Nurburgring badge project

[rainmasterb]

Evening all, just after some feedback if poss? I am a phone call away from getting a batch of these made (aside from a possible legal debate with them what own the 'Ring!) but it would mean a little investment on my behalf. What do you reckon? Will it sell? Any feedback appreciated, thanks.

[rainmasterb]

Yes with self-adhesive. Made by a company who make a lot of OEM badges, so yes they can be nicked, but you'd need a decent heat source to do it without breaking it.

How much? Good question! How much would you pay?

[rainmasterb]

Killer2005 said:

Trying not to be rude, but how are these different from any others already on the market?

NB I'm on my phone so can't really see them properly.

It's not a usual sticker - it's a proper car badge, like you see 'M3' or '118d' on the back of a BMW

[rainmasterb]

bqf said:

They're exactly the same as the Carbon Fibre adhesive badges on sale at the 'Ring. Isn't this their copyright?

Having been to the 'ring I think going there, lapping, then buying the badge is part of the experience.

I wouldn't buy them, and sorry to be a prude, but I really hate copyright theft.

Haven't seen these? I have been in contact with the company who own the 'Ring. We nearly agreed a deal for me to wholesale them to them for retail in their on-site shops and online shop, but they pulled out for some reason? I am now seeking their permission to produce and sell them myself, so there will be no copyright theft.

[rainmasterb]

Thanks for that wonderful insight, so very helpful.

[rainmasterb]

I am speaking to the company who own and operate the Nurburgring already. If they don't grant me a license to sell it, I wont sell it - I'm not taking any risks here. I don't see this as something that's gonna make me millions, it was just an idea I took to stage 2 and still liked. As I have written, the initial idea was to wholesale it the company who own the 'ring for them to retail through their official channels, but for reasons unknown to me after some very positive initial exchanges, they said no thank you. So it's a case of where now? Seems a shame just to let it die after doing the initial design work etc... Did think VXR Nurburgring owners might be interested? Alternatively, I have considered only selling it to people who could prove they have driven the 'ring - should keep the purists happy but might limit sales somewhat?

[rainmasterb]

Hi, in the end I didn't get any made, but it's still something I might do one day.

Thanks for your interest anyway!