Strontium Dog
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:10 PM |
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Shop
Hi. I'm new here and don't seem to be able to access the shop! Am I missing something and what's in there anyway?! Is this where all
the good stuff is kept, you know all the jewels and bling or something you don't want newbies to see?
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blakep82
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:13 PM |
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oooooh noooooo, not this again 
cue all the "you need 13000 posts and special invite" posts about getting in lol
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:19 PM |
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im afraid you need 13000 posts and a special invite before you can get in im afraid 
Craig
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FFTS
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Strontium Dog Is this where all the good stuff is kept, you know all the jewels and bling or something you
don't want newbies to see?
YES!!!!!!!!!!
Chris.
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Agriv8
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:34 PM |
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I thought you had to start donating to the Political Party that you expect to win the next election.
Then start dropping a few hints that you were expecting them to 'Sort out your pearige or access to the locostbuilders shop.'
I was led to belive that attemting to *<cough>* bribe *<cough>* Fozzie in this manner was 'Almost' imposible
regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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eddie99
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:35 PM |
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Send me £20 and i'll hack your access to get in  Im still not in....  another 12300 to go though...
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blakep82
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:38 PM |
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ha, i just noticed no one's on 13000 posts yet
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MikeR
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:41 PM |
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Ok, i'll let you into a secret.
It was originally a set number of posts - as the post count went up, so did the posts.
It was then modified to post count & length of time formula. Chris once explained it to me when i was complaining. It got complicated, i've
forgotten.
Its now basically "are you a good egg", "have you been here a while", "have you proven yourself", "does
Chris / Fozzie tolerate you".
Chris has to keep it exclusive due to the deals he offers. Imagine cheap car insurance that included everyone, yep even the 17 year old who's
crashed 30 times already. The premiums would go up. This way the offers stay decent and are an incentive for others to behave.
Good luck.
(and i hope this doesn't get me banned from the shop for releasing secrets).
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James
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:42 PM |
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Blimey! Is it still 13,000?
Been a member for nearly 8 years... and I'm just over half way.
2016 and The Shop here I come!!!
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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MikeR
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:43 PM |
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oh and begging Chris / Fozzie to get let in doesn't work either.
Look up CaLvInX - he's no longer a member and has no posts to his name!!!!! You'll find him mentioned occasionally tho.
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scootz
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:59 PM |
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Lol... does Calvin really want back into the fold???
Anyway, back on topic... you will need to be 'initiated' before you can access The Shop. If you have been selected by Chris or
Fozzie for this honour, then you will awake to find a dove messenger on your doorstep carrying a scroll with the date, time and place where the
initiation ceremony will be held. This message will be written in used engine oil... the lifeblood of the Locostbuilder!
Or if all that seems a bit of a faff, then you could just bung ChrisW and Fozzie a big wad of readies and... hey-presto - the shop doors will open
(allegedly!).
[Edited on 9/3/10 by scootz]
It's Evolution Baby!
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BenB
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 12:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
oh and begging Chris / Fozzie to get let in doesn't work either.
Look up CaLvInX - he's no longer a member and has no posts to his name!!!!! You'll find him mentioned occasionally tho.
He's locked up in the shop. More of a prison that shop. Well okay, the front looks like a shop back at the back it goes all Pulp fiction if
you know what I mean.
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Fozzie
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 01:10 PM |
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Mike ..you are such a tinker!
Yes, the criteria was at one time linked to post count, and to a point it still is .... but there were increasing amounts of inane drivel posts just
to bolster it up ..... so after a 'certain' amount of posts, it is quality rather than quantity that counts...
Out of those remaining, it is then 'lucky dip'
and invitations are sent out by email.....this only happens a few times a year.
The first of 2010 took place at the beginning of February, and the 'shop' was nigh on cleared out within hours.... (a few choice items
only are carried, to maintain the high standards) .... 
Every one was happy with their bargains and purchases.....had lots of good feedback.... which is good ....
And we are now on the look-out for the next lot of stock .....
I'm off to Race Retro at Stoneleigh on Friday....for a good look-see (for my business too) and have a chat with some of my suppliers ...so you
never know what I may find that'll please the next batch of lucky 'invitees' .....
Fozzie
Oh ...just to add...begging and bribery ...don't do it ..... your name will just be dropped waaay down to the bottom of the list.....
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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eddie99
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 01:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
Oh ...just to add...begging and bribery ...don't do it ..... your name will just be dropped waaay down to the bottom of the list.....
Damn, i must be last!
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blakep82
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 01:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
Oh ...just to add...begging and bribery ...don't do it ..... your name will just be dropped waaay down to the bottom of the list.....
Damn, i must be last!
quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
but there were increasing amounts of inane drivel posts just to bolster it up ..... so after a 'certain' amount of posts, it is quality
rather than quantity that counts...
damn, you're above me
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scootz
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 01:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
And we are now on the look-out for the next lot of stock .....
I'm off to Race Retro at Stoneleigh on Friday....for a good look-see (for my business too) and have a chat with some of my suppliers ...so you
never know what I may find that'll please the next batch of lucky 'invitees' .....
Can I come too... can I... can I... pleeeeeease! I have a proven track record of buying stuff and then successfully selling it (albeit at a loss...
but hey that's not really important... ).
It's Evolution Baby!
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MikeR
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 01:44 PM |
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i wish i was going to race retro - i'm only a few miles away but can't realistically get the time off
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Fozzie
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 01:53 PM |
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Would have been good to meet up! (Scootz and Mike)
It is on from 12-14th if anyone is interested.....
Linky Dink
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Breaker
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 02:55 PM |
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This is the first time I hear from this secret "Shop".
LET ME IN !!!!!
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Strontium Dog
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 03:56 PM |
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Ah! All is clear to me now! This must be the place you need the funny hand shake to get in and where all the rubber goods and special lubes are kept
i!
Say no more boys and I'll try and be good so I can see you all soon!
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fesycresy
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 04:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Strontium Dog
Ah! All is clear to me now! This must be the place you need the funny hand shake to get in and where all the rubber goods and special lubes are kept
i!
Say no more boys and I'll try and be good so I can see you all soon!
No, too late, your avatar looks too big.
Suprised the avatar police haven't had you get, you've blown it, your card is marked.
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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Strontium Dog
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 04:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by fesycresy
quote:
Originally posted by Strontium Dog
Ah! All is clear to me now! This must be the place you need the funny hand shake to get in and where all the rubber goods and special lubes are kept
i!
Say no more boys and I'll try and be good so I can see you all soon!
No, too late, your avatar looks too big.
Suprised the avatar police haven't had you get, you've blown it, your card is marked.
Crikey Mate, you can't get away wiv nuffin round ere!
I must try harder to be good
I mus.....................
Oh Rollocks, no I mustn't!
And your avatar needs to be bigger or I'm gfonna go blind
[Edited on 9/3/10 by Strontium Dog]
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Fozzie
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 04:20 PM |
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Ahem......yes...avatars should be 150 pixels wide.......I am surprised the system hasn't noticed ......
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Strontium Dog
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 04:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
Ahem......yes...avatars should be 150 pixels wide.......I am surprised the system hasn't noticed ......
Fozzie
That's 'cause I'm not a part of the "System" having dropped out years ago and I have special powers that allow me to
infiltrate undetected!
Or at least I did until Mr. Fesycresy gave me up!
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blakep82
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| posted on 9/3/10 at 05:47 PM |
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is it really automatic? i had a photo up for about 3 weeks before i got a u2u
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