SLAB Travel Wallet - The Safe, Organized Way to Carry Cash

November update
over 9 years ago – Thu, Nov 06, 2014 at 08:12:59 PM

Hello Backers!

I am back to Canada after a hard, emotional trip back to my homeland that I mentioned in the previous update. Thank you for your kind words of support.

Last night I finally had an answer from my factory in Vietnam. They had their traditional holidays for 2 weeks last month and are now working full on 12 hours a day on my plates. I raised my concerns with deadlines and the conflicting information he previously gave me, and he assured me that all he needs is another week or two to start shipping. Here are some pictures he sent me:

I can't stress enough how disappointed I am because of this delay, and I am doing my best to make it happen sooner rather than later.

Titanium wallets are done and all is left are the small screw plates and they will be ready for engraving early next week. However, gift boxes and center plates will arrive only with Aluminum wallets.

Please have a bit more patience. It will be resolved soon.

Thank you once again! 

Vlad

Personal update October
over 9 years ago – Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 05:15:41 PM

Hello dear backers.

Time for another update. Unfortunately I don't have good news. First of all I lost a very dear family member yesterday and I must leave the country till the end of the month to deal the situation. I also didn't hear from my factory yet. They were suppose to update me a few days ago but still didn't reply to my emails. I am constantly on top of it and will post another update once I get more information.

While I am away I have someone to receive wallets and sort them if they arrive during my absence. Once again I apologize for delay and let me assure you that I do everything in my power to speed up delivery.

If you send me a message please be aware that I might not be able to respond right away since I will be dealing with my family and I will get back to you as soon as humanly possible.

Thank you for your continuous support and understanding.

Take care of your loved once and have a great day.

Vlad

Latest update on manufacturing on Aluminum and Titanium wallets
over 9 years ago – Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 08:30:25 AM

Hello dear backers!

Thank you once again for your patience and support. I finally heard from the manufacturer and looks like they're on the assembly stage. All parts have been manufactured and anodized. Anodizing was the biggest obstacle and according to them they spoiled first batch and had to redo it all over again. Here are the latest pictures: 

From what they say, the wallets will be ready to ship to Canada in the first week of October. Fingers crossed.

Titanium wallets. 

It was a very turblent time with the Titanium wallets. Since I lost my place in the queue to wait for the machines, I had to wait and was allocated a different CNC machine - one that takes twice as long to machine Titanium and it tripled my cost. But they turned out beautifully. 60% of plates are completed. Within the next week I should receive them and start assembly. However, the beautiful packaging will arrive from overseas together with the Aluminum wallets. So I will be dispatching them all at the same time.

Stay tuned for more information. And I'm always here to answer any questions you might have.

Thank you once again for your support.

Vlad

Manufacturing update.
over 9 years ago – Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 02:16:38 AM

Hello dear backers.

As always, thank you for being patient and supportive. I finally received a word from the factory: they finished all the milling and now they're in the process of anodizing and working on the packaging.

They promised to start shipping in 2 weeks. I apologize for delay and will keep you posted.

Vlad