Anybody In Shanghai
 

While browsing the net I came across this:

Mr. Cen’s Hand-Hammered Wok | Grace Young

This sort of hand made stuff intrigues me, and I would like to get one of these WOKS before they disappear. They are about 100 to 150 RMB..or about $15 to $22. So if anybody is in Shanghai, I would appreciate if you would look the Cen brothers up and purchase a couple of their WOKs for me. I will gladly pay for them and the shipping to the USA.


They are in the Zhabei district.

Cen Rong Gen's woks
214 Baoyuan Lu, near Baotong Lu
宝源路214号, 近宝通路


They apparently are still in business, but for how much longer?

It can take several hours to get from one area of Shanghai to another... It's a HUGE city.

Can't you buy them on Ebay?

Another pair of draggin azz jeans is it?

Nope

Williams and Sonoma...for $155 delivered.

I have emailed my old manufacturer in Shanghai. not sure he can get them but how many do you want?

Two would be fine 16 and 18 inch. Thx Shaun

Xinyi Iron Wok Shop, 214 Baoyuan Lu, near Baotong Lu, 130 4664 7226.

and a Map

http://westernchopsticks.com/2014/08/shanghai-and-the-wok-man/

Hey Shaun I have someone else who is interested in getting one of those WOKs.

Tabs, do you have the best selling book, 101 ways to wok your dog?

Ted, do you have the store's telephone #? Can you find it?

No I dont, But people on line who have had it say it does not work. Nobody picks up or is disconnected.

The map and the address is what I have.

Here's the scoop.

They have three sizes.

36cm-rmb150 ($23)
40cm-rmb250($39)
45cm-rmb300($46)

If anyone wants one, now is the time.

Wow, Shaun, very nice of you to put this together for Tabs and others. I have a feeling that you don't know what you're in for :)

I'll take a medium!

Entirely my pleasure. And we should do something nice for my friend Aaron in Shanghai.

Shipping, wire transfer fee and customs will add to the final price. I will probably get a 36 and a 45.

I will take one of each. 36,40 and 46...for $148.00 plus shipping etc...

How do you want to proceed?

The guy who contacted me about wanting one lives in Australia. Also let me contact a Chinese gal that I know. Maybe?

And I agree it is very kind of you Shaun.

I would like a 36 and 45 also
Thank you very much!

Ok I am in for 2 36's a 40 and a 45. The Chinese gal wants a small.

Now what I need to know is wire transfer fees shipping and customs cost...to figure unit cost. Then with that figure I may bump my order?

Hello Gentlemen. I have to place an order tomorrow so if you want a wok, please email me at shaun@tru-6.com with what size you want.

I want to stress that while everyone who expressed interest/commitment in this thread will get one, I can't guarantee everyone who sends me an email will get one. We are at about 10 woks and my friend has let me know he now has to take his car vs. the metro to get them. Not really a happy camper.

Lastly, getting one of these woks has both a coolness factor as well as quality; they are definitely something special. But when all is said and done, they may not be the deal of the century. Just a great wok. My sense is it's this wok here:

Artisan Hammered Carbon Steel Round Bottom Wok with Ring | Williams-Sonoma

When you try to order one, it says it's available to ship on November 4.

These are heavy and will go by UPS Air so shipping won't be $10. Customs will be very low I think. And then there is shipping from me to you.

It will all add up fast. Please consider that. I'm still in for 2, in part for the story. How often do you get a chance at authenticity.

Any sort of rough idea what it will ultimately cost to arrive to each pelican?

My best guess is landed cost here is $50 + purchase price each.

Both UPS and FedEx are outrageously expensive.

The Chinese get some type of crazy break on shipping to US via Post Office, yes? I ordered a complete motorcycle bodywork kit a few years ago. Showed up in a HUGE box, and it was something like $150 shipping.

Good to know, I asked Aaron Richard.

Tomorrow is the order day as it's the last day of a long holiday and my friend won't be able to get them after that.

Email sent: Copy below


OK I will take 2 Smalls, 1 Medium and 1 Large.

This should be 23 + 23 + 39 + 46 = $131

then prorate shipping to you at say $50. Then with 4 WOKs to me at $25 USPS or Fed ex ground as I estimate 4 Woks will weight apx 20 lbs. So I estimate about $180

Now how do I know the weight..I bought one of the WS 14's as insurance on Saturday, which I have 30 days to return. So it is 4 lbs. The big one is going to be really big...family size.

BTW the WS (Cen) one is really really nice, and you can tell it is handmade..Condider that WS is now saying Nov 4 for shipping, that means they sell out of them quick or do not have a large stock of them at any one time. ZOOO

Lets do it...this is once in a life time.

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These are not crappy Woks, they are symmetrical and they are handmade. They do come covered in a light film of oil which will have to cleaned before seasoning...You can see why they are so highly touted.

Why use UPS? Use ChinaPost.

After this I certainly know I ain't gona be buyin no more Woks...

Everyone who wants one send me an email please: shaun@tru-6.com

Sent e-Mail last night as posted above, and PM this morning...did you receive it? I am on for 4.

So how many have stepped up to the plate?

Only you have emailed me. So that's that.

I sent you an email a couple hours ago.

Didn't get it. Best to copy and paste. Everyone leaves out the dash/hyphen in tru-6.com. Guy who owns tru6.com is non-responsive.

shaun@tru-6.com.

Sent again from a different email address.

I just emailed Shaun for two of the 40 cm woks.

Just found this thread, very cool.

Thank you for your efforts and I hope things wok out.... see what I did there? ;)

I bet your moms said you were cute to.

what is the verdict on the shipping costs from China.

There in lies the rub.