The Madagascar Shirt - the deal

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  • jonny-dhjonny-dh Posts: 257MI6 Agent
    edited February 2008
    I was in the first twelve to sign up, but I haven't verified if I'm still in. Funding could be an issue for me, when do you need to know for sure?
  • CateranCateran Posts: 4MI6 Agent
    I'm definately in for 1. Please add me to the list.

    I think £300 is a fair price for an exclusive tailored shirt.
  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    US$300 - not GBP 300
  • DEVONKNIGHTDEVONKNIGHT CanadaPosts: 100MI6 Agent
    ke02eww wrote:

    2) there will be more than a gentleman's agreement on no ebay..
    3) we're all grown up on here, and if such "group" buys take pace, well just like what happens inside the bedroom, how the hell will any of us know?...
    4) however, the no ebay policy will be policed pretty harshly. I have a personal lawyer, and I work for a US firm who allow me private council in the US. I'll have no problem taking this the whole 9 yards if i feel it necessary.

    Little bit of a concern here. If you turn a blind eye to "group" buys, how will you enforce the "No Ebay" policy when only one member of that group will be signing or agreeing to this policy? There would be nothing binding with the other members of that group and thus, preventing them from selling their shirt on Ebay. That's why I feel one set price for these shirts will totally eliminate this from happening, as every purchaser of a shirt would be signing this "No Ebay" agreement.
  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    ke02eww wrote:

    2) there will be more than a gentleman's agreement on no ebay..
    3) we're all grown up on here, and if such "group" buys take pace, well just like what happens inside the bedroom, how the hell will any of us know?...
    4) however, the no ebay policy will be policed pretty harshly. I have a personal lawyer, and I work for a US firm who allow me private council in the US. I'll have no problem taking this the whole 9 yards if i feel it necessary.

    Little bit of a concern here. If you turn a blind eye to "group" buys, how will you enforce the "No Ebay" policy when only one member of that group will be signing or agreeing to this policy? There would be nothing binding with the other members of that group and thus, preventing them from selling their shirt on Ebay. That's why I feel one set price for these shirts will totally eliminate this from happening, as every purchaser of a shirt would be signing this "No Ebay" agreement.

    I agree - in this way, each shirt is numbered and is assigned to a collector.
  • KarlKarl Posts: 8MI6 Agent
    The longer this goes on the more tempted I am to say "what the hell I'm in "....(although I know I shouldn't!!!)when do you need a definate decision by ?

    Karl-{
  • sruzgarsruzgar Welcome to ScotlandPosts: 1,468MI6 Agent
    We need to know now if your commited and will probably need funds within a week or two. texas007 I dont think we can get DC's measurements, sorry!

    KEO2EWW x 2
    sruzgar (maybe 2)
    The Mantis X 2
    Kittlemeier (maybe 2)
    Coldheart96 x 2
    texas007
    hoshi
    David Schofield
    Donald Grant (maybe 2)
    ddbl007
    David Brown 5
    Head of Section
    The Frogman x 2
    JB1962
    doctorlarry
    Eagle
    Shatterhand67
    TALLMAN
    themanbun
    Bluetone
    Riskbreaker
    Sir Miles
    DEVONKNIGHT
    bondtoys
    Asp9mm
    Inked
    cherokee12 (maybe 2)
    Cateran

    32 pos 34
  • urhashurhash USPosts: 988MI6 Agent
    Perhaps it would be possible to extract DC's measurements from the shirt that Mantis got from T&A?
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    I had the Tux shirt made for me....Craig has much smaller biceps than I do....;)
  • David Brown 5David Brown 5 Posts: 20MI6 Agent
    Count me in for a tailored version I might even have two. What sort of time lines do we have?

    David Brown 5
  • deadlydeadly Posts: 4MI6 Agent
    I would very much love to buy this shirt. How can I?
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    ke02eww wrote:

    2) there will be more than a gentleman's agreement on no ebay..
    3) we're all grown up on here, and if such "group" buys take pace, well just like what happens inside the bedroom, how the hell will any of us know?...
    4) however, the no ebay policy will be policed pretty harshly. I have a personal lawyer, and I work for a US firm who allow me private council in the US. I'll have no problem taking this the whole 9 yards if i feel it necessary.

    Little bit of a concern here. If you turn a blind eye to "group" buys, how will you enforce the "No Ebay" policy when only one member of that group will be signing or agreeing to this policy? There would be nothing binding with the other members of that group and thus, preventing them from selling their shirt on Ebay. That's why I feel one set price for these shirts will totally eliminate this from happening, as every purchaser of a shirt would be signing this "No Ebay" agreement.

    Understand your concerns, and it's pretty simple. The "lead" buyer of any illicit group purchase will be required to sign in blood ;)

    If he/she then on-sells, he/she takes the responsibility of the others actions. If we decide to prosecute any abuse, it'll be that individual.

    Guess it's a case of "pirates know your crew members.."

    Hope this'll help you sleep....

    On the issue of the single price, given the dissappointing response todate, I felt it might encourage more by rewarding multiple purchases with a discount.

    Clearly if it looked as though it was being abused, we'd have to review it.

    But this whole episode has been so tiresome and frustrating, surely there must be an end in sight!... 8-)
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    jonny-dh wrote:
    I was in the first twelve to sign up, but I haven't verified if I'm still in. Funding could be an issue for me, when do you need to know for sure?

    ASAP?... :s
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    Count me in for a tailored version I might even have two. What sort of time lines do we have?

    David Brown 5

    The material will be delivered very soon..

    ideally we should be collecting people's measurements (and money...) by end-feb...
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    cpoulos62 wrote:
    A7ce wrote:
    Can't believe I 've never seen this topic before and have just read all 14 pages.

    I'm just a DVD collcetor and a couple of books and am not into the shirts and accesories etc.

    Why don't people who cannot stump up for a $300 dollar shirt but feel comfortable around the $250'ish mark, go in with some one buying a shirt and share the costs.

    eg
    Buyer A buys one shirt at $300 for self
    Buyer A buys 2nd shirt at £230 for Buyer B

    Costs for Buyer A and Buyer B = $300+$200 /2 =$265 for each buyer (£132.50)

    eg
    Buyer A buys one shirt at $300 for self
    Buyer A buys 2nd shirt at £230 for self
    Buyer A buys 3rd shirt at £230 for Buyer B

    Costs for Buyer A and Buyer B = $300+$230+$230 /3 =$253 for each buyer(£126.50)

    I thought we were here to help each other ....?

    Brilliant idea .... cheers ... {[]


    Just when I thought I'd answered most of the dangling threads, I re-read this one...

    I feel I may have done those worried about group orders a disservice...

    Let's face it chaps, we're all on here to help each other enjoy a franchise we love...

    Some of us spend fortunes just to execute that desire....we thrive on it, and while some have called it a sickness, it's generally harmless...

    So I'm probably not alone in my total and utter lack of comprehension, that some might try to defraud others on this forum, involved in the escapade, by grouping togther under a single buyer, in order to save a few $'s...

    As I said, I can't legislate for what happens in the bedroom, but I just don't believe anyone who is a regular on here, would do this to their fellow collectors/fans/junkies... :o

    Therefore, if others remain worried on this, I suggest we limit the number of extra shirts to one, or maybe two. That will probably make such conspiracies practically impossible en masse. :s

    But please can we put this pricing issue to bed once and for all?...

    cheers Paul
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    deadly wrote:
    I would very much love to buy this shirt. How can I?

    by signing up...it's $300 per shirt, unless you want more ...

    pls read the following thread

    http://www.ajb007.co.uk/index.php?topic=29632&cpage=14
  • GrishenkoGrishenko Posts: 45MI6 Agent
    I'm in, gentlemen...
  • SeamastSeamast SevillePosts: 119MI6 Agent
    Dear friends.
    The first, apologize for my english. I'm not english and I don't speak or write correctly your language.
    I'm here attracted by the James Bond's tropical shirt that he wear in Casino Royale in Madagascar.
    I'm interested to buy one of this limited edition.
    Then it's possible, add me to the list.
    Thanks a lot. I'm waiting your answer.
  • sruzgarsruzgar Welcome to ScotlandPosts: 1,468MI6 Agent
    Here is an updated list of commited agents:

    KEO2EWW x 2
    sruzgar (maybe 2)
    The Mantis X 2
    Kittlemeier (maybe 2)
    Coldheart96 x 2
    texas007
    hoshi
    David Schofield
    Donald Grant (maybe 2)
    ddbl007
    David Brown 5
    Head of Section
    The Frogman x 2
    JB1962
    doctorlarry
    Eagle
    Shatterhand67
    TALLMAN
    themanbun
    Bluetone
    Riskbreaker
    Sir Miles
    DEVONKNIGHT
    bondtoys
    Asp9mm
    Inked
    cherokee12 (maybe 2)
    Cateran
    deadly
    Grishenko
    Seamast

    35 pos 39

    We will should be posting info on payment and what measurements we need very soon.
  • DEVONKNIGHTDEVONKNIGHT CanadaPosts: 100MI6 Agent
    ke02eww wrote:
    ke02eww wrote:

    2) there will be more than a gentleman's agreement on no ebay..
    3) we're all grown up on here, and if such "group" buys take pace, well just like what happens inside the bedroom, how the hell will any of us know?...
    4) however, the no ebay policy will be policed pretty harshly. I have a personal lawyer, and I work for a US firm who allow me private council in the US. I'll have no problem taking this the whole 9 yards if i feel it necessary.

    Little bit of a concern here. If you turn a blind eye to "group" buys, how will you enforce the "No Ebay" policy when only one member of that group will be signing or agreeing to this policy? There would be nothing binding with the other members of that group and thus, preventing them from selling their shirt on Ebay. That's why I feel one set price for these shirts will totally eliminate this from happening, as every purchaser of a shirt would be signing this "No Ebay" agreement.

    Understand your concerns, and it's pretty simple. The "lead" buyer of any illicit group purchase will be required to sign in blood ;)

    If he/she then on-sells, he/she takes the responsibility of the others actions. If we decide to prosecute any abuse, it'll be that individual.

    Guess it's a case of "pirates know your crew members.."

    Hope this'll help you sleep....

    I can live with that! Thanks!
  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    Simon:

    On the first post PW mentioned: "Also, there is no limit to the number of shirts you can buy; maybe one in your own size, and one in the exact size worn by DC?... "

    is this not correct?
  • sruzgarsruzgar Welcome to ScotlandPosts: 1,468MI6 Agent
    texas007,

    I think the operative word in PW's post was "maybe" Unfortunetley we can not guarantee that they will be open to making any in DC's size.

    I will enquire again however
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    I would be also interested in getting my shirt in DCs size. So, it would be great, if you could ask again, thanks
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    sruzgar wrote:
    texas007,

    I think the operative word in PW's post was "maybe" Unfortunetley we can not guarantee that they will be open to making any in DC's size.

    I will enquire again however

    Simon...

    work your magic...

    :p
  • firefighter84firefighter84 Posts: 43MI6 Agent
    dont forget about me!!
  • sruzgarsruzgar Welcome to ScotlandPosts: 1,468MI6 Agent
    Doing well chaps, ideally need another 10 people:

    KEO2EWW x 2
    sruzgar (maybe 2)
    The Mantis X 2
    Kittlemeier (maybe 2)
    Coldheart96 x 2
    texas007
    hoshi
    David Schofield
    Donald Grant (maybe 2)
    ddbl007
    David Brown 5
    Head of Section
    The Frogman x 2
    JB1962
    doctorlarry
    Eagle
    Shatterhand67
    TALLMAN
    themanbun
    Bluetone
    Riskbreaker
    Sir Miles
    DEVONKNIGHT
    bondtoys
    Asp9mm
    Inked
    cherokee12 (maybe 2)
    Cateran
    deadly
    Grishenko
    Seamast
    firefighter84

    36 pos 40
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,541MI6 Agent
    Two for me kind sir :)
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  • Smithers500Smithers500 Spectre IslandPosts: 1,347MI6 Agent
    This is a fantastic venture!

    Put me down for 1 please @ $300.

    Regards methods of payment, what is acceptable?
    Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
  • Head of SectionHead of Section Northern NJPosts: 204MI6 Agent
    Regards methods of payment, what is acceptable?

    Good question.

    Simon, please put me down for a '(maybe 2)'.
    "Resurrection."
  • EagleEagle UKPosts: 261MI6 Agent
    Regards methods of payment, what is acceptable?
    I expect it'll be unworkable without PayPal somewhere along the line. :)
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