Incandescent 100 ct Strings Bulk Order Options??

**Joefunkx** · 12-28-2011, 05:57 PM

I would also be interested in a bulk order of incans, assuming the quality is decent enough... I estimate needing about 5000 each of Red, Green, and Clear

I'm VERY frustrated with all the stores I've checked in my area... None of them have anything left, and even leading up to Christmas they were out of the good stuff.

**Strother85** · 12-29-2011, 12:02 AM

It seems as though even if we were unable to find a bulk order of completed mini incans we would be able to find wire/socket to make up our own strands and add bulb colors of our choice. Anyone seen this possibility with the minis? I have only seen c7/c9 size in this manner.

**Dave Burrows** · 12-29-2011, 02:14 AM

If you are looking at purchasing that many sets, i have used MYSOLARLED.COM (they are in China)in the past with very good results. You will need to ask for price on Shipping (as in boat) compared to air freight (air freight for that many will be expensive). Due to personal injury at the beggining of 2011 some of my strings were left on the roof for the whole year. Living in Perth Australia temps range from 2degrees in winter to 45 degrees C in summer with only 1 string loosing a set of 8 leds( i'm sure when i do pull them down a minor repair will be done). If you want to know anymore you can PM me.

There are a couple of photos in my album if you are interested.

Dave

**nosisuzu** · 12-29-2011, 01:04 PM

This year I saw that the sales were running before Christmas. I picked up a bunch of red and multi 100ct strands for 50% off on the 22nd and 23rd, but couldn't find blue or green. I'm curious about the durability of the reduced copper light sets. Most of my existing lights I bought after Christmas a few years ago and they're starting to fade pretty badly. I'm wondering if the wires would wear out faster or slower than the bulbs. I typically need to replace the strand due to fading every 3-4 years.

If I can't find any good deals on blue or green strands, I may resort to painting or replacing faded bulbs for next year. I'm planning on doubling or tripling my light count and I'll be getting all new boards and wiring, so anywhere I can save money will help. However, I don't have enough free time to spend hours and hours replacing/painting bulbs in my existing light strands just to save a few dollars.

**Joefunkx** · 12-29-2011, 05:50 PM

OK I have a possible lead on Incans...

I called a local Christmas shop to see what they had left and had a nice conversation with the owner.

He said he'll be placing his big order in February from overseas, and we could "work out a deal" to add all the lights that I need to his order (and more if others are interested). I'm going to meet with him later in January to discuss prices/options, assuming nothing else has panned out.

I think I would feel more comfortable working through him as opposed to dealing direct with a vendor on www.alibaba.com, and he would also absorb a lot of the shipping and other fees.

I will keep everyone posted once I find out prices from him. Assuming they are reasonable, I will start a new thread in case anyone wants to jump on board. I wouldn't mind getting everything from him and sorting/shipping it out to others.

**qpm01@yahoo.com** · 12-30-2011, 05:40 AM

has anyone ever tried to contact wamart hq for a bulk buy?

**Joefunkx** · 12-30-2011, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by qpm01@yahoo.com

has anyone ever tried to contact wamart hq for a bulk buy?

Not a bad idea... Although the way Walmart does business, I doubt they would cooperate.

**SCBonner384** · 12-30-2011, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dave Burrows

If you are looking at purchasing that many sets, i have used MYSOLARLED.COM (they are in China)in the past with very good results. You will need to ask for price on Shipping (as in boat) compared to air freight (air freight for that many will be expensive). Due to personal injury at the beggining of 2011 some of my strings were left on the roof for the whole year. Living in Perth Australia temps range from 2degrees in winter to 45 degrees C in summer with only 1 string loosing a set of 8 leds( i'm sure when i do pull them down a minor repair will be done). If you want to know anymore you can PM me.

There are a couple of photos in my album if you are interested.

Dave

Hi Dave,

I sent an e-mail to that companies sales dept yesterday. I know it's only been a day but I also know it's always easier having an actual contact. Would you mind PMing me your contacts e-mail address if you have one. Thanks very much for the information.

Have a happy new year!!
Scott

**DaveJZ** · 12-30-2011, 09:22 PM

My issue with the incans is if we go that route... how long before we get them?? I would hate to get them thanksgiving...

**Strother85** · 12-30-2011, 10:37 PM

I need so many lights and I have so many projects that need to be done I want to start now!! lol. Hopefully one of these leads turns into some affordable bulk lighting for us because I am getting anxious!