Tartan Terror Posted October 25, 2007 #51 Posted October 25, 2007 I like the Idea of sending a donation but having Don give them to us. I will give one to him. I am in for 2 if you do it.
Sweetnothing Posted October 25, 2007 #52 Posted October 25, 2007 Don, Is there any way to put all the names of those who want to buy one, and give one to someone else...kinda pick names out of the hat? You buy one, but give it away, but you also get one in return. That way everyone has a friend. Besides, we are all friends here anyway, aren't we!? And if you wanted to buy some for your other friends, you still can do that too!
Gentleman George Posted October 25, 2007 #53 Posted October 25, 2007 Alright count me in for a couple, Thanks Lonna...
Freebird Posted October 25, 2007 Author #55 Posted October 25, 2007 Don, Is there any way to put all the names of those who want to buy one, and give one to someone else...kinda pick names out of the hat? You buy one, but give it away, but you also gey one in return. That way everyone has a friend. Besides, we are all friends here anyway, aren't we!? And if you wanted to buy some for your other friends, you still can do that too! Yes, we'll figure something out once I get something going. I'm still waiting on a final quote from at least ONE provider. Still looking for alternative providers in case this one doesn't work out.
halfwitt Posted October 25, 2007 #56 Posted October 25, 2007 Don, Is there any way to put all the names of those who want to buy one, and give one to someone else...kinda pick names out of the hat? You buy one, but give it away, but you also gey one in return. That way everyone has a friend. Besides, we are all friends here anyway, aren't we!? And if you wanted to buy some for your other friends, you still can do that too! I think that's a great idea!
BuddyRich Posted October 26, 2007 #58 Posted October 26, 2007 Pick a number and who's ever name is assigned to the number you send the bell to? Only Don will know the assignments?
Orrin Posted October 26, 2007 #59 Posted October 26, 2007 Don, I agree with Sweetnothing. They have to be given to you to work. Not superstition...just plain fact. I will Paypal you $20 you and I can send out. I would like to help you on this. Too many bad things have been happening to too many good people on this site. Me being one of them.
Stanman Posted October 26, 2007 #60 Posted October 26, 2007 I really like Sweetnothing's idea. Put me down for 2 if you go ahead with this.
Wizard765 Posted October 26, 2007 #61 Posted October 26, 2007 I'm in for a few. I'm gonna love seeing the VR logo on the wings my friends ride
Midnight Rider Posted October 26, 2007 #63 Posted October 26, 2007 Been awhile since I have been on. Hi to everyone. Don put me down for 2. Dale
Carbon_One Posted October 27, 2007 #65 Posted October 27, 2007 I'm interested in a couple or three myself. Has the order process been started yet or are they still in the R & D phase Don? Larry
Freebird Posted October 27, 2007 Author #66 Posted October 27, 2007 Still in R&D. I've only found ONE company so far that says they can do them. I've not seen any samples or prices. Soon hopefully.
Mariner Fan Posted October 27, 2007 #67 Posted October 27, 2007 Cool! looking forward to seeing the final product.
Freebird Posted October 27, 2007 Author #68 Posted October 27, 2007 Well here is the latest update. I FINALLY found a company who is willing to cast these for us. They are supposed to get back with me on Monday with pricing and etc. It's fairly involved. They have to have a model made which is done by a mold maker. Not sure yet what that will cost. Then the price will depend upon how many I order of course. I'm getting an initial feeling that this is going to be painful for me right up front but there seems to be enough interest for them. I'll keep you updated as I know more.
awsmsrv Posted October 27, 2007 #69 Posted October 27, 2007 Good idea. Quite a favorable response. I'm in for 3 or 4. Thanks, Don.
Freebird Posted October 30, 2007 Author #70 Posted October 30, 2007 OK folks...another update. I've now received some quotes. The first one scared me a bit. Usable model and production tooling $875.00. Then the price per bell. That scared me a bit. I've since gotten a couple more quotes though that cut the model and tooling cost to about half that. I knew that this was going to cost me some money up front but not THAT much. Anyway, my goal is to get these with our logo and be able to sell them for about the same price as the mass produced ones that are all over the Internet. That would be between $8.00 and $12.00 per bell. I know that's a pretty wide range but I'm obviously shooting for the lower end. I'll keep you posted but I do think this is going to happen.
BOO Posted October 30, 2007 #71 Posted October 30, 2007 I wouldn't think 12 to 15 bucks would be to much for a custom bell. Jerry
Orrin Posted October 30, 2007 #72 Posted October 30, 2007 I still in, let me know when you need deposit.
Tartan Terror Posted October 30, 2007 #73 Posted October 30, 2007 Hell Im from the Hamptons! You could tell me $20 and I wouldnt even flinch.
loehring Posted October 30, 2007 #74 Posted October 30, 2007 I think that price is fine. I would be interested.
Rocket Posted October 30, 2007 #75 Posted October 30, 2007 I still in, let me know when you need deposit. Same here............
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