O'Riginals Trading Co. Sterling 23 Sunglasses

Mon May 9 '16 Announcement
almost 10 years ago – Mon, May 09, 2016 at 08:35:53 PM

Frustration is not a strong enough word for all  of us.

Frustrated with manufacturing.  Information I was given was not 'accurate' to say the least.  I am sorry for not updating, but I haven't had anything to update you with other than the difficulties I have been experiencing in getting a straight answer from my manufacturer.  

As one backer said to me...'It can also be assumed that the factory is keeping record of what they have produced and shipped. Surely they can provide this info if requested.'  I would think it were that simple as well.... but it isn't.  Or at least it hasn't been in my case.

Three weeks ago I was told the next 500 had shipped and I informed all of my backers and we were all happy.

I waited for delivery.  Surely it would be here within 5-7 days and then customs.  No problem.

After 6 days I emailed my contact about shipping.  There is a 15 hour time difference so it can take two days to get an answer. Sometimes if it is bad news they don't answer.  I have been told this can be 'normal.'  Great. 

'I am on a business trip in Paris and will be back Monday.' Thirteen days.

Actually it was Tuesday, 14 days...'there was a problem with left side-shield we had to repair.'  

'How could there be a problem if you have already shipped?'  

'We didn't ship.'

'You said you shipped.'

'No, we said we would ship. But now we have to fix side shields.'

'When will they be ready to ship?'

'Monday.'

Skype meeting just now.

'Did you ship Yesterday?'  It is Monday here and Tuesday there.

'Yes'

'Great, all 500?'

'No.'

'How many?'

'We are fixing Polarization.'

'But you shipped.'

'No'

'YOU JUST SAID YOU SHIPPED.'

'No we are going to ship. We are fixing polarization.'

'What are you shipping today? '

'250'

'That's not 500'

'250 today 250 next week.'

This is why I held off on updates. 

I didn't share what was going on as it was all in flux and I was trying to get the problem solved.  This is a gray area for me and wasn't sure what to update with.  As you know I will give bad news, but in this case I was at a loss with how to update.  

If you feel I should have updated earlier I apologize, maybe I should have. 

Trust me, if manufacturing and supply chain were on original schedule I would have a thriving business by now with no worries.  So I understand the frustration.  I'm working this and my other job when I should be just doing this.

They are shipping today. I received this.

Doing everything I can to fulfill as fast as I can.

Will share DHL slip when I get it... in the morning I hope.

Sean

Mon Apr 25 '16 Announcement
about 10 years ago – Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 09:18:25 PM

Hey Everyone,

I am still waiting on the 500, they are on the way and I will ship out as soon as I get them.  The final five hundred should be right behind them as all pieces are plated. 

This update is to let you know that I am transferring servers and the O'Riginals Website will be down for a day or so.  If you need to be in touch shoot me an email or you can send me a message on Facebook.

Sean

Tue Apr 19 '16 Announcement
about 10 years ago – Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 11:20:16 AM

I cannot tell you how excited I am that the next 500 are on the way. The final five should be faster as I instructed the factory to plate all pieces so that part is complete. Thankfully.

It is difficult to describe the stress that I feel in this part of the crowdfund process. I realize the frustration of backers as I am frustrated too. I am thankful for the notes of encouragement from those of you who have reached out, it helps get through the profanity laced emails I get.

One thing that is important to understand is this part of the process is not 'Amazon', things are not 'shelf ready' it is bumpy it is tough and it keeps me up at night. At the same time I need to have a business moving forward and plans for the future. I cannot just stop all marketing and development while I wait for shipments from the factory, if I did I would not have a business once all backers were fulfilled. It would require me to start from scratch, which would take 6 months to get where I am at the moment.

So I appreciate all the support. To those who are waiting... I know, we are moving forward and as you can see on the Facebook page people are really happy with the end product.

Thanks Folks.

S

Sun Apr 17 '16 Announcement
about 10 years ago – Sun, Apr 17, 2016 at 08:43:38 PM

Just received word that next 500 units have shipped to me!!! I will ship as soon as I have them.

Thu Apr 7 '16 Announcement
about 10 years ago – Thu, Apr 07, 2016 at 12:04:25 PM

Update

The next batch of 500 have been plated, lensed and are being packaged.  Shipment should be on its way by the end of the weekend.  Like last time I don't really know what I am getting until it arrives.

The 500 after should be a quicker turn around as the factory says they have plated all frame pieces.

Onward!!

Sean