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Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 17 2007, 08:54 PM

So I have been playing tag with the dude making the shirts. I was concerned because the black ones had a few that were not perfect. Many that have seen them said that I am being too picky, but I thought that I could get them redone so they would be all the same. This idea was dashed recently by the news that the guy needs me to pick up the rest of the order (at his convenience, not his business hours) soon as he is closing down the shop (sonofabitch!).

So, I am in a bind, sort of. I need to find out which of you dont care if you get a less than perfect shirt, or who would take one with a little bit of a refund.

I have yet to have time off before 4pm when he has been closing (was 6pm) so that I can get the white, gray and red shirts. I am hoping to have them by Wed when I work a half day.

I will post all of the sizes and styles of shirts that are less then perfect, and pics too if such is desired, but the imperfections may be hard to take pics of as they are mild on most.

I, of course, will refund anyone who wants to opt out and will sell their shirt on to the next guy since I have gotten a lot of interest.

I am sorry that this has happened, I swear that I had no control or idea that this was going to be how things are.

Posted by: Grelber Sep 17 2007, 09:15 PM

Send me what you've got. No refund needed.

Posted by: SGB Sep 17 2007, 09:31 PM

That sux. I'm still payin' full price iffn an extry shows up. Jus lemme know.

Posted by: Gint Sep 17 2007, 10:22 PM

Doesn't matter to me Mike. Send me whatchya got.

Posted by: jimtab Sep 17 2007, 10:23 PM

Mike...you've seen my car ....whadda you think...

Posted by: shoguneagle Sep 17 2007, 10:35 PM

Although I did not order any, I will take a couple if you need a new outlet. They can be less than perfect and sized extra large. Hope this helps.

Steve Hurt

Posted by: KELTY360 Sep 17 2007, 11:07 PM

Why not charge more because they're one of a kind? Works with coins.

Posted by: JRust Sep 17 2007, 11:10 PM

Just give me my dam shirts! I've been wearing these wings for to long
. Dude whatever you got is fine ready for my horns

Posted by: SLITS Sep 17 2007, 11:20 PM

I need shop shirts .... ..... bring 'em on!

Keep the money......

Posted by: markb Sep 17 2007, 11:40 PM

Me, too. I'll take 'em as-is. No refund.

Posted by: Kirmizi Sep 18 2007, 12:13 AM

No worries Doc, send'em when ya get'em. Mike

Posted by: Foster Sep 18 2007, 02:04 AM

With all the above.
Keep the cash, send the stash.

Posted by: Toast Sep 18 2007, 02:42 AM

These are great shirts, just send them to the peeps waiting Evil!!

Just and advisory guys,

DON'T DRY THE SHRITS IN THE DRYER. THEY SHRINK!
Which isn't necessiarily a bad thing.

Posted by: BarberDave Sep 18 2007, 02:42 AM

Mike: I'm with Foster and the rest, Send the stash, keep the cash!


Wait a minute, does my last statement make me poetic ?????????? Dave

Posted by: Jax914 Sep 18 2007, 03:58 AM

Have the white ones been shipped? Everything ok with them?

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 18 2007, 07:10 AM

You guys are awesome!

I hope to get the white, grey and red ones in my hands in the next couple of days. I expect them to be OK. The "bad" ones are not that bad, I am just a stickler

I cant believe that they shrink, that is not supposed to have happened. I dont use a dryer for mine as they last longer that way so I didnt know.

Posted by: blitZ Sep 18 2007, 07:27 AM

Just send me what ya got, Doc. No refund here, really don't sweat the little stuff.

The unique shirts will just be extra evil.

Posted by: Snafu Sep 18 2007, 08:46 AM

No refund necessary.. I'm sure I'll like it just like it is...

Posted by: 1bad914 Sep 18 2007, 09:20 AM

Send away...I want my shirts!!! I must have them!!

Posted by: smontanaro Sep 18 2007, 11:49 AM

Just get out yer Sharpie and autograph the "seconds". They will instantly be worth
more than the good ones.

Skip

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 18 2007, 11:56 AM

If you saw me wearing a shrunken shirt, you'd never say that!

Posted by: Toast Sep 18 2007, 12:44 PM

Yea, I don't use the dryer with my decaled shirts either (that's why my 80's rock shirts still look new! ).
But this was one of those "oopsies".

Just wanted to let others know though. If you get a shirt size that just barley fits, you definatly don't want it to shrink.

These shirts are way to bitchen to wear only once!

Posted by: rigglet Sep 18 2007, 04:09 PM

with what everyone above has said. Send me what ya got. Whatever "issues" you see....I will never notice.

Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 18 2007, 10:04 PM

I didn't order one but if I did you could send one of the "seconds"... All you would need to do for me is write my ex-wife a prescription for Succinylcholine 1 - 1.5mg/Kg IVP. That should do it...

And you thought you were an evil doctor!!!

Posted by: drewvw Sep 18 2007, 10:33 PM

I'm cool with whatever you got evil, props for following through on a cool shirt idea.

Posted by: skline Sep 18 2007, 11:34 PM

I know I must have ordered at least a couple of these, saw Toasty wearing hers and was wondering where mine were? Send what you got buddy, I am not as picky as you are and will only wear them where 8 or 9 hundred million people will see it.

Posted by: dlo914 Sep 19 2007, 12:21 AM

Yo mikey, got a pic of the gray or black ones? I'd like one!

Posted by: scottb Sep 19 2007, 06:15 AM

no worries mike. i will take whatever arrives on the doorstep.

i do like the sharpie idea..... instant collectors item!!

cheers,

scott

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 19 2007, 07:13 AM

I have no extras, perhaps in the future

Are you guys serious about the autograph? I'll do it, just let me know where you want it and which ones of ya'll want it. So far, though, my black shirts are the only ones I have that are problemed (others to be determined) and would not show a sharpie well.

Posted by: blitZ Sep 19 2007, 07:16 AM

ummm, no

Posted by: smontanaro Sep 19 2007, 07:52 AM

I wasn't. I guess we need a :tongue-in-cheek: smiley.

Fast forward: Antiques Roadshow, 2050:

We have here a fascinating example of early 20th Century t-shirt folk art, an EvilWerks shirt from the transmission guru himself, Dr. Evil. This particular shirt shows some of the quality control problems typical with the early black shirts. At the time it was thought to be a problem, however Dr. Evil autographed all those shirts on the transfer, making them particularly desirable for 914 memorabilia collectors. The shirts printed in other colors, which weren't autographed, are not nearly as valuable.

The shirt does have some grease marks and the artwork looks a little faded from too much washing in the crude washing machines of the period (nano-cleaning technology hadn't been invented yet) and you can see a couple tears on the arm, probably from the original owner snagging it on a jack stand while working on his 914. (This happened to many of the early shirts because most of the owners were EvilWerks transmission rebuild customers.) I don't think those problems will affect the value of the shirt too much though. For about $5000 you can have the shirt nano-restored, not much more than a month's worth of Starbucks coffee. It's virtually indistinguishable from a new shirt, though you'd lose the jack stand style.

Have you ever had this shirt appraised? No? Well, One this nice hasn't come through my shop in at least a decade. I anticipate that this shirt, with its Dr. Evil autograph would probably fetch between $900,000 and $950,000 at auction. If nano-restored I would raise that estimate to closer to $957,000.

Thanks for bring such a nice example of period artwork to the Roadshow. It really made my day.

Skip

Posted by: Toast Sep 19 2007, 12:03 PM

Someone has spent WAYYYYY to much time on Ebay.

Posted by: warrenoliver Sep 19 2007, 03:03 PM

Mike,

Some things you just can't control. You will get used to this kind of a SNAFU once you have worked in medicine for a while!

Send me what you got.


Warrenoliver

Posted by: Snafu Sep 19 2007, 03:27 PM

Someone say SNAFU?

Posted by: scottb Sep 19 2007, 05:14 PM

sign all of my shirts just below the evil-werks insignia.....

my kids would get a kick out if it. they still ask about you and noel....

cheers,

scott

Posted by: ws91420 Sep 19 2007, 07:31 PM

So Scott you out of the DC area and back in MA now

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 21 2007, 04:18 PM

Grrr, the guy is still unavailable Such crappy customer service. His website is www.purplebuffalo.com and it doenst mention that he is closing shop. His voice mail is full, he said he would call me when he gets a moment. What a PITA.

Posted by: scottb Sep 22 2007, 07:30 PM

yep, left md to get back to ma about a year ago..... work thing required the move.....would have been great to get to the festivities at matts house in fred-neck last weekend but had to be in chicago for a meeting last weekend......DOH!!!!

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 24 2007, 05:41 PM

OK, I got the shirts....FINALLY! He calls me at 5:30 asking me if I want the shirts. I say, "Yes! Hell yes! Then he says I need to get there soon so I beat feet and get there by 5:55. I sure hope they are all there I got bent over on this one as he closed his shop. Not cool. I will be packaging them up and shipping starting tomorrow!

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 24 2007, 09:37 PM

OF COURSE the jackass screwed up the order

He ordered NO XS size anything and too few of the XXL Wht shirts. I am going to have to do another run in the future at the more reputable place down the street so I can get the sizes promised. Until then I will have to refund some people, and I will have some shirts left it seems as there are too many of some sizes and too few of others

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 25 2007, 05:54 PM

31 orders shipped today!

Posted by: DerekKim Sep 25 2007, 06:29 PM

Woo hoo! I can't wait to sport my advertisement!

Posted by: Snafu Sep 25 2007, 07:30 PM

Posted by: Grelber Sep 27 2007, 02:34 PM

Got mine today, and they ae MOST EXCELLENT! Thanks!

Posted by: BarberDave Sep 27 2007, 04:05 PM

Mike:

I got mine today, Kick Ass Shirt, already instructed my wife on the care and cleaning of a Evil Werks shirt. I am thinking about wearing it to a church festival this week end. We have a retired Priest living 4 houses down the street.
He all ready thinks I'm the crazy guy with the funny car. Wonder what he will think of the shirt, very straight laced, A Barry Fitsgerald type with out the Irish
accent. Dave

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 27 2007, 04:55 PM

got mine 10 minutes ago. WOW!! the white XL is like...GIANT!!!! very cool. i bought 2, so i'll do one in hot to wash, hot to dry, and see how it works out. neat logo. i like the understated front and the rascal on the back.

k

Posted by: DerekKim Sep 27 2007, 04:56 PM

I just got my shirts in. I love em. I'm wearing my 3/4 length baseball T right now. I'll post pictures later. My batteries are dead and I have to recharge them.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 27 2007, 05:29 PM

Kev, I was shorted some XLs, too. I may have a few large black ones left after I fill the orders. I am very happy that ya'll like them.

I will be making another run int he future so that those who got screwed along with me on this deal can order and actually get one.

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 27 2007, 05:45 PM

i'll report back after the H&H and post the findings on the shrinkage. a 2XL would have been way too much i think. no complaints on my end as to the quality of the finished product.

k

Posted by: blitZ Sep 27 2007, 05:58 PM

Looks good, Doc.
Just in time, I'll be sporting one at Road Atlanta next weekend.

Posted by: warrenoliver Sep 27 2007, 07:16 PM

Just got mine today! Now get back to studying

Thanks.

Warrenoliver

Posted by: Michael N Sep 27 2007, 09:22 PM

I saw a package on the counter today didn't think much about it. Logged on to 914world and saw this topic again and said "ah-ha" I bet I know what is in that package. It arrived today and the quality is nice.

Thanks Doc!!!

Posted by: drewvw Sep 27 2007, 09:22 PM

got mine today as well, looks good I may wear it to work tomorrow!

Posted by: D1A3 Sep 27 2007, 11:06 PM

Got mine today too. XL really is huge, but I like my t-shirts big anyways (helps hide the gut). Sucks about not geting the XS sizes. My 3 year old will have to grow into the Small sized shirt, although he already wants to sleep in it! Then again, he has to grow into the 914 and wants to sleep in it too!

Very cool shirt and thankful you decided to do them. Good luck with school!

Posted by: DerekKim Sep 28 2007, 03:59 AM

Woo hoo. Freshly washed. Didn't shrink much at all! Feels very comfortable after the first wash.


The DRok approves! Two thumbs up!




Back side

Posted by: Jax914 Sep 28 2007, 11:12 AM

got mine....thanks! The shirt Rocks!!!!

Posted by: rigglet Sep 28 2007, 11:27 AM

Hey Doc! Got my shirts in the mail yesterday and they are awesome! Wore the jersey shirt to work today!

Nice work!!!!

Posted by: markb Sep 28 2007, 12:12 PM

I got mine yesterday too. I can't find any flaws Dr E, don't know what you were worried about.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 28 2007, 12:22 PM

Thanks for the pics and I am very happy that all are satisfied. I shipped the last 7 orders today

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 28 2007, 12:36 PM

Here is a nice pic of my womans, um, attributes. Damn, that shirt is purty!


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Posted by: BarberDave Sep 28 2007, 03:48 PM

The attributes don't look bad ,eather!!!!!

Dave

Posted by: anderssj Sep 28 2007, 04:04 PM

Got mine today--GREAT work Doc!!

Now if I can just keep my boys from taking them . . . .

THANKS!

Posted by: dlo914 Sep 28 2007, 06:48 PM

Posted by: scottb Sep 28 2007, 08:12 PM

westies get the shirts first!!???!??!?!?!

hmmmmmmmmmm

where is the right coast allegiance?!

shirts look great!!!!!!

(mine has the $$$$ increasing dr evil autograph right?)

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 28 2007, 09:42 PM

I didnt sign them, but will next time you see me I could have given you a Lewinsky

Yours shipped today.

Posted by: Kirmizi Sep 29 2007, 05:00 PM

Mucho Thanks Doc! Wearing mine now. Soooo what's the next item available in the clothing line? Mike

Posted by: Snafu Oct 2 2007, 10:36 AM

Got mine today!

Thanks!

Posted by: maf914 Oct 2 2007, 12:04 PM

Evil One,

My tee shirts arrived last week, as ordered.

They look great. Thanks for offering them.

Posted by: JRust Oct 2 2007, 02:29 PM

got mine too! Thanks for the bonus shirt

Posted by: Toast Oct 2 2007, 03:08 PM

Got the "Girls" shirt!

Looks beyautchin!

Wow, small is Actually a small!
Well, when I get to where I can fit into it, I'll send ya a modeling pic.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 2 2007, 03:44 PM

Whoa, bonus shirt? Please tell me you are joking. Which one is a bonus as I am short some shirts.

Toast, I have a spare L ladies that is still tight (on me)

Posted by: Gint Oct 2 2007, 06:20 PM

Got my shirts a few days ago Mike. Thanks. They look great! Shar said she really digs hers too.

Posted by: SharonG Oct 3 2007, 01:32 PM

I did say that!!

Posted by: spunone Oct 3 2007, 06:42 PM

Mike let me know when ya run another order I was sleepin at the wheel again