RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted May 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2012 One lucky torch bearer has struck lucky today by putting their torch on a well known auction site.£200 to buy. I live quite near to where the 8000 torches were manufactured in Exhall,Coventry so I'm interested on this items final price.I wonder how much they cost to make.Quite a profit for someone. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330735585904&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 They cost £120 to buy. I see the bid is now £153,700. Do you think they are taking the p....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 At least they are not saying mint or unused. Good luck to then if people are stupid enough to cough up that sort of money. We ought to find the owner and put them in charge of the economy for showing that degree of initiative. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2012 Old Olympic torches have been coming up in auction for some time now and they've not been getting very good prices unless they are Pre-War although London 1948 ones seem to have done reasonably. But far more seem to be unsold than have sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Here's silly me thinking it was the same torch carried around throughout the country. Can't say I am keen on the gimmicks, hot air ballooning etc, is there any need for it? Though if the wind should take the "torch" away from its next changeover point that could be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Here's silly me thinking it was the same torch carried around throughout the country. Can't say I am keen on the gimmicks, hot air ballooning etc, is there any need for it? Though if the wind should take the "torch" away from its next changeover point that could be interesting. It's already gone out once, and that was back in Greece. I don't know whether that was Fate's view of the Greek economic crisis, or the prospects for the London Olumpics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I think this is a far better option. Those torches are just reminders of a huge junket for the benefit of a 'chosen' few as usual. JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I thought all these 'sportsmen' were in the Olympics or carrying the torch as an 'honour', yet here they all are putting them on e-bay to try to exploit the poor saddos who want to pretend they were amongst the chosen ones by paying an astronomic sum for the rather cheap-looking tin thing and a secondhand sports outfit. Nevertheless, I commend them for their enterprise in taking advantage of the saddos . . . JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted May 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2012 Bear in mind the torch bearers will have had to pay £215 for the "privilege" of carrying it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted May 20, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2012 A London 2012 spokesperson has commented on the sale of Olympic torches and uniforms on Ebay and elsewhere. The spokesperson said: "The Torch and uniform are the Torchbearer's to do what they want with, we hope they find a good home." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I thought all these 'sportsmen' were in the Olympics or carrying the torch as an 'honour', yet here they all are putting them on e-bay to try to exploit the poor saddos who want to pretend they were amongst the chosen ones by paying an astronomic sum for the rather cheap-looking tin thing and a secondhand sports outfit. Nevertheless, I commend them for their enterprise in taking advantage of the saddos . . . JE They could be raising money for their charities of course ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted May 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2012 Just taken a look at when the torch relay is coming through my neck of the woods. Apart from the fact it has to cross Woodgate Level Crossing which most of the time is shut (no way will we delay trains to accomodate the torch and the preceeding procession!!) it is also going along one the narrowest busiest roads in the area at exactly the same time all the schools are chucking out and the local physo driving mums in their over bull barred 4x4's come along driving like nutters. Expect the Olympic Torch to be seen live on the BBC embedded in the front of some swearing mother's BMW X5!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 They could be raising money for their charities of course ... Of course but this generous person is donating 10% to Save the Children and the other 90% of the £20k to £150k to Save my Bank balance. That one isn't enthusiastic or prank bidding; just greedy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted May 20, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2012 Of course but this generous person is donating 10% to Save the Children and the other 90% of the £20k to £150k to Save my Bank balance. That one isn't enthusiastic or prank bidding; just greedy. Another MGB I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2012 Just taken a look at when the torch relay is coming through my neck of the woods. Apart from the fact it has to cross Woodgate Level Crossing which most of the time is shut (no way will we delay trains to accomodate the torch and the preceeding procession!!) it is also going along one the narrowest busiest roads in the area at exactly the same time all the schools are chucking out and the local physo driving mums in their over bull barred 4x4's come along driving like nutters. Expect the Olympic Torch to be seen live on the BBC embedded in the front of some swearing mother's BMW X5!!! It won't be much different here - it's coming slap-bang through the middle of the town just after 09.00 blocking the main road routes. I reckon at that time of day there'll be tailbacks about 1/2 - 1 mile long on all 5 road routes leading into the town and it will probably take the rest of the day to clear them. I dunno about going down there to watch the torch go by but it will definitely be amusing to watch the traffic for a while afterwards once all the local coppers have hopped it to teh cake shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted May 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2012 Just got back from watching the Olympic Torch Relay arriving in Exeter. A wonderful Carnival atmosphere all afternoon. Didnt experience any traffic chaos as everyone knew it was happening, and either came to see it or stayed away. Ok, I know its Sunday, but only one short stretch of road leading to the city centre destination (Cathedral Green) actually closed, and rolling roadblock on roads used for the relay, so disruption kept to a minimum. General permission given for children to be late for school on Monday morning if they wish to see the torch leave the City. A great day you cynics! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 A hundred and fifty three grand?????? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/London-2012-Olympic-Torch-/330735828718?pt=UK_Sports_Memorabilia_ET&hash=item4d01643eee#ht_556wt_922 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2012 The thing that puzzles me is just how much of the Torch Relay is listed as "Torch in Transit" presumably a white one! Quite a few places on the route the torch only travels a few hundred yards with a runner and then goes in transit again. Not too far from where I live the "Earlswood" leg is about 1.25miles before it is in transit to Redditch town centre about 4 miles as the crow flies. I wonder how much of the 8000 miles it is being carried by a runner? Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I dunno but I'd like a photo of me lighting a fag from one.................. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 A great day you cynics! Dave. I gather that the torch will pass close to where I live, but this cynic doesn't intend to turn out to be reminded that it's on its way to London - yet again. (Edited for punctuation slip) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Had a look on feabay and pepole are paying money for a photo of it!!!! Just mad!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Perhaps if we all stopped talking about it they'd be deprived of the oxygen of publicity and the damn flame would go out. Permanently. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted May 21, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2012 A lot of the absurdly high bids are clearly hoax bids submitted to show this as the farce that it is. These sx figure sums are mythical and will not be changing hands. DT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted May 21, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2012 It's gorne out again in Cornwall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I wonder if there's enough material in all of this Olumpic tat to scratchbuild a decent model..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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