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Member discounts

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Discounts

Calgary Bolt Supply House

2015-03-15

  • Discount varies by volume and type of product, but can be significant
  • State that you are with "Calgary Protospace", and their computer does the rest.
  • While it may work at other locations, the location near us (on 12th) knows us well and goes out of their way for us.

Solarbotics

2015-03-15

  • We do NOT have individual discounts.
  • 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.
  • 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).

Kensington Art Supply

2015-03-15

  • Not in Kensington :)
  • 10% off
  • May be asked to show your ID card*

Memory Express

2015-03-15

  • 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, 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.
  • Expect that you will be asked to show your ID card*

Samuel Specialty Metals Calgary

2015-03-15

  • 9112 – 52nd Street S.E.
  • Discounts available, but conditions apply.
  • Speak to someone who's familiar with the process before your first order.

ACT Equipment Sales Ltd.

2015-03-15

  • Mostly for machine tooling tools and accessories.
  • Speak to someone who's familiar with the process before your first order.

Makerwiz

2016-02-16

New discount to add - 5% off anything at the Makerwiz store - use coupon code: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/protospace-administration/wabrbZ8vKhc. Open to Protospace members only, please do not distribute/share.

Calgary Sofa

2016-02-16

I have been informed that Calgary Sofa is also offering a Member Discount.

Metal Supermarkets

2016-03-14
http://www.metalsupermarkets.com

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 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 Calgary Protospace in order to take advantage of this deal (remember, 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. 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!

Adventure Warehouse

2016-07-06
http://www.adventurewarehouse.ca

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, Trailers, Self-Balancing Scooters and some spare parts (Including 4400mAH lithium batteries). Discounts 20% of anything you see online 30% off LED Lights 40% off 4400mAH Lithium Batteries Self-Balancing Scooters starting at $220 Drift Trikes for $850

~70 flavors of oil and vinegar

2016-12-13
Matt Freund
http://www.ontapov.ca
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/protospace-discuss/discount%7Csort:date/protospace-discuss/_r58bkUS3mE/SyL63zYUCAAJ

Our employee discount is 25%, so, I'll shoot for 30% until the store is open. If it's stuff I'd lose money on at 30% I'll just tell you and only drop it to cost. Once the store is open I'll probably make the permanent discount something like 20% for Protospace people to use and perhaps 10% if you're buying it for a friend I've never met. But I'll figure that out later. Don't spam the list with orders. Email me privately o.

Shaya Cuisine

211 61 Avenue SE Calgary (587) 351-3665

https://www.facebook.com/shayadining

more details to follow.

Make Magazine

Free digital subscription for Protospace Members or exhibitors (Makers) at Maker Faire Calgary.

See a director for your access code.


Group Buys

Laser Materials

2017-01-09
Byron Hynes
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. Therefore, next Monday (the 16th) I will be placing an order for goodies from Trotec.

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. 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.


Notes

Note that at most vendors open to our members (with or without discounts) there is a cash account (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?

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. 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 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 (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, Protospace may verify to the merchant that you are a member (no personal information is shared with the merchant).

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