I predict a Riot
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 08:31 PM |
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Is the shop ever going to re-open?
Just wondering which bank holiday we're waiting for until the shop re-opens?
"Honesty is a very expensive gift. Do not expect it from cheap people ". Warren Buffet on Expectation
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 08:52 PM |
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It is open, for "certain people"
Ben
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 08:55 PM |
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The shop is always open for select customers  If you've not had an invite, you won't get into the shop and the message that it is
Expected to open again after the Bank Holiday is the message that all non-customers see. The same message has been there for a number of years
now.
The shop is only small and is always a bit cramped due to the bargains in store. Maybe after the current stock has been allocated a few new invites
might be sent out (to those with a post count high enough to qualify) There's certainly not enough room for any more new customers just
yet.........
Phil
[Edited on 28-7-12 by Hellfire]
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 08:58 PM |
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Cant believe how cheap some of the items are... ridiculous !!
Ben
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ReMan
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 08:59 PM |
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I had to wait to 5000 post to ask to get in
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deltron63
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 09:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
I had to wait to 5000 post to ask to get in
I'm 1 post closer then
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 09:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
I had to wait to 5000 post to ask to get in
I must be special then, as i was invited at 4000
Ben
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Z20LET Astra Turbo, into a Haynes
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 09:16 PM |
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I think it's based on more than just your post count though. It took us a quite while to get in (about 6,000 posts IIRC) so it might be based on
'quality' posts rather than just random drivel. There doesn't seem to be many newly registered members either, so it could be a
combination of the length of time you've been a member and how many 'quality' posts you've made. But then there's the
few who have had 'special invites'.
TBH, I don't really understand the logic as to how customers are selected but I'm certainly glad I'm one of them. Must have saved an
absolute fortune over the years! And it's also good how they keep the select customer numbers limited. It's like being a member of an
exclusive club.....
Phil
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chris mason
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 09:30 PM |
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I like what they've done with the live stock updates, very neat.
Though you'd best be quick, it says only 2 sets of wilwoods left at £45 a calliper
But the best offer I could find today, was the deal on R888 tyres £150 for a set of 4 is a great deal.
One tip for the select few, keep checking the "today's specials" over the past few months I've seen some parts at almost give
away prices, even bought a few things I didn't even need, the deal was just too good too miss.
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chris mason
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 09:33 PM |
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Oh and it's not post count related like most people think, many used to think that was the case, but I gained entry pretty much as soon as I
joined in 2004, must have saved thousands over the years
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MikeR
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 09:43 PM |
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the specials are give away prices. I once got concerned as to why they where so cheap and had a chat with Chris. basically he something isn't
shifting and he wants to cut his losses, something is due to expire or he needs the space due to an incoming delivery he puts them on special to get
rid. just be aware that somethings aren't technically brand new. for example the brakes are technically new old stock, he got them as a job lot
from a well know race team who'd never used them as a clearance. oh as for joining, the post count has gone up over the years. I thought it was
getting on to 6k of quality posts (things like 'me to' don't count). hellfire I think you had double as two of you posted under the
same name so Chris doubled up your required post amount.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 10:07 PM |
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This is dangerous talk.
Remember how this all ended before with noobs wanting access, going on about it being 'unfair' and all that nonsense.
Maybe just best to keep it on the QT to avoid any unpleasantness with those who can't get in.
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scootz
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 10:10 PM |
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Re-open!?
Has it ever closed?
It's Evolution Baby!
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vanepico
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 10:20 PM |
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I'd never even noticed the link! Can you buy t shirts in it?
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I predict a Riot
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| posted on 28/7/12 at 10:27 PM |
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OK then
If it's that exclusive - I'm with Groucho Marx " I don't want to be a member of any club that would have me as a
member".
"Honesty is a very expensive gift. Do not expect it from cheap people ". Warren Buffet on Expectation
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HowardB
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 06:44 AM |
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I think that this is a proper "Mornington Crescent" thread!
ISIHAC 
Howard
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Macbeast
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 07:14 AM |
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I'm going to have to wait until after the bank holiday weekend 
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 08:36 AM |
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Lads
We're not talking about the shop that's linked from the front page.
It's the other shop.
The one that sells the good stuff.
The one that maybe does or maybe doesn't exist...
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maccmike
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 08:52 AM |
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the secrecy thing a bit gay.
if your not a member - thats that.
and if you are - lucky you.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 09:52 AM |
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It took me a few goes before I stopped getting black balled, quality of posts and willingness to help opens the right doors.
Once in never looked back
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vanepico
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 10:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
I'm going to have to wait until after the bank holiday weekend
You mean 'tha bank holiday'? 
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vanepico
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 10:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
I'm going to have to wait until after the bank holiday weekend
You mean 'tha bank holiday'?
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phelpsa
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 10:18 AM |
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After the unfortunate incident over the 2010 CBR1000RR engine I paid £450 for I gave up my invite. Now I only use Scootz for my kit car bargains.
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 11:51 AM |
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Masonic?
I have been on here quite a while, have posts of the highest calibre and have actually built a book Locost, does the shop have Masonic connections?
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coozer
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| posted on 29/7/12 at 12:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Surrey Dave
I have been on here quite a while, have posts of the highest calibre and have actually built a book Locost, does the shop have Masonic connections?
Thats just what I was thinking, I reckon you need to well connected and privileged to get in, wherever it is...
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1980 Z750
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