Sourcing bands/supplies

I've seen the green tubes on Amazon.

I ordered some BSB and other small stuff from slingshooting.com on 4/7. Tracking is pathetic so far and no delivery yet. Shipping was about $12. The verdict is still undetermined but the my rating of them is dropping daily.

I order exclusively from slingshooting.com and there is a tracking number that does work once the package gets to the United States. But you're looking at two to three weeks on average. They have great customer service and have had to use them a couple of times where they made a mistake and they shipped out the proper item for free.

They provide free shipping from anywhere purchase is over $69 to $89 and it seems to me that it goes by weight in size because I've ordered a few pouches before it was only a couple dollars shipping charge because they were so tiny and small.

I can't say enough good about them I spent over $1,000 with them over the last year and are all of the latex have come out very good and fresh and the two mistakes that have been made or fixed right away. And that is where I get my beloved D1.

Cheers

You can find the tracking number on the last email they sent you saying your order was complete. It's a big long number put that into a Google Search and it will allow you to see the USPS travel information. Once it hits the US you got about a week to go.

Rockstar said:

So I know about Simple-Shot, Pocket Predator, Dankung and Saunders, but I found another site called tradeonloon or something to that effect. They have a lot of interesting things I couldn't find elsewhere, like anti-cold 1636 tubing and BSB bands. Problem is my $25 order had a $100 shipping charge. Has anyone used this site and didn't get that charge, or know of other reputable places to get BSB bands and other cool stuff? I've seen people shooting with those bright green tubes but I can't imagine they paid $100 for shipping.

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I don't know how many seller there is on tradeonloon, but GZK is one of them. Last time, when I ordered from there, FedEx shipping was about 35$.

Never any problems with GZK.

You can also consider Double L slingshot supplies and Sling Tech. Both US companies (Don't know if they ship to Mars!). Double L sells Dankung tubing and Sling Tech sells GZK. Both offer excellent service and fast shipping.

vince4242 said:

You can find the tracking number on the last email they sent you saying your order was complete. It's a big long number put that into a Google Search and it will allow you to see the USPS travel information. Once it hits the US you got about a week to go.

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I've used the number , the info never changes. It's been sitting in L.A. for a week alone after a week in China , and it ended up at LAX.

I misstated I suppose , the shipping sucks or they need to change their shipping projections. "US;Delivery in 4 to 10 working days after shipping." , still not even in the USPS system.

Almost forgot... Sling Tech will be selling BSB in the near future. I messaged him on IG and he hopes to have it sorted out soon. Double L also has some BSB. Again, both excellent US based companies.

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I'm really glad to hear about this one. I was looking into getting a universal taper ruler but was unsure of the site. I couldn't find them anywhere else.
Being new to the slingshot game definitely makes sourcing difficult.

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I have bought from GZK the tradeonloon that you mentioned. The last 3 tmes the shipment arrived from China in less than 1 week to South Carolina. Just buy 69$ worth and shipping is free. Not sure how you could buy less! Tons of great stuff there.

Just to test slingshooting.com, I placed an order on 31st of March and still waiting for it to come. Lesson learned and I will be sticking with GZK. Plus, GZK himself has done a lot to advance the hobby.

slingshooting.com has great communication and responded very quickly when I inquired about the shipping time. First time it was an outfit called 4PX then YDH , both appear to be very slow getting it to USPS. I'm sure it has something to do with the Wuhan flu , great excuse these days. Monroe , your 3/31 date does not give me a very warm feeling.

John, I checked the tracking number that they give and does provide some info. But all I know is it is in JFK airport postal service.

I will be shopping with GZK from now on. Not sure what they do different with shippers but they are faster.

Yes Slungshooting.com does have the flat band template. I went with the sharpened taper because it allows you to cut the Bands a little long and trim them up without losing your original taper since it's right in the middle 4in of your bands. Honestly I thought no extra speed or long longevity of bands with a sharpened taper just nice to be able to trim them without losing your original taper. Sometimes shipping is slow but it's China... Usually it's two to three weeks and yes it looks like it's going to sit at LAX forever I've seen that myself. It will show up patience is a given when you're dealing with China and free shipping.

I don't cut bands or tapers bc I can't trust an impaired hand that I can't precisely control (stroke). On a whim, I checked slingshooting.com this morning for BSB latex ... not only do they sell all sizes, but for a paltry buck fifty, they'll cut the roll into any taper I ask for. This is a blessing and if it takes a few weeks to arrive, I won't complain. Also, I ordered 'hard to find' 1030 from them a while back and it arrived in about 2 weeks. Re GZK ... forking over the better part of a C note to get free fast shipping doesn't pass my fixed income cost-benefit test, even if he includes a few little freebies. :twocents:

Darn you Vince!!

I just spent $109 at slingshooting.com!(AUD)

I saw discounts (in US) for:
$39 = 300g free
$59 = 800g free

I went higher and higher but never saw any further reduction, let alone free shipping.
Perhaps its different to Australia? Maybe if our government didnt keep poking the bear...? I donno, whatever. Amazing prices anyway!just wish i could have got ansolute free shipping and just racked up some weight in ammo! Ammo is the one thing i just cant get at a reasonable price.

Shipping times and costs have varied a lot over the past year and a bit. Most companies have been pretty good, I just wait for shipping charges to be tolerable and am ready to wait 3-5 weeks for delivery from Asia to the US. Products and support from companies have always been good, even if the shipping has been frustrating for both cost and time.

Palmettoflyer said:

I have bought from GZK the tradeonloon that you mentioned. The last 3 tmes the shipment arrived from China in less than 1 week to South Carolina. Just buy 69$ worth and shipping is free. Not sure how you could buy less! Tons of great stuff there.

Just to test slingshooting.com, I placed an order on 31st of March and still waiting for it to come. Lesson learned and I will be sticking with GZK. Plus, GZK himself has done a lot to advance the hobby.

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Same for me GZK just spend a set amount tae reach free shipping & quickest shipping A've kent fae that region !!

What's that they say about the squeaky wheel? As soon as I posted that comment yesterday what arrives today but my order along with the aforementioned additional complimentary items, 2 rolls of pouch tying latex , a nice frame pouch and a handful of unordered ammo pouches of various sizes. Tracking said it went to USPS yesterday so that's a pretty quick trip from LAX. Monroe , your day may be coming!!

Good to hear that you got yours. Still waiting on mine.