Decals - UK - Group buy

[Gazolzwurf]

Are your Saab badges fading and flaking?
Are you thinking of spending around £20 for each new badge?
Are you wondering how on earth you're going to get the old badge off without chipping or denting the bodywork?

Why not try a set of vinyl decals?

Vinyl decals will last longer than the OEM badges.
They can be ordered in any of the designs shown below.
There is no need to remove the old badge as the decals will fit straight on.
Plus thay are so much cheaper.

Chris' pics clearly show the high quality of the decals.

Bonnet
http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/The-Godfather/P7201760.sized.jpg

Boot
http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/The-Godfather/P7201762.sized.jpg

If you are interested in purchasing a set of decals for your Saab as discussed in this thread (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106280) please read the following and only place an order if you agree to all parts of this offer including the terms and conditions.

This offer is for UK members only.

Each badge costs £2.50 GBP.

I have secured a discount on bulk orders totalling 100x badges or more.
Rather than passing the discount on directly I will use it to take care of the postage and packing.
If you order 2x badges I'll have 60 pence for postage, an envelope and a piece of card. If you order more badges the price per badge remains the same. I'm not in this to make money; anything left over will be donated to my favourite charity - NSPCC
I trust you all agree this is the easiest and best way to deal with the monetary side of this offer.
Some of you guys on Saabcentral have known me for a few years so you know I'm a trustworthy kinda guy. For those who don't know me have a look at my ebay ID (same username) for some idea of how trustworthy I am.

Bottom line is we need at least 50x members to purchase two or more badges.

The supplier has examined the logos as shown on the pic below and they are able to produce all of them, including the Taliaferro logo.

Badge sizes for reference:
63mm - front/rear badges 9-5 saloon/estate and 9-3ss
49mm - front badge classic 900, 9000, NG900 and OG9-3
58mm - rear badge 9000 and NG900
55mm - OEM 9-5 and 9-3ss wheel badge (4x required)
44mm - OEM 9000 wheel badge (4x required)

Background colours available are BLACK or BLUE

Font colours available are WHITE or SILVER

The outer ring on the badge will be SILVER


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Gazolzwurf/Cars/Saabdecals.jpg

Terms and conditions.

This offer is for UK members only.

This offer will remain open for two weeks from this date. Closing date is Friday 7th September 2007 @ 17:00. Any orders placed after this time will not be honoured.

Please place your order on the thread and not via private message.

If you have any valid questions please post them on this thread and not via private message.

All payments are to be made by cheque. Payable to Gary Holdsworth. Apologies if you don't have a cheque book. I'm not messing about with paypal or any other payment means so please do not ask.

Payments are to be received no later than one week after the closing date. 14th September 2007.
DO NOT send payment until I confirm we have reached the minimum number of badges required.

The order will be placed with the supplier only when all cheques are received and cleared.

The supplier needs five working days to produce the badges.

Worst case scenario would be badges through your door and in your possession by 2nd October but hopefully sooner.
(I think I've worked that out correctly) :confused:

My email address and postal address will be sent to all participants after the closing date.

When placing your order please include the following details:
Your username
Badge reference number (use the numbers on the pic below)
Number of badges required
Sizes of badges required
Required background colour
Required font colour

When posting payment please include the following details:
Your name
Your postal address (including postcode)
Your username on Saabcentral

All email correspondence should include the following details:
Your name
Your user name on Saabcentral

All packages will be posted to you using Royal Mail 'Signed For' so they will require a signature upon delivery.

Please accept my apologies if any of my written words appear condescending. It's not meant in that way; I'm just trying to keep it clear and simple.

As a final note and because I do not want to be hassled throughout I must make it clear that I will end any members participation in this group buy if I receive constant emails etc asking silly questions or chasing orders. I'm sure you know the sort of thing I'm talking about. I'm doing this group buy out of the goodness of my heart and because so many folks on this site have been so very helpful to me in the past so please don't cause me any pain. I've seen lots of group buys come and go and I've seen how stressful it can be for the person holding the group buy. My divorce reaches its final stage on 13th August 07 so as you can probably imagine I am not in need of any further stress. Here's hoping for smooth sailing throughout. :cool:

[EDIT] dates amended due to extension.
[EDIT] known badge sizes added

[Gazolzwurf]

Dearest Moderators :o
Any chance we can make this a sticky until the job's sorted? :cool:

[Katsura]

Oh! In for first!

Thanks for sorting this out dude.

My order:

Username: Katsura
Badge reference number: 1
Number of badges required : 6
Sizes of badges required: 2 x 63mm, 4 x 55mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver

Question: is it possible to print a badge, with the AERO lettering from style 7, plus the black and white griffin from style 1?

Thanks again!

[Kermit]

Go on then....

Username ....difficult one...Kermit perhaps? ;)
Badge ref no. 5
Number of badges 2
Size 63mm
Background colour BLUE
Font colour WHITE

[Gazolzwurf]

Thanks for sticky kermit ;)

[Gazolzwurf]

Question: is it possible to print a badge, with the AERO lettering from style 7, plus the black and white griffin from style 1?


We could potentially make these to any spec but the problem is where do we stop? If I accept your request I'll have to accept others. I don't need a crystal ball to tell me that will cause many headaches.

Sorry mate but the answer is no :cry:

[mt.aero]

Nice work Gaz ;)

[Gazolzwurf]

Thanks buddy :cool:

[Ian3504]

Nice one Gaz;)

Username: Ian3504
Badge reference number: 2
Number of badges required : 6
Sizes of badges required: 2 x 63mm & 4 x 55mm
Required background colour: blue
Required font colour: silver

Cheers

[Andy Hird]

Great work Gary and many thanks for going to the trouble to sort this out. Here's my order:-

User Name: Andy Hird
Badge Ref No: 3
No of Badges: 2 @ 63mm and 4 @ 55mm
Size of Badges: 2 @ 63mm and 4 @ 55mm
Background Colour: Black
Front Colour: Silver

I really hope we get enough takers on this for it to be a goer, I'll get in touch with my brother to see if he'd like a set for his 93 convertible.

Thanks again Gary :D

[Gazolzwurf]

I really hope we get enough takers on this for it to be a goer

Me too :cool:


I'll get in touch with my brother to see if he'd like a set for his 93 convertible.


I have no idea what size badges are on the 9-3's.
If they're 63mm or 55mm then your bro should be good to go ;)

[Gazolzwurf]

Orders placed so far are for 16x badges plus whatever I order. If we continue at this pace we have no chance of reaching the required number.

Does anybody know what size the badges are on 9-3's?

I'm just wondering if it's worth opening this group buy up to those guys :confused:

[arckeymolarkey]

Anyone know if there is anyone in the states who is going to be doing this??? Why no shipping to the states too costly?

[TooMany2cvs]

Orders placed so far are for 16x badges plus whatever I order. If we continue at this pace we have no chance of reaching the required number.

Put me in for...

User Name: TooMany2cvs
Badge Ref No: 2
No of Badges: 2 @ 63mm
Background Colour: Black
Front Colour: Silver

[Katsura]

We should defo include other SAAB family members, I think the C900, and 9000 got smaller badge sizes, while the GM900, 9-3 and 9-3SS use the same size as 9-5?

[TooMany2cvs]

We should defo include other SAAB family members

Indeed - I'm a C900 bloke, and only saw the thread because some 'merkins were complaining in the Lounge about not being able to join in...

I think the C900... got smaller badge sizes

Dunno about that, but mine are going in the rear side windows anyway, so the precise size is academic!

[16saabs]

c900 are 48-49mm i want six if available at our size

[SaabMon]

Anyone know if there is anyone in the states who is going to be doing this??? Why no shipping to the states too costly?Maybe its prejudice against Americans.All you have to do is charge extra postage.

[Gazolzwurf]

Maybe its prejudice against Americans. All you have to do is charge extra postage.

Dude, the T's & C's stand as is and I do not have to explain to anyone the reasons why I am not posting overseas.

See the link in my first post for decal availability in the US.

Please don't hassle me anymore about shipping across the pond :D

[SaabMon]

Dude, the T's & C's stand as is and I do not have to explain to anyone the reasons why I am not posting overseas.

See the link in my first post for decal availability in the US.

Please don't hassle me anymore about shipping across the pond :DDude,I don't want or need your decals,it just seems sort of narrow to only offer them in the UK.Consider yourself non hasseled.Who cares.

[Gazolzwurf]

I have emailed the supplier to see if they are able to produce these decals in the following sizes.

Front.....................49mm
Rear......................58mm
Wheel centres ........44mm

As I understand it the above sizes are for the 9000 and possibly also the 900/9-3.

If the supplier can produce these then you must measure your own badges as I will not be held responsible if they are wrong. I don't have a 9000 or 900 nearby to double check but I am confident the measuring skills of the chaps who supplied those sizes are spot on.

When I get a reply from the supplier I'll update this thread.

[Gazolzwurf]

Please let me make one point very clear; If at any point throughout this group buy I feel I am being hassled unnecessarily I will drop the whole thing without a second thought. I understand there may be the odd issue here and there with postage and whatnot and I do intend to see this through to the end. Let's keep this simple please :D

Trying hard not to rant,
Gaz

[Ted M]

My order:

Username: Ted M
Badge reference number: 3
Number of badges required : 6
Sizes of badges required: 2 x 63mm, 4 x 55mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver

Also would like

Username: Ted M
Badge reference number: 3
Number of badges required : 2
Sizes of badges required: 2 x 63mm,
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: white

Total number of badges required is 8,
sorry for the confusing order! :lol:

[Dazzle]

Many thanks for this Gaz

My order:

Username: Dazzle

Badge reference number: 6
Number of badges required : 2
Sizes of badges required: 2 x 63mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver


Badge reference number: 3
Number of badges required : 4
Sizes of badges required: 4 x 55mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver


Any probs with this, please let me know :cheesy:

Dazzle :cool:

[9000Trubble]

Top job Gaz I'll have the following mateusername: 9000Trubble
Badge reference number: 7
Number of badges required: 6
Sizes of badges required: 4x44mm(Aero wheel centres) 2 x 63mm(front and rear estate)
Required background colour: Black
Required font colour: Silver

[Andyaero]

Thanks for potentially extending this out, if pos I'd like the following.....


Front...................49mm........X2 design 5 (maptun)
Rear....................58mm........X2 design 5 (maptun)
Wheel centres ......44mm........X8 design 3 (SAAB)

All in background colour BLACK and font colour WHITE.

Thanks again matey

:cool:

[Ambisaab]

I'll go for this...but please,please bare in mind that I don't want to cause you any trouble..If you can't get them in 60mm (wheel centres on my 93 Aero MY03)then I'll just go with the two at 63mm......

Username: Ambisaab
Badge Reference : 3
Number of Badges : 6
Size of Badges: 2 x 63mm
Size of Badges: 4 x 60mm ( see note above)
Background Colour: Black
Font Colour : Silver

Hope this is doable and thanks for your time and effort.

[bammers]

Excellent, many thanks for sorting this out.
Details are :
Username : Bammers
Size 63mm please
Style 1
Background Black
Font Silver

Many thanks again

[bammers]

Knew I would forget something, 2 badges please both the same!

[Gazolzwurf]

Update.

- Target number of decals is not going to be reached by end of this week so we can either call it a day or extend if for another couple of weeks. I'm up for extending it.

- No response as yet from supplier regarding the extra sizes.
Hopefully they'll come back with a 'YES' and then we can open this up to other Saab groups. That should help secure the target figure.

When I know more I'll issue an update.

[cammybroon]

Some info in the sizes:

The classic 900, 9000, NG900 and OG9-3 all share the same front badge (part no. 4522884) which are 49mm in diameter (measurement of from inside chrome ring). 9-5 part no. 4911541 and is 63mm (as we already know :)). 9-3ss is also 63mm but part no. 12785870.

For the rear badges the 9000 and NG900 share the same (part no. 4171856) and are 58mm diameter. Like the 9-5 the 9-3SS rear is 63mm but different part no. (4911574 and 12785871 respectively). Afraid I dont have a classic 900 or OG9-3 to measure the rear size as they are different part no. from the other models.

If someone wants to check my measurements feel free :cool:

Hope this info helps if you can get the other sizes.

Thanks
Cammy

[Ambisaab]

If extending is ok with you that would be great. I'm looking forward to having black badges!!

[Gazolzwurf]

Some info in the sizes:



Thanks for this Cammy :cool:

[bammers]

I have no problem with extending the time!

[Andy Hird]

Hope we get enough numbers, as I'm really looking forward to getting black badges.

Top work Gaz, really appreciate all the trouble you are going to.

Andy

[bernardc]

Go on then. I can't see how they will last as long as the originals have (9 years, no fade), but a change is as...
I think I will seal them in around the edges with a thin coat of lacquer to prevent them being undermined.

Username: bernardc
Badge reference number: 2
Number of badges required : 6
Sizes of badges required: 2 x 63mm & 4 x 55mm
Required background colour: blue
Required font colour: silver

[Murph95]

I'd like to get some, but I can't decide on blue or black backing for my car. How dark will the blue be?

Ta, Tom

[Ambisaab]

Bit of an after thought here.....but do you think it would be possible to get the decals in the size of the steering wheel badge as well...just so I would have all black...what do you think ?

[Gazolzwurf]

How dark will the blue be?

As close as possible to the original.



do you think it would be possible to get the decals in the size of the steering wheel badge as well
I don't want to add more confusion for the supplier.

[Gazolzwurf]

Supplier is able to produce the 49mm and 44mm decals. There are a few points I need to clarify but feel free to place orders for these sizes :cool:

[cammybroon]

Username: cammybroon
Badge number: 5 (Maptun)
Number of badges: 4
Sizes: 2x49mm and 2x58mm
Background: Black
Font: Silver

If the 58mm badges are unavailable, just the two 49mm please.

Thanks

[Murph95]

Username: Murph95

Badge reference number: 3
Number of badges required : 2
Sizes of badges required: 2 x 63mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver

Badge reference number: 6
Number of badges required : 4
Sizes of badges required: 4 x 55mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver

[Andyaero]

Bugg@r, you'll have to rule me outta this one.

Just noticed on your T&Cs that you'll only take a cheque, don't have a cheque book as they are becoming less and less commonly accepted and due to the last one "getting lost in the post", I just cancelled the option on my account. Would have thought that due to the Royal Mail's unreliability and general incompetence PayPal would have been easier and I did want over £30 worth of badges.................but I aint organising it I suppose.
Sorry:cry:

[ragtopcav]

Bugg@r, you'll have to rule me outta this one.

Just noticed on your T&Cs that you'll only take a cheque, don't have a cheque book
You kind of answered this yourself; have someone proxy your order for you that both accepts paypal and has a cheque book.

[KevBu]

Username: KevBu

Badge reference number: 3
Number of badges required : 2
Sizes of badges required: 1 x 63mm, 1x 49mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver

Badge reference number: 6
Number of badges required : 4
Sizes of badges required: 4 x 55mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver

[ferkle]

Your username:ferkle
Badge reference number: 2
Number of badges required: 1
Sizes of badges required: 49mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver

Your username:ferkle
Badge reference number: 7
Number of badges required: 1
Sizes of badges required: 58mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver

cheers man. much appreciaed.

[dkelleher]

Username: dkelleher

Badge reference number: 8
Number of badges required : 2
Sizes of badges required: 2 x 63mm
Required background colour: black
Required font colour: silver




I'm in Ireland.... not the UK but only across the pond and would love to get my hands on these...i have no problem paying extra for p&p

[JamesTe]

username : JamesTe
Badge reference number: 7
Number of badges required : 4
Sizes of badges required: 55mm
Required background colour: BLUE
Required font colour: SILVER

+

username: JamesTe
Badge reference number: 6
Number of badges required : 2
Sizes of badges required: 63mm
Required background colour: BLUE
Required font colour: SILVER

[JohnnyG]

Username: JohnnyG

Badge reference number: 6
Number of badges required: 4
Sizes of badges required: 63
Required background colour: Black
Required font colour: Silver

Badge reference number: 6
Number of badges required: 8
Sizes of badges required: 55
Required background colour: Black
Required font colour: Silver

Cheers Gaz

[51-HOTaero]

Username: 51-HOTaero
Number required: 4
Size: 55mm
Design:7
Background: Blue
Font: Silver

Username: 51-HOTaero
Number required: 4
Size: 63mm
Design:7
Background: Blue
Font: Silver

Username: 51-HOTaero
Number required: 2
Size: 44mm
Design:7
Background: Blue
Font: Silver

Thanks very much for organising this for us.

Colin

[Gazolzwurf]

:o - GROUP BUY CLOSED - :o

Hello all,
You will be pleased to hear we have reached the required target on decal orders. Exactly 100x plus the half dozen or so I'll be ordering.

All participants have a private message with further details enclosed.

When all payments are received and cleared the order will be placed with the supplier.

If payments are not received by Monday next week (17/09/07) then those orders will be removed so as not to delay this group buy for the others involved.

I hope to hear from you all soon.

Kind regards,
Gary Holdsworth

PS
Murph95, I am unable to send you PM :confused:

[Kermit]

Gary, can you please confirm postage costs? Correct me if i'm wrong but you want a cheque for £5.60 from me for 2 badges @ £2.50 each plus 60p postage, correct?

[Gazolzwurf]

I have secured a discount on bulk orders totalling 100x badges or more.
Rather than passing the discount on directly I will use it to take care of the postage and packing.
If you order 2x badges I'll have 60 pence for postage, an envelope and a piece of card. If you order more badges the price per badge remains the same. I'm not in this to make money; anything left over will be donated to my favourite charity - NSPCC

The above quote is taken from my first post.

To clarify:
Payment is £2.50 for each badge ordered. This includes all postage/packing fees so long as two or more are purchased.

To clarify further:
I'm asking each of you for £2.50 per badge
The supplier is charging me £2.20 per badge (ish, with VAT etc)
So those folks who are ordering two badges will send me £5.00
I will send the supplier £4.40 of that and use the remaining 60p for postage and packing.

More info to baffle:
To post a letter by 'Royal Mail Signed For' is 69p (that's nine pence more than I'm getting for those who are only ordering two badges, plus I need to buy envelopes etc)
Those participants who are ordering more than two badges are in effect paying for a portion of everybody else's postage.

Team work. Great init :cool:

I bet you're glad you asked me now aren't ya :p

[Murph95]

I don't know if it's to do with being a new member, but I don't seem to be able to send or receive PMs. Can you email me the info please Gazolzwurf.

[Gazolzwurf]

Ah, new member, that'll be it. Email sent.

[Dazzle]

Gaz

Just to let you know, I sent my cheque and order form today!! So it's on it's way :cheesy:

Dazzle :cool:

[Gazolzwurf]

Righto


;oops: Name em n shame em ;oops:

Still to pay:

Kermit
Andy Hird
TooMany2cvs
9000Trubble
Ambisaab
Bammers
cammybroon
Murph95 - sending today
ferkle
dkelleher
JohnnyG
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Paid :cool:


16saabs
dazzle
ian3504
bernardc
kevbu
katsura
tedm
51-hotaero
james te

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As there are so many users who have not paid yet I am unable to place this order with my supplier. Come on guys, find a pen, write the cheque, stick it in an envelope, lick it, stick it and pop it in a post box.

Shall we presume all cheques have been posted and postie is the one doing the delaying?

Wednesday evening 19.09.07 I'll close this up with whatever payments I have received.

Many thanks to all of those who have paid.

Regards,
Gaz

[Murph95]

Sorry all for my delay...but my cheque will be there tomorrow ;oops:

[JohnnyG]

You should've had mine by now, posted it thursday, hopefully will arrive tomorrow.

[ParaMedic_Saab]

Any plans to do another order. And any plans to change only UK orders and maybe ship to Canada?

[TooMany2cvs]

Righto

;oops: Name em n shame em ;oops:

Still to pay:3. TooMany2cvs


<looks sheepish>
Chequebook located.
Circular tuits still missing in action.

In the post tomorrrow, promise... <edit: Today. Done. 1st Class> Sorry!

[Ambisaab]

Yes sorry about the late payment...I sent you an email on Saturday explaining that I had been in Scotland last week...just as you hit the target !! Typical !

Cheque was posted yesterday morning 1st class so all being well you should receive it this morning or tomorrow at the latest.

[Kermit]

Sent mine fri. E:mailed you Gaz but had no reply from thurs last week.

[cammybroon]

Mines was posted on the 14th, first class, so should of had it by now :confused:

[Gazolzwurf]

My personal email is out of action at the moment as I'm moving house, well, moving back into my house actually but that's another story :cheesy:
I'll update further on Weds evening or Thurs morning.

[Gazolzwurf]

Several more payments received, some arrived this morning, two still en route. Everybody who has been in contact with me has paid so I'm closing it up at this. Not quite the 100x we were looking for but my supplier should be ok with it, hopefully. If not it looks like I'll be ordering 20 or so decals for myself :confused:

All cheques will be taken to the bank tomorrow so they should be cleared by Thurs, Fri next week. That's when I'll place the formal order with my supplier and that will be the next update on this thread.

Stay patient fellas, we're nearly there and I'm sure in the end it will have been worth the wait :D

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Paid

16saabs
dazzle
ian3504
bernardc
kevbu
katsura
tedm
51-hotaero
james te
cammybroon
JohnnyG
Kermit
Ambisaab
Murph95
TooMany2cvs
dkelleher - payment on way ;)
ferkle - payment on way ;)
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The folks mentioned below should hold their heads in shame, firstly for not paying but also for not contacting me to explain.

Andy Hird
9000Trubble
Bammers - got in touch but then no cheque :confused:
Their loss eh!? :o

Many thanks to all those who have paid.

[bammers]

please please please take my order, had a nightmare and sent it as soon as I could!!!!

[Ambisaab]

Many thanks to all those who have paid.

No...many thanks to you for your time and effort. Looking forward to the update !

[9000Trubble]

Gaz sorry for being a twat have been away with work :confused: ;oops:

If you can still take it I'll send the cheque today!

[Gazolzwurf]

Gaz sorry for being a twat have been away with work :confused: ;oops:

If you can still take it I'll send the cheque today!

:lol:

Send it on matey, I'll pop you back on the order list.



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Paid

16saabs
dazzle
ian3504
bernardc
kevbu
katsura
tedm
51-hotaero
james te
cammybroon
JohnnyG
Kermit
Ambisaab
Murph95
TooMany2cvs
dkelleher
ferkle
Bammers
9000Trubble - payment on way ;)
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Just Andy then :roll:


Andy Hird

[lags72]

Gazolzwurf : unfortunately missed your Group Buy deadline :cry: as I was away but should you by chance end up with any spares/extras I'd be very interested. (Style 3 wheel badges for 9-5, blue background, either font) Thanks.

[dkelleher]

I really hope we get enough takers on this for it to be a goer, I'll get in touch with my brother to see if he'd like a set for his 93 convertible.


forget about your brother...what about YOU... we all waiting for YOU to get the finger out.:evil:

Hope we get enough numbers, as I'm really looking forward to getting black badges.


so am i ?????

[9000Trubble]

:lol:

Send it on matey, I'll pop you back on the order list.



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Paid

16saabs
dazzle
ian3504
bernardc
kevbu
katsura
tedm
51-hotaero
james te
cammybroon
JohnnyG
Kermit
Ambisaab
Murph95
TooMany2cvs
dkelleher
ferkle
Bammers
9000Trubble - payment on way ;)


:D Payment stamped and sent for the following


Badge reference number: 7
Number of badges required: 6
Sizes of badges required: 4x55mm(9-5 Aero wheel centres) 2 x 63mm(front and rear estate)
Required background colour: Black
Required font colour: Silver

[Andy Hird]

Dear All,

Sorry, about the delay, I've had to take some time off work to look after our baby because my wife has been ill.

We don't have access to the internat at home, so work is the only time I get access to the internet, I only returned back to work on Monday and have just got round to logging on to the site....I haven't had a look at all the posts since my last visit, I just skipped to the last page.

I can understand peoples annoyance at me delaying the process, ....and I am sincerely sorry for this, and for not getting in touch with to Gaz, to let him know the situation. To be honest, with everything going on at home, it was the least of my worries...but again, sorry.

If the order process is closed, then I regret that I've missed out, but if not I could still send payment.

Sorry again,

Andy

[Gazolzwurf]

Dear All,

Sorry, about the delay,
....and I am sincerely sorry for this,
...but again, sorry.
Sorry again,

Andy

Andy, don't worry about it buddy. Family comes first everytime. Get your cheque posted, these boys can wait another couple of days, I'm sure they won't mind :cheesy:

.... and if they do, tough :o :p

[EDIT] All, clearly I've edited the above quote, I just wanted to show how many times 'sorry' was written. I think Andy's sorry for holding this up but hey, look on the bright side, at least nobody died :cheesy:

[TooMany2cvs]

but hey, look on the bright side, at least nobody died :cheesy:

Yet... Hurry up with the stickers, and it might stay that way...

[Gazolzwurf]

Toomany2cvs order cancelled :p

[TooMany2cvs]

Toomany2cvs order cancelled :p

Aaaaaaagh! <thunk>

[Andy Hird]

Gaz,

Thanks for being so understanding. You're right family does come first, we've had a pretty tough time lately, but thankfully things are now on the mend.

Cheque will be in tonight's post.

By the way, I bought a set of Saab 10 spoke alloys for a Saab 93 Convertible about 5 years ago from a guy in Knaresborough, was it you ?

Thanks again,

Andy

[Gazolzwurf]

No worries Andy.

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Update.
All cheques from those who sent them on time :roll: :cheesy: have cleared so I will place the order with the supplier on Monday. I'm not going to wait for the cheques that arrived/are arriving late to clear before placing the order. You seem to be trustworthy chaps so I'll get this moving along sharpish.

Besides, if the cheques do bounce I've got your home addresses :o :evil: :o



Just messing with y'all :p
If I had any doubt the cheques would bounce I would wait until they've cleared.

[Gazolzwurf]

Order placed today.

Next update will be when they've arrived.
I may even post up a pic just to tease you all :p

Nearly there, getting closer.

Gaz

[Gazolzwurf]

The supplier is straight on this case and we're looking at mid next week for delivery to me. Then a bit of fumbling around from me and you guys should have them at some point the following week.

The supplier has done a couple of tests and successfully kept the eye of the griffin at 49mm but he's struggling to keep the eye at 44mm. Sizes above these are ok. He tells me it's very intricate at the smaller sizes and also advises that care must be taken when washing, otherwise the eye could be lost. He's going to write out a set of instructions for applying the decals and that will include washing instructions – basically a quick single wipe with a sponge would be enough and using a pressure washer on it would be out of the question due to the size of the eye.

[robinmorley]

Hi Gaz,
I have only just found this post. I really should pass by more often. Great job you are doing. If you did have to buy some for yourself to make the order up and they were the aero ones (not worried about size) I will happily buy a couple from you. Robin.

[Gazolzwurf]

128 was the order. I've ordered a couple of sets for myself, including a set of the 'Aero' ones. If I don't fit them I'll give you a knock. If I do fit them, well, err, you're just gonna have to make sure you pop back here more often to catch them next time around :p

[robinmorley]

happy with that. the site is book marked now. thank you.

[Gazolzwurf]

The decals are on their way and should be with me by Friday

(dependant, of course, on what Mr Postie and his posse get upto :roll: )




Instructions from supplier:


It is not rocket science to apply them – just make sure the surface is completely clean and dry and then treat as a normal sticker, working from one edge and smoothing it down carefully so there are no bubbles.
Leave the sticker for at least 14 days before washing, so as to strengthen the bond. A simple wipe with a sponge would be enough to clean it after that.
The design MUST NOT BE PRESSURE WASHED.

[Gazolzwurf]

No decals yet, postal strike has obviously held them up :(
When they land I'll update the thread.

[Gazolzwurf]

Upon returning to my home tonight I discovered a parcel in my post, a tube-like parcel …… they’re here :cool:




Quick look for me tonight, pics appearing real soon, packing n stuff starts Monday.

[Ambisaab]

Goodo...looking forward to putting them on.... cheers

[dkelleher]

Upon returning to my home tonight I discovered a parcel in my post, a tube-like parcel …… they’re here :cool:




Quick look for me tonight, pics appearing real soon, packing n stuff starts Monday.

Ah good man GWurf...cant wait

[Gazolzwurf]

For your viewing pleasure :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Gazolzwurf/Cars/DSC03834.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Gazolzwurf/Cars/DSC03835.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Gazolzwurf/Cars/DSC03844.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Gazolzwurf/Cars/DSC03839.jpg

[Gazolzwurf]

All ready for posting. Job for tomorrow or Friday. Probably more likely to be Friday. Working tomorrow as normal plus I've got a job that kicks off at five past midnight tomorrow night. Fitting y'all in when possible.

I've had a quick check through the decals and there are one or two that have a slight defect.

e.g the letter 'o' in the word 'Aero' on the pic below.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Gazolzwurf/Cars/DSC03847.jpg


I've arranged, where possible, for the best quality badges to be sent to those who placed their orders first. First come, first served, kinda. If anyone wishes to return their badges due to defect, I will issue those people with the suppliers contact details. IMHO any of the minor defects I've seen will not be noticed when they're fixed, lacquered and polished til they shine.

My work here is done ..... almost :cheesy:

[Ambisaab]

Lookin' Good..... I can see mine...in the middle on right....yes those one's...with no defects :cheesy: ;)

[ferkle]

They look great! Looking forward to being able to fit them. Thanks again, looking top notch.

[TooMany2cvs]

All ready for posting. Job for tomorrow or Friday. Probably more likely to be Friday.

My work here is done ..... almost :cheesy:

Stop teasing...! <sobs, sits by letterbox>

[Turkish Aerolines]

Would there be any extras for my Black 9-5 Aero Wagon? I want either the Aero one or Nordic.

If not, where can I get these without group buy?

I need for all badges including the wheels.

[Andyaero]

Any chance for those of us who are either, outside the UK/ missed deadlines/ unable to pay via your payment method, that you could publicise or PM the suppliers contact details. As they now have the pattern, they could perhaps supply more directly, if perhaps at greater cost?

Cheers.

[Chris 9-5]

Any chance for those of us who are either, outside the UK/ missed deadlines/ unable to pay via your payment method, that you could publicise or PM the suppliers contact details. As they now have the pattern, they could perhaps supply more directly, if perhaps at greater cost?

Cheers.

Contact email is in this original thread:

http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1010685&postcount=1

[Gazolzwurf]

Video from suppliers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Gazolzwurf/th_applyingstickerdemo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Gazolzwurf/?action=view&current=applyingstickerdemo.flv)

[dkelleher]

Video from suppliers.



What a waste, i have a car that would have looked lovely on

[bammers]

Arrived today!! Pukka job, thank you very much for sorting things!! Know what my project at the weekend is going to be!

[Murph95]

Cheers Gary, mine came today.

Just treated the car to a wash and polish ready for its new badges :D

<EDIT>

I don't like the black on my midnight blue car...if anyone missed the boat, I have 4x55mm type 6 (black/silver) and 1x63mm type 3 (black/silver) still on the backing sheets that I can send out for a tenner posted.

[dkelleher]

oh man i cant wait.... i know being in Ireland, snail mail is quite slow here...in-fact anything our government provides is quite slow here :roll:.

[Ambisaab]

Well I signed for mine this morning...washed the car and set about fixing the decals.... they look fanbloodytastic....especially the boot one....it changes the look of the back end somehow !!!

Well worth the wait...Thanks for all your time and effort.

P.S If you have another set... 4 x 60mm and 2 x 63mm in black I'll buy them off you.

Once again Thanks

[TooMany2cvs]

Well I signed for mine this morning...

<slaps forehead>
I was wondering what I'm going to have to trek down the PO for... Of _course_...

[Andy Hird]

Mine arrived on Monday, they look fantastic...thanks for going to all the touble GazAndy

[Gazolzwurf]

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[KevBu]

Agreed, we need pics. Got mine today, thanks Gazolzwurf.
I'll get some images up as soon as they are on.

[TooMany2cvs]

<slaps forehead>
I was wondering what I'm going to have to trek down the PO for... Of _course_...

I went, I queued, I have stickers!

Thanks, Gaz.

[Gazolzwurf]

You guys owe the NSPCC some money.
Postage was calculated at 69p each when in fact it cost £1.04.
35p from each of you (20x) = £7.00
It's worthwhile putting this post up for £7

I've not worked out exactly what the profits were on this lot. I estimate around £30 so I'm gonna put £40 in their kitty.

Click here to help the NSPCC end cruelty to children (http://www.nspcc.org.uk/donate/donatehub_wda36430.html)

[TooMany2cvs]

You guys owe the NSPCC some money.

It will be done.

[Katsura]

Arrived thank you!

Pics will follow if the weather is good for sticking this weekend.

Cheers.

[TooMany2cvs]

Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... Pictures ..... PLEASE :cheesy:

Your wish is my command...

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/adrian.chapman63/Cars/gaz_sticker.jpg

[Gazolzwurf]

Ade, you've stuck that in the wrong place mate :p

[TooMany2cvs]

Ade, you've stuck that in the wrong place mate :p

I should've put it on the van?