Comments | lunakitten: Because it was silly of me not to post this here too!

lunakitten

Because it was silly of me not to post this here too!

Feb 08, 2010 19:20

My birthday was on Friday, and Chris had been teasing me about a gift he made for me. It's been kind of tight around here, and we knew we weren't going to be able to do much to celebrate, like we usually would, but I knew any gift he made was going to be wonderful- I just didn't know it was going to be the best gift I've gotten, like, ever. I think ( Read more... )

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there_she_went February 9 2010, 03:25:39 UTC

I want like 5 of them. Seriously.

lunakitten February 9 2010, 03:40:44 UTC

I _told_ him people would want them. He said with time and materials he couldn't do them for less than $200/$250 and no one would pay that much (it was something like 20 hours of work for him). I dunno- do you think that he's right? I know I'd pay that if I had it- but I love the guy so I'm biased. Thing is, he would be doing them custom too- he picked the color and fixtures because he knew I'd like those... I dunno. What do you think?

there_she_went February 9 2010, 03:44:05 UTC

I'd pay like $350-$400 for something like that, but in like a cherry red finish.

(So my opinion is that he should totally sell them, but for more than he's quoting, since people would pay more)

lunakitten February 10 2010, 06:21:00 UTC

OK, so we talked about it, and he said he'd be uncomfortable charging more than $250 + shipping- but he's thinking that it would be $100 more for customization. And that's not color- I'm thinking it's size? In any case he's building a "sister" box, so he can have a more accurate time and shipping weight and speed of construction, and whatever. I'm gonna bring mine along to WCWC for squee-ing if you want to get a good look at it.

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chatrient February 9 2010, 05:29:18 UTC

I would totally buy one of those too!!!
that is like the most awesome thing i have ever seen a husband make for a wife...seriously.....

Tell the Mister he rocks, rocks like Elvis, rocks like a boat on a stormy sea!

lunakitten February 9 2010, 05:30:17 UTC

Hee- I was just asking you if you saw this. :D
Aw- he's a great guy- I'm so proud of him.

keechakatt February 9 2010, 06:17:27 UTC

That is BEAUTIFUL! Your beloved is just so awesome and I feel like such a schmuck for missing your birthday. :(

When my life settles I want to talk to him about a custom cabinent for my Rick Springfield guitar.

lunakitten February 9 2010, 06:37:01 UTC

Aw honey- no worries. I know you love me- and you've had a lot on your mind.
Cabinet whenever you're ready. You know Chris would be more than willing to do it.
Do you want the address to the place I was talking about? I already told the staff that I was sending you their way. She said she'd LOVE to have you.

keechakatt February 9 2010, 17:55:07 UTC

Address? Yes Please!!!

lunakitten February 10 2010, 04:04:01 UTC

Le me get that to you when I get home. Will you still be up after midnight? Or should I call tomorrow? Our house phone is off, but my cell is good, if you need to reach me.

angelatarantula February 22 2010, 03:17:01 UTC

wow this is soo beautiful! i don't know how much it cost to make but i bet he could sell alot of them to bpalers! i gotta say i am pretty jealous i have been after my man for a while to make me something like that (he is also good with his hands/constructing) ... but nothing :( anyway you def seem to have a keeper ;)

razelore April 2 2010, 19:27:21 UTC

Ok, where the smeg is yer Etsy shop? I need to show these to my wifey post haste.

lunakitten April 2 2010, 23:42:49 UTC

http://www.etsy.com/shop/millinginline
There it is- all three sizes of box are pictured, and Chris is happy to discuss any customization she might want.