Sometimes you really need parts. And sometimes the parts you really need are in such low quantities that you might have to look for a store that might be worthwhile. So what's worthwhile mean? Good terms? Cheap shipping? Other items available? Feedback profile? What was important to me?
Profile
Seller: jonadi
Store: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=jonadi
Feedback (at time of writing): 1306
Feedback
Ratio: 99.92% positive. One neutral for the postal service's fault
Location: Germany, Schleswig-Holstein
Prices: Around 6 month average.
My Order
Order Size: 176 pieces, 17 lots
Condition: 80% New
Shipping Charge: Clearly stated in store terms
Extra
Fees: none
Other: €10 minimum buy, only accepts payment in Euro
Final
Cost per Part: $0.16
Timeline
Order Date: Apr 5
Invoice Date: Apr 6
Payment Date: Apr 6
Shipping Date: Apr 14
Delivery Date: Apr 24 (just in time for this review to go live)
Order Details
Why this store: Needed 12 dark red round 2x2 bricks. It was either here or the Czech Republic.
Packaging:
Each batch in its own half size baggie, placed in a small box, topped with crumpled newspaper padding
Part condition: Very good.
Communication: None
Feedback left: Positive
Odd
telltale signs: The padding was from a German advert for TVs. Very cool to look over.
Issues: None
Recommendation:
jonadi promises to ship orders within 5 days. To me, this is a long long time. But at least it's stated up front. The shipping time actually ended up a bit longer. They marked the order shipped on the 11th (5 days) but the postmark says the 14th. This was over a weekend, not sure what caused the extra delay. They also don't offer the typical €3,45 German shipping charge for non-insured airmail. Between the length of time and the extra price I would normally skip this store. But of the only three stores that had enough of the part I needed, this was the best option. I probably won't shop here again for any old purchase but I appreciate that the parts I needed were not insurmountable to get.