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Definition of an optomist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:07 pm
by Kev L
Bearing in mind that when Motrax went bang earlier in the year the price of there DHM crash mushrooms dropped to £15, I think the may be taking the pi** -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR1000 ... 415f0a953a
One born every minute.
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:12 pm
by agentpineapple
i remember when they were £15 on ebay and i missed the boat on that one, and yes he is taking the proverbial!!!!!!
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:13 pm
by tony.mon
This a direct quote from Chambers Dictionary, 2010 reprint.
Optimist (n):
"One who buys an item from Motrax at £15, fits them but bends a bolt through hamfistedness, but then tries to sell them for an obscene profit"
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:16 pm
by Kev L
Thank you Prof Mon, I was only guessing at the definition of an optomist but it is remarkable you found such an accurate description. I am forever in your debt Sir.
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:23 pm
by Wicky
AH! But if they are thought of as work of art, then when the artist dies (Motrax) prematurely or unexpectedly then in the market place the value shoots up as there is now only a finite amount of crafted works available.
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:26 pm
by turbo_billy
I picked up a set at Stafford brand new in the tin £20......
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:31 pm
by tony.mon
Wicky wrote:AH! But if they are thought of as work of art, then when the artist dies (Motrax) prematurely or unexpectedly then in the market place the value shoots up as there is now only a finite amount of crafted works available.
Only if they're signed, surely?
I shall ask for provenance, and a bit of patina, next time I order.
Re: Definition of an optometrist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:21 pm
by Wicky
Definition of an optometrist. Signed by the artist: Motrax Couk
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:25 pm
by Kev L
Is that installation art then?
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:31 pm
by Flatline
I shall ask for provenance, and a bit of patina, next time I order.
You off to the Italian restaurant again then Tony?
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:10 pm
by turbo_billy
And another one takes the p*ss.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR1000 ... 1c20b834ee
£34.20 plus £2.75 postage
especially when you could buy this one......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR1000 ... 415f249457
£17.69 plus £0.99 postage
Both brand new......
Re: Definition of an optomist
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:01 pm
by Kev L
These are a better price. I have these fitted to mine and they fit well with no fairing cutting. I haven't used them in anger, thankfully. Might do someone some good -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-VTR1000 ... 3f103a6233