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I've seen them at Archivers, but I figure you all would have a less expensive place to recommend. Where do you purchase your BIA and the wire thingys? What's a good price to pay?
Thanks for your help!
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I get my wires from www.bonniesbest.com The bulk wires are shorter, but I do smaller projects, so it hasn't affected me much. I don't have a problem using 2 bits of 3 bumps for a 6 bump project ;)
I get my wires from www.bonniesbest.com The bulk wires are shorter, but I do smaller projects, so it hasn't affected me much. I don't have a problem using 2 bits of 3 bumps for a 6 bump project ;)
Jen - did you get yours from the Heirloom show in York??? That's where I got mine from - Rubbernecker had such a great deal!
Jen - did you get yours from the Heirloom show in York??? That's where I got mine from - Rubbernecker had such a great deal!
Yes, I did! I've devised a neat little project (no stamping involved) that I've been selling on one of my message boards, and my BIA has more than paid for itself.
Yes, I did! I've devised a neat little project (no stamping involved) that I've been selling on one of my message boards, and my BIA has more than paid for itself.
Awesome! My best friend & I had a great time at that show, we came home with MANY goodies!
I said to her that if someone was selling BIA's that I was going to buy one & sure enough - that was my first purchase!
I bought mine from Bonniesbest.com when they first came out, and I included 3 boxes of wires in my order. ;-) Love it! I would think if you have a coupon of any kind for Archivers, that would be the best deal. They retail at about $60.
If you saw them at Archivers, do you get the coupons in the mail from them. I believe you have to be on the mail list. But I get 30% coupons from them. If you use a coupon that would be cheapest. I found mine on ebay for $40 plus $5 shipping.
I am on the fence about this (really want a Rubicoil because I like the plastic spirals...but there is the space issue!)
For those of you that own this: How do you close the wires once you have inserted them through the holes in your project? Does the coil stay round (ie, am I gonna mess up coils on a regular basis??)?
For those of you that own this: How do you close the wires once you have inserted them through the holes in your project? Does the coil stay round (ie, am I gonna mess up coils on a regular basis??)?
The BIA closes the coil too. One slot punches, the other crimps. You might mess up a coil here and there, but it's really pretty easy if you're careful and watch what you're doing.
If you get Archiver's coupons, they just sent out two 30% off coupons, one for the first half and one for the second half of December. Maybe that would make it more affordable. I hate to order stuff by mail and then wait for it.
I was able to get my BIA from my lss on a Sunday, when they honor competitor's coupons (luckily there was a 50% off that week)! Check to see if there's a lss around your area that would do that, too. All of my coils are from bonniesbest.com, she's wonderful - and an SCSer, too!!!
I got mine from The Stamping Cottage (www.stampingcottage.com) and she has free shipping over $50! I was very happy with Michelle's quick service and she's also an SCS'er. :grin:
Bind it all---where to purchase?
