Coming Soon Products

Shipment 2024-1


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Began uploading pictures 3 January and shipped 7 of 25 Pre-Orders 4 January for Shipment 2024-1. I'm more than half way through photographing and posting. LOTS more pictures to take and upload. Uploaded Ewarts (EW), Granite Rock Box (GRB), Greenstone (GSM), Gimlet (GIM), Horistes (H), Jarrah (JB), Red Morrel (RM), Salmon Gum (SG), Vasticola (VA) and all gummy Corrugata (RFM), York Gum (YG) and Yorrel (YOR). Continuing processing/photography/upload over the next few days. Simultaneously processing pre-purchase orders for shipment.

7 January . . . A bit chilly with stiff breeze and wind chill in the 20s. Uploaded Concinna, Aussie Redwood and more Corrugata, York Gum and Yorrel. I have nearly 100 more marked and in the queue for photographing 8 January. I also try to mark the remaining 110 or so caps (plus 71 small burls) to photo on Thursday. I have most Pre-Purchases wrapped and set aside for shipment as soon as I'm able.

8/9 January . . . Posted a bunch of RFM and YG this morning (9 JAN). Accomplished a lot yesterday but ran out of steam processing the hundreds of pictures I took yesterday. I actually got more accomplished than expected. I have fewer than 70 RFM, YG and YOR left to mark and photo (plus 71 small burls) today (Thursday). I have most Pre-Purchases wrapped and set aside for shipment as soon as I'm able.

10 January . . . Posted a bunch of RFM, YOR and few YG. What remains to be measured/marked/photo'd are 10 RFM, 19 YG, 17 YOR and 71 small 1-2 kg burls, plus 5 Lace Sheoak. I've had to shift focus to putting everything away as a fair amount of snow is expected. Planning to get Pre-Purchase orders set aside boxed and on their way to UPS (if open Saturday) anbd early next week. Will finish remaining items as soon as I'm able.

13 January . . . All but 2 Pre-Purchase orders were shipped today. Tomorrow and the rest of this week will be for measuring/marking/photo'ing the remaining 10 RFM, 19 YG, 17 YOR and 71 small 1-2 kg burls, plus 5 Lace Sheoak.

17 January . . . Posted 71 small 1-2 kg burls on Small Burls Page 6. Will finish measuring/marking the remaining 10 RFM/19 YG/17 YOR this weekend and photo on Monday when the sun reappears. Will further process remaining 5 Lace Sheoak.


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ESD from Australia: 3 October 2024
ARRIVED Port of New York: 16 December 2024
DELIVERED 12/30 . . . Unloading and processing while I work in parallel to assemble and ship Pre-Purchases.
DELIVERED 12/30 Chesapeake, VA . . . I paid ECU on 17 December for Direct Pickup and Same-Day Delivery from the STG Warehouse in New Jersey. It cost me a good deal of extra money compared to a normal, routine delivery, but because this shipment has taken a little bit longer than originally expected (and the time of year), I considered it a worthwhile expenditure to get customers their orders more quickly . . . That was the plan . . . Other things needed to happen prior to its release, but the shipment was available for pickup as of Friday, 20 December. That did not happen. Nor did it happen on Monday, 23 December, despite my repeatedly contacting the ECU agent. Nor did it happen on 24 December as promised (because ECU "didn't know the STG Warehouse was closing at 1200" on Christmas Eve. After the 1 week "free storage" period has expired at the warehouse, STG wanted more money . . . a significant amount. Needless to say, ECU was forced to cover additional charges. The bottom line is this: I don't have an answer just yet on delivery. I expected to have one on 12/26. That didn't happen. After repeated badgering, ECU finally had the shipment picked up the afternoon of Friday, 12/27 but were somehow surprised (how I don't know) by the transit time from N. Bergen, NJ to Chesapeake, VA via the New Jersey Turnpike. It was not delivered 12/27 even though I remained available past 10 PM . . . I know those who've pre-purchased would, rightfully so, like to know when I expect to begin shipping pre-orders. Though later than I was told/planned, I was expecting delivery 12/26 - then ECU informed me that they "didn't know STG was closing at 1200 on 12/24." Then I was told late evening 12/27. That didn't happen. As of this morning, 12/28 ECU still cannot provide driver contact info or a delivery window. I'll deal with their professional negligence and incompetence separately, directly contacting their US Director of Operations. I'm angry . . . REALLY angry. Incompetence and laziness make my blood boil. I'll deal with ECU accordingly in time, but for now my sole focus in on getting this shipment delived as quickly as possible so I can start processing while simultaneously shipping pre-purchase orders. I don't ever hide information from customers or make excuses when things do not go as expected. I take responsibility and give customers - my lifeblood as a small businessman - the best possible, most accurate, up-to-date information I can provide. I humbly apologize for a grossly unsatisfactory final delivery process and this needless, unacceptable delay in fulfilling pre-purchase orders. I'll update as I have credible, hard delivery window . . . 12/30 Truck FINALLY arrived late AM without a functional liftgate. I rented a 5K forklift locallly and unloaded myself. I'll spare you further details of this whole delivery fiasco from the CFS in New Jersey. Suffice it to say, you wouldn't believe the level of incompetence if I told you. My sole focus at this point is unloading, processing and preparing/shipping pre-purchase orders . . . Jim

Last Update: 30 December 2024


What is Coming Soon and How Does it Work?

With more than 21 years in business, my suppliers know me well by now. As arguably their biggest long term buyer, and having both the great business relationships and friendships we have, they know what I am looking for, and for years have been kind enough to send me pictures after de-barking, allowing me to choose first after harvesting trips and set pieces aside until I'm ready for shipment, giving me the opportunity to gauge interest and advertise during what could be 6 months or more before I take delivery. Because I believe in giving all customers an equal opportunity to "get a crack at new inventory" and I have so many customers ask to be notified when I do commit to purchasing new inventory, I offer you the opportunity to pre-purchase now - while a shipment is either still being assembled in Australia or in transit to the US - with the benefit of a 10% discount. The same normal discounts I offer - either free shipping or 10% discount (in lieu of free shipping to AK/HI/Internationally) for orders over $350 still apply to pre-purchases.

Once I've selected and posted items on my business Facebook page or here on my Coming Soon page, they are available for pre-purchase.
Pre-purchasing requires payment now, earning you a 10% discount and helping my cash flow.

Shipment Status Notes

7 October 2024 . . . Coming Soon 2024-1 shipment has departed Australia and is enroute Singapore before sailing to NY. ETA Port of NY is 19 November. EDD Norfolk, VA is 10 December. The Pre-Purchase option will remain available until I receive the Arrival Notice, just prior to arrival in NY.

17 September 2024 . . . Shipment on its way for fumigation and ocean transport. ETA 10 December. Hopefully, east coast ports will not strike as threatened on 1 October. I'll update as the shipment proceeds.

9 September 2024 . . . My supplier finished crating the shipment, Waiting on a shipping quote and ESD/ETA. I also made some adjustments, passing on some of the burls offered. My supplier really did a great job, especially given the heavy rains that caused him to miss several harvesting trips during prime season.

4 September 2024 . . . I've finalized the shipment with my supplier. He's currently building the crates and will pack over the next few days. I'll provide the ESD/ETA as soon as they are available one the vessel booking is confirmed. The Pre-Purchase option will remain available until I receive the shipment Arrival Notice (when it is due to arrive in the Port of NY).

31 August 2024 . . . Added 96 more Goldfields Burls to Page 6 to closeout the order. My supplier will be building and packing the crates the first week of September. I'll post information on the shipping date and estimated arrival dates in NY and locally as soon as I know them.

23 August 2024 . . . Added 7 more Lace Sheoak at the bottom of Page 4

20 August 2024 . . . Added 65 burls on Page 5

30 July 2024 . . . Added 13 more Jarrah Burls

25 July 2024 . . . Posted 11 additional Lace Sheoak boards. My supplier also notified me he's sourced about 400 kg of prime Jarrah Burl. I'll post those at a later date after I get the pictures and price them. I've been waiting to get one more load of burls before finalizing the shipment, but my supplier's lost out on 3 trips during prime harvesting season due to heavy rains in the Goldfields.

9 July 2024 . . . Added 7 more Lace Sheoak to Page 4

25 June 2024 . . . Added Lace Sheoak and Jarrah Burls to Page 4

12 June 2024 . . . Once posted, every item is available for PRE-PURCHASE. The pre-purchase option is only available until I receive the shipment Pre-Arrival Notice (just prior to the ship arriving in NY). The Pre-Order option is only available for Banksia Pods.

Summer 2024 . . . I am not yet done assembling this shipment. Awaiting more pictures from my supplier, including Lace Sheoak and Jarrah Burl. ESD is July/Aug 2024. ETA in Norfolk, VA is Fall 2024. I'll update as relevant information becomes available.

Product Code Legend

BELS - Birdseye Lace Sheoak
BM - Brown Mallee
BML - Black Morrel
BB - Bimblebox
C - Concinna
CB - Coolibah
CBB - Cleland's Blackbutt
FG - Flooded Gum
GIM - Gimlet
GM - Giant Mallee
GSM - Greenstone Mallee
H - Horistes
IB - Iron Bark
JB - Jarrah
KM - Kingsmill Mallee
LS - Lace Sheoak
R - Rigidula
RFM - Corrugata
NRFM - Northern Corrugata
NYG - Northern York Gum
RB - Red Box
RBM - Ribbon Bark Mallee
RE - Red Mallee
RM - Red Morrel
RG - Red River Gum
RW - Aussie Redwood
S - Snappy Gum
SA - Salt Gum
SG - Salmon Gum
SR - Snap & Rattle
SW - Aussie Snakewood
VA - Vasticola
YB - Yellow Box
YG - York Gum
YOR - Yorrel
WTM - White Mallee
WM - Woodline Mallee
WW - Wheatbelt Wandoo

Shipment 2024-1 Statistics

ETA Norfolk, VA is currently 10 December 2024 (now 14 December due to port congestion in Singapore). As always, ETA may change depending on port backlog, additional exams, unforeseen delays, etc. Recipients (Me) are advised to allow for 3-4 weeks (for NY) additional time from receipt of the Arrival Notice (for NY). I'll post further updates as I receive them.
108 Corrugata
24 Concinna
3 Ewarts Mallee
12 Gimlet
4 Granite Rock Box
12 Greenstone Mallee
37 Horistes
16 Jarrah
51 Red Morrel
11 Aussie Redwood
0 Ribbon Bark Mallee
1 Snap & Rattle
3 Salmon Gum
13 Vasticola
0 Red River Gum
1 Wandoo
116 York Gum
61 Yorrel
31 Lace Sheoak
100 kg 1-2 kg Small Burls
50 Whopper Banksia Pods

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    #412 thru 414
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    #412 YOR
    $110
    #413 GIM
    $223

    Pre-SOLD (MO)

    #414 YG
    $102

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    #415 thru 417
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    #415 RFM
    $127
    #416 YG
    $147
    #417 RM
    $74

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    #418 thru 420
    Numbered L to R
    #418 RFM
    $88

    Pre-SOLD (MO)

    #419 YG
    $127
    #420 GIM
    $105

    Pre-SOLD (DK)


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    #421 thru 423
    Numbered L to R
    #421 YG
    $69

    Pre-SOLD (CL)

    #422 RFM
    $228
    Not Importing
    #423 YOR
    $94

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    #424 thru 426
    Numbered L to R
    #424 YOR
    $76
    #425 YG
    $145

    Pre-SOLD (MO)

    #426 YOR
    $99

    Pre-SOLD (JH)


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    #427 thru 429
    Numbered L to R
    #427 YOR
    $97
    #428 RFM
    $190
    #429 YG
    $56

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    #430 thru 432
    Numbered L to R
    #430 YOR
    $97
    #431 YG (Curly)
    $251
    #432 RFM
    $104

    Pre-SOLD (JH)


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    #433 thru 435
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    #433 RM
    $94

    Pre-SOLD (MO)

    #434 GIM
    $220

    Pre-SOLD (KT)

    #435 RFM
    $135

    Pre-SOLD (MO)


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    #436 thru 438
    Numbered L to R
    #436 YOR
    $99
    #437 YG
    $142
    #438 RFM
    $66

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    #439 thru 441
    Numbered L to R
    #439 YOR
    $79
    #440 YG
    $132
    #441 RFM
    $145

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    #442 thru 444
    Numbered L to R
    #442 RM
    $61

    Pre-SOLD (JH)

    #443 YG
    $208
    #444 RFM
    $157

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    #445 thru 447
    Numbered L to R
    #445 YG
    $54

    Pre-SOLD (JH)

    #446 RFM
    $231
    #447 YG
    $89
    Not Importing

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    #448 thru 450
    Numbered L to R
    #448 RFM
    $76
    #449 YG
    $175
    #450 YG
    $92

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    #451 thru 453
    Numbered L to R
    #451 YOR
    $150
    Not Importing
    #452 YG
    $228

    Pre-SOLD (MO)

    #453 RM
    $56

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    #454 hru 456
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    #454 RFM
    $112
    #455 YG
    $178
    #456 YG
    $81

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    #457 hru 459
    Numbered L to R
    #457 YG
    $66
    #458 YG
    $119

    Pre-SOLD (JH)

    #459 YG
    $109

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    #460 hru 462
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    #460 YG
    $99
    #461 YOR
    $117
    #462 RM
    $102

    Pre-SOLD (BF)


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    #463 hru 465
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    #463 YG
    $124
    #464 YG
    $173
    #465 YG
    $76

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    #466 hru 468
    Numbered L to R
    #466 YG
    $54
    #467 YG
    $198

    Pre-SOLD (MO)

    #468 YOR
    $51
    Not Importing

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    #469 hru 471
    Numbered L to R
    #469 YG
    $104
    #470 W
    $262

    Pre-SOLD (MO)

    #471 YG
    $56

    Pre-SOLD (JH)


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    #472

    Yorrel

    18 x 15 x 4-1/2”
    $279
    10% discount in Cart

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    #473

    Yorrel

    22 x 20 x 6”
    $582
    10% discount in Cart

    FREE Shipping in CONUS
    10% discount AK/HI/Internationally
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    #474

    Corrugata (RFM)

    17 x 12 x 4-1/2”
    $275

    Pre-SOLD (MO)


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    #475
    17 x 16 x 4-1/4”

    Corrugata (RFM)

    $279
    10% discount in Cart

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    #476

    Corrugata (RFM)

    18 x 16 x 4”
    $253

    Pre-SOLD (TB)


12 June 2024 . . . Once posted, every item is available for PRE-PURCHASE. The pre-purchase option is only available until I receive the shipment Pre-Arrival Notice (just prior to the ship arriving in NY). The Pre-Order option is only available for Banksia Pods.

25 July 2024 . . . Posted 11 additional Lace Sheoak boards. My supplier also notified me he's sourced about 400 kg of prime Jarrah Burl. I'll post those at a later date after I get the pictures and price them. I've been waiting to get one more load of burls before finalizing the shipment, but my supplier's lost out on 3 trips during prime harvesting season due to heavy rains in the Goldfields.

30 July 2024 . . . Added 13 more Jarrah Burls

20 August 2024 . . . Added 65 burls on Page 5