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Feeler: Custom Grill Emblem

Discussion in 'Group Buys' started by kriskross, Jan 28, 2013.

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How much would you pay for a custom Grill Emblem?

  1. $100+

    2 vote(s)
    1.3%
  2. $75-$100

    5 vote(s)
    3.3%
  3. $50-$75

    20 vote(s)
    13.3%
  4. $30-$50

    40 vote(s)
    26.7%
  5. $15-30

    62 vote(s)
    41.3%
  6. ...can you tell me why I would even want one?

    21 vote(s)
    14.0%
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  1. Jan 28, 2013 at 10:19 PM
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    kriskross

    kriskross [OP] Shits & Giggles

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    GROUP BUY IS UP! CHECK IT OUT!

    I know a guy that can custom build Grill Emblems to read something other than the Toyota "T". I'm getting one made that will be my initials but still somewhat resemble the "T". I just want to get an idea as to how many other people would like something like this done if he can give a group discount. I am pretty good at coming up with these designs so just post your initials or other 2-3 letter combination and I'll make them into an emblem like mine.

    Here is how mine came out.

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    This is the drawing used

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    My initials are CDE. The E is on the outside.
     
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  2. Jan 28, 2013 at 10:43 PM
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    kriskross

    kriskross [OP] Shits & Giggles

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    If there is enough interest we can get a group buy going and get these shipped out.
     
  3. Jan 28, 2013 at 11:09 PM
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    kriskross

    kriskross [OP] Shits & Giggles

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    Here is an example of the initials TSW (or any combination thereof)

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  4. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    Littlebro 5

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    This is a great idea Chris
     
  5. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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    kriskross

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    How did you like your emblem? I can redo it if you want, maybe just TW?
     
  6. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:57 AM
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    How much money are we talking about here?
     
  7. Jan 29, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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    kriskross

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    He is making mine for $45 but that price will go down, especially if I get one of my friends to digitize my drawings, not to mention the discount he'll give. I could see it being around $25-30 shipped.
     
  8. Jan 29, 2013 at 9:25 AM
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    My emblem will be the test run. He is going to make it out of a couple different materials so we can figure out which one is best and try to streamline the process.
     
  9. Jan 29, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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    How about an EFG?
     
  10. Jan 29, 2013 at 1:34 PM
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    Interesting.

    If I did I would get 808 or OG, or maybe just my initials lol :p depending how they all look.
     
  11. Jan 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM
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    that looks so sweet. i will go with the tsw.
     
  12. Jan 29, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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    How about JWP. Will these attach just like the standard emblem?
     
  13. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:08 PM
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    They will probably have to be glued on. A simple plastic adhesive from Home Depot will do the trick. I'll draw up JWP and have it posted tonight.
     
  14. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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    EFG

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  15. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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    OG

    This one would have to be two pieces that you just align when you glue it on.

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  16. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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    808

    Again, this one in three pieces aligned to fit.

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  17. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:46 PM
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    JWP

    I like how this one came out. Very unique.

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  18. Jan 29, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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    For me I think TJT or TT would look dumb. :pout:
     
  19. Jan 29, 2013 at 9:02 PM
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    For the sake of curiosity, how about TOK?
     
  20. Jan 29, 2013 at 9:06 PM
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    TJT

    For TT, just take out the J

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