Group Buy - Trunk Plates [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

N40GL

10-06-2009, 04:22 PM

The original group buy of trunk plates (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56497) has been distributed, and a number of people indicated that they'd like a second chance at ordering. So, gullible as I am, here we go again.

THE RULES:

YOU send to my PayPal address ("n4ogl@comcast.net") the amount of $24.66 (calculated below) and wait.
If you can't figure out how to spell my address, read the other thread starting on page 2.
If I get more than 30 (thirty) prepaid orders by October 23, I can get the same price as before and I'll order and mail them.
If I don't get at least thirty (30) orders by then, I'll refuse the payments and you'll get $23.75 back ($24.66 less the $0.91 PayPal transaction fee).
I'll update this thread periodically with the total prepaid orders I have.
Because of postage costs, if you want one (1) set of plates, place one order. If you want two (2) sets of plates, place two single orders. If you want three sets of plates, well - figure it out.
Yes, this is more expensive than the first order. I lost money and took it out of my own pocket.

THE COST:

$19.00 Group Buy Price for trunk plates from Troy Products
$02.00 Padded envelope to mail them to you
$02.75 US Postal Service Postage
$00.91 What I thought the PayPal Transaction Fee would be.

$24.66 Total

If calculated using the actual transaction fee PayPal is taking ($1.02), total cost is $24.77. I'd appreciate everybody who hasn't paid yet adding that extra eleven cents.

Start the orders now!

Joe Walsh

10-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Mark,
Thank you for opening up a second group buy, as I :sleepy: and missed the first one.
I appreciate your time & effort to re-offer this.
Hopefully it will not be any additional cost to you.
I will send you two seperate orders this evening via PayPal.

Anyone else miss the first group buy, or have since decided that they should get a set of these plates??
Let's make this happen!

BTW: I'm nervous just because of that police "how to" video circulating on the internet!

CRUZTAKER

10-07-2009, 11:43 AM

Paypal sent,

Thanks Mark!

fastblackmerc

10-07-2009, 11:51 AM

Mine arrived today! Will install them this afternoon.

Marauderman

10-08-2009, 04:21 AM

Mine arrived today! Will install them this afternoon.

Pm sent---!!

2,4shofast

10-08-2009, 08:03 AM

Paypal sent as well, thank you!

fastblackmerc

10-08-2009, 10:23 AM

Pm sent---!!

Them refers to both sides.... You'll have to get in on the latest group buy to get yours.

RF Overlord

10-09-2009, 01:21 PM

Mark, I'm in for 2 sets...I'll have Mary do the financial side.

knine

10-10-2009, 05:21 PM

Mark, I'm in for 2 sets...I'll have Mary do the financial side.
:lol: Now I know why Bunny has the check book. Do you have him trained to give you all the ATM receipts yet? :rolleyes:

Go2GuyFL

10-10-2009, 08:44 PM

Sent to your PayPal address ("n4ogl@comcast.net") the amount of $24.66.

FordNut

10-10-2009, 09:10 PM

I installed them in my car today, quick & easy. Looks like the passenger's side is the most critical for security, but putting them on both sides looks better 'cause it's symmetrical.

Thanks.

BlackVic_P71

10-11-2009, 08:22 AM

How many sold so far?

Da Dark Jedi

10-11-2009, 09:45 AM

Mark, I want in on this group buy. Is it still going on??? You have PM also!!!

03mmmonroe

10-11-2009, 10:09 AM

Looking for one set of plates also.

N40GL

10-11-2009, 11:34 AM

As of 1430 Eastern, we have eight (8) of the required 30+.

RF Overlord

10-11-2009, 11:39 AM

Folks, I missed out on the last group buy on this...I did see the post about breaking into the trunk, but I thought it was just a video...I didn't pay attention. "You snooze, you lose" applies here.

These are a VERY good idea, especially if you ever have to leave your car unattended in a less than friendly area. The price is VERY reasonable for the protection it adds. Don't miss out like I did...let's get this second chance rolling!

fastblackmerc

10-12-2009, 06:19 AM

I installed mine. Easy / quick installation. :up: :up:

MM03MOK

10-12-2009, 06:49 AM

Payment for two (2) sets sent. :D

Mesencephalon

10-12-2009, 10:25 AM

Hey there!
Order placed to n4ogl@comcast.net for 1 set.
Does anyone have a picture (camera phone, whatever) of them installed?
I am all thumbs.
Thanks! I am moving and do not know the neighborhood and I felt an oz of prevention was worth the pound of cure.
Question: should I buy 2 sets? If someone DOES try to break in, will it destroy the first?
Thanks!
Dave

fastblackmerc

10-12-2009, 10:52 AM

jus2rel

10-13-2009, 11:20 AM

Money is on the way, Thanks again!!

gate500gr

10-13-2009, 01:54 PM

Money sent!

G rauder

10-13-2009, 02:37 PM

Paypal and PM sent.

Thanks again

cougar9150

10-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Payment for 1 set sent.
Phil

EbonyMarauder03

10-13-2009, 09:38 PM

Payment for 1 sent.

Bob

Joe Walsh

10-14-2009, 01:45 PM

Mark,
Do you want to post a link for this group buy on the CV.net and GrandMarq.net websites?

BTW:How many do we have pre-ordered so far?

BLACKMARAUDER04

10-14-2009, 03:47 PM

I want a set. Paypal sent. (lincmark8@aol.com)

N40GL

10-15-2009, 09:34 AM

As of 12:26PM Eastern Daylight Time, I have eighteen (18) prepaid orders (including one person who sent payment for two in a single order, proving they did not read the posting (you know who you are) and who will need to send me another five bucks because the USPS charge goes up with the weight of two rather drastically).

If someone wants to post a link for me on the two Panther-related web sites mentioned in Post #26, go right ahead. I'm not a member there, and it seems silly to join just for a single activity (which they may reject anyway as too entrepenurial for the site). Just point them over here. We're still way short of the 30 I need to get the right price and, if we get a bunch more than thirty, I might be able to drive the price down still further.

Interestingly, PayPal is taking $1.02 per transaction, and not the $0.91 they did last time. This makes the 'new' price $24.77.

SeattleMAG

10-15-2009, 04:25 PM

Sent my payments for two (in two separate payments). I feel bad for the "other guy" who didn't read directions :)

bob6364

10-16-2009, 07:17 AM

Just sent money for 1 set

(21) prepaid orders ...comon folks 9 more orders to go...

RF Overlord

10-16-2009, 02:59 PM

Yes, I know who I am... :depress:

C'mon Mark...buddy...pal...you KNOW I'm good for it. If the GB goes through, I'll send you the other 5 bucks...I swear on my mother's grave. :eek:

Wait a minute...BUNNY sent the payments in, so it's not my fault...for once!

B.C. Bake

10-16-2009, 09:07 PM

Payment for two (2) sets sent. :D

Hi, Just a question? I would like a one set, but is there any another way to pay? I don't know what is "pay pal" and have cash or whatever. So anyway, I would like to participate in this group buy thanks BC.:)

B.C. Bake

10-17-2009, 11:06 PM

Is the group buy done? Just woundern, "maybe it is done":bigcry:

bob6364

10-18-2009, 05:52 AM

Is the group buy done? Just woundern, "maybe it is done":bigcry:

From the first page,first post
"If I get more than 30 (thirty) prepaid orders by October 23, I can get the same price as before and I'll order and mail them."

Joe Walsh

10-18-2009, 07:59 AM

I posted a link to this Group Buy on the Grand Marquis website, but I'm not a member of CV.net.

Can someone post a link to this on CV.net?

Let's work to get the minimum quantity ordered and make this happen!

Thanks

N40GL

10-19-2009, 08:44 AM

TWENTY orders (and one guy who still owes another five bucks).

October 23 is deadline - this coming Friday.

Ten more essential; eleven would be perfect.

chrish

10-19-2009, 05:34 PM

What is this product? What is a trunk plate used for?

Windsor58

10-19-2009, 06:17 PM

Count me in for one set.
Paypal sent.

Joe Walsh

10-19-2009, 06:23 PM

What is this product? What is a trunk plate used for?

It prevents breaking out the reverse light in the rear valence in order to access the trunk emergency release pull.
Check out the link in Post #1 of this thread.
They had a video that showed how you can break into a Panther's trunk in under 8 seconds by using this method.
Unfortunately the video was put on Youtube so now all the criminals know how easy it is and exactly how to do it.

DEFYANT

10-19-2009, 06:28 PM

Im in.

I will check with my agency to see what they are doing to fix this. That said... what is Ford doing about it?

N40GL

10-20-2009, 06:12 AM

Should I extend the deadline?

Also - I don't think Ford is doing anything with the trunk stamping, especially since the Panther is D.O.A. after a year or so.

RF Overlord

10-20-2009, 09:16 AM

Mark, since we're THIS >< close, can you extend it a little?

sweetair

10-20-2009, 03:41 PM

I am on the fence here. I will get back tonight as I am off for a meeting.

sweetair

10-21-2009, 07:10 AM

2 more just got ordered. We should be getting closer to the magic number.

2,4shofast

10-21-2009, 07:26 AM

Should I extend the deadline?

It would be nice if you did extend this, I really would like that have a set.

N40GL

10-21-2009, 09:13 AM

1. As of 11:33 AM EDT Wednesday (21st) I have twenty-four confirmed orders.

2. I'm thinking about a small extension, but I'm sensitive to those that ordered right away. Of course, if we don't hit the magic number, even those that ordered right away get nothing, so extending seems the right things to do.

3. Help me promote this, if anyone you know hasn't yet heard about it.

4. As soon as we hit thirty-one, the group buy will close either way. Troy products said they'd give us the special price for at least thirty, and I want to order thirty-one just to be safe.

Stranger in the Black Sedan

10-21-2009, 11:08 AM

i have one of these from you, can you link me to how I am supposed to install it?

fastblackmerc

10-21-2009, 12:35 PM

i have one of these from you, can you link me to how I am supposed to install it?

The plates are oriented with the holes parallel to the trunk lip aka horizontal. Mark where you want to drill the holes on either side of the reverse light sockets, center punch and drill the holes slightly larger than the bolts (make sure there are no wires where you drill). I used a small uni bit. Insert the plates (nut side towards the back of the car) long side first towards the top of the trunk lid and feed the rest of the plate in, position as necessary (it will be a tight fit and the plate will contact the back of the reverse socket but they will fit). Insert bolt(s) & internal tooth washer(s) and tighten.

Stand back, admire your work, have a cold one.................. or two. :beer::beer:

N40GL

10-21-2009, 04:46 PM

Look at the pictures in the original thread - linked in Post #1.

Somewhere in this thread someone has posted a link to that set of pictures as well.

TCBO1

10-21-2009, 05:00 PM

Opening up PayPal right after I post this to send you the money!!

Joe Walsh

10-22-2009, 08:09 AM

Mark,
I saw that Charlie/DEFYANT and TCB01 are ordering these plates.
Where do we stand now on a total count?
I agree with the extension on ordering for the GB....run it until the end of the month?

Thanks, Joe

BTW: If we are really close to making the GB, I would consider ordering a 3rd set to make the minimum.
I don't need a 3rd set, but I'd be willing to bet that within a month someone will ask; "Where can I get a set?"

N40GL

10-22-2009, 11:44 AM

... we have 25 confirmed orders.:eek:

ONLY SIX (6) TO GO!:help:

Ozz

10-22-2009, 12:04 PM

I missed the video before it was taken off the Troy Products site... anyone have another link? I'd like to see it...

fastblackmerc

10-22-2009, 01:09 PM

I don't need a 3rd set, but I'd be willing to bet that within a month someone will ask; "Where can I get a set?"

That's when you charge them 2 or 3x's what they cost originally.

Go2GuyFL

10-22-2009, 02:04 PM

Now you got me thinking I should order a bunch of sets and sell them at SSHS9.

marales

10-22-2009, 02:43 PM

Just placed my order for one set.

GetMeMyStogie

10-22-2009, 04:05 PM

It prevents breaking out the reverse light in the rear valence in order to access the trunk emergency release pull.

Actually, it prevents only the 2nd step - reaching in to yank the emergency release. The first part, someone smashing out your taillight, can still happen.
Do these come with a little sticker that says 'trunk release protected by Troy'?

I was on the fence about ordering these - until someone actually stole the valve caps from my wheels. I didn't think that could ever happen, either.

sweetair

10-23-2009, 07:20 AM

I had placed an order for two. I am assuming this will fit a Grand Marquis from '01 as well, right?

Where do we stand on the order #?

N40GL

10-23-2009, 10:36 AM

It'll fit any car that uses the same trunk lid stamping as the Marauder. So, arguably, that would fit a CV, GM or MM, or a Schwinn that used the same trunk.

Twenty-eight today at 1:30 PM EDT. So I'm extending it until the end of the day that the thirty-first order comes in.

cshorts

10-23-2009, 06:36 PM

I just realized the deadline is today and want to get in under the wire. Does the $24.77 also work for having a pair shipped to Canada?
Thanks

N40GL

10-26-2009, 07:49 AM

Great question - the answer is I am not sure. These are all going out USPS, so if the Postal Service accepts the same $2.75 to mail to Canada, we're good.

If it doesn't, would you be adverse to tossing in some more money to cover your postal fees if I learn after-the-fact that it's more expensive?

Does anyone on the thread have any experience here?

sam

10-27-2009, 11:36 AM

email sent

D Rock

10-28-2009, 08:30 PM

Paypal sent for one set. Thanks.

Joe Walsh

10-29-2009, 11:15 AM

I won't need these until I get my trunk fixed....:shake:, but where do we stand on the Group Buy minimum quantity ?

N40GL

10-29-2009, 03:42 PM

AS OF 1845 EDT, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29:

TWENTY-EIGHT ORDERS - ONLY THREE TO GO.:bigcry:

Get off'n the fence, already!! :help::help:

:pimp::drive:

MM03MOK

10-29-2009, 05:13 PM

GeoffK

10-30-2009, 07:01 AM

Sent you a paypal. Thanks for doing this again.

Geoff

N40GL

10-30-2009, 07:27 AM

We only need two more orders to make a lot of people happy (and safe)!

(1022 hrs, EDT, Friday)

RF Overlord

10-30-2009, 08:31 AM

Mark, check your PMs...

MM03MOK

10-30-2009, 01:30 PM

We only need two more orders to make a lot of people happy (and safe)!

(1022 hrs, EDT, Friday)
SOLD!!! Just sent payment for two (2)!!

Joe Walsh

10-30-2009, 02:22 PM

SWEET!:banana:

Thanks Mary for assuring that this Group Buy (#2) happens!

N40GL

10-31-2009, 08:33 AM

We havde THIRTY-THREE (33) orders!!!

:beer::banana2::banana::lol:

Thanks to all that participated. Because there isn't really anything I can do until Monday morning (regarding contacting the distributor), the group buy will stay OPEN until then, after which I will close it and place the order. So, last-minute folks are welcome, but only if they use PayPal.

When I'll call the distributor, I'll also get two additional plates for those that only got one plate in the wrapped set. And THIS time, I'll check them more carefully before they go out.

Watch this space for notice that I'm not longer accepting orders, for when the plates have arrived, and for when they get tossed in the mail.

Thanks to everyone again.

Mark

N40GL

10-31-2009, 08:34 AM

Oh yeah - as for Canada - I don't remember the weight. However, Bunny has two sets and I'm certain would sell at least one to you if you cover shipping. Or, you can order at the group rate, and promise (publicly) to cover the excess shipping once I go weigh it.

JBcarnut

10-31-2009, 11:06 AM

Sorry, I'm missing something. What are these for?

fastblackmerc

10-31-2009, 11:14 AM

Sorry, I'm missing something. What are these for?

You really need to keep up with things here.... :D
J/K

Maybe these posts will help you out. Need to use the search function.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57843&highlight=trunk+plates

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57376&highlight=trunk+plates

bob6364

10-31-2009, 03:21 PM

Thanks Bunny i was all set to pull the trigger on 2 sets when you did....:D

bhenderson

10-31-2009, 09:28 PM

Can I still get in on the second group order?

cshorts

10-31-2009, 09:32 PM

Paypal sent for 1 set and no problem as I will cover the difference if more to Canada...
Thanks

matth

11-02-2009, 09:22 AM

Paypal sent. Thanks for helping the community.

N40GL

11-02-2009, 09:40 AM

As of 11.35 AM Eastern (or 12:45 PM if you didn't set your clock back) Monday, the group buy is CLOSED. I'll be placing the order with Troy Products in a few minutes.

jus2rel

11-23-2009, 08:05 PM

Whats going on with the plates???? Its been a while with no update??

bob6364

11-24-2009, 01:16 AM

its been 3 weeks should be soon i'm guessing

N40GL

11-24-2009, 06:25 AM

I got home from work last night, and sitting on my doorstep was a very heavy box of trunk plates from Troy Products. For some reason, it was sent parcel post (the first time they did it, it came UPS) - that probably accounts for the delay.

Tonight I'll go and buy envelopes and mailing labels, and get them out this weekend. Watch this space.

Mark

jus2rel

11-24-2009, 10:19 PM

Sorry if I'm being a hassle, just wondering if you could post a list of everyone who is recieving a set, just cause I never really got a confirmation and want to make sure one will be on the way

Thank you

B.C. Bake

11-25-2009, 12:20 AM

Just PM, N40GL?:rolleyes:

N40GL

11-25-2009, 08:14 AM

jus2rel

11-25-2009, 09:04 AM

Thank you, just wanted to be sure

cougar9150

11-25-2009, 10:20 AM

Last Names (Only):
Baker, Hunlock, Shorts, Bair, Morales, Horsepower, Zador, August, MM.Net, King, Auten, Parks, Sadowski, Urban, Miller, Zelden, Blue Communications, Gladding, Pryor, Gallagher, Klayman, House, Bearden, Winns, Walsh, Mensinger, VanHooreweghe, Glassner, Cline

(My list isn't sorted by user names - only mailing addresses.)

Just looking this over and didn't notice my last name Houde on the list. I was thinking maybe it was the one listed House but wanted to verify. Thanks.

N40GL

11-25-2009, 06:03 PM

My mistake - I can't type worth cr@p. It IS Houde, not 'House.'

Peace2Peep

11-25-2009, 09:56 PM

If anyone has a set theyd like to unload...PM me! I want them for sure and have the cash to pay right now.

N40GL

11-26-2009, 03:33 PM

Everything (except the set going to Canada - I have to go to the Post Office in person tomorrow for that) went in the USPS mail today. Look for them between three and six days from Friday (11/27), plus or minus holiday delays.

If you want a set and missed the Group Buy, check with Bunny - MM.Net bought two extra sets.

2,4shofast

11-30-2009, 05:54 PM

Mark,

I got my plates in the mail today, thank you very much for setting up another round of these. It is greatly appreciated:beer:

Joe Walsh

11-30-2009, 05:57 PM

Mark,

I got my plates in the mail today, thank you very much for setting up another round of these. It is greatly appreciated:beer:

+1!!
I received mine on Saturday.

Thanks for re-running this GB!

imorb1994

11-30-2009, 06:08 PM

I recieved mine today as well. Thanks for doing this.

DEFYANT

11-30-2009, 08:12 PM

Got mine. Thanks

bob6364

11-30-2009, 09:01 PM

got mine today....there ba-u-ti-ful ...thanks again.

Windsor58

11-30-2009, 10:49 PM

Got mine today. Thanks for doing this for us.

03mmmonroe

12-01-2009, 03:47 AM

Got mine Monday thank you again for doing this for us.

D Rock

12-01-2009, 07:11 PM

Package received, thank you very much.:)

B.C. Bake

12-01-2009, 08:41 PM

You the man! Got mine today in las Vegas, Thanks for the hard work and patients for the group buy...double HUUUR RAAA:beer:

EbonyMarauder03

12-02-2009, 10:39 PM

Just got mine the other day in the mail. Thanks. I'm going to take them around to some P.D.'s that I used to deal with when I had a job before installing them.

cougar9150

12-08-2009, 12:26 PM

Got mine a few days ago. Thank you very much sir.

jimbok1951

02-06-2010, 04:31 AM

MM03MOK

02-06-2010, 06:36 AM

I don't want to sound like a moron, give me some some slack, but I just got a 04 in November and it is layed down for the winter, lots of chatter about trunk plates, what the heck is a trunk plate ?????
Thanks
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56497

Click on the link in the first thread. The video is no longer there but info about protecting your car from being broken into through the trunk.