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Hey guys, Sam here and welcome to Samcraft! My channel is all about the happenings in my small workshop. From CNC woodworking to laser engraving, shop projects, small business talk, and more -- you'll find it all on Samcraft.
I took a risk and ordered 100 slate drink coasters two months ago from China. What did I get? Would I order it again? Watch to find out... Ordering slate drink coasters in bulk for my laser engraving business.
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@cacaokingdom3122 2 года назад

That packing material was where the foam feet came from. Actually a smart way to reduce waste... and send their garbage overseas. We have ordered quite a bit from China and have rarely had issues. The extras were definitely compensation for breakage in shipping.

@genericpvp4161 Год назад

ive bought quite a few items from china myself. 90% of the bulk stuff i ordered had literal garbage like this in it. i once bought rope from them and the core of the rope was major brand baby diaper material..

@thehomocraftual8295 Год назад

If you had projects that needed smaller round nubs you could cut those out if there was enough material in between.

@bnssoftware3292 Год назад

Too funny!

@DWIT3D Год назад

I'm so glad I found your channel Sam. Can finally put my lasers to good use. I've ordered 24 of the slate coasters from Amazon... For some reason, the bulk pack in the link you provided would cost me over $200 to ship, which makes the Amazon ones my best bet here in Canada. Thanks so much for all the great content.

@LandtoHouse 2 года назад

I have sourced over $20,000 worth of goods from China. So far 90% are great! Always get samples before going big.

@DonaldBachman-ls8rk 6 месяцев назад

Sam you are the man!! I’m 64 and just starting out with the s1 xtool with all extras. You are a great teacher and I thank you for your time.

@marysglitter-magic6908 2 года назад

Thank you for your honest, objective review. I've seen so many products ordered from China which gave me those same 'uh-oh' moments, and mostly, the result was that the handlers, shippers did all they could do to get them to me safely. Whew! Yes, it's a lot to consider, but in the grand scheme, they have the product and want nothing more than for you to receive what you paid for ... to keep a good business relationship. This is the goal!

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Annew44 2 года назад

I bought some coasters for my daughter's boyfriend and he absolutely loved them!

@EBussom 2 года назад

Lol, awesome! Really like you sharing the process! Thanks Sam!

@hollyweaver7292 2 года назад

I love how the box is a totally accordioned around the fragile contents warning!

@jimshackelford4267 Год назад

Sam I love your videos, I heard you say in one of them about reusing a scratched slate coaster after sanding. I made a mistake and went to my wood whop and sanded the image from the slate tile, cleaned it, sprayed with clear coat then reburned the image it came out great. No problems. Thanks again for your educational videos.

@Samcraftcom Год назад

Awesome to hear that it worked good!

@firelizarddesigns 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing appreciate seeing this kind of videos; especially right from the opening of the products

@tracywilliams61 2 года назад

Love your tutorials very informative and extremely useful thank you for sharing.

@LarkinLivesayJr 2 года назад

That's awesome. I have a truck load of slate I sourced locally in the U.S. and no way I could sell it that cheap. My laser and rotary came from China and they arrived fairly quickly, maybe a little over a week. Longer than it takes from Amazon but saved over a hundred dollars. I enjoy your videos! Also, welcome to TN hope you like it! I'm about an hour west of Knoxville.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Then we'll be about 2 hours apart. :) I'd love to find a US company for slate coasters, but haven't found any yet.

@cheriethompson7725 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing. I do like that you say good or bad to a product being honest. Thank you

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, I do try to be honest in all videos. :)

@liveevents9191 2 года назад

Very nice work. You are very easy to listen to and a NICE person. Thanks very much!!!

@Brian_VA 2 года назад

Hey bud found your youtube channel the other week. I am liking your videos. At the beginning of this video when you 1st showed the condition of the box I about cried for ya, I was like OH NO! LOL

@liswilberg3011 2 года назад

This is great to see always wondered if it would be worth ordering bulk myself

@floridasungarden3308 2 года назад

Such a great video. I really appreciate the information provided and it was very helpful for me as I am doing my research as I wait for my laser cutter. Wishing you the best

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@roncoffey 2 года назад

I’m a retired Tool & Die machinist and I enjoy your videos on engraving these coasters. I have a thought about a jig to hold your coasters to keep the surface constant to the laser height. PM me if you’re interested in my idea.

@charleschilders2041 2 года назад

If you are doing that many just make a jig that locates the coasters on the top surface from underneath. Could be very simple like a frame and some something with give like a spring or even foam rubber. The foam will push the coaster up to the frame from the bottom. No sorting needed since the top surface will be at the same height for all.

@risbill1 2 года назад

Warm up the pads with a heat gun and they can be removed usually. That's probably where the foam fluff in the box is from. It's the waste from cutting all those rubber dots.

@ericjohnson1008 2 года назад

Sam thanks for sharing your perspective with us.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@tiffnie46552 2 года назад

I have ordered from overseas for years. Just make sure duties are included also. I also work for DHL Express and most of our business is international. A lot of boxes come to us like that, smashed and such.

@TheWoodHaven 2 года назад

You gotta risk it to get the biscuit. Funny that they put the pad paper (sans the pads) in the box anyway. They would save time to just put the pap paper in the box and let you place them. HOWEVER, they may do it to add additional padding to help prevent more damage.

@BurnoutPhotography 2 года назад

The padding they used was the leftover material from the feet pads I reckon!

@DOUBLEDEFENSE 2 года назад

China sends it’s trash with love

@gurgelplus 2 года назад

Clever packaging

@andymike4453 2 года назад

Was 2 going to...

@intellamotive 2 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing every step.

@JaccobbRomero Год назад

You may find that you dont want the seller to ship without the foot pads. Those pads are doing dual duty. They not only keep the slate from scratching the end user's table surface. They also keep the tiles from shattering during shipping.

@robmills4709 2 года назад

Cheers Sam for the insight. A video on how you prepare for dispatch would be good, i. e. .finishing, wrapping etc. The business side of things, how you manage expectations, profit and payment. Thank you.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Have you seen this video? It may be of help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0cz9mYt08R8.html

@robmills4709 2 года назад

@@Samcraftcom thanks Sam, great info.

@anthonymiller8979 2 года назад

For your thickness sorting maybe make a quick little height /go-no go gauge from a scrap of wood to quickly sort one or two similar heights rather than have to independently measure each coaster.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

That's a cool idea!

@blwoods0 2 года назад

@@Samcraftcom I’m trying to watch your new video, but it says only for members, but I don’t see any way to become a member?

@justinbanks2380 2 года назад

The 'padding' in the box looks to be the remnants of the sticky adhesive feet that go on the bottom of things. There is a lot of waste like that from what is left from whatever shape/design they cut out. Like the pads on the bottom of the coasters you ordered. I'm assuming it is the left overs from some other part of their process they are repurposing as padding instead of just trashing.

@stevedonalson5675 2 года назад

Congratulations Sam!

2 года назад

Hi Sam iv ordered a good amount from China and delivered to Ireland I have to say never had any issues and like you I have always received more than I actually ordered which is good. Also just noticed your subscriber count is increasing nicely 👌

@huntingtimes5474 2 года назад

Nice to see a fellow. Must join you on your journey.

@cheriethompson7725 2 года назад

I'm just getting into engraving. I do vinyl, painting, and epoxy crafts. Engraving looked really cool. I wish I would have spent for the orturo machine that engraves metal. I opted for the cheapest one. My job was cut and my husband will be going back to work in February. I want to help with bread winning by my own business. So thank you very much for sharing.

@Yosser70 2 года назад

If you saw how packages are handled by couriers, you wouldn’t be surprised at the condition of the box! lol The extra 6 would be there to compensate for the possibility of a few getting broken. It’s cheaper to add those than spend extra on a better box or send you replacements.

@anthonymiller8979 2 года назад

I used to import natural sharpening stones from Germany. First shipment looked just like this in a busted box but no significant damage. Second shipment came in a really beat up box, obviously folded and re-taped and containing only about 50% of my order. I assume the rest was lost when the outer box broke open and the shipper just gathered what they could and folded the now half empty box around the remaining product. I no longer import stones LOL

@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning 2 года назад

Thanks for the link, looks like a good deal all things considered

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

No problem 👍

@zombieprinting2670 Год назад

Hope your shippin was cheaper than showing to Canada. I can get them here locally for $8 for a boxed set of 4, mind you they are square, but it's worth the 10 minute drive. overseas manufacturers have raised shipping so much as well as product price on so many things, it's becoming unviable to outsource. Love the channel Sam. Thanks for what you do

@cherylmoors3455 2 года назад

The rubber feet on the coasters may be why the box was so rumpled but the coasters weren't broken.

@rogerpetery5877 Год назад

I took the gamble and ordered 100 coasters from this source. The total cost, with shipping, was just under $75. Today, after a 7 week wait, I received 101 coasters in perfect condition. The only caveat is that a few are pretty thin and a few are on the thick side. These will be used to experiment with engraving techniques. Most are what I consider "usable". Thanks for the tip, Sam.

@deannaoverstreet4146 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@ManiacRacing 11 месяцев назад

I can attest a belt sander will surface slate extremely well. You can remove a bad engraving or level imperfections quickly and easily

@3DJapan 2 года назад

Love the fragile sticker.

@BrendaBodwin 2 года назад

My disclaimer, I've ordered from foreign countries for years. Over all, I've had great success, and, my experience has been, if items arrive broken, they replace them right away. You usually always get a few extras of items to cover for breakage. If you order again, request that they tape the entire box.

@joeybagodonuts1008 2 года назад

looks like they definitely handled that package with extreme care.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

@zero00044 2 года назад

I honestly prefer to buy the smooth edge slate coasters. They just look better and sell better. Though ive only been able to find good quality ones from a single seller on amazon. Just remember to use some gloss spray enamel on them first. Makes the engravings show up much better and makes the slate a darker black.

@mc-is4xs Год назад

Does spray enamel take away the absorbent factor of slate? Cannot seem to find any product that will give me a better look without sealing the slate and taking away its absorbent properties

@grumpywoodiam 2 года назад

Hi Sam, I've been watching some of your video's and find them very informative and well put together... I'm in the process of purchasing my very first laser for the purpose of starting my online laser business. Would you recommend either the Ortur laser master 2 pro or the Aufero laser 2 with air assist? Great videos, keep them coming. I won't be in competition with you as I'm based in the UK!!😊😊

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

That's so wonderful to hear, I'm very happy they're of help! I honestly don't think you'll go wrong with either of those machines. I believe you can get the same diode laser head for them both, too... maybe? I would 1000% recommend getting the tool free Z Axis adjustment first thing, too. Crucial to ease of use IMO. Best of luck!!

@ivanuribe4794 23 дня назад

For anybody watching this video more recently, one thing to know is customs will at times open your package and inspect for anything illegal, especially coming from china. which is one of the reasons some packages come mangled or obviously repackaged and taped. just letting yall know.

@thtadthtshldntbe 2 года назад

that weird packaging material was probably the thing the rubber footsies come from. Maybe use that one with the footsie on top as a commemorative of your first bulk order and engrave something special on it. Though I would suggest trying to get a source outside of China.

@CoreyD76 2 года назад

How durable is the image once you engrave them? I hear some people use a lacquer finish to help with durability.

@keepmovingforward6518 2 года назад

I have ordered from aliexpress before. Yes subpar cardboard and damaged packaging. Looks like the foam circles could have been feet for the coasters

@hartbydesigns6612 2 года назад

^I sometime use a USPS box to store things.

@baxterboy23 2 года назад

It wasn't a surprise that there were no damages to the coasters... It was a MIRACLE that there was no damage to the coasters .. That packaging was shocking.!! 😧

@grootjnr 2 года назад

3 dots ......oh man i need 4 😀 Great video thanks

@cgstealth 2 года назад

I recently did something similar. They all made it but, a bunch were not flat on the bottom. So they rock on flat surfaces.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Argh, that's a bummer!

@xprtgamerz9962 2 года назад

The reason the box is so beat up is because the box goes through customs as it goes through the countries. Sometimes they will open the boxes to make sure there's nothing bad in there

@geraldfischer1057 Год назад

I feel you on the shipping brother lol

@Angel_Monserrate413 Год назад

Not sure if this would be any help to you as i know that running a business you need to keep costs down but if you contact them they will ship them to you with the feet not installed. They will ship in a different box so its a little more money. For me it was an extra $25 to have the feet shipped separately for 200 coasters.

@susancollado5290 2 года назад

💕If you plan to order again from the same place then contact the place/owner of purchase & explain that box needs to be better taped as it arrived ripped💕You will find most of them to be very accommodating because they don’t like to lose repeat ordering customers💕

@engineerdad3548 2 года назад

Sam, this is not a comment on this specific video. I like what you do! Your channel is very inviting. You share things you have learned in an informative and helpful manner. You seem to be open to constructive comments and you avoid drama! Good on ya! I enjoy watching. Just so you understand me, I'm 57 years old with a great career but I enjoy building things and learning from folks that thrive on sharing knowledge and experience freely. I look forward to your interview new content!

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

I appreciate your comment very much! You've made a great observation into things I consciously work on with my channel to remain true to who I am as a person, and to remain as true as possible to you all, my viewers. :) Thanks!

@warrenjameson5465 2 года назад

I was hoping you would give the price savings as compared to purchasing from Amazon. What is the average cost per unit of each?

@Good4UHealth 2 года назад

nice work my friend...new sub from the UK...

@joshsmith-gm1sp 2 года назад

Hello Sam, Apart from the bubble sleeves, How do you ship these out? Thanks Josh

@djterry1218 2 года назад

Ordered from China, only problem is the amount of time it took to get the order. When I ordered it I wasn’t aware that it was being shipped from China!

@michaeldaniels5067 2 года назад

take the dots off, use goo be gone to remove resedue if any is left, try one. te doted side actaully looks better.

@taniakav Год назад

Hi Sam, I don’t know if you’ve been asked this question, but what would you price these sets as? Just getting started. Thank you.

@dnastats 2 года назад

That's a pretty decent profit margin worth the wait

@ChadAmI80 Год назад

I'd say you probably could reorder and ask for the foam feet to not be added and sent as sheets to apply yourself. I've found that a some Chinese manufacturers are accommodating to such requests.

@Samcraftcom Год назад

That’s a good idea!

@shannonmoa9193 2 года назад

Hello from New Zealand :) I have seen so many videos of laser engraving and it's definitely something I want to look into to start a small business. I really enjoy your videos and your channel. I find them super informative. Can someone who has zero experience in this do it? Other than the laser engraver itself, what are the other must-have tools and accessories to have in this type of small business?

@ImaginationDesign Год назад

Hi on a laser forum I’m on, one of the must haves is a digital caliper. You’ll need that to measure the thickness of the material so you can adjust your focal length as needed.

@moggysj Год назад

I have been watching your videos and enjoy them can you please tell me which model laser you use for the slate

@robbillpries6198 2 года назад

Great video Boss💯🤙

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Appreciate it

@texascrossbowdude636 9 месяцев назад

Quick question about something no one talks about, lots of videos about ideas of what to sell or getting your laser business going etc. What I dont see is anything about how do you get orders? If from Etsy, do you get instant notifications that you received an order? If selling locally do you use the square etc. How do you receive orders?

@peterwysard1222 2 года назад

On the coaster with the extra dot you should engrave "It's not a tumor!" with a picture of Arnold screaming.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Hahaha LOVE IT!!!!!

@icmpeko 2 года назад

I got an order form Amazon containing what now looks like the Ali* coasters resold there as indicated by only having THREE feet - I would have wanted 4 b/c the 3-feet ones will tip 😫

@debbiemorgan-thompson5369 2 года назад

Can you engrave a 2015 Dodge Ram with Ramboxes or any NFL team?

@jackhelm9852 2 года назад

What thicknesses do you sort into your groups of thin, medium and thick? How much of a thickness difference effects the engraving?

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

I sort them into thin and thick by sight -- nothing super exact. I set them on a table and look at final heights including feet vs. the thickness of the stone. Hope this helps!

@bradyanselmi Год назад

I like how the one “fragile” sticker was the only thing in mint condition on that box 😂😂😂

@fwfirefly 2 года назад

Where can I find the link mentioned that you’d be “putting down below”? I don’t see it.

@kwigbo 2 года назад

Looks like Slateworx LLC in Virginia US has 100 for 115$ free shipping to US. Coming from overseas they are .27$ per but shipping is 72$. For slightly more it's probably higher quality and feet are not pre attached. 🤷🏻‍♂

@ericcorbin1838 Год назад

What size bubble bags do you use?

@stuartwalsh4974 2 года назад

great video... how much did shipping cost you?

@okmatt346 2 года назад

Great video Sam! I am a new subscriber and have been enjoying the content. I have long been interested in dealing with these folks. I can't seem to find any shipping prices, how much did that add to the total cost?

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

It will depend on your location and also the current market. When I purchased this package two months ago, I paid $50 for shipping to the Eastern US. Right now that shipping cost is $80. You probably have to create an account and start the checkout process to see true shipping costs. Welcome to the channel!

@tylerhope4952 7 месяцев назад

nice job on the intro audio!

@Samcraftcom 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@4Geopiper 2 года назад

Great video as usual. Price is good but shipping is a killer. 100 coasters with shipping to Canada is about $250, works out to abouit $2.50 a coaster. I can get them at the local Micheals for $1.24 each!!!! Buying from China isn't always a good deal!!

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Wow... shipping was only $50 when I purchased these!

@4Geopiper 2 года назад

@@Samcraftcom $50 would be great. Maybe they have a US warehouse?

@4Geopiper 2 года назад

Maybe there's a glitch on thier page. Shows $168 shipping now

@tristanty6837 9 месяцев назад

Has anyone noticed an issue of there slate coasters coming in not flat on the bottoms. Ive had many come in where they are not flat so when you put them down they wobble, unfortunatelythe feet are already attached which would make sanding quit difficult. I personally dont mind that for myself but im not really sure if it is fair for me to sell them. What have you guys done in this situation?

@barbarosturkdogan3424 2 года назад

Hey Sam. If I’m not wrong, in another video you mentioned that not all slates are good for engraving. How did you go with this lot? I was expecting to see an engraved one and your comments on that at the end of the video.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

These have all been great -- exactly as expected. The comment was likely that I am picky with which ones I choose to sell to my customers from an appearance standpoint -- not from any kind of material difference. :)

@axeldejesus2060 Год назад

Hello Sam. I have a question about sealing the coasters. Is it necessary? If so; which sealer do you recommend I use? Also do I seal them before or after engraving? I like for the engraving to stand out and saw a couple of videos where the cuts are not looking to good. Thanks

@Samcraftcom Год назад

I see many spraying their coasters but I do not. Never have and haven't had any issues from it. I prefer it actually... it allows the stone to do its job with absorption from a drink and keeps the coaster looking natural. I've seen others use lacquer and shellac sprays on theirs.

@mrspowerwash5690 6 месяцев назад

What machine you using to do the bulk coasters?

@medic458 2 года назад

Do you still have any of those coaster templates you made?

@personofnote1571 3 месяца назад

I’m curious what your all-in per piece cost was. The ones I get on Amazon are $1.06 each and arrive within days with free shipping. I think I would need at least a 50% discount all-in to go the alibaba/China shipping route.

@TomasQ 2 года назад

What's an average shipping cost for a set?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

If you buy 200 next time Sam, you'll save 27 cents on each one. Cost for 100 is $1.08 ea, while cost for multiples of 100 is 81 cents; 1000 pcs gets you to 70 cents. I'm going to guess the damage will be exponentially worse the more you order, so I stuck to 200 for now and will see what happens. Maybe they'll use a stronger box?

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

I foresee another order in my future... just in a few months probably. :)

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

@@Samcraftcom Gotta get that new workshop done first!

@phillip6785 Год назад

So how much did each one cost after shipping?

@mtmtodd 2 года назад

the reason those boxes are so flimsy' is that the cardboard has been recycled so many times there is just no fiber integrity left. I know because I tried to sell some bails of it for my company once and they wouldn't buy it because of that. recycling still has its place though. Have a good un.

@handengraving6182 2 года назад

What was the cost per Coast?

@johndeaux9987 Год назад

Hey Sam, I tried to follow your link to the coasters on Alibaba. I've never ordered from there before so I set up account, etc. I can add a quantity but I can't add them to my cart. What am I missing on Alibaba? Is the shipping $80 or so as others have said? If so, there's no point in me even looking at Alibaba.

@krg038 Год назад

74 cents on alibaba or $1.28 on ebay. Ebay 2 weeks Alibaba 3weeks to 2 months. Square or round. Thanks for the video.

@MichelleCouplandHairStudio 2 года назад

When I had a business, I usually bought in bulk. 😉

@piddiification 2 года назад

Hi. Love your videos. Can you maby explain how you did shipping from China? I seam to get murdered on eny shipping I try....

@JoshChretien 2 года назад

How much did you pay for shipping?

@jeffjohnson9686 2 года назад

Hearing snaps in the background. Is that your little one snapping the bubble wrap? 😄

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Some of it may have been, but mostly it was the fire pit going to town in front of the workshop burning up scrap wood. I've been working to move out of my shop this past week and downscale things.

@stevegale26 2 года назад

Got mine today. I ordered 100 coasters. Received a box a month later than looks like a box lost from the cast away movie and used as a soccer ball for a few years. Opened the box and discovered they only sent me 60 coasters 2 were broken and about 10 of them had such rough surfaces I will not be able to engrave on them very well.

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

Dang.. bummer!!!!!

@fireicestudio1704 2 года назад

Hey Sam! Love your videos!!! I’m looking for the links and am not finding them. Could be I watch via my iPhone vs pc? Anyway, can you respond with the link?

@Samcraftcom 2 года назад

They're in the video description.