I'm in Finland. You're right, when one adds VAT and a few % import tax, the Euro amount comes to something like €3700. However, that applies if the EU dealer pays $4000 for the gimbal to DJI, and I believe dealers pay less than that. They pretty much have to if they wish to make some profit, after all.
Hi Guys,
Regarding calling my office, I am not sure who you spoke to. Perhaps it was a misunderstanding or one of my guys didn't clearly explain something. I do apologize if something was not communicated correctly by one of my employees, Either way, I am here for you bud, and I have all the right info
Lets clear up a few things right now. The group buy is not limited to 50. That may have been confused with the availability and the first shipment being a quantity of 50. It is open to everyone that was INTERESTED. Yes, that INTERESTED list was in the hundreds, but when it came time to actually commit to purchase, that list shrunk to a little over 100. I received a list of just over 100 people that filled out the DJI contact info and choose AMP as their dealer. I was told that aprox 95% of the people that registered choose AMP. As you can see the list of hundreds of people that responded in the thread with "INTERESTED", quickly shrunk to a much smaller list of just over 100 people. The first batch of 50 is already spoken for, and we are just now beginning to work on the second batch of 50. I am being told that the second batch of Ronin's should ship 1-3 weeks after the initial 50. So even if you didn't get on the first batch, you should be to far behind.
I have personally emailed everyone from the list that I received from DJI to begin collecting the Payments. We had a very quick and positive response. Seems that there are really a lot of you guys very happy with the opportunity to Pre-pay and reserve their unit. I notice I get a lot of positive emails with people expressing their appreciation and support, but I don't see much of that on the forums. I assume those that are happy do not see the need to go and post it all over the forums. I guess it goes to that old saying of "if you like something you tell a couple people, but if you dont like something you tell the world". Heheheh, that seems so true at times. I do see that a few are unhappy with how the group buy has progressed. I do agree that it could have gone differently and smoother. Good news is that we are here now and things seem to be going pretty well. I can tell you that the majority of people have been very happy and more than excited to have gotten their Ronin reserved and paid in full.
Lets talk about DELIVERY DATES. Willis mentioned an end of June release. Guys, as much as I would love to say that is going to work, I have to say I highly doubt it. DJI is constantly pushing the envelope and is always coming out and releasing some new bad A*& products. Being their largest Dealer for the Professional line of products, I have gotten a good feel for how the new product release's go. We have had multiple releases of products that we have done Pre-Order sales on. Pre-Orders were really not my plan or idea. Customers kept urging and pushing me, asking me to please allow them to pay for it now and upfront so that they can secure and be the first with the product. All of my new product pre order sales have gone really good. The key is to be patient because the dates usually get pushed back from the original plan. Please understand, At anytime, if your tired of waiting, simply send me an email to cancel, and Ill refund your payment immediately, and give your spot to the next one in line.
The end of the month is just a little over a week away. I know there are some final touches and refinements being done before the final product releases. I can pretty much assume they will not ship in 10 days. I could be wrong though. Personally, I would rather wait an extra 2-6 weeks and receive a product that has been fine tuned and perfected before shipping them to the consumers. This is why the release dates from DJI generally get pushed back a little, because they are doing some finishing touches to make it absolutely right.
Personally guys, I am now thinking that the Ronins will Ship Mid July. Plan on Mid to late July and with that we should be good to go. PLEASE Do not go out and book gigs only because your planning on doing it with the Ronin. I never really understood how people can book jobs that require them to use equipment they do not even have yet. LOL, thats a completely different thread that could go on for a few pages hehehe. Seriously though, Pre-Orders like this go real good as long as your patient and do not need this for some URGENT shoot or something. If you have Pre-Ordered this from me with a Shoot Date in mind, Please understand it may not ship in time for your shoot. If your not comfortable with that, Please email me and let me know and I will refund your Pre-Order immediately. There is no need to pre-order the Ronin only to Stress about it daily.
I mention a Mid to Late July Ship date. I prefer under promise and over deliver. If it ships end of June, your gonna love me. If it ships end of July, at least you wont crucify me since I am being up front with it now. As with all major/new product releases, they often take a little longer than originally planned. Please be patient, and email me directly if you have any concerns. I will post up here if I hear any new news on ship dates.
Everyone should have received the email and Coupon Code to use on checkout at our website in order to get into the group by. It is not limited to a certain amount of people that can participate. If you posted interested, and filled out the DJI form asking for AMP to be your dealer but have not gotten an email from me yet. Then simply email me directly and I will give you the code and link to order at. I will keep the Code active on our website until last day of this month. This will give those that are just getting their emails with the coupon codes a little more time. Again, contact me if you need the code. After that, you will have to pay full price, and there will be no bonus items. I have A LOT of people wanting to buy 3-10 of these at a time. I have not allowed that, and have only allowed 1 per customer. Once I end the Coupon code on the last day of this month, I will then begin to allow anyone and everyone to Pre-Order, which is going to really increase the wait list. So, if your interested, just make sure to order before the end of the month to be in front of the masses that will soon begin ordering.
I hope this cleared up some things. For all those that have laid silent but have personally expressed your gratitude and suport though PM, and email. Thank you very much, I do appreciate your support and your business very much. I will do my absolute best to take care of this and to get everyone's orders shipped as soon as possible.
If anyone has some concerns or have questions for me, email me direct at patrick@aerialmediapros.com
Thanks again for your Positive Support, you have all been awesome.
Have a god night,
Patrick
