I want to make contact with the original manufacturer of tinned
gamesets, available only in the United States, known as "Collectors"
Dominoes (4 varieties)and cribbage etc. I would like to buy them for
the UK market but cardinal games, (www.cardinalgames.com) "don't
export". They also don't believe in communicating for three months
when you ask if you can buy a container load.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 11 Sep 2004 11:41 PDT

I can provide you with the contact information for the manufacturers
of the  following games.

7 in 1 game in a tin
Source: China

Minimum Order: 1,000sets 
Supply Ability: 30,000sets/month
http://www.alibaba.com/photo/50055848/7_in_1_Game.jpg


Chess Set (Wood) in a tin box
This includes:
Wooden chess game set in tin box
Wooden checker game set in tin box
Wooden backgammon game set in tin box
Source: China
http://www.alibaba.com/photo/50105300/Chess_Set__Wood_.jpg

Dominoes in a tin
Source: U.S.A.
http://www.uploadyourimages.com/view/116215dominoes.jpg


Would any of the above information meet your needs?

Thanks,
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by oraccomp-ga on 11 Sep 2004 13:49 PDT

Hi Bobbie7,

Difficult; the third image of the three domino variants are the same
type but appear custom designed. I mean they don't look like the tin
we have as a guide. IF the same companies produce a cribbage set in
the same format, I would accept that as conclusive and accept the
answer! I would then want the contact details of the possibles as
well(!) Cheers for the speed. Regards, Dave.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 11 Sep 2004 14:54 PDT

Hi Dave!

Thank you for your clarification.


The first two companies don?t carry cribbage games in a tin. The third
company carries a cribbage game in a tin sleeve.

?The classic game of Cribbage. Tin contains a folding, solid wood,
triple-track game board, 9 pegs, and playing cards.?

Here?s an image.
http://www.uploadyourimages.com/img/098058cribbage.jpg

This is an American company and they don?t state on their website
anything about international shipping.

I will leave this question open so that other researchers can attempt
to locate another manufacturer for you.

Best regards,
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by oraccomp-ga on 11 Sep 2004 23:56 PDT

Hi again Bobbie7, Its a quandry isn't it. The firm you've found
appears to be the one. If its "related" to the firm previously
mentioned, (who are based at "21-01 51st Avenue, Long Island City, NY
11101"), then they won't export. Ultimately, the product is what I'm
after so may I clarify by adding: IF this supplier won't export, what
is the cheapest way to buy the product in bulk (in the USA) and get it
delivered to my consolidator in New Jersey for onward shipment to the
UK? Or does that vary the question to much!?!?

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 12 Sep 2004 02:29 PDT

Dear Dave,

The U.S. Company that I  found is located in Indianapolis. They don't
appear to be related to Cardinal Games.

>IF this supplier won't export, what is the cheapest way to buy the
product in bulk (in the USA) and get it delivered to my consolidator
in New Jersey for onward shipment to the UK? Or does that vary the
question to much?<

I suggest that you post a new question as this topic is beyond the
scope of the original question.

Sincerely,
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by oraccomp-ga on 12 Sep 2004 13:22 PDT

And again, Hi! My gut instinct is that this supplier, (the Indy one),
will ultimately get the product made in China. I base this on MY
original product has the full graphics of a USA company but then has
the "made in China" mark neatly placed. If we haven't got the ORIGINAL
manufacturer within a week, then I'll go with your answer as you've
worked on it, (and just get it sourced in bulk in the USA). Are you
able to unlock it pending anyone elses input? Cheers, Dave.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 12 Sep 2004 13:28 PDT

Hi Dave,

This question is open to all researchers as I do not have it locked.

Best wishes,
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by oraccomp-ga on 16 Sep 2004 01:38 PDT

Hi to bobbie7,

Would you answer the question with all the contact information you
accumulated and I'll start contacting them.
Time is now of the esscence (so I've just been told!) Thanks, regards, Dave.

Hello again Dave,

Here is all the contact information that I?ve accumulated.


Ningbo Future Co., Ltd.  
Product Name: 7-in-1 Game 
http://future.en.alibaba.com/product/50001242/50055848/Games/7_in_1_Game.html


Product Name: 7-in-1 Game 
Model Number: CH217 
Place of Origin: China 
Brand Name: WINGAME 
Minimum Order: 1,000sets 
Payment Terms: T/T, L/C 
Delivery Lead Time: 35 days  
Supply Ability: 30,000sets/month

Specifications:
1) Chess, backgammon, parcheesi, tic-tac-toe, dominoes, checker,   
Chinese checker
2) Material: wood 
3) Dimensions: 28 x 28cm
Inner packing:
1set/metal tin
Outer packing:
6sets/ctn
Carton dimensions: 55.5 x 32 x 32.5cm

Contact Information  
Company Name: Ningbo Future Co., Ltd.  
Address: Rm. 402-403, Bldg. A, City Plaza, 43 Liuzhuang Xiang, Ningbo
City, Zhejiang Province. China
Zip: 315010 
Telephone: 86-574-87266678, 87269188, 87268222 
Fax: 86-574-87267988  
Web Site: http://future.chinasuppliers.alibaba.com  

http://future.en.alibaba.com/product/50001242/50055848/Games/7_in_1_Game.html


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Ningbo Finegift Industrial Co., Ltd.
Chess Set in a tin
http://finegift.en.alibaba.com/product/50020454/50105300/Games/Chess_Set__Wood_.html


Product Name: Chess Set (Wood) 
Model Number: 111459 
Place of Origin: China 
Brand Name: Fine Gift 
Price Terms: FOB Ningbo,  Payment Terms: L/C, T/T 
Delivery Lead Time: 30 days    
 

Specifications:
1) Wooden chess game set in tin box
2) Wooden checker game set in tin box
3) Wooden backgammon game set in tin box
4) Dimensions: 28 x 28cm 
5) Solid wood construction board 
6) 12pcs/set
7) Volume: 0.068m3


Contact Information  
Company Name: Ningbo Finegift Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Contact Person: Ms. Fang Weichun    
Address: 15/F, Sunshine Bldg, 65, Jiefang South Road, Ningbo City,
Zhejiang Province. China
Zip: 315010 
Telephone: 86-574-87300068 
Fax: 86-574-87300858  
Web Site: http://finegift.en.alibaba.com  
 
http://finegift.en.alibaba.com/product/50020454/50105300/Games/Chess_Set__Wood_.html


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Fundex Games, Ltd.


Products

Dominoes
Classic Double Six Dominoes. Includes 28 dominoes and instructions for
a variety of domino games.
http://www.fundexgames.com/products/?c=9&g=5406


Wood Cribbage in Tin (Wood/Glass Games)
The classic game of Cribbage. Tin contains a folding, solid wood,
triple-track game board, 9 pegs, and playing cards.
http://www.fundexgames.com/products/?c=19&g=5980


Cribbage Portfolio (Travel Games)
These handsome, take-anywhere classic games feature solid wood game
boards and cast metal game pieces, each enclosed in a zippered
leatherette case.
http://www.fundexgames.com/products/?c=18&g=5680

FUNDEX GAMES, LTD.
2920-A FORTUNE CIRCLE WEST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
Ph: 1.800.486.9787 
Fx: 317.248.1086


FUNDEX GAMES, LTD 
P.O. Box 421309
Indianapolis, IN 46242
ph: 1.800.486.9787
Fx: 317.248.1086

http://www.fundexgames.com/inventors/pdf/Product_Submission_Form.pdf

Retailers:
http://www.fundexgames.com/contact/retailers.html


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I hope this helps!

Best regards,
Bobbie7

Hi again Bobbie7, I've delayed a final response while I mailed the
firms you gave me. Amazingley, the American one hasn't replied to
either of the mails and the Chinese one sends the same response to any
question! I'm still stunned by Cardinal and still can't get what I
want. However, you did good, so I'm happy with the Google part! (If
you hear of a US game maker/importer that wants a large export order
for the uK, let me know) Thanks, Dave.

Hi Dave!

I'm sorry to hear that these companies don't reply to your e-mails. If
I come across another manufacturer I'll let you know.

Thank you very much for the nice rating and tip!

Best regards,
Bobbie7