TD 8733 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I just want to get an idea if anyone would be interested in purchasing a pack like this. I have been working for sometime on what I call a budget pack. The goal here was to build a pack that you could purchase completely built was very affordable and still fairly screen accurate. This project is obviously not complete. I still need to build the frame add the stackers ect. You will be able to quickly and completely break down this pack for easy shipping or transport. The pack weighs practically nothing. My plan is to sell this pack for around $240.00 shipped to anywhere in the continental US. My hope was that this will be an option for those who don't want to spend $400 to $500 on a screen pack that's top of the line or who don't have the time to build one. While not complete I have included a comparison of my screen pack with the partially complete budget pack. I would not take less then $450 for my pack but I think once this budget pack is finished very few people other then a MEPD member would be able to tell the two apart while trooping. I will let you guys be the judge. Keep in mind this is a prototype and not complete. Also the edges and overall details will be much sharper on any pack I would sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD 654 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I think that would be a good idea. Also have you considered offering parts for those who would like to build there own pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Curious to see how this pans out. I really wish I could offer my packs for much less, but all the parts require a ton of time to make and assemble... upwards of a week, which unfortunately raises the price to the $400 and $500 dollar mark. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD 8733 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 No doubt Mike. I have a mix of Yours and Seth's work as well as MDK and vintage screen Tupperware parts on my pack. I took the time to build it myself and with the various shipping probably spent over $200.00 just in parts plus my time to build it. I love my screen pack and have no intentions of using another. I know many guys though that can't give the time to build a pack or spend $400 or $500 for a built one. If you can, then I would definitely go that way. Hopefully this budget pack will be a viable alternative to no pack at all or one that is not remotely screen accurate. TD 654, I will probably will not sell parts. If someone wants to build their own pack I would tell them to buy Mikes kit. You will save money and end up with a higher quality pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Your budget pack is better than the one I built myself! Where was all this stuff 18 months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I thinks its a great idea,but if i am gonna spend $240.00 in my mind,i might as well spend the extra and get what i really want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Iam thinking of buying one more MH/SB parts, so i got one more. Better save then sorry style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Don't worry... I should be providing parts for a while, as long as the molds hold up and I don't get sick of making a mess in my apartment. I must've cut six packs worth of parts last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Don't worry... I should be providing parts for a while, as long as the molds hold up and I don't get sick of making a mess in my apartment. I must've cut six packs worth of parts last night.I know what your mean, its takes a lot of your time and make a mess. And you have to work 5 or 6 days every week, girlfriend, friends, creator crew ex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-6829 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 James! Drop me a line some time my friend! You know me - I'm a bit lazy, and I need a better pack. I think that the blue box on the bottom might be a little big (could just be the picture though). I would be interested in something like this and I'm near ya! (Of course...AFTER the holidays) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD 8733 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 No problem John. The boxes are the same size. I placed a book under the bottom one to jack it up for the photo since the frame is not done yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Awe...come on Mike, we know you do it because you love the aroma of Devcon How many brain cells are left anyway? Don't worry... I should be providing parts for a while, as long as the molds hold up and I don't get sick of making a mess in my apartment. I must've cut six packs worth of parts last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I LOVE THE SMELL OF DEVCON IN THE MORNING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandtrooperScout Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Very interesting....I do need a better pack.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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