The Madagascar Shirt - the deal
ke02eww
USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
You will no doubt know that a group (myself, SRuzgar, asp9mm and mantis) have been working to make the Madagascar shirt....
it's been torturous, and to say the least, frustrating....
but after nearly 5 weeks of old one-two between me, Simon, and the supplier, we've gotten them to agree to make a (large) batch of the material...
500m to be precise...
this is the absolute minimum they would make, and at the minor cost of £8.50pm!....so we need £4250/us$8500 for the material alone.
believe it or not this is a result, compared to the original bargaining position...
so now we need to go back to the beginning and find out how many people will stump up hard cash to secure this once in a lifetime (and probably once worn, at least as soon as the misses sees u in it!) iconic screen item. {[]
To cushion the financial blow, we had envisioned a few of us "funding" the escapade, paying many times that which others would be prepared to pay, such that we can get the average down for the bulk of the orders.
We had been targeting around the £225/us$450 mark, including having the shirt made by the very same shirt makers that cut and created DC's own shirts.
This was calculated based upon two of us paying £500/$1000 each, and the remaining say 25ish members buying a shirt (or fewer buying multiple shirts) for approx $450 including the cost of making the shirt.
What price would you pay for this authentic shirt (Simon has located the actual company who made the original, and this would add another £90/$180 onto the cost of the fabric) made to measure to exactly fit your own DC-torso....
Clearly, the more that join, the lower the average cost of each shirt. Similarly, those who like myself are desperate for the shirt, can pay more to help drive the average cost down and secure success... :007)
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?... B-)
Remember, the more shirts purchased, the more the average cost comes down for everyone.
Also, in view of the cost of the material, I doubt there will ever be any other shirts made. These will be truely unique, and can be heavily personalised.
how does this sound?....we need to know definitely asap....and a deposit will need to be made up front.
finally, THIS IS A NON-PROFIT ENDEAVOUR.
indeed, some of us will be substantially out of pocket. But as Mantis said recently, this is a sickness... {:)
Here is a list of those who expressed an interest on the original thread;
donald grant
eagle
copaman
tracywb
nightshooter
kittlemeier
clarky
hoshi
varock
walther p99
crowe007
johny-dh
mathewarmitage
devonknight
casino ice
Loeffelholz
tallman
kpefkaros
nickcharles
ianT007
aston martin dbs
amdb9
mikef37
mrbig
l007k out
halfhitman halfmonk
the frogman
bluetone
jb1962
north scorpion
cpoulos62
so 20+ "interest-eds"...
It would be fantastic if all remained interested at the indicated average price, but if some can only commit to a lower price, please indicate in your reply. Rememember, the average price will only be determined when we know how many are committed.
Paul
it's been torturous, and to say the least, frustrating....
but after nearly 5 weeks of old one-two between me, Simon, and the supplier, we've gotten them to agree to make a (large) batch of the material...
500m to be precise...
this is the absolute minimum they would make, and at the minor cost of £8.50pm!....so we need £4250/us$8500 for the material alone.
believe it or not this is a result, compared to the original bargaining position...
so now we need to go back to the beginning and find out how many people will stump up hard cash to secure this once in a lifetime (and probably once worn, at least as soon as the misses sees u in it!) iconic screen item. {[]
To cushion the financial blow, we had envisioned a few of us "funding" the escapade, paying many times that which others would be prepared to pay, such that we can get the average down for the bulk of the orders.
We had been targeting around the £225/us$450 mark, including having the shirt made by the very same shirt makers that cut and created DC's own shirts.
This was calculated based upon two of us paying £500/$1000 each, and the remaining say 25ish members buying a shirt (or fewer buying multiple shirts) for approx $450 including the cost of making the shirt.
What price would you pay for this authentic shirt (Simon has located the actual company who made the original, and this would add another £90/$180 onto the cost of the fabric) made to measure to exactly fit your own DC-torso....
Clearly, the more that join, the lower the average cost of each shirt. Similarly, those who like myself are desperate for the shirt, can pay more to help drive the average cost down and secure success... :007)
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?... B-)
Remember, the more shirts purchased, the more the average cost comes down for everyone.
Also, in view of the cost of the material, I doubt there will ever be any other shirts made. These will be truely unique, and can be heavily personalised.
how does this sound?....we need to know definitely asap....and a deposit will need to be made up front.
finally, THIS IS A NON-PROFIT ENDEAVOUR.
indeed, some of us will be substantially out of pocket. But as Mantis said recently, this is a sickness... {:)
Here is a list of those who expressed an interest on the original thread;
donald grant
eagle
copaman
tracywb
nightshooter
kittlemeier
clarky
hoshi
varock
walther p99
crowe007
johny-dh
mathewarmitage
devonknight
casino ice
Loeffelholz
tallman
kpefkaros
nickcharles
ianT007
aston martin dbs
amdb9
mikef37
mrbig
l007k out
halfhitman halfmonk
the frogman
bluetone
jb1962
north scorpion
cpoulos62
so 20+ "interest-eds"...
It would be fantastic if all remained interested at the indicated average price, but if some can only commit to a lower price, please indicate in your reply. Rememember, the average price will only be determined when we know how many are committed.
Paul
Comments
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
Look at the prices Grigio Perla swims command now and they were production line items made in very high quantities. As sure as eggs are eggs, Casino Royale will go down as one of the top three Bond films ever made, and these will be sought after in the future. I need at least three, no four..., one to wear, one for bed, one Craig size, and one worn and bloodied for display. Everyone needs at least three.
It's Christmas, you deserve it.
I'm sure you guys had already thought of that, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.
Go on you know you want one!
Is it possible for me to purchase the fabric and go independant for a tailor?
We are not sure if we can sell the material seperetley as we dont want "immiatations"s floating around as this could damage the relationship we have forged with these companies. You should also note that the bulk of teh cos is in the material so you would not save a great deal of money if we just sold you materail. Does that make sense?
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
I'd be tempted to give it a little more time yet.
No real need for another thread yet, DG - I'd let this ride 'till weekend at least, might give some of us more time to sweet-talk the other halves
Well, Paul said "ASAP", so that sounded kind of time sensitive to me. If you do two threads simultaneously you might get quicker responses. Otherwise your lookng at two weeks at least before you know what's what.
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
First I would like to thank the agents for the extreme efforts that have been put into this mission... I would still love a shirt but I would struggle to get any authorisation as the cost of the mission at this stage would destroy my war chest!! However if the interest and numbers allow I could get the thumbs up on this. I also have a buddy who also would be in on the OP..
I do hope this works out and thanks again
Matt
Point taken - but I think if an answer is needed NOW then more would decline than accept. I hope I'm proved wrong though.
If an answer is needed now, I would have to say no. I wish you luck with this venture.
I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps a thread over at the RPF as well. You need a fairly large number of committed people to make it go.
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
Your quick and simple response would be really appreciated. Please spread the word and bring us the simple one word answers we need. You fence sitters I can understand, but make a jump one side or the other. And please be 100% sure as money will be needed soon after.
You are all great folks, and are the only people I'd be comfortable dealing with, and I'm sure that goes for the other crew.
Cheers {[]
If It ever comes up that we can buy some of the fabric (maybe like a meter or so - like a backdrop for a CR frame) I'd be in for that, maybe others would as well to drum up some money?