Will the weakening GBP affect the price for US customers? If before the price was 170 pounds, the current exchange rate is $275.67, much better than $340?
Will the weakening GBP affect the price for US customers? If before the price was 170 pounds, the current exchange rate is $275.67, much better than $340?
Currently $274.96! Woohooooo! Great question Kittlemeier.
That means it's fixed in US$ terms. As I intend to spend a lot of time in the US, I wanted to receive US$ as payment.
That hasn't changed.
Now, on a happier note (at least from the point of view of those living in Zimbabwe, where the price of the shirt as doubled whilst I've been writing this msg... ) I'm ready to receive payment from those in the first group.
These shirts are being made as we speak, and so should be ready in abt 10 days I'm told.
I've decided to set postage at
UK $15 => total price inc postage US$355
US $20 => total US$360
Other $25=> US$365
I'm sorry it's so expensive but I need to cover insurance and tracking etc. I'm certain some will get lost (this project has been cursed afterall) and I will need to spend time no doubt.
I'm happy to take suggestions (personal collection, etc) to reduce cost. Please feel free to make suggestion ON PM TO ME, rather than the more general blast on the thread.
I'm a reasonable man, and will entertain anything sensible.
I'm getting psyched about this, and hope you all are too.
Please PM me for instructions on how to pay.
The sooner you PM me, the sooner you will receive your shirt. The shirts will be delivered on the basis of first paid first received.
Unless you confirm your intent by PM'ing me, your shirt won't be made, even if you have previously said you wanted one.
Please understand this is the only way I can distinguish the timewasters from the genuines.
Some of you have already paid upfront.
I wanted to say thank you for your patience and trust (in most cases). Your shirts are already being made.
If there are any other questions (i'm bound to have forgotten something) don't hessitate to shout.
Finally, may I make a request from the heart.
This thread has too often degenerated.
There have been man involved in this project;
SRUZGAR, who has been immense in doing most of the donkey work on websites, spreadsheets, and expensive international telephone calls to chase the shirtmaker;
ASP9mm who has often kept the UK end up while I've been on a beach..no beached, in the USA;
and Mantis who has often chipped in on the thread with support and plain old common sense;
They have all given up time (and in Si's case, money) for one reason...to allow collectors and fans to enjoy a genuine piece of Bond.
Let's respect that. I'm eternally grateful to them.
UPDATE:
ok we're getting close, and it's come to decision time.
Firstly, Simon has done some sterling work getting the cost of the manufacture down a little.
Secondly, the material should be ready any day now.
Finally, we've decided on a price;
$300 per shirt.
I'm sorry if that's too much for some, and I quite understand. But anything lower and we'd have to make the run just too large to call it "Exclusive".
.......
This is a list of all those who've ever stated an interest;
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
david brown 5
cherokee 12
david schofield
head of section
shatterhand67
karl
texas 007
sir miles
ddbl007
7289
coldheart96
riskbreaker
basildonbond
macromaker
doctorlarry
sorry if if missed anyone off, or mis-spelt a name
I'll be on my travels to the Kingdom of Saud, back Friday.
Will everyone please commit on THIS thread ASAP.
Then the following week we'll start taking measurements.
Cheers Paul
This is the point where I first set the price (followed of course by the debate about lining up yolk, pockets, etc, which added $40)
I also include a list of those who said they were interested....just in case you'd forgotten...
I'm still in. Have to decide if I want my size or DC's. I'll let you know shortly.
Thanks,
DG
Edit: PM sent.
So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
"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.
we're ready to start delivering the first shirts...
many of you have received PMs detailing paypal instructions, and many have already paid in full.
Thx to all of those, and I'm hopeful that early next week we might be able to get a few of these shirts off to their new owners.
It's not too late to join up, although we're already most of the way to the initial break even point so I doubt there will be much more time devoted to this nightmare.
And yes, I wore mine to the Premiere on wednesday, under my tux, only to unwrap it Connery-wetsuit-style when Katherine Jenkins asked me was I going commando...
(for those of you who have never heard of, her, she's in the 2nd row of pics..
Payment sent. I may have to go for a second one in Daniel Craig's size later.
DG
So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
"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.
Paul, that is a great story about you and Katherine Jenkins. Perhaps you could have helped her um, get something off her chest!
Quick question...I probably missed this earlier in the thread but what are our labels going to look like. Will they have our names or screen names on them or no name at all. I really don't have a preference but I know it was discussed. I just think I missed the conclusion.
feel free to put your own in them when it arrives...
VERY SHORTLY...
we're in the home stretch now...
cheers Paul
PS if anyone who has said they want a shirt and given measurements not paid, pls can they soon..they are holding others up who want to pay but wer later in the queue...
and of course, it's not too late..just fielded another interested in a PM...
Comments
I'm psyched!
I've moved since getting on the list, so I'll need to coordinate a new address with the measurements I gave you guys way back when.
Currently $274.96! Woohooooo! Great question Kittlemeier.
{[]
no, the price was set as $340 in US$s.
That means it's fixed in US$ terms. As I intend to spend a lot of time in the US, I wanted to receive US$ as payment.
That hasn't changed.
Now, on a happier note (at least from the point of view of those living in Zimbabwe, where the price of the shirt as doubled whilst I've been writing this msg...
These shirts are being made as we speak, and so should be ready in abt 10 days I'm told.
I've decided to set postage at
UK $15 => total price inc postage US$355
US $20 => total US$360
Other $25=> US$365
I'm sorry it's so expensive but I need to cover insurance and tracking etc. I'm certain some will get lost (this project has been cursed afterall) and I will need to spend time no doubt.
I'm happy to take suggestions (personal collection, etc) to reduce cost. Please feel free to make suggestion ON PM TO ME, rather than the more general blast on the thread.
I'm a reasonable man, and will entertain anything sensible.
I'm getting psyched about this, and hope you all are too.
Please PM me for instructions on how to pay.
The sooner you PM me, the sooner you will receive your shirt. The shirts will be delivered on the basis of first paid first received.
Unless you confirm your intent by PM'ing me, your shirt won't be made, even if you have previously said you wanted one.
Please understand this is the only way I can distinguish the timewasters from the genuines.
Some of you have already paid upfront.
I wanted to say thank you for your patience and trust (in most cases). Your shirts are already being made.
If there are any other questions (i'm bound to have forgotten something) don't hessitate to shout.
Finally, may I make a request from the heart.
This thread has too often degenerated.
There have been man involved in this project;
SRUZGAR, who has been immense in doing most of the donkey work on websites, spreadsheets, and expensive international telephone calls to chase the shirtmaker;
ASP9mm who has often kept the UK end up while I've been on a beach..no beached, in the USA;
and Mantis who has often chipped in on the thread with support and plain old common sense;
They have all given up time (and in Si's case, money) for one reason...to allow collectors and fans to enjoy a genuine piece of Bond.
Let's respect that. I'm eternally grateful to them.
Cheers Paul
This is the point where I first set the price (followed of course by the debate about lining up yolk, pockets, etc, which added $40)
I also include a list of those who said they were interested....just in case you'd forgotten...
Cheers
PM sent! {[]
Duncan
{[]
on the other hand, I have ordered DC size, so, it'll stay in my collection due to (over)weight reason.
PMed you Paul
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Thanks,
DG
Edit: PM sent.
"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 forgot to re-knew the offer of a second shirt for the reduced price (as explained previously..
So to reinforce;
1) the 1st shirt will cost $340
2) a second or subsequent shirts can be purchased at $270 per shirt.
cheers
M: "Jealous husbands. Outraged chefs. Humiliated tailors. The list is endless!"
Payment sent.
PM sent -{
Great work to all involved in this endeavour.
Thanks.
Dave.
PM'd you. Awaiting instructions.
Thanks.
we're ready to start delivering the first shirts...
many of you have received PMs detailing paypal instructions, and many have already paid in full.
Thx to all of those, and I'm hopeful that early next week we might be able to get a few of these shirts off to their new owners.
It's not too late to join up, although we're already most of the way to the initial break even point so I doubt there will be much more time devoted to this nightmare.
And yes, I wore mine to the Premiere on wednesday, under my tux, only to unwrap it Connery-wetsuit-style when Katherine Jenkins asked me was I going commando...
(for those of you who have never heard of, her, she's in the 2nd row of pics..
http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&family=editorial&assetType=image&p=Quantum%20of%20Solace%20Royal%20World%20Premiere&src=standard#8
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.
http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj258/monza860/
Quick question...I probably missed this earlier in the thread but what are our labels going to look like. Will they have our names or screen names on them or no name at all. I really don't have a preference but I know it was discussed. I just think I missed the conclusion.
Thanks!
i decided to opt for no labels...
feel free to put your own in them when it arrives...
VERY SHORTLY...
we're in the home stretch now...
cheers Paul
PS if anyone who has said they want a shirt and given measurements not paid, pls can they soon..they are holding others up who want to pay but wer later in the queue...
and of course, it's not too late..just fielded another interested in a PM...