No response from Ray Wu

[rdebolt]

Told me 2 days ago that my order would ship in 2 days and that he would give me a shipping notice!   

[Steve Gase]

I placed an order Friday night (11/1) and received the tracking number this morning (11/6).


I made sure in advance that the items I ordered were all available, and I did not customize anything.


My last orders took over 2 months -- the delay was caused by customizing string spacing, and requesting a DMX-controlled UV flood, something not already in his inventory.


So, Ray is definitely busy, but choosing your order to avoid delays can certainly help!

[drlucas]

What you get Steve? I just ordered some square 50/50 nodes and 8 strips of 100 standard smart strings. Hoping to get them next week, but we will see....my last order was about double this, but done 2 months ago and had no delays...fingers crossed!

I placed an order Friday night (11/1) and received the tracking number this morning (11/6).


I made sure in advance that the items I ordered were all available, and I did not customize anything.


My last orders took over 2 months -- the delay was caused by customizing string spacing, and requesting a DMX-controlled UV flood, something not already in his inventory.


So, Ray is definitely busy, but choosing your order to avoid delays can certainly help!

[taybrynn]

Mine shows it in Colorado finally, the DHL tracking didn't show anything much till a day or two ago.  My order was placed Sep 25.  That would make the shipping under a week if it arrives today.

[mitch09]

My custom nodes ordered on October 1 where shipped Nov 1 and delivered yesterday! Now I just have to build my pixel tree in 3 weeks. No problem. Haha

[Steve Gase]

What you get Steve? I just ordered some square 50/50 nodes and 8 strips of 100 standard smart strings. Hoping to get them next week, but we will see....my last order was about double this, but done 2 months ago and had no delays...fingers crossed!

I placed an order Friday night (11/1) and received the tracking number this morning (11/6).


I made sure in advance that the items I ordered were all available, and I did not customize anything.


My last orders took over 2 months -- the delay was caused by customizing string spacing, and requesting a DMX-controlled UV flood, something not already in his inventory.


So, Ray is definitely busy, but choosing your order to avoid delays can certainly help!

I ordered some "fun" stuff to play with once my show is up. 


I wanted to experiment with other pixel controllers, other chips, light panels, and also added some larger water-proof power supplies that I might move into my 12v enclosures.

[drlucas]

Well just share your results along the way   And post lots of pics !!

[zwiller]

When I placed my order (nothing custom) I asked Ray if the stuff was in stock and he told me no but told me a 2 weeks production.  Today it has been 2 weeks.  My fault for waiting to place the order but I have been struggling trying to work out the remaining details of my show.  I've been designing/testing all year and probably revised the approach to my show 3 times... 

[taybrynn]

Well it arrived today, in two big copier paper sized boxes.

This packaging is by far the most professional ever from Ray.

How do they fit so much in a box!!  I took things out and it looks
like enough to fill 4 boxes now!

Ordered Sep 25, Arrived Nov 6th.

Nothing custom, but did order some waterproof connector "caps" which can cover up the
quick connects.

I haven't checked the exact counts yet, but my quick inspection of everything looks great !

Well done Ray.

[Steve Gase]

When I placed my order (nothing custom) I asked Ray if the stuff was in stock and he told me no but told me a 2 weeks production.  Today it has been 2 weeks.  My fault for waiting to place the order but I have been struggling trying to work out the remaining details of my show.  I've been designing/testing all year and probably revised the approach to my show 3 times...

in my case, I wouldn't say "revised"... instead, adding more, adding more, adding more...


I blame combustionmark for showing some great ideas at the academy... I can't imagine all of the good stuff he held back from us.

[pk]

Scott - Yes Ray does pack things well... ever try to put it all back in the box after taking it out and looking at it?

[arw01]

Curious minds would like to know, does Ray OWN the store, or work for some other bigger company?  I would think he ought to go out on his own if he's not already.  He's developed a loyal following here for sure.

[chrisatpsu]

he does A LOT more than just us christmas lights guys.

[taybrynn]

I know a year or two ago ... dmoore (David of Holidaycoro) did a video of his visit with Ray while in Chinda.  I'm guessing things have changed significantly  since then!

[zwiller]

Ray says he needs another 7 days.  There is still plenty to do without my lights...  Time to make "The List"...