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Floating Bonsai is selling levitating bonsai trees that use the latest in magnetic levitation technology to create amazing works of art for the home.
$40 off Levitating Bonsai Trees (Starting at $159 after Discount) + Free Shipping @ Floating Bonsai
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AssociatedLfloatingbonsai on 02/10/2016 - 16:30 floatingbonsai.com.au (2799 clicks)
Last edited 02/10/2016 - 18:19 by 1 other user
Last edited 02/10/2016 - 18:19 by 1 other user
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Q: Are plants included?
A: Unfortunately, at the current time we can't ship the plants safely with with the levitating bases. This means that you will need to find a plant yourself.
I'd edit the title… you aren't selling bonsai trees, you're selling floating bonsai pots and bases.
EDIT: OP has updated, and DOES now sell optional starter plants. They seem to communicate reasonably well, the price is good for "Australian stock".
Are these suckers nuclear? ;)
Or at least electric? The FAQ doesn't directly say, but they must be.
I would have thought the 2 first FAQs would be: Are they electric (and how much power do they use?) and what happens when the power fails???Magnets. Really strong rare earth ones. China has a huge amount of rare earth magnets, so…
EDIT: The eBay listing shows a power inlet. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Magnetic-Levitation-Air-Bonsai-Su…They use 4 magnets, and a powerful electromagnet. It runs off a simple 12v power pack that's included. If the power fails the pot will simply drop onto the base and sit there.
If the power fails the pot will simply drop …
OP missed an add-on sales opportunity here - UPS; and, flow-on - PV panel to charge it.
Sorry, I need to update the FAQ. Bonsai starters are optionally included. Also I can't include the price in the title as it varies depending on the base.
How much more is the option?
The starter plants are another $10 each.
Do you sell succulents, like with the one pictured for Isoji?
@kwchaz: Unfortunately, right now I only have Bonsai starters. You're more than welcome to buy the pots and plant one yourself though.
OK, um… since you're located in Australia (?), are you supplying a fully tested Australian power cable? Roughly how long would postage take to capital cities in Australia?
@kwchaz: Yes, I'm located in Sydney and will be providing power packs that are tested and working in Australia. Some of them may come with an adapter, but it's all tested. Postage for both items should happen in a week to most places.
OK, um… since you're located in Australia (?), are you supplying a fully tested Australian power cable?
Why would they test every power cable? Sheesh our governments have created a society of people scared of their shadows.
We have to test every cable at work… as for businesses like this, I would think they would do SOME QC, which doesn't mean all of them have to be tested, but a fair few would have to be. Furthermore, considering these are very likely from a cheap manufacturer in China, it is even more important that testing be conducted. It's a fact of life concerning manufacturing in China - the moment you don't pay for someone to be at every level of the process, they can and will cut corners.
@andytruong: It's the same kind of power adapter that you run your cordless phone off, or a desk lamp. 12V at 1500ma - pretty standard stuff. You could probably find an identical one in your house somewhere.
We have to test every cable at work… as for businesses like this, I would think they would do SOME QC, which doesn't mean all of them have to be tested, but a fair few would have to be.
Very few workplaces have to test cables if safety switches are fitted. Importers don't test any of them, why do think there are so many recalls?
Furthermore, considering these are very likely from a cheap manufacturer in China, it is even more important that testing be conducted.
No testing is conducted, the chances of anything happening is next to nil.
We have safety switches and yearly testing… but then again, we're in healthcare. :P
First you say 'so many recalls', then you say chances are next to nil… which is it?
We have safety switches and yearly testing… but then again, we're in healthcare. :P
So much of what we do in this country is totally unnecessary and why we get so little drive. We're should have a choice, over the top safety or use our brains and work five hours less a week.
First you say 'so many recalls', then you say chances are next to nil… which is it?
Next to no chances of anyone being harmed or killed.
12V at 1500mA is around 18 watts. It's actually higher than a cordless phone ( just checked mine and its 6.5V at 500ma). A desklamp if it's led based is anywhere from 4-9 watts so while 12V at 1500mah is standard it's probably a bit on the higher end using your example.
Assuming 75% load (would you really want to run a transformer at 100% load for extended periods of time?) equates to around 13.5 watts. Using the online ausgrid calculator this equates to 118kWh ($23.82) and 113Kg of CO2 per year running costs if run 24/7…
cable … a society of people scared …
As long as OP promises not to declare bankruptcy following a lawsuit, all's good. (Hint to OP: if not already, put house in wife's name.)
You could put from xxx price
Added it in.
Ok, was just trying to help :)
Cheapest options at the moment are $189 (for the base) + $10 for 3 inch starter plants, ie. $159 including shipping after discount.
I seem to recall seeing something similar on kickstarter a while back and it was around this price but it was only available overseas.Yeah… just checked AliExpress, got the exact same photos - cost about 85-90USD delivered from China, or roughly 115AUD.
Can't find any info re. dimensions of any set. They could be too big or too small, it's hard to tell.
wouldnt buy from that ali store though. new store no ratings etc.
Yeah, only linking for the info on each base/etc.
Floating Pot: 8.5 x 8.5 x 4cm
Magnetic base size: 13.5 x 13.5 x 2.5cm
Added to FAQ as well
A little bit bigger than a CD then.
It has a 400g limit for the plant and potting mix, so I wouldn't expect it to be very large. :P
That's some pretty expensive landfill.
Did Zumbo make these? He's a magician
"The pot base needs to be connected to a power supply." So it's a power plant…
Much better video and pot style.
much better video. But not sure on the style of pot used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jssXjtYoDl0
Here is a video on one.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YBkT0eru6g
The gap looks to only be about 1cm? Pretentious garbage but cool for some I guess. It's like driving around in a v8 while wearing a greenpeace t-shirt, a hat that says eeating meat is murder, smoking a ciggy, throwing vb cans out your windows and not showering for a few years.
If I had something that levitated, I wouldn't put a plant in it, I'd use it for cakes, sweets etcetera. Ants will never get to it! Pity its running costs aren't lower though.
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Price in title please