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[GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123437] Wed, 27 April 2011 02:22 Go to next message
980 is currently offline  980   United States
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Finally got to see the show. I think I may get addicted to it.

We don't have a TV here anymore but we do watch some online. Here is a link to the episode of Pawn Stars featuring the GMC. It's pretty close to the beginning of the show. That shop sure has changed a lot since we bought our wedding rings there in 2006!

http://tvtodays.com/pawn-stars/episode-49-pom-pom-pawn.html

Enjoy.

Desmond
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123442 is a reply to message #123437] Wed, 27 April 2011 05:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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980 wrote on Wed, 27 April 2011 00:22

... Here is a link to the episode of Pawn Stars featuring the GMC. It's pretty close to the beginning of the show. ...
http://tvtodays.com/pawn-stars/episode-49-pom-pom-pawn.html ...


Desmond,

Thanks for the link.

After looking at the paint job, I personally like it better than the original, but it destroys the value as a collector item. (I do not think the paint is nice enough to make up the value.)

Does anyone make a reproduction spare tire cover like that? (Maybe a little less prominent ridges.) If supplied blank, it could have a market well beyond the GMC community. Who wouldn't want a big beer bottle cap on the back of their Jeep?


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icon2.gif  Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123444 is a reply to message #123437] Wed, 27 April 2011 05:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Desmond, thanks however you might try YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udXXg9Z2mnQ

...where you won't be faced with near the amount of pop-ups and spam. Wink

Gord Smile

Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123492 is a reply to message #123444] Wed, 27 April 2011 10:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Wow, I didn't think they would put it up there. Thanks for that.

Wow, $50k? That was just for the benefit of TV. I can't believe that Rick was almost going to give him $35k. It made me really understand the dilemma, it really is a gamble. That coach had some stuff changed from the original and without spending time to do research he couldn't have known that. He would have at least needed a paint job to bring it back. On the other hand, it had the fridge panels which the Rohnert Park coach doesn't seem to. Still the RP coach didn't sell for $18,500.

That gave me an appreciation for the Pawn Shop job, you have to be an instant expert on everything. He has a pretty good grip on a lot of different things but you've got to know everything (or at least as much as possible) before you get out the cash. I'm looking forward to visiting the shop again next time I'm down there. Funny to think that it was just this tiny place when I was shopping there with my wife just a few years ago.

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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123506 is a reply to message #123442] Wed, 27 April 2011 12:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kosier is currently offline  Kosier   United States
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Mike,

Milt Wade in Las Vegas had a mold made off an original Coke tire
cover. He should either still have it or
know of it's whereabouts.

Gary Kosier
77EII & 77PB
Newark, Ohio

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>
>
> 980 wrote on Wed, 27 April 2011 00:22
>> ... Here is a link to the episode of Pawn Stars featuring the
>> GMC. It's pretty close to the beginning of the show. ...
>> http://tvtodays.com/pawn-stars/episode-49-pom-pom-pawn.html
>> ...
>
>
> Desmond,
>
> Thanks for the link.
>
> After looking at the paint job, I personally like it better
> than the original, but it destroys the value as a collector
> item. (I do not think the paint is nice enough to make up the
> value.)
>
> Does anyone make a reproduction spare tire cover like that?
> (Maybe a little less prominent ridges.) If supplied blank, it
> could have a market well beyond the GMC community. Who
> wouldn't want a big beer bottle cap on the back of their Jeep?
> --
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> Birchaven Side Bath
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123509 is a reply to message #123506] Wed, 27 April 2011 12:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I think it would be neat to get one made
and put one's favorite brew logo added!

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> From: gkosier@roadrunner.com
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:12:22 -0400
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode
>
> Mike,
>
> Milt Wade in Las Vegas had a mold made off an original Coke tire
> cover. He should either still have it or
> know of it's whereabouts.
>
> Gary Kosier
> 77EII & 77PB
> Newark, Ohio
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Miller" <m000035@gmail.com>
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode
>
>
> >
> >
> > 980 wrote on Wed, 27 April 2011 00:22
> >> ... Here is a link to the episode of Pawn Stars featuring the
> >> GMC. It's pretty close to the beginning of the show. ...
> >> http://tvtodays.com/pawn-stars/episode-49-pom-pom-pawn.html
> >> ...
> >
> >
> > Desmond,
> >
> > Thanks for the link.
> >
> > After looking at the paint job, I personally like it better
> > than the original, but it destroys the value as a collector
> > item. (I do not think the paint is nice enough to make up the
> > value.)
> >
> > Does anyone make a reproduction spare tire cover like that?
> > (Maybe a little less prominent ridges.) If supplied blank, it
> > could have a market well beyond the GMC community. Who
> > wouldn't want a big beer bottle cap on the back of their Jeep?
> > --
> > Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> > '73 26' exPainted D. -- `78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- `77 23'
> > Birchaven Side Bath
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123516 is a reply to message #123509] Wed, 27 April 2011 12:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tmaki is currently offline  tmaki   United States
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On 4/27/2011 10:29 AM, D C *Mac* Macdonald wrote:
>
> I think it would be neat to get one made
> and put one's favorite brew logo added!


It would be neat.

Although getting a "cease and desist" letter from the IP
attorneys at "one's favorite brew" might be discouraging.
These companies are fire-breathing dragons when it comes to
brand IDs and licensing.

Not that Disney is a source of favorite brew, but they are
an outstanding example of how uncompromising they can be.
Some years ago I was contracted to record a performance of a
group that was doing some Disney material. I was informed
that Disney was intending to put representatives in the
audience, and that they would terminate the performance of
any Disney material if it was recorded without permission.
(The group obtained performance permission in time to avert
a scene, but the Disney people were there.)

Likewise, NFL teams are quite jealous of their branding. A
small concern that produces very interesting and giftable
NFL-style materials was not allowed to produce materials
that displayed a certain team's logo. When I inquired of
them as to why, they told me the licensing contract was so
onerous that they just couldn't do it.

So, I'm guessing the owner's of the IP associated with one's
favorite brew would be as protective.

It would be neat, though.




Toby Maki
'73 Glacier 230
Riverside, CA
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123521 is a reply to message #123516] Wed, 27 April 2011 13:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gmcrv1 is currently offline  gmcrv1   United States
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Being in the sign business, I can attest to the aggressiveness of the
copyright holders and licencing and brand identification of many companies.
Years ago we did a banner campaign for Pepsi-Cola, I asked what I needed
from them to reproduce their logo. They said nothing as long as it is used
in good taste and the registration R is present. Coke is a whole different
animal.

I have never had an issue with the branding folks, but there are those out
there that will do anything for a buck. I have seen reps from GM at some of
the larger car events shut down, confiscate material and equipment and
prosecute vendors using their logos. Usually after a preliminary warning.
Not worth loosing $20,000 of equipment for a few bucks. Besides, if you're
on the right side of these companies, they will pay you well to install
their materials.


Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN


On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM, tmaki <tmaki@earthlink.net> wrote:

> On 4/27/2011 10:29 AM, D C *Mac* Macdonald wrote:
> >
> > I think it would be neat to get one made
> > and put one's favorite brew logo added!
>
>
> It would be neat.
>
> Although getting a "cease and desist" letter from the IP
> attorneys at "one's favorite brew" might be discouraging.
> These companies are fire-breathing dragons when it comes to
> brand IDs and licensing.
>
> Not that Disney is a source of favorite brew, but they are
> an outstanding example of how uncompromising they can be.
> Some years ago I was contracted to record a performance of a
> group that was doing some Disney material. I was informed
> that Disney was intending to put representatives in the
> audience, and that they would terminate the performance of
> any Disney material if it was recorded without permission.
> (The group obtained performance permission in time to avert
> a scene, but the Disney people were there.)
>
> Likewise, NFL teams are quite jealous of their branding. A
> small concern that produces very interesting and giftable
> NFL-style materials was not allowed to produce materials
> that displayed a certain team's logo. When I inquired of
> them as to why, they told me the licensing contract was so
> onerous that they just couldn't do it.
>
> So, I'm guessing the owner's of the IP associated with one's
> favorite brew would be as protective.
>
> It would be neat, though.
>
>
>
>
> Toby Maki
> '73 Glacier 230
> Riverside, CA
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123561 is a reply to message #123521] Wed, 27 April 2011 19:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Harley Davidson Motorcycles is really aggressive in searching for unauthorized use of their logos, about a year ago I designed a customers website that sold vintage motorcycles. On the front page of the site was the various logos of manufacturers, with in the first week I got a notice of unauthorized use of logo and or name. Unless you are a dealer you can not use their logo or the words Harley Davidson without motorcycle(s) on the end. To this date have never heard from Triumph, Honda, BSA, BMW, I even got a thank you letter after it was taken down.

John Blankenship '76 Palm Beach Tulare, CA
[GMCnet] Logos, Copyrights, Trademarks, Licensing, etc. [message #123566 is a reply to message #123561] Wed, 27 April 2011 19:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I think I read somewhere that Harley-Davidson is
second only to Coca Cola regarding the world-wide
recognition of their logos.

H-D seems to be especially critical as to quality
of any merchandise they license for manufacture
by other companies.

Big time universities are also jealous of their
logos and royalties! They especially hit upon
flea markets where it is almost guaranteed that
the merchandise is non-authorized ripoffs.

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> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: jtblank@yahoo.com
> Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:29:57 -0500
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode
>
> Harley Davidson Motorcycles is really aggressive in searching for unauthorized use of their logos, about a year ago I designed a customers website that sold vintage motorcycles. On the front page of the site was the various logos of manufacturers, with in the first week I got a notice of unauthorized use of logo and or name. Unless you are a dealer you can not use their logo or the words Harley Davidson without motorcycle(s) on the end. To this date have never heard from Triumph, Honda, BSA, BMW, I even got a thank you letter after it was taken down.
> --
> John Blankenship
> '76 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123596 is a reply to message #123561] Wed, 27 April 2011 23:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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John,

And rightly so!

There are several anecdotes about HD the first was when they tried to
trademark the sound that their V-twin engines make. They fought that battle
in the courts for six years and finally gave up.

The second was when they tried to restrict the use of the term HOG after
they started the Harley Owners Group. They aggressively pursued a shop in
San Jose, CA and won that case. Then they took on a shop in Seneca Falls, NY
called The HOG Farm. The owner stood his ground as he had been using the
name since 1969 or thereabouts which was YEARS before HD registered the
term. At the end of the day the judge sided with The Hog Farm.

I met the owner once at a motorcycle aftermarket show, his name was Andy
Grottelli (or something like that). He told me that HD's corporate lawyers
kept messing with him. He would have his lawyer accompany him to a hearing
and HD would file a continuance for one reason or another. The main reason
was to try and get Andy to give up. As noted above he did not and won the
case!

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Harley Davidson Motorcycles is really aggressive in searching for
unauthorized use of their logos, about a year ago I designed a customers
website that sold vintage motorcycles. On the front page of the site was
the various logos of manufacturers, with in the first week I got a notice of
unauthorized use of logo and or name. Unless you are a dealer you can not
use their logo or the words Harley Davidson without motorcycle(s) on the
end. To this date have never heard from Triumph, Honda, BSA, BMW, I even
got a thank you letter after it was taken down.
--
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'76 Palm Beach
Tulare, CA
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123606 is a reply to message #123596] Thu, 28 April 2011 05:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JimGunther is currently offline  JimGunther   United States
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I understand that Harley (during the 1980's?) made more money on mechandising than they did on sale of their bikes.

For that matter, such may still be true.

Image is everything.


Jim Gunther
www.LotusV6.com

now former owner - ;( 73 GMC-II 2600
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123612 is a reply to message #123596] Thu, 28 April 2011 07:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Byron Songer is currently offline  Byron Songer   United States
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Harley Davidson isn't the only one. A company I formerly worked for (known
for it's consumer devices) did it's fair share. We, as reps in the field,
were trained to spot inappropriate uses so we could notify the offending
individuals and help them take corrective action before attorneys got the
word.

A kinder, more gentler approach.

--

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1978 GMC Royale
Louisville, KY
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Rob Mueller wrote:

> John,
>
> And rightly so!
>
> There are several anecdotes about HD the first was when they tried to
> trademark the sound that their V-twin engines make. They fought that battle
> in the courts for six years and finally gave up.
>
> The second was when they tried to restrict the use of the term HOG after
> they started the Harley Owners Group. They aggressively pursued a shop in
> San Jose, CA and won that case. Then they took on a shop in Seneca Falls, NY
> called The HOG Farm. The owner stood his ground as he had been using the
> name since 1969 or thereabouts which was YEARS before HD registered the
> term. At the end of the day the judge sided with The Hog Farm.
>
> I met the owner once at a motorcycle aftermarket show, his name was Andy
> Grottelli (or something like that). He told me that HD's corporate lawyers
> kept messing with him. He would have his lawyer accompany him to a hearing
> and HD would file a continuance for one reason or another. The main reason
> was to try and get Andy to give up. As noted above he did not and won the
> case!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> USAussie - Downunder
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John Blankenship
> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:30 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode
>
>
>
> Harley Davidson Motorcycles is really aggressive in searching for
> unauthorized use of their logos, about a year ago I designed a customers
> website that sold vintage motorcycles. On the front page of the site was
> the various logos of manufacturers, with in the first week I got a notice of
> unauthorized use of logo and or name. Unless you are a dealer you can not
> use their logo or the words Harley Davidson without motorcycle(s) on the
> end. To this date have never heard from Triumph, Honda, BSA, BMW, I even
> got a thank you letter after it was taken down.


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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123617 is a reply to message #123606] Thu, 28 April 2011 07:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
k2gkk is currently offline  k2gkk   United States
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I think it's pretty much true today. The margin on the
clothes and accessories is far greater than that on
the bikes themselves. "My" dealership sells maybe ~20
bikes a week and it's the "sellingest" dealership in
the state of Oklahoma.

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> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: JgmcG@RiskManagementSearch.com
> Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:04:40 -0500
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode
>
>
>
> I understand that Harley (during the 1980's?) made more money on mechandising than they did on sale of their bikes.
>
> For that matter, such may still be true.
>
> Image is everything.
> --
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> www.LotusV6.com
>
> now former owner - ;(
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode [message #123621 is a reply to message #123596] Thu, 28 April 2011 08:27 Go to previous message
k2gkk is currently offline  k2gkk   United States
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Very interesting, Rob.

Seneca Falls, NY is my wife Judy's hometown!

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> From: robmueller@iinet.net.au
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:39:54 -0400
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Link to watch Pawn Stars GMC episode
>
> John,
>
> And rightly so!
>
> There are several anecdotes about HD the first was when they tried to
> trademark the sound that their V-twin engines make. They fought that battle
> in the courts for six years and finally gave up.
>
> The second was when they tried to restrict the use of the term HOG after
> they started the Harley Owners Group. They aggressively pursued a shop in
> San Jose, CA and won that case. Then they took on a shop in Seneca Falls, NY
> called The HOG Farm. The owner stood his ground as he had been using the
> name since 1969 or thereabouts which was YEARS before HD registered the
> term. At the end of the day the judge sided with The Hog Farm.
>
> I met the owner once at a motorcycle aftermarket show, his name was Andy
> Grottelli (or something like that). He told me that HD's corporate lawyers
> kept messing with him. He would have his lawyer accompany him to a hearing
> and HD would file a continuance for one reason or another. The main reason
> was to try and get Andy to give up. As noted above he did not and won the
> case!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> USAussie - Downunder
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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