bit late to the table, but count me in on a Kone. I may be interested in some greens? I'm going through a ton of decaf. Got a good decaf? I'll need to order decaf in the next week.  Thanks,  Jim

[Nucer]

I am in at retail or discount.

(getting excited in Benbrook, Texas)

[northwestmark]

any more takers? I'm going to try and purchase around 12 at this point unless I hear from a bunch more people this morning.

Mark

[northwestmark]

Shannon,

I got your request.

[northwestmark]

well....let's just say getting ahold of a KONE is harder than it sounds.
I hung out with Keith (from Coava) for about 30-45 minutes at roustabout's (Edwin Martinez's) stand demonstrating a KONE, but there wasn't enough at the show for anyone to buy one. I ran some of my guatemala el injerto direct trade through the KONE about 8 times during the show. Definately a learning curve to get it dialed in. But very rewarding cup when done right.
So the KONE idea is probably off for at least a week or so...
I've got a few ideas for the future though.

[headchange4u]

I'm in for the long haul.

[BoldJava]

I'm in for the long haul.

Now there is a surprise <wide grin>

B|Java

[BoldJava]

...
I've got a few ideas for the future though.

He is looking for wholesalers.   I think Kuma K-ones would be kinda kool.  Have your logo branded right on them.

B|Java

[northwestmark]

update-

Option #1: Buy individually. The KONE is supposed to go live on Coava's new website at some point today. The new website hasn't launched yet, but keep an eye out. They will be $50/each + shipping from their website. That might be nearly $60 total! A little to much moola I think.

Option #2: Buy wholesale direct. As far as wholesaling goes, I got some lame figure of if I bought 40 of them they would sell me them for $40/each. Still sounds a little high IMO.

Option #3: Wholesale through Roustabout. Edwin Martinez of Roustabout will be selling them. He may be willing to do a hybrid option where he sells them to us for $40 individually (at wholesale rates) if we buy a certain amount in total.

Mark

[Tex]

Sounds like Coava is a mite too proud of their product? I wish them well, but I'll pass.

Thanks anyway Mark!

[Pyment]

Now, if you can find a deal on those Hario Kettles. 

[Coava Roasters]

Mark thanks for all the support.

Nice to see you at Coffee Fest Seattle.

[Joe]

Just so everyone is aware as of yet we do not have a group discount negotiated for this. In order to maintain the credibility of our forums if this product doesn't result in a discount to our members it should be moved to a vendor or hardware forum. If any product manufacturer can't see what quite a few other manufacturers and companies have realized as far as our support and what that means....well then they shouldn't benefit from any buzz that might be created from our forums.


so my recommendation is that Coave KONE figure out if they would really like our support see this forum Newco

Of which I think when everything was said and done and our discount had been promoted not only here but at CG, Alt. etc... we had sold thousands of units for Newco. As of today when I call Newco I buy everything at their highest discount, I was told by their sales people that we have sold more units than any of their accounts.

If not then I will move this to the vendor or hardware forum were this would be more appropriate, Coava has a day to let me know if they would like to offer a group discount.

[mp]

Yo GO GI JOE!