The CrookedEye Transport and Display System

Pricing

This isn't my full time job so I'm not trying to support a family or pay the rent with these. As long as I clear a little bit after materials then it's all good. There is some variation because the boxes are customizable, but the standard split box with cotton webbing handle plus clip and hardware, hinges, decorative box corners, clasp and spinning trays is $70. I should also be able to get a clasp with a loop for a lock for the same price. If you don't like the handle there are a couple of other options, but I've tried several and this worked out the best. Brass or nickel package is the same price. The half box is $40, and the full box is $60 since it comes with a less elaborate handle (luggage handle) and only 1 bearing for the single spinning tray.

One of the great things about the trays is the customizability. You can keep them as flat trays, or sink in holes, magnets, steel discs or bolts- or any combination of the above. When you order the box I'll send over a template that you can print out and place your miniatures on to make sure everything fits. You can mark exactly on the template where you want everything and either fax it or email it back. I'll tape that to the tray and get everything exactly where you want it. If thats too complicated you can just describe what you're looking for and I'll put something together for you to use. If you want a customized tray it costs $10-$15 (depending on complexity) plus the cost of the magnets, bolts, or discs, which are very affordable since I buy in bulk. I'm not making money off of the discs or magnets, just covering my cost.

Display Bases

Display bases are going to be variably priced depending on the wood type and complexity of what you want. I'll try and keep some pictures of ones currently for sale on the 'for sale' page. If you want something special let me know and I can get you a price. All display bases come with the hardward pre-set so they can either screw into a bolt or one of the rare-earth magnets with a bolt post as in the picture on the previous page. I do also have a whole bunch of square blocks in oak, poplar, pine and some exotic woods. These inexpensive options will have magnets or discs on top and the hardware on the bottom. That way you can use the whole system without the expense of a custom turned base. The price will depend on the wood and the height but most should be between $4-$10 each.

Holders

The holders are available in a couple of permutations: oak/poplar/pine, round/square, angled top/flat top, and basic round or turned on the lathe with a mushroom top or with multiple curves. All of them come with either a steel disc or rare earth magnet in the top, and the bottoms all have the hardware to accept the extension post. Oak will be $4, poplar and pine will be $3.50. Standard size is 2-4", but they can be made longer or shorter very easily (for $0.50 more per half inch). Any round can also be turned on the lathe to make it curved or tapered for $2 more. The strip base for the holders is $4 and the extension is also $4 (custom length). So for about $20 you can get an extension (cut to your specific length), a strip base and 2 custom made round holders or 3 square ones. All reasonable customizing requests can be accomodated at no extra cost.

Plastic Rounds/Squares

These are $1 each with a disc, $1.25 with a magnet.

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