Comments on: ideas for those putting together a larger raw almond group buy http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/ Dedicated to helping families eat whole foods Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:00:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Robyn http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-15104 Robyn Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:01:22 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-15104 Jenni here, GSG Admin Hi Jane, Here is the shipping information from the FAQ page on the website (http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/group-buy/faq/): Q: How much is shipping? A: If you order 1-599 lbs. of any items in the buy, your shipping cost will calculate at $0.75/lb. For an order of 600-1,099 lbs., shipping is $0.50/lb. And orders totaling 1,100 lbs. or more, shipping goes down to $0.25/lb. For the larger orders, we may ship by truck instead of UPS, in which case you may receive a phone call to coordinate delivery. Have a great day! Jenni here, GSG Admin

Hi Jane,
Here is the shipping information from the FAQ page on the website (http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/group-buy/faq/):

Q: How much is shipping?

A: If you order 1-599 lbs. of any items in the buy, your shipping cost will calculate at $0.75/lb. For an order of 600-1,099 lbs., shipping is $0.50/lb. And orders totaling 1,100 lbs. or more, shipping goes down to $0.25/lb. For the larger orders, we may ship by truck instead of UPS, in which case you may receive a phone call to coordinate delivery.

Have a great day!

]]> By: Jane Schmidt http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-15073 Jane Schmidt Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:14:52 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-15073 Robyn, Is there a way to figure out how much the shipping will cost on 50# of almonds to 53034? I need to answer some questions on what the cost of shipping is. Thanks for your help! Jane Robyn,

Is there a way to figure out how much the shipping will cost on 50# of almonds to 53034? I need to answer some questions on what the cost of shipping is. Thanks for your help!

Jane

]]> By: Robyn http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11319 Robyn Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:32:08 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-11319 Lala, I don't know if/when I'll do this again, or if the almond growers will possibly win their lawsuit and the raw-nut law could be lifted . . . I will TRY to do it again in a year, though. I wouldn't stock 4 years' worth--that's freezer space that could go to something else. Robyn Lala, I don’t know if/when I’ll do this again, or if the almond growers will possibly win their lawsuit and the raw-nut law could be lifted . . . I will TRY to do it again in a year, though. I wouldn’t stock 4 years’ worth–that’s freezer space that could go to something else.

Robyn

]]> By: Lala http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11318 Lala Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:02:37 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-11318 sounds great Robyn---I'll contact you after they arrive. When will this happen again? should I get more like 4 years worth if i can freeze them? THANKS! sounds great Robyn—I’ll contact you after they arrive. When will this happen again? should I get more like 4 years worth if i can freeze them? THANKS!

]]> By: Michelle http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11305 Michelle Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:18:23 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-11305 Thanks Robyn! Thanks Robyn!

]]> By: Robyn http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11301 Robyn Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:12:30 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-11301 The almonds should arrive to you mid-November (possibly sooner, but please don't hold me to that, as when the truck can go is my limitation/bottleneck). Unfortunately we HAVE to ship from Utah--the rancher cannot ship to you. Yes, the almonds will sprout after being frozen. I have sprouted nuts and grains after they've been frozen for 4 years! Robyn The almonds should arrive to you mid-November (possibly sooner, but please don’t hold me to that, as when the truck can go is my limitation/bottleneck).

Unfortunately we HAVE to ship from Utah–the rancher cannot ship to you.

Yes, the almonds will sprout after being frozen. I have sprouted nuts and grains after they’ve been frozen for 4 years!

Robyn

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11300 Anonymous Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:44:13 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-11300 Yet another question.... Will the almonds sprout after being frozen. (I'm sorry if you've answered any of my questions elsewhere). -Ericka Yet another question….

Will the almonds sprout after being frozen.

(I’m sorry if you’ve answered any of my questions elsewhere).

-Ericka

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11299 Anonymous Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:38:53 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-11299 I've decided to advertise on craigslist, as well. When is the approximate date for the almonds to be shipped to us? Are the almonds being shipped to Utah and then out to the rest of the country? I live in California, so would it be possible for the almonds to be shipped directly to me rather than going to Utah first, and then back to California? -Ericka I’ve decided to advertise on craigslist, as well.

When is the approximate date for the almonds to be shipped to us? Are the almonds being shipped to Utah and then out to the rest of the country?

I live in California, so would it be possible for the almonds to be shipped directly to me rather than going to Utah first, and then back to California?

-Ericka

]]> By: Robyn http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11298 Robyn Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:44:49 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-11298 The law is for RANCHERS. The growers cannot sell raw product to retailers (despite a long history of that raw product being entirely safe). They can, however, sell up to 100 lbs., per person, per day, to individuals. We have a third-party transaction with a rancher wherein I am taking a money order from each of you, for 100 lbs., to him through an intermediary. No rancher I contacted would work with me. The interpretation of the law is up for grabs, but most interpret it to mean you have to go TO THE RANCH PHYSICALLY for your 100 lbs. Only two, through someone else who has relationships with them, would work with us. I will not even know the name of the ranch. (I will, however, receive a sample in advance and sprout it, to test the almonds.) The risk is for the rancher, not anyone else. Remember it is a CALIFORNIA law. --Robyn The law is for RANCHERS. The growers cannot sell raw product to retailers (despite a long history of that raw product being entirely safe). They can, however, sell up to 100 lbs., per person, per day, to individuals. We have a third-party transaction with a rancher wherein I am taking a money order from each of you, for 100 lbs., to him through an intermediary.

No rancher I contacted would work with me. The interpretation of the law is up for grabs, but most interpret it to mean you have to go TO THE RANCH PHYSICALLY for your 100 lbs. Only two, through someone else who has relationships with them, would work with us. I will not even know the name of the ranch. (I will, however, receive a sample in advance and sprout it, to test the almonds.)

The risk is for the rancher, not anyone else. Remember it is a CALIFORNIA law.

–Robyn

]]> By: Michelle http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2008/10/16/ideas-for-those-putting-together-a-larger-raw-almond-group-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11297 Michelle Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:36:40 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=325#comment-11297 Robyn, I did contact a couple of local health food stores. Interest level at one was sky high! She had quit selling "raw" almonds sometime back because she didn't feel it was honest to buy almonds claiming to be "raw" when they really weren't, and refused to sell them. However, the biggie question came from another owner who questioned whether it was legal for them to purchase through a group buy and then resell them. Their concern is the health department coming down on them for purchasing almonds and then reselling them since they are a retailer. They said they would check into it, but I am curious as to what I should say. ??? Suggestion please.... Thanks, Michelle Robyn,

I did contact a couple of local health food stores.

Interest level at one was sky high! She had quit selling “raw” almonds sometime back because she didn’t feel it was honest to buy almonds claiming to be “raw” when they really weren’t, and refused to sell them.

However, the biggie question came from another owner who questioned whether it was legal for them to purchase through a group buy and then resell them. Their concern is the health department coming down on them for purchasing almonds and then reselling them since they are a retailer. They said they would check into it, but I am curious as to what I should say. ???

Suggestion please….
Thanks,
Michelle

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