Author Topic: Glowforge laser cutter $500 off a Pro, $250 Plus, $100 Basic discount coupon (Read 16732 times)

wraper · « **on:** October 11, 2015, 06:04:13 pm »

I took a gamble and preordered Glowforge laser cutter. They sent me a coupon ~~with which up to 10 people can get $100 discount coupon (and I can get $100 back , yeah multilevel marketing).~~ So if you already considered to order this thingy, this might be useful for you: Coupon April 2019 UPDATE: it's now became $500 off a Pro, $250 off a Plus, or $100 off a Basic version.

Mine was finally delivered, yay.

Macbeth · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:19:33 pm »

This looks nice, but I can't find any shipping price. You say you ordered for the UK shipping as that is cheaper... Well someone in the FAQ states its $954 !!!

Also, if it's true you can get a $100 discount each for up to 10 people (so $2000), then doesn't that look like a pyramid marketing scam? I bloody hope not...

bingo600 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:34:12 pm »

I was impressed also - UNTIL i saw that shipping cost FAQ

No chance i'm committing to a buy with a "Unknown" $99..$1500 shipping tag.

/Bingo

wraper · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:47:56 pm »

Shipping (basic model) is $478 to UK and $968 to Latvia

+ customs will charge VAT on the shipping, so even worse. You can see shipping cost right away when on preorder page select product quantity and country.

wraper · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:49:47 pm »

Fancy commercial:

wraper · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:56:43 pm »

Quote from: bingo600 on October 11, 2015, 07:34:12 pm

I was impressed also - UNTIL i saw that shipping cost FAQ

No chance i'm committing to a buy with a "Unknown" $99..$1500 shipping tag.

/Bingo

$560 to Denmark (basic model)

bingo600 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:01:15 pm »

That's a crazy cost, even though cheaper than $900.

I could prob get a returnticket to NY for that cost, like you i'l have to pay 25% VAT of the full price including the shippingcost.

I'm OUT

/Bingo

wraper · « **Reply #7 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:09:17 pm »

Quote from: bingo600 on October 11, 2015, 08:01:15 pm

That's a crazy cost, even though cheaper than $900.

Yes it is, Latvia wasn't on the list at all. Emailed them, and they added it after a few days, then I've seen a price and it was like WTF. I guess such price is because of the weight and size, and probably is considered dangerous goods too because of the CO₂ laser.

PA0PBZ · « **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:26:42 pm »

Quote from: wraper on October 11, 2015, 07:49:47 pm

Fancy commercial:

Fancy indeed: MATERIAL DETECTED: MacBook Air 13"
(1:41)

Macbeth · « **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:10:46 pm »

They claim they are only charging at cost shipping? How much does this thing weigh? How big is it going to end up?

I think they are being extremely lazy and have chosen the most expensive carrier like FedEx at consumer rates rather than negotiated business rates... and then adding on all the overpriced insurance options and rapid express delivery+++

Why not just send them out using USPS standard airmail? I mean there is clearly going to be a hell of a lot longer than December to get these so the extra weeks wait of using normal post airmail vs months of wait for manufacture is no big issue.

I really would like one, but the other thing that rings alarm bells is this "it requires the cloud" to work.

Is that marketing bullshit bingo words or does it really need the fucking cloud to actually work? why? Obviously there is some subscription model being worked on...

I'm just cynical I guess.

Ok, basic model...

$2478 delivered to the UK
-$100 discount thanks to wraper

converted into GBP circa

£1600
+ 2.7% - 4.5% duty (depending on classed as CNC router, or laser cutter respectively.)
+ 20% VAT (this is payable on duty too!)
£334 in taxes
£~30 for the courier to charge you for the complicated calculation I just did

=======
£1964 delivered

I'll sleep on it... $:=\$

wraper · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:14:45 pm »

Quote from: Macbeth on October 11, 2015, 09:10:46 pm

Is that marketing bullshit bingo words or does it really need the fucking cloud to actually work? why? Obviously there is some subscription model being worked on...

They promised to release some open source firmware, so it could be used without internet for those who want to tinker with it.

Macbeth · « **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:19:57 pm »

Now the most important thing - will it cut copper on FR4? I mean making fancy leather pieces and cutting through perspex is great, but I want some freakin' PCBs here!

Bud · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:49:43 pm »

I have not checked the specs or web site but in the video they mentioned the laser is 40 watt, so i guess you could work from there if it is possible to cut copper on a pcb.

Richard Crowley · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:25:35 pm »

I ordered one. They don't offer pickup instead of shipping. Else I would hop on the train up to Seattle and grab it.
@wraper and I each got a $100 discount. Thanks!

Richard Crowley · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:27:39 pm »

All that glass and self-alignment and "custom extruded aluminum" rails and belts and likely glass laser tube probably make it too delicate to just throw in a box and hand to the post-office people.

wired360 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2015, 03:19:30 am »

Anyone thinking of purchasing can also use this link to take off $100, just to let you guys know!
http://glowforge.com/?kid=96RDhh

Bud · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2015, 06:27:40 am »

Quote from: wraper on October 11, 2015, 07:49:47 pm

Fancy commercial:

Gosh, what a BS video, a laser cutter right in the middle of the house kitchen. Where is the damn vent pipe ?
On a side note, doing CADs stuff on a iPad would be my worst nightmare...

wraper · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2015, 07:33:54 am »

Quote from: Bud on October 12, 2015, 06:27:40 am

Gosh, what a BS video, a laser cutter right in the middle of the house kitchen. Where is the damn vent pipe ?
On a side note, doing CADs stuff on a iPad would be my worst nightmare...

There is an optional air filter, no vent pipe needed. You can see it attached on the bottom at 1:58.

wraper · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2015, 09:18:22 am »

Quote from: Richard Crowley on October 11, 2015, 11:25:35 pm

@wraper and I each got a $100 discount. Thanks!

Thanks, now for me it cost the same as for you (except the insane shipping cost and import duties). Didn't know about any coupons when ordered myself.

Macbeth · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2015, 11:45:11 am »

Quote from: wired360 on October 12, 2015, 03:19:30 am

Anyone thinking of purchasing can also use this link to take off $100, just to let you guys know!
http://glowforge.com/?kid=YL1SQy

I've fixed that link, you cheeky fly-by spammer!

IconicPCB · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2015, 03:46:48 am »

The laser can cut copper clad laminate.

With some provisos.

It will not ablate copper off the top surface. It will cut and char grill the laminate.

A laser capable of touching copper needs to be somewhere in the UV range.

I would order one if it were not a glass tube based CO2 laser but a fiber laser based machine.

Richard Crowley · « **Reply #21 on:** October 13, 2015, 03:53:45 am »

Quote from: IconicPCB on October 13, 2015, 03:46:48 am

The laser can cut copper clad laminate.

I don't really think this is going to be very practical.
However, I am interested in using it to expose photosensitive resist, or maybe even blast through ordinary spray paint "resist".

IconicPCB · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2015, 04:30:14 am »

No it will not be practical.
You will end up with charred pieces of laminate.

Paint might be an option but i suspect not.

A lot will depend on laser driver's capability to modulate output.

Further any photo resist You use needs to be IR sensitive. Again most materials I am aware of are UV sensitive.CO2 tube output is at 1040nm typically. There may be some third order harmonics contributing to some UV .. but then how much etc.

You might get some JOY by researching non linear crystals used to frequency multiply IR to UV ( say 340nm) but then.. the optics post frequency conversion need to be able to handle UV.
A well known laser copper ablating machine uses a solids state IR diode ( approx 10W in TO3 package ) and some of this IR to UV conversion magic to handle copper laminate.

wraper · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2015, 06:12:48 am »

2 people already used this coupon. Actually did not expect anyone would use it at all. -$200 for me

edavid · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2015, 08:57:58 pm »

So wraper, how did you decide to get the Glowforge? What do you get for the extra money compared to a regular Chinese laser cutter?


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