French Bouffant Roller Group Buy

[MileHighDiva]

Ladies, is there any interest for a group buy of the blue 2" French Bouffant Rollers?

I've been blowing up our Sistah that resides in France about finding these rollers

It would be less expensive to spread the shipping stateside out among multiple members.

There's 12 rollers per pack and would cost approximately $15.00 per pack. Possibly more depending on the tax that @Amarilles is charged. We'd PayPal her directly for payment of the rollers and shipping. Once, they're stateside I would ship them to you for the cost of shipping. I think those USPS flate rate boxes are about $6 to $8.

So far, it looks like shipping stateside would be about €45-€55. It would save us each $$, to divide that amount between us. Opposed to paying €40.00 shipping apiece.

@Amarilles!

Please let me know if you're interested. We need to strike why the iron is HOT. I think the rollers have been discontinued.

 

[MileHighDiva]

This is what the French Bouffant Rollers look like. The wire is firm, so you'd have them for life. Due to the mesh your sets will dry quicker.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Count me in.

 

[MileHighDiva]

Count me in.

Yippee! How many packs are you in for?

 

[Amarilles]

The pricing so far is as follows: (check Dollars to euros conversion for more accuracy in pricing)

2 inch 12-Pack of Rollers: (as per the exchange rate today, Feb 2)

Each pack: $19.35 (17.76 €)
Minimum of 24: $18.87 (17.32 €)
Minimum of 48: $18.38 (16.87 €)
Minimum of 96: $17.90 (16.43 €)

Pins:
The pins are optional as according to other ladies the regular duckbill metal clips work just fine. However if you want the pins, the recommended size for the 2in rollers is the 3.5in pin. Simply add it to your order.
- 100 metal pins coated in plastic, 9cm (3.5 inches) for $20.39 (18.72 €)

Shipping:
Shipping is still up in the air as the total will be divided, it will depend on how many of us purchase rollers. There's three rounds of shipping:

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Round #1. Vendor to me: Free

Round #2. Me (in France) to @MileHighDiva (in the US) - There's two options depending on how many roller packs we have to ship:
- The L (smaller) box: $50 (45 € for 11lbs and under)
- The bigger XL box: $60 (55 € for 15lbs tops)

Round #3. MileHigh to ship individually to ladies in the US:
There's again a few options depending on where the rollers fit. We're hoping that 2 packs can fit in the padded envelope but keep in mind that we're not yet sure.
- USPS Padded Flat Rate Envelope: $6.80 (fits maybe a pack or two?)
- Medium Flat Rate Box: $13.45 (fits maybe two or three packs?)
- Large Flat Rate Box: $18.75 (for larger orders)

• To estimate the roller/pin cost, simply add how many packs you're buying.
• To estimate the shipping, consider that right now there's some 20 ladies stateside that want to order. If everyone comes through, shipping round #2 will be less than $3. To that you'll add shipping #3 and you'll have a fairly good idea of how much this order will run you.

Shipping Outside of the U.S:
I would use a box from the post office. They offer various sizes but all cost 1.50€, tax included, after which they'll charge by weight. (box options: http://www.laposte.fr/particulier/courriers-colis/conseils-pratiques/les-emballages-a-affranchir)

Below are the prices by weight/destination with the boxes above:

• To estimate, add 1.50 € + price according to order weight, or what you think the weight may be. Once your actual order arrives I will weigh it and can bill you an accurate price.

Ladies do mention how many packs/pins you'd want to get, if more than one please.

 

[toaster]

Can someone explain how these differ from the mesh rollers available in the US? These are better quality?

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Can someone explain how these differ from the mesh rollers available in the US? These are better quality?

@toaster Can you please post a picture of the ones you are referring to? I want to visualize the differences between the two first. Have you had success with the ones you used? How much did they cost and how many came in the pack?

Help a sista decide! lol

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Yippee! How many packs are you in for?

@MileHighDiva I would probably need 2 packs but hold that thought before I decide for sure. Want to make sure it's worth it first. Let me Holla at Ms Toasty for a minute. Gonna get back to you before the end of the day.

 

[toaster]

@lulu97 oh I didn't mean to get you too excited! I've never used mesh rollers (only the plastic mesh rollers).

I went on Amazon and saw that Diane and Annie make mesh rollers as well. The mesh appears to be looser than these French rollers and the reviews suggest they are flimsy and can bend out of shape.

 

[toaster]

@lulu97

I have the salon care rollers already. I was asking about the difference in the mesh versions.

 

[MileHighDiva]

@toaster, I think you have the Hourglass rollers.

 

[toaster]

@toaster, I think you have the Hourglass rollers.

Girl I have those too! I'm not trying to detract from your thread I just wanted to know why these French rollers are better. You know, before I buy two packs.

 

[MileHighDiva]

@lulu97

I have the salon care rollers already. I was asking about the difference in the mesh versions.

The wire isn't flimsy on the French rollers, so it's easier to get a taught grip. The mesh makes it dry faster than the gray 2" plastic rollers.

 

[MileHighDiva]

Girl I have those too! I'm not trying to detract from your thread I just wanted to know why these French rollers are better. You know, before I buy two packs.

You need to order some, these are quality rollers.

 

[toaster]

@MileHighDiva is it possible to get some in a smaller size? Or does the group purchase o my contain the 2 inch rollers? I know I have enough length for 2 inch rollers but I can't figure out how to fit rollers of that size on my head.

I guess if only 2 inch is available I would figure it out.

 

[MileHighDiva]

@MileHighDiva is it possible to get some in a smaller size? Or does the group purchase o my contain the 2 inch rollers? I know I have enough length for 2 inch rollers but I can't figure out how to fit rollers of that size on my head.

I guess if only 2 inch is available I would figure it out.

@Amarilles, did I read correctly that the 1 1/2" red rollers are not available? Or, did I misunderstand?

 

[Amarilles]

Indeed most sizes are out of stock. The only smaller size available is the half inch.

There's no group price on this one as I didn't ask for it, but I can call again tomorrow and see if they'll offer something similar if there's enough interest? Otherwise it's 7.20€ per pack of 12.

Edit: The 1/2" isn't available either. Sorry ladies!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Ok I'm ready to commit after searching old threads here @MileHighDiva

Sign me up for a solid 2 packs. Since the rollers are wide, 2 packs should be more than enough.

 

[MileHighDiva]

French Mesh Bouffant Rollers:
@MileHighDiva x2
@lulu97 x2
@toaster x2
@alex114 x2
@curlicarib x2
@meka72 x2
@sunkissedbronze ×2
@PinkDiamond x3
@flyygirlll2 x2
@Beany x2
@junipertree x2
[SIZE=4]@MACGlossChick[/SIZE] x2
Anonymous x3
@sunkissedbronze x2
@Napp x2
@Bibliophile x2
@nicki6 x2
[SIZE=4]@Colocha[/SIZE] x3
@blackeyes31626 x2
@25Nona x1
@douglala x2
@kayjae x2
@SlimPickinz x2
@Beany x3
@Asha08 (Tenative) ×2
@deborah11 x2
@AnjelLuvsUBabe x2
Anonymous2 x1
@Nini90012 x2
@michelle81 x2
@winona x4
@Mellowqueen x3
@MissCrawford x2
@EthansMama x2
@ejfel x2
@Jas123 x2


UK Sistahs:
@AbsyBlvd x2

Canada:
[SIZE=4]@Beautified16[/SIZE] x1


100 3.5" Amber Pins:
@meka72
@25Nona
[SIZE=4]@Bibliophile[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]@MileHighDiva[/SIZE]
@kayjae
@PinkDiamond
@SlimPickinz
@Napp
@AbsyBlvd
@AnjelLuvsUBabe
@blackeyes31626
@Mellowqueen
@EthansMama
@ejfel
Anonymous


@sunkissedbronze @curlicarib @Beautified16 @MissCrawford @25Nona are you ladies still interested in the 2" French Bouffant Rollers?

 

[alex114]

I would like 2 packs!

 

[curlicarib]

I'm in, 2 packs. Just tell me what the final cost is in US dollars and where I have to PayPal the $$ to.

 

[tomnikids3]

Can someone explain how these differ from the mesh rollers available in the US? These are better quality?

I have had mine for over 4 years and yes the quality is wayyyyyyy better than the ones in the USA. They still look like new the mesh is still in tact on all 12, the wire is strong and has not lost its shape. They are worth every penny. Im tempted to get more just to have but the ones i have are still in excellent shape so i really wouldn't need them.

 

[meka72]

I'm in for 2 packs as well. I ain't got enough hair right now for the 2 inch rollers but hope to be able to use them at some point in my hair journey.

 

[tomnikids3]

I'm in for 2 packs as well. I ain't got enough hair right now for the 2 inch rollers but hope to be able to use them at some point in my hair journey.

There are 1 inch ones available they are like a pinkish color.

 

[meka72]

There are 1 inch ones available they are like a pinkish color.

Thanks for letting me know! Do you have a recommendation where I can find the 1" rollers? I believe @Amarilles said that only the 1/2" and 2" rollers are available from her vendor (but I have a headache and may have misread/misunderstood).

Btw, @Amarilles and @MileHighDiva, thanks for putting this together.

 

[MileHighDiva]

@meka72
You're right the availability is limited, regarding the sizes because they're no longer being made.

I hope you feel better!

 

[meka72]

@meka72
You're right the availability is limited, regarding the sizes because they're no longer being made.

I hope you feel better!

Thank you! I need to take my butt to bed. lol.

 

[sunkissedbronze]

Yes!!!! @MileHighDiva!!! Thank you so much I would like 2 or 3 packs , How many come in a pack? If asked and answered already my apologies and how much do I owe just let me know and I will paypal, monogram, or whatever. Thank you !!

 

[MileHighDiva]

Yes!!!! @MileHighDiva!!! Thank you so much I would like 2 or 3 packs , How many come in a pack? If asked and answered already my apologies and how much do I owe just let me know and I will paypal, monogram, or whatever. Thank you !!

12 come in each package. Please let me know whether you want 2 or 3.

 

[PinkDiamond]

I would like 3 packs of the 2 inch roller. Just tell me what the final cost is in US dollars and where to send the PayPal money to.

Please add 1 pack of the 100 count 3.5 inch pins to my order.