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     We do NOT have individual discounts.
     We do NOT have individual discounts.
     There is access for organized "group buys" done through Protospace, but the details are changing.  
     There is access for organized "group buys" done through Protospace, but the details are changing.  
Byron, Jim, Dave and Liz (from Solarbotics) are working on it.
    Byron, Jim, Dave and Liz (from Solarbotics) are working on it.
     Solarbotics supports us in several ways, including that box of small acrylic we've been using for the cutter,  
     Solarbotics supports us in several ways, including that box of small acrylic we've been using for the cutter,  
and other donations (as recently as today).
    and other donations (as recently as today).


Kensington Art Supply  
Kensington Art Supply  
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     Cost + 8% on computers/components. Cost + 10% on Consumer Electronics. 15% of retail packaged accessories.
     Cost + 8% on computers/components. Cost + 10% on Consumer Electronics. 15% of retail packaged accessories.
     Note that this is an "Employee Purchase Program". Future discounts will be based on what we purchase this year,  
     Note that this is an "Employee Purchase Program". Future discounts will be based on what we purchase this year,  
and could end if it's not used. (They are also not used to "members". If they call you an "employee", just go with it.)
    and could end if it's not used. (They are also not used to "members". If they call you an "employee", just go with it.)
     Identify that you have an EPP discount under the Cash Account for Calgary Protospace Ltd.
     Identify that you have an EPP discount under the Cash Account for Calgary Protospace Ltd.
     Expect that you will be asked to show your ID card*
     Expect that you will be asked to show your ID card*
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Samuel Specialty Metals Calgary
Samuel Specialty Metals Calgary
15 March 2015  
15 March 2015  
9112 – 52nd Street S.E.
    9112 – 52nd Street S.E.
 
     Discounts available, but conditions apply.
     Discounts available, but conditions apply.
     Speak to someone who's familiar with the process before your first order.
     Speak to someone who's familiar with the process before your first order.
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     Speak to someone who's familiar with the process before your first order.
     Speak to someone who's familiar with the process before your first order.


Note that at most vendors open to our members (with or without discounts) there is a cash account  
Notes
(that can't be used for purchases on term credit), under "Calgary Protospace Ltd."  
    Note that at most vendors open to our members (with or without discounts) there is a cash account  
Note that puts us under "c", not under "p".
    (that can't be used for purchases on term credit), under "Calgary Protospace Ltd."  
    Note that puts us under "c", not under "p".




*Now, what's this you say? ID Cards?
*Now, what's this you say? ID Cards?


Some of the vendors want tighter control than others on who accesses discounts.  
    Some of the vendors want tighter control than others on who accesses discounts.  
New members have been automatically getting Protospace ID Cards since the late summer.  
    New members have been automatically getting Protospace ID Cards since the late summer.  
Some existing members or members with RFID Fobs (as opposed to cards) may not have them yet.  
    Some existing members or members with RFID Fobs (as opposed to cards) may not have them yet.  
To get yours, email Byron a selfie, and specify whether you want it printed on your existing RFID card,  
    To get yours, email Byron a selfie, and specify whether you want it printed on your existing RFID card,  
to request a new RFID card, or just a plain plastic card (that will work for this, but not open the door.)  
    to request a new RFID card, or just a plain plastic card (that will work for this, but not open the door.)  


We will only issue cards to paid up members, so to speed things up, include the details of when you made your last payment  
    We will only issue cards to paid up members, so to speed things up, include the details of when you made your last payment  
(otherwise I have to wait till I can look it up or see if someone else can).
    (otherwise I have to wait till I can look it up or see if someone else can).


By attempting to access a Protospace Member discount, you agree to keep your dues paid, and that, on request,  
By attempting to access a Protospace Member discount, you agree to keep your dues paid, and that, on request,  
Protospace may verify to the merchant that you are a member (no personal information is shared with the merchant).
Protospace may verify to the merchant that you are a member (no personal information is shared with the merchant).
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Makerwiz
16 Feb 2016
16 Feb 2016
New discount to add - 5% off anything at the Makerwiz store - use coupon code M@K3R16SP@C3.   
    New discount to add - 5% off anything at the Makerwiz store - use coupon code M@K3R16SP@C3.   
Open to Protospace members only, please do not distribute/share.
    Open to Protospace members only, please do not distribute/share.
Calgary Sofa
16 Feb 2016
16 Feb 2016
I have been informed that Calgary Sofa is also offering a Member Discount. .
    I have been informed that Calgary Sofa is also offering a Member Discount. .
http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/
http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/
14 March 2016
14 March 2016
Today we received a very generous email from Brandon Frise, the new manager of Metals Supermarket in SE Calgary.   
    Today we received a very generous email from Brandon Frise, the new manager of Metals Supermarket in SE Calgary.   
He is offering us a discount of 10% off on all items until June 30th, at which point they will re-evaluate our usage  
    He is offering us a discount of 10% off on all items until June 30th, at which point they will re-evaluate our usage  
and could even potentially increase the discount amount.
    and could even potentially increase the discount amount.
 
    Members will simply need to show their membership ID cards and mention to the staff that they are with  
Members will simply need to show their membership ID cards and mention to the staff that they are with  
    Calgary Protospace in order to take advantage of this deal (remember,  
Calgary Protospace in order to take advantage of this deal (remember,  
    Calgary Protospace usually ends up filed under C, not P!)
Calgary Protospace usually ends up filed under C, not P!)
    He would also like us to know that they are currently working on incorporating online orders in the coming weeks.   
 
    He's very open to inquiries for different materials and advice via phone, email and in person.
He would also like us to know that they are currently working on incorporating online orders in the coming weeks.   
    Brandon was very complimentary about what we've accomplished at Protospace;  
He's very open to inquiries for different materials and advice via phone, email and in person.
    if you do make a purchase from Metals Supermarket make sure to let them know that we appreciate their offer!
Brandon was very complimentary about what we've accomplished at Protospace;  
if you do make a purchase from Metals Supermarket make sure to let them know that we appreciate their offer!




www.adventurewarehouse.ca
www.adventurewarehouse.ca
6 July 2016
6 July 2016
Cory Tretiak has generously offered the following discounts to any current member of Protospace:
    Cory Tretiak has generously offered the following discounts to any current member of Protospace:
 
    Adventure Warehouse Imports an interesting mixture of toys, LED lighting for Vehicles, Boats,  
Adventure Warehouse Imports an interesting mixture of toys, LED lighting for Vehicles, Boats,  
    Trailers, Self-Balancing Scooters and some spare parts (Including 4400mAH lithium batteries).  
Trailers, Self-Balancing Scooters and some spare parts (Including 4400mAH lithium batteries).  
    Discounts
 
    20% of anything you see online
Discounts
    30% off LED Lights  
20% of anything you see online
    40% off 4400mAH Lithium Batteries
30% off LED Lights  
    Self-Balancing Scooters starting at $220
40% off 4400mAH Lithium Batteries
    Drift Trikes for $850
Self-Balancing Scooters starting at $220
Drift Trikes for $850


== Group Buys ==
== Group Buys ==
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Laser Materials  byron.hynes
Laser Materials  byron.hynes
9 Jan 2017
9 Jan 2017
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/protospace-discuss/oLO7__CEMeU/uPBZvRZPEAAJ;context-place=forum/protospace-discuss
    https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/protospace-discuss/oLO7__CEMeU/uPBZvRZPEAAJ;context-place=forum/protospace-discuss
 
    We have a discount available for Laser Materials because we just bought some cutter thing, however, it is a limited time offer.
We have a discount available for Laser Materials because we just bought some cutter thing, however, it is a limited time offer.
    Therefore, next Monday (the 16th) I will be placing an order for goodies from Trotec.
 
    The catalog is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By-vvp6fxFekSHNYRzJzdGI2d1k
Therefore, next Monday (the 16th) I will be placing an order for goodies from Trotec.
    The retail price list is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By-vvp6fxFekMm5pV0NhaEFPeFU
 
    The prices for plastics (what we might use most) is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By-vvp6fxFekYzNTOGxkWGE1d1U
The catalog is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By-vvp6fxFekSHNYRzJzdGI2d1k
    Unless other wise stated, the plastics are 24x48" (the Trotec bed is 29 x 17, The Rabbit bed is about 36 x 48).  
The retail price list is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By-vvp6fxFekMm5pV0NhaEFPeFU
    The products would work in either laser.
The prices for plastics (what we might use most) is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By-vvp6fxFekYzNTOGxkWGE1d1U
    FOR THIS ORDER, TAKE 25% off of our price. Then add GST. No Shipping.
 
    You must be prepared to pay by paypal, before on or before the 16th or by cash/credit/debit at the space,  
Unless other wise stated, the plastics are 24x48" (the Trotec bed is 29 x 17, The Rabbit bed is about 36 x 48). The products would work in either laser.
    which probably means tomorrow (Tuesday) or catching me over the weekend.
 
FOR THIS ORDER, TAKE 25% off of our price. Then add GST. No Shipping.
 
You must be prepared to pay by paypal, before on or before the 16th or by cash/credit/debit at the space, which probably means tomorrow (Tuesday) or catching me over the weekend.
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