 official le mans jacket group buy thread, the final tally get on while you can |
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| i love porsche |
 May 7 2005, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States  |
..just about...
so adding 20% per jacket you say? that means it puts us right back up where we were... this sucks didnt know it would be this hard to organize a group buy... |
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| ArtechnikA |
May 7 2005, 05:20 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
organising the group buy is easy. getting a better delivered price than the established distributor that does this for a living every day - that's hard. these are people who already have their contracts with the shippers, know how to handle the customs brokers, and buy in large quantities that net them even better price points. i have to give you full marks for effort - an international deal right out of the blocks was something that most of us (well, for sure i) would not even have attempted. it's VERY hard to pull off a group buy without SOMEONE getting really pissed off, or losing a bunch of money - or both. there was one famous group-buy attempt here in recent history that ended fairly badly, so you're well ahead of the game to have avoided that. |
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| Gint |
May 8 2005, 12:17 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) with Herr Herzog
I wanted to tell you a while back that it might be wise to stick with the U.S. vendor. But I didn't want to curb your enthusiasm or otherwise step on your toes. Whaddyawannado? |
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| i love porsche |
May 8 2005, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
i dont know...it will be too expensive with the international dealer, and is also expensive with the american dealer...
i have run out of ideas |
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| Leo Imperial |
May 8 2005, 11:33 AM
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Do you have to use so many cuss words? Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 29-November 04 From: 914 Roadshow - Glen Cove NY Member No.: 3,192 Region Association: None |
If it's not going to be any great savings call it a day. With all the money and time your putting into phone calls and emails...let those who want the jacket get it on their own. Save yourself the head ache (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
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| dinomium |
May 9 2005, 10:48 AM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did anybody see the guy in Road&Track wearing one of these? He was standing between his Dino and 911.
I hate that guy! Thanks for trying on the jackets... |
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| GWN7 |
May 9 2005, 05:56 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Give me a few days, I'm working on something..........
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| lotus_65 |
May 10 2005, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) DAP for iloveporsche! |
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| Rusty |
 May 11 2005, 08:01 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Prying out the nail... but here's a free bump!
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon_bump.gif) -Rusty (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) |
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| Gint |
May 11 2005, 08:53 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm re-pinning it at least until we hear what Brice has up his sleeve. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) I'll manage it and un pin it again afterwards.
Bruce, you there? |
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| GWN7 |
May 11 2005, 12:08 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Ok what is up my sleeve....talking to local wholsalers, printers and embroders, but I'm at work yesterday & today. Hard to go shopping with the 40' truck with the 100' ladder on top. Will know more tomorrow when I'm off till 18:00. Will report sleeve length then. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| i love porsche |
May 11 2005, 01:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
oo i like the sound of this! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
sorry i was inadequate |
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| 914fire |
May 11 2005, 01:52 PM
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Captain Dave E7 Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 7-April 05 From: MO Member No.: 3,886 |
hey dont get down on yourself you took on an almost impossible task and worked it hard thanks....
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| GWN7 |
May 11 2005, 02:17 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
You did a great job (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) , just way too much $$ for the average guy....now if we all owned real Porsches the $$ wouldn't matter.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) I'm going to see what options we have from this end and as soon as I see all the people involved I will report back. |
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| Gint |
May 11 2005, 03:55 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Don't look at it that way. This was one of the toughest group buys to pull off that I've ever seen. And I've been PISSED OFF over a group buy once or twice. You did great, don't knock your effort. Thanks for stirring up interest. Sounds like we may get something done. |
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| ArtechnikA |
May 11 2005, 04:06 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) here's what makes a great group buy: "one size; one color; one price - take it or leave it." even *that* is going to require that you collect all the money up front (or be willing to finance the deal out of your pocket), try to collect from the people who said they wanted in but didn't pay, deal with people who *do* want in but it's too late, deal with the supplier, pack up everything and get it all shipped to the right people. daunting task. add in the issues with international currency exchange rates fluctuating hourly, and one of the thorniest customs issues there is right now (clothing) and you had a very tough nut to crcack. it takes a VERY brave and secure person to admit that the deal is not happening and call it off; lots of people would stick to it through the (typically unpleasant) end. ya did good. it sounds like the "new" deal may actually be to locally manufacture a series of clone knock-offs -- and get out of the business before the official licensees get wind of the deal! |
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| Red-Beard |
May 12 2005, 09:16 PM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None |
I'm in for 2
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| Mike_S |
May 18 2005, 08:27 AM
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Fabricator Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 4-April 05 From: Macomb, MI Member No.: 3,875 |
I'm new here and saw the thread. When I want something for a good price, I just become a dealer or find the largest distributor. All you need is a business name and resale liscense, which is free, buy your stuff at discount and pay your sales tax at the year end. Charge your friends a couple % profit to cover your paperwork and everyones happy. By the sound of it you'll meet the minimum.
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| i love porsche |
May 23 2005, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
so is there any update on anything going on here?
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| GWN7 |
May 23 2005, 11:37 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
trying to find a source for cotton shells (non-insulated) in white/off white.....hard to do
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