The new kit was not met with apathy .. it was met with hostility and for that reason it was slipped to the wayside for the greater good in the short term so not to jeopardise the lanza order which this order will clearly not make ..
LG is so very very much more expensive and with greater restrictions on order and uncertainty regards exchange rate we *can* do much better elsewhere
A year has passed since the suggestion of changing kit supplier. That has not moved forward in the last 12 months, so it's a bit rich for the same grumbles to continue to be raised over LG kit by the same people. If you really don't like the LG kit anymore then do something about it, instead of just whinging about it every time the kit order comes round and you don't get want you want
Perhaps you two would like to research a number of alternatives and come up with a proposal to put to the forum?
Cuore was not ready to go, it did not address the criticisms of LG that that the proposition was premised on (for those interested refer to page 2 or the 'Options for Kit' thread FF has dug out).
Im not clear about the suggestion of hostility, I was the main person questioning the proposition and its misleading claims, and raised some fundamental questions, many of which were not/could not be resolved, that's the reason it slipped to the wayside. Either that or those involved have done nothing about it since.
The proposition was at best half baked, my frustration (call it hostility if you like), was given the constant sniping and undermining of LG kit orders, the perpetual complainants would have at least done some basic research, instead of making misleading claims. A year later and during the LG kit order the same criticisms have resurfaced. Its left to someone else to take the initiate and actually do something constructive.
Over the 4-5 years, that the same individuals have been standing on the sidelines with their criticisms, they've not come forward with one viable proposition. As stated the Cuore option didn't even meet its basic premise.
Unit prices are subject to exchange rates, it will be interesting to see prices for comparable custom kit from alternative suppliers, im not aware which suppliers manufacture their; own yarns, fabrics and finished kit in the UK, so would imagine the exchange rate impact most supplier options?
I'll be sorting out payment and sizes for myself and Mixed Grill on Friday. I'll work on the assumption that the t-shirt, jacket and gilet aren't going ahead, and if it changes I'll do another payment.
Ready to sort Monaco for Stickleback - for some reason, she's still unable to post to the new forum (or at least she can post but nothing shows up). Spreadsheet has gone file not found on dropbox, though. We'll get payment and size sorted as soon as it goes back up - thanks for organising, Schmunkee.
Really sorry to mess everyone around but I'm going to have to scratch the Tri shorts from the order, just can't justify the hike in price (appreciate this always fluctuates with exchange rates but this is way more than I expected) so will just be ordering the full zip jersey. Ta muchley schmunks and sorry for being a pain.
Unfortunately I can't answer what's happening re meeting order levels until 31st when everyone has been given the chance to either pay for or amend their order
Unfortunately I can't answer what's happening re meeting order levels until 31st when everyone has been given the chance to either pay for or amend their order
Looks like there's a danger of failure to meet minimum order levels becoming self-fulfilling.
If people aren't willing to commit to pay before the minimum order levels get met, and minimum order levels won't be met until people commit to paying, then it seems pretty clear where this going to end up!
And I have been desperately asking for some extra information as I have to make an international money transfer but the Kit Fairy is no longer replying to me.... It will take a couple of days and weekend for the money to get through...
ISB - I explained in our last communication that I didn't want to put you to the trouble and expense of an international bank transfer when, at the time, only three people had paid for their shorts and given the drop out rate, I couldn't guarantee that shorts would be ordered
Also, I personally would be incurring expense to return the payment to you
Pudge - that's always be a possibility with every kit order; it's just that this time there has not been an immediate rush to pay and quite a high drop out rate.
If people leave it til the last minute to pay (which they are perfectly entitled to do) I don't know if and when minimums will be met
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LG is so very very much more expensive and with greater restrictions on order and uncertainty regards exchange rate we *can* do much better elsewhere
A year has passed since the suggestion of changing kit supplier. That has not moved forward in the last 12 months, so it's a bit rich for the same grumbles to continue to be raised over LG kit by the same people. If you really don't like the LG kit anymore then do something about it, instead of just whinging about it every time the kit order comes round and you don't get want you want
Perhaps you two would like to research a number of alternatives and come up with a proposal to put to the forum?
Dropbox file seems to have broken again.
Are we good to go for the long sleeved cycle tops?
If so I'll arrange payment - what's the damage?
Im not clear about the suggestion of hostility, I was the main person questioning the proposition and its misleading claims, and raised some fundamental questions, many of which were not/could not be resolved, that's the reason it slipped to the wayside. Either that or those involved have done nothing about it since.
The proposition was at best half baked, my frustration (call it hostility if you like), was given the constant sniping and undermining of LG kit orders, the perpetual complainants would have at least done some basic research, instead of making misleading claims. A year later and during the LG kit order the same criticisms have resurfaced. Its left to someone else to take the initiate and actually do something constructive.
Over the 4-5 years, that the same individuals have been standing on the sidelines with their criticisms, they've not come forward with one viable proposition. As stated the Cuore option didn't even meet its basic premise.
Ta muchley schmunks and sorry for being a pain.
Are we supposed to edit the spreadsheet with size choice?
Thanks Schmunks.
If so I'll transfer money today thanks
ISB
If people aren't willing to commit to pay before the minimum order levels get met, and minimum order levels won't be met until people commit to paying, then it seems pretty clear where this going to end up!
Ta
Also, I personally would be incurring expense to return the payment to you
If people leave it til the last minute to pay (which they are perfectly entitled to do) I don't know if and when minimums will be met