Merchandise

[Jonathan]

I have a contact in Halesowen who has just unearthed two boxes of Leyland cuff links (£10 each), Maestro/Montego key rings (£4 each) and possibly some Maestro/Montego ties too (£4 each). There are plenty of Leyland & Austin Rover brochures and literature on offer too, although I took the last of the Maestro/Montego ones :p

Anyone interested?

[G51 NAV]

Would like a Maestro tie

[tony]

any chance that your contact, jon can do any pics of whats available:)

[malcsmaesty]

yeah, some piccies would be great!!(if poss)

[Jonathan]

The chap isn't on the net unfortunately, so pictures aren't really a possibility. However, I do have a Maestro tie of my own (and it cost considerably more than £4!) which I've scanned to show what they look like. A bit rare and not the sort of thing you want to wear to work every day (a bit loud for a start).

[Rich]

I will have a Maestro tie if theres one going please! How do we go about getting them Jon?

Rich

[SimonR]

MaestroMatt and I have just seen this post and would *love* one of each, each, if you see what I mean.

That Maestro tie would look fantastic in my untimately tasteless tie collection.

Just let us know where to send the cheque, Jon!

[tony]

i am sad too put me down for one tie apice just in case i get a maestro as well
:)

[F690OTF(RIP)]

I'd be interested in the tie and the cuff-links (one of the former and one pair of the latter).

It's amazing what people just 'unearth', isn't it?

[Austin-Rover]

Put me down for one of everything. :)

[Jonathan]

Glad to see there's some interest then! There are Montego ties aswell, Tony. I'll have to make further enquiries tomorrow as to how much of everything there is, there could be two ties or there could be ten for all I know. I'm a little concerned that demand may actually outstrip supply here because we're not talking mass quantities, in which case I'll devise a fair method of distributing the goods ;)

[Simon]

If the cufflinks are "Austin Rover" then I'd have a pair for sure otherwise no, and a Maestro tie would be nice too, but I'd be willing to give way to more urgently needy cases.

[Katana550]

I would be ineterested in anything Maestro please.

I think the tie would be brilliant for the next classic VW Beetle convention:cool: :cool:

How can we get the kit exactly???

Thanks

Tim

[onza100]

Put me down for a maestro key ring please. Think my girlfriend would kill me if I wore a maestro tie!
Paul

[Jonathan]

It looks like the ties may have been given to a charity shop :(

They're very rare and worth a fair bit, so that's a real disappointment. However, for the enthusiastic collector there's more I'm told!

BL pin badges x3, a supercover badge and sticker/cardholder (the one that went behind the rear view mirror) £3, Some Longbridge "Family Day" (effectively an open day for staff) felt tip pens, Austin Rover & Leyland cloth badges £3 each, an Austin Morris cap badge as worn by security staff at the time (£7 very rare), a 1986 Austin Rover mug £6, a number of Austin Rover dealer keyrings, 3 Maestro keyrings, 2 Montego keyrings, 1 Austin Rover keyring (he wants £3 for key rings) and 3 'as new' 1:43 model Metros in boxes that were souveniers at family days. £10 each. Or it can go as a job lot.

The cuff links are BL not Austin Rover, there are two sets. If there's enough interest I'll ask for the items required and they can be obtained via me (I don't stand to make any profit from this, of course!) I'm dreadful for collecting usually returning from autojumbles with more bits of nostlgia and merchandise than useful parts for the car, but don't really want to accumulate even more "clutter" :)

[Beaker]

Originally posted by D428CHO
It looks like the ties may have been given to a charity shop :(


Can you not find out which charity shop? As i am sure the charity shop wouldn't be charging much for them.

I'll have the 3 maestro keyings and the austin rover one as well please. Assuming no-one else wants one :)

Skatie

[Austin-Rover]

Can i put my name to a set of BL cufflinks and a BL pin badge?

:)

[MaestroMatt]

I definitely want a set of BL cufflinks. Shame about the tie though - I was looking forward to wearing that to my next interview.

[Jonathan]

So I'll ask for the following, then...

2x BL Cufflink sets @ £10 each (for RDGelder, Maestromatt, possibly F690 - fight!!)
1x BL Pin Badge (for RDGelder)
3x Maestro Keyrings @ £3 each (for Skatiechik, onza100, possibly Katana550)

Is that everything?

[H48HPE]

could you put me down for either a maestro or austin rover key ring, if there's any left?

cheers
Andy

[SimonR]

Hi Jon,

Please could you put me down for a set of cuff links and a couple of Maestro keyrings if there are any!

Many thanks

Simon R.

[Beaker]

Suppose i am not allowed all the keyrings then, seeing as other ppl want one. :D;)

[Katana550]

Hello,

I would be happy with anything that displays my commitment to the 'Fellowship of the Maestro'

:D :D

Tim

[Rich]

Jon, if I am not to late, I will take the mug, an austin rover keyring, and a maestro keyring!

Thanks, Rich

[Jonathan]

Ok, I'll ask for the mug aswell then. There are only 3 Maestro key rings as far as I remember (Maria may have some more?) and two sets of cufflinks. I'm sure we'll work something out.

[Jonathan]

Yesterday I received the merchandise discussed on this thread ages ago which we bought as job lot, and am now ready to distribute. If you're interested in an item please PM me. Starting prices as indicated earlier in the thread (not including any postage costs of course) and if there's more than one person interested in an item it goes to the highest bidder ;) I think that's the fairest way to do it. The photographs aren't that clear so I can always place individual items directly onto the scanner if requested.

Remember that most of this is pretty rare and collectible now. It's not all in A1 condition but I'll point out any defects. Not everything is directly Maestro/Montego related either, so any surplus will go on ebay.

http://www.maestro.org.uk/temp/keyrings1.jpg

http://www.maestro.org.uk/temp/keyrings2.jpg

http://www.maestro.org.uk/temp/badges.jpg

http://www.maestro.org.uk/temp/mugcufflinks.jpg

[Beaker]

No 2 and No 5 for me please. But mostly No 2 :)

[Austin-Rover]

Can i lay claim to the Supercover card/sticker if its up for grabs?

[D87 SMW]

I'll be following the bidding of the Austin Rover mug.

;)

[Quality]

I would love number 19 (the allegro keyring)

[Rich]

8 and 17 please, and F170, be prepared to PAY!!

Rich

[H48HPE]

can we not get the supercover stuff reproduced so theres more people can have them? its a rare find that, and one that will need to be reproduced so cars from the early period can look showroom? Im thinking along the lines of the supercover stickers Rich has hed reproduced. (I will remember to send him my philips radio security stickers some time soon)

Andy

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by Rich
and F170, be prepared to PAY!!

Hence the word "mug." :laugh: :D ;)

Reproduction is a good idea, a SuperCover sticker would go well with the AA SuperCover card I have in F170 GGT's Service Record. ;) :)

[Austin-Rover]

I suppose things like Supercover Stickers and Philips Radio Stickers should be reproduced and added to the clubs regalia section...

[Rich]

Already beaten you to that one guys! I've asked Jon to have a look at it and see if its possible! At least I know theres intrest in them!

Rich

[MaestroMatt]

I may well want some cufflinks - is there any chance you can show us a close-up of the designs before I commit my tenner...

[maestromad]

Ill take the lot! after all I do have more money than sense. :laugh:

[BIGLAD]

Hi,

I'd like the Key ring(s) 6 and 10 or 11.
Also the Leyland "Blade" cufflinks pictured on the right in the dark coloured Sailsbury box,

Biglad

[Simon]

I'd love one of keyring No.7, "Drive the flag", Please, please grovel, beg, I'll do anything...honest. Thanks in advance!
:) :) :)

Those supercover stickers should be our latest reproduction. They really do take me back to my youth. They were first seen late 1975 believe it or not. Idea was resurrected sometime in 1981 until 1984. You could also get Austin Rover supercover AA membership plastic cards, individualised to the particular car.

Reminder: Keyring No.7, one off please. Thanks (Is this overkill?!)
:cool: Want one!

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by Simon
You could also get Austin Rover supercover AA membership plastic cards, individualised to the particular car.


;) :cool:

[E_T_V]

I remember as a kid using that card as an ice scraper when we were late for school :horror: :nonono:

Well we live and learn!

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by maestromad
Ill take the lot! after all I do have more money than sense. :laugh:

How can you afford all those keyrings? You must have a well-paid job! :eek: :laugh: ;)

[threelitre]

Hi!

I wouldn't mind getting one of Keyring No 1 and a pair of cufflinks, if there are any left.

Regards,

Alexander

[Jonathan]

Here's a closer look at the cufflink designs, placed directly onto the glass of my scanner. Thanks for expressing so much interest so far...

Oh and I'd better clarify that what you see is what you get, there's only one of everything unfortunately, which is why I thought we'd do it auction style where there's over demand to keep it fair.

[Simon]

Oh yes, there it is for all to see, the good old British Leyland "Roundel" symbol - otherwise known as the "mangle handle"!

[e692wtt]

aka "The Corporate Plughole"?

Later realisation... if you're in the southern hemisphere???


Shurely shome mishtake...:laugh:

[Ricky]

Can i put an order in for number 9 unless anyone else wants it? I can't see that anyone else has requested this one, but if they have, i'm sorry! possibly number 18, but only if 9 isnt availiable!!

[Jonathan]

So far then, items sold look a bit like this (this is not finalised):

Keyring 1: threelitre
Keyring 2*: Skatiechik
Keyring 3*: -
Keyring 4: -
Keyring 5*: Skatiechik
Keyring 6: BIGLAD
Keyring 7: Simon
Keyring 8: Rich
Keyring 9: Ricky
Keyring 10: BIGLAD
Keyring 11: BIGLAD
Keyring 12: -
Keyring 13: -
Keyring 14: -
Keyring 15*: -
Keyring 16: -
Keyring 17: Rich
Keyring 18: -
Keyring 19: Quality

* All keyrings can be assumed to be in very good or as new condition and will cost £3 plus postage where necessary. Some have defects as illustrated below and will be £2 each, with the exception of no. 5 which I've just shown because it's dealer specific. Apparently C255 HJW was on the Austin Rover company fleet.

Austin Rover Mug: Rich, F170 GGT
Supercover Sticker**: RDGelder, matthewsemple
BL Cufflinks (Square): threelitre
BL Cufflinks (Round): BIGLAD

... and maestromad will have the rest ;)

** We're looking at getting the supercover sticker (which is very rare) reproduced so I hope you won't mind me putting this one on hold for a while!

Any more? There are still a few keyrings and pin badges.

[MaestroMatt]

If either pair of cufflinks is no longer required by Biglad or Threelitre, I'll have them!

[threelitre]

Hi!

i've seen my name on the list in 2 places :) How could I send you the money? My favourite would be a direct transfer to an account from you.

Alexander

[Quality]

Originally posted by threelitre
Hi!

i've seen my name on the list in 2 places :) How could I send you the money? My favourite would be a direct transfer to an account from you.

Alexander

I can't work out how to send a private message, can you send me one saying how you would like me to pay?

Thanks

Craig

[Jonathan]

Want to send a private message? Just click on the blue username in the top left of a post and all should become clear.

If you're the only person interested in an item contact me to confirm you're still interested and I'll reply with the total payable including postage (or you can wait and I'll reserve them for you to pick up at a future event) and methods of payment.

Thanks.

[A40]

Hi,

Please include me in on the bid for the
Austin Rover Mug, Supercover Sticker, BL cufflinks (square) and I would like to buy the Maestro tie that you posted earlier.

Many thanks.

[Jonathan]

*bump*

Any more cheques? I've only had one so far. If anyone would rather wait until the next event to save on postage let me know and I'll reserve the relevant items for you.

[A40]

Originally posted by D428CHO
*bump*

Any more cheques? I've only had one so far. If anyone would rather wait until the next event to save on postage let me know and I'll reserve the relevant items for you.


What are the current prices for the following items so far?

1. Austin Rover Mug;
2. BL Cufflinks (square);
3. SuperCover Sticker; and
4. Austin Rover Tie

When is the next event may I ask?

[CyrixDes]

Ohhhh count me in for the Austin Rover Mug. Is there more than one or are we having a bidding war?!! How do we go about bidding then or is this in the process of being sorted?

[Beaker]

Originally posted by D428CHO
*bump*

Any more cheques? I've only had one so far. If anyone would rather wait until the next event to save on postage let me know and I'll reserve the relevant items for you.


I was just waiting until next time I saw you. :)

[Katana550]

Originally posted by Simon
I'd love one of keyring No.7, "Drive the flag", Please, please grovel, beg, I'll do anything...honest. Thanks in advance!
:) :) :)



Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm sure this is a very simple keyring; basically a bit of printed paper between two plastic halves of the keyring. They are used as the cheapest kind of promotional keyring all over the place. So surely it must be reproduceable??

Also, surely it would be possible to reproduce the mug as well; there are many high street shops offering to transfer 'photos onto mugs/t-shirts/etc. so this would also be a simple design - possibly with the club logo on the side as well??

Just a thought but with so many takers for various items it would be a logical progression:p


Tim

[Jonathan]

Anything can be reproduced in theory, it's just the usual problem of unit order.

Thanks to all who've contacted me to confirm their position.

The tie is not for sale I'm afraid A40 unless you want to make me an offer I can't refuse ;) That's my tie and it turned out that my source no longer had any because he'd given them away. He wasn't happy when I told him how rare they are and what they're worth.

The supercover sticker is withdrawn for the moment but if we can sort out getting some reproduced there'll be plenty to choose from.

How about interested parties just PM me with the highest they're willing to bid for the mug and square cufflinks? We don't have any flashy auction software but this way it's anonymous and I'll announce the highest bid on Friday 2nd before confirming it sold next Monday evening in case anyone wants to advance on it. I won't just make up a silly figure either ;)

Bids so far: 1 (£7.50)

[A40]

Originally posted by D428CHO
Anything can be reproduced in theory, it's just the usual problem of unit order.

Thanks to all who've contacted me to confirm their position.

The tie is not for sale I'm afraid A40 unless you want to make me an offer I can't refuse ;) That's my tie and it turned out that my source no longer had any because he'd given them away. He wasn't happy when I told him how rare they are and what they're worth.

The supercover sticker is withdrawn for the moment but if we can sort out getting some reproduced there'll be plenty to choose from.

How about interested parties just PM me with the highest they're willing to bid for the mug and square cufflinks? We don't have any flashy auction software but this way it's anonymous and I'll announce the highest bid on Friday 2nd before confirming it sold next Monday evening in case anyone wants to advance on it. I won't just make up a silly figure either ;)

Bids so far: 1 (£7.50)

D428CHO,

I just PM you my bid for your stuff :)

A40

[Jonathan]

Thanks for bids on the mug and square cufflinks. Unless I receive any advances before 23:59 on Monday they'll be sold at the following prices to the current highest bidders!

Mug: £20.50
Cufflinks: £17

If there are any more bids they'll just be sold straight to the highest bid to have reached my PM box by that deadline ;)

Jon.