First, the sizes they offered were:
Nm 80 (.8mm) = size 12
Nm 90 (.9mm) = size 14
Nm 100 (1mm) = size 16
It seems from folks on other sites that the size 12 is not too hard to find but the 14's are, so I am leaning that way for the first project.
Now THAT part was easy, HERE is the fun part.... I was considering how to work out a crowd funding program, but with a twist. Again, this is NOT a money making venture.
Since I am Not doing this to make money, but to have my access to needles ensured, my idea is that we could be set up a crowd funding program that a persons "donation" level/reward is equal to the # of boxes that you want to support x $52.80, the result being the needles you "supported" are shipped to you ONCE we hit the "goal" of $5,280 dollars + Tax + Shipping AND after the order is placed... 6 to 8 MONTHS later you get the needles. (MUST be VERY up front about that)
Thoughts?