T&A Ltd Edition Evening Shirt & Bow Tie - UK heads-up

BasildonBond

I popped into my local TK Max (Leeds - UK) to have a root around their tuxes, shirts etc for a couple of Christmas dos I have in December. I wondered over to the shirts area to see what they had to offer, and my eye caught 2 boxes they had on display. On closer inspection I found out that they were indeed these: http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/index_clothing.php?m=cl&g=cl009

... and they were being sold for £49 each, reduced from the original £245. I didn't buy any as they didn't have my size....damn!

I thought I would share this here as it may be worth having a look around your local TK Max.

Nightshooter

if anyone sees a 14.5 or 15, let me know

A7ce

Now that is a bargain, will have to pop into my local branch tomorrow.

Although they didn't have your sizem what sizes did they have?

cpoulos62

Love get get a 16 1/2 should those be available and anyone near a T&A can assist.

BasildonBond

They only had 2 size 16", which is a shame, as I need a 15/15.5" neck.

Monza860

Can you pick one up for me?

sruzgar

ditto, I sent you a PM!

Roland007

There are at least 5 of these doing the rounds on ebay at the moment, appear to be genuine. do a search of james bond and you will see. Prices are ranging around the £100 mark. Could someone pm me if they find a 15.5 - 16 ? {[]

Youknowthename

Erm... you didn't pick one up for collecting's sake ? It would make a great display piece, especially at that bargain price !

BasildonBond

Youknowthename wrote:

Erm... you didn't pick one up for collecting's sake ? It would make a great display piece, especially at that bargain price !

I am not really a collector for collections sake...buy more for wearing and use. Probably because I don't have the money or space for collections. Also, I wouldn't say that the boxes were in great nick...they had probably been on display for some time and were a bit dusty. But at £45 still a snip!

Sir Miles

You're very lucky ! There aren't any in my local branches of TK Maxx - and I should know...I'm never out of the blasted stores )

If anybody else finds these..please give me a shout.

Youknowthename

BasildonBond wrote:

I am not really a collector for collections sake...buy more for wearing and use. Probably because I don't have the money or space for collections. Also, I wouldn't say that the boxes were in great nick...they had probably been on display for some time and were a bit dusty. But at £45 still a snip!

Ah, I understand. Well, very nice of you to alert the rest of us though ! {[]

BasildonBond

Youknowthename wrote:

BasildonBond wrote:

I am not really a collector for collections sake...buy more for wearing and use. Probably because I don't have the money or space for collections. Also, I wouldn't say that the boxes were in great nick...they had probably been on display for some time and were a bit dusty. But at £45 still a snip!

Ah, I understand. Well, very nice of you to alert the rest of us though ! {[]

I was 'enlightened' when I first discovered this forum, so trying to give back where possible.

I was also so surprised to see TK Max stocking such an item!

Roland007

Drove 60 miles today to the nearest T K Maxx and could not find any hint of the shirt, bugger ! ( Will call first next time i think ! ) I am going to call their head office and see if I can locate a load of them, if there are any left. If I succeed in this, will there be any takers on this forum ? This will not be a 'for profit' thing so hopefully price should be around £45. Happy to send over to our US colleagues as well if needs be. Just giving everyone the heads up.

cpoulos62

Roland007 wrote:

Drove 60 miles today to the nearest T K Maxx and could not find any hint of the shirt, bugger ! ( Will call first next time i think ! ) I am going to call their head office and see if I can locate a load of them, if there are any left. If I succeed in this, will there be any takers on this forum ? This will not be a 'for profit' thing so hopefully price should be around £45. Happy to send over to our US colleagues as well if needs be. Just giving everyone the heads up.

I would be in for 1. Thanks

sruzgar

I would be in for one!

BasildonBond

I went back to the shop today for a closer inspection. And to my horror discovered that I had read the neck size incorrectly. They are both 18" not the 16" I thought I had read yesterday...dumbass! Apologies for my poor information. But this explains why they are going cheap and probably that you may be hard pushed to find many more in other TK Maxs.

The presentation boxes are actually in quite good condition and all the contents are present. It is a shame to see them sitting there 'going to waste', so is anybody interested in 18" set?

Higgins

I would be in for one set in 18 please. Thanks

BasildonBond

Bondtoys wrote:

I would be in for one set in 18 please. Thanks

OK, will pick one up tomorrow for you. PM payment and postage details, thanks.


If anybody is after just a T&A bow tie, please look at my other topic: http://www.ajb007.co.uk/index.php?topic=31995.

Asp9mm

I could only find them without the bow tie in size 18" and 19". TKMaxx say that Turnbull and Asser kept back the ties as the size is universal, and only the first batch made it through with ties by accident. All in all only about 30 shirts are being sold by them.

danjaq_0ff

there are a few of these shirts in tk maxx kensington high st :007)

A7ce

None at the Store in Coventry City Centre - Central 6 shopping centre

sruzgar

danjaq_0ff wrote:

there are a few of these shirts in tk maxx kensington high st :007)

What size? If anyone sees a 16" buy me one and you wil be rewarded

Monza860

sruzgar wrote:

danjaq_0ff wrote:

there are a few of these shirts in tk maxx kensington high st :007)

What size? If anyone sees a 16" buy me one and you wil be rewarded

Same but a 15 1/2"

cpoulos62

Monza860 wrote:

sruzgar wrote:

danjaq_0ff wrote:

there are a few of these shirts in tk maxx kensington high st :007)

What size? If anyone sees a 16" buy me one and you wil be rewarded

Same but a 15 1/2"

Ditto 16 1/2

danjaq_0ff

cpoulos62 wrote:

Monza860 wrote:

sruzgar wrote:

What size? If anyone sees a 16" buy me one and you wil be rewarded

Same but a 15 1/2"

Ditto 16 1/2

give them a call and ask them to look and reserve it for you 0207 937 8701 i was told that most of the shirts went to this store as its newly opened

Monza860

When will you be stopping by?

danjaq_0ff

Monza860 wrote:

When will you be stopping by?

unfortunatly im not, i phoned quite a few tk maxx stores non of them had any in east anglia and as i found that kesington high st had some i asked a friend that works in piccadilly to pick one up for me :007)

Monza860

Oh well, thanks anyways

avekev

None in the Chelmsford branch either...popped in there last night

chosen one

hi guys ill have a look at the branches here in the west midlands never know might get lucky.