Hilden-Brand Magnet Motor

[Z]

Well, I have also had an "interesting" experience with magnet4less.  Like many people, I was attracted by their lower prices - at first.  Here's the situation: I live in Australia, and was purchasing magnets to be used in physics experiments at Murdoch University.  I registered with the website and then tried to order about $55 U.S. worth of magnets to get things started.  That's not a lot, I admit, but that's not the point.  The order form would not accept that I did not have a U.S. shipping address, so I emailed the company.  After 2 days (not too bad) I received an email response that the web site was operating properly, and so I proceded to place an order.  As I went to "check out" and pay for those $55 worth of magnets, I was given 2 shipping options - I could pay $198.00 for standard shipping or $210.00 for whatever was next best.  And those were the ONLY options.  According to their shipping info, my order weighed 16 lbs. or less.  So, I checked with the U.S. Post Office website and learned that any package, up to 20 lbs, from the States to my address in Australia only cost $37. U.S. ($35. if the postage was purchased online - which I am sure they do).  So, I emailed Magnet4less again to ask if they could reduce the shipping.  Never heard from them.  Now, I know that I was not ordering a lot of magnets, but I did inform them that I was ordering on behalf of Murdoch University's Physical Science Department, and that I would increase the size of my order if they would reduce the shipping to a reasonable amount.  (but that is not even the point - everyone should get good and fair service, not just people who process large orders). Anyway, that might have given them a clue, but I guess not.  Do you think we might want to order more later?   Hmmm... We'll get our magnets somewhere else.

[springfield]

Can someone point me to a good overall description of the Hilden-Brand - I'm building up my knowledge right now but there's so much conflicting info - I'm looking for a baseline. Help appreciated.
Mike

[FredWalter]

Jack, what ever happened with your patent applications?

[JackH]

Hello All,


I vinally got my patent numbers #7453341

Later,,,,,,,JackH

[Thaelin]

Hi Z:
   I am not trying to make business for this company but I have done a lot with them and they seem
to be fair on price. I even get volume discounts and dont even have to ask. I think you can expect to
get the best price on goods and on shipping as well. Give them a try at least.

  Northwest magnet. They are in Portland Oregon and have a web site at  http://www.northwestmagnet.com

   Great people, friendly and helpful too.

thaelin

Well, I have also had an "interesting" experience with magnet4less.  Like many people, I was attracted by their lower prices - at first.  Here's the situation: I live in Australia, and was purchasing magnets to be used in physics experiments at Murdoch University.  I registered with the website and then tried to order about $55 U.S. worth of magnets to get things started.  That's not a lot, I admit, but that's not the point.  The order form would not accept that I did not have a U.S. shipping address, so I emailed the company.  After 2 days (not too bad) I received an email response that the web site was operating properly, and so I proceded to place an order.  As I went to "check out" and pay for those $55 worth of magnets, I was given 2 shipping options - I could pay $198.00 for standard shipping or $210.00 for whatever was next best.  And those were the ONLY options.  According to their shipping info, my order weighed 16 lbs. or less.  So, I checked with the U.S. Post Office website and learned that any package, up to 20 lbs, from the States to my address in Australia only cost $37. U.S. ($35. if the postage was purchased online - which I am sure they do).  So, I emailed Magnet4less again to ask if they could reduce the shipping.  Never heard from them.  Now, I know that I was not ordering a lot of magnets, but I did inform them that I was ordering on behalf of Murdoch University's Physical Science Department, and that I would increase the size of my order if they would reduce the shipping to a reasonable amount.  (but that is not even the point - everyone should get good and fair service, not just people who process large orders). Anyway, that might have given them a clue, but I guess not.  Do you think we might want to order more later?   Hmmm... We'll get our magnets somewhere else.