i never meant to cause such controversy with a badge, the aim was to offer something that people wanted. Mark i'm sorry if this thread has offended you, i was not trying to upset those who already own the original. i was trying to give people more options, especially now as there are more colours available.
you are right i'm not a trader on here, but i already offer vinyls which are to all intense and purpose copies of logos or originals, but no one has had a problem with that before.
At the end of the day copies and replicating are all part and parcel of the manufacturing industry. how many varieties of coke do you know of.
i'm also very aware that these are not cheap knock offs the technique used to make these are also the way that the automotive manufacturers are heading. citreon already use a version of the manufacturing technique. and others are following. it allows for a far sturdier and stronger construction than the current glass filled PE that everyone currently uses. its a flusher fit and is harder to steal.
i appreciate money and try and spend it wisely and for me the TK badge is lovely, but i also know that it costs all of about £1 to make it. and i can't pull myself to pay a 700% markup for a piece of plastic, how ever nice it is. so i looked at alternatives.
you'll still have your exclusive club, and those people that are loyal to brand names will still buy the original, but not everyone can afford them, and that is why you'll always find alternatives.
if you want to discuss it further i'm happy to do it via PM or in a seperate thread, but i'd like to keep this one for people purchasing.
As per our PM convo, not offended in any way rich, just have my opinions
Oh and just to clarify (for those interested and not wishing to at least mislead!) the TK badge is metal and enamel so far from £1 at cost and made in such small quantities that there would be no major volume discount for production! Not bickering, just dont want anyone misled!