Original "2 Percenters" Lapel Pin

[FiveO]

UPDATE: SOLD


Hey gang... in going through everything I found when selling my 2004 Silver Birch Trilogy #48 to a fellow MM.net member I can across a couple gems...

An original "2 Percenter" lapel pin bought about 9-10 years ago from this site along with the MM.net National Member pin...

I don't believe they are available anymore, correct me if I'm wrong.

The meaning of this pin can be found here: (Thanks to SergntMac)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9290&highlight=2+percenters


The very early '02 media kit on the Marauder from L/M included remarks from internal L/M memos that cited the demographics TAF reminds us of now, but it also focused on the "aftermarket" upgrade spin that (at that time) L/M hoped would develop in their favor. L/Ms theory, based on their market research, imparted the concept that 2% of those who buy a Marauder, will spend more money to improve it, albeit perhaps not in these exact words.

I remember reading this as I researched the Marauder before my first purchase, so, that must have been prior to June, 2002. This concept stuck in my head, and I later read it again in Kenny Brown's notes about building the first supercharged Marauder. His notes remain on his web page today, at www.kennybrown.com Go to --custom vehicles--Marauder S--Builder's notes--Overview. Here's a clip of that text.

"Enter the 2003 Mercury Marauder, one of the best and most sophisticated base platforms to date for reshaping into a monster of performance wholly worthy of the name and reputation of Marauder. Mercury, and specifically the lads in the Marauder Group, has pulled off a minor miracle getting a low volume niche car like Marauder through the Ford system, particularly in the current economic climate.

The Marauder certainly fills a need in the market for a moderately priced full-sized sedan with looks, performance and style. However, there are those that are always looking for more -- more power, more performance, more cool factor.

Some clever marketer somewhere off in marketing land has dubbed this group of enthusiasts as the “two-percenters”. These unique two percent of the market are the premier driving enthusiasts who are passionate about their performance. This exclusive group wants more out of the cars they drive, and they have the resources to get it. And that my friend is where we step in.

Kenny Brown Special Vehicles are specifically and painstakingly created for those driving and performance enthusiasts that look at their cars as an extension of themselves and the joy they get out of driving as food for their soul."

After I became a member here, I came to make lifetime friends with MartyO, and he and I went on to design and create two lapel pins, the round black and sliver godshead pin stating "MercuryMarauder.Net--National Member" and the "fender badge" style pin that states "Marauder" with the checkered flag at the leading tip, above that "Mercury" and below that "Two Percenters."

The rationale for creating our lapel pins was twofold. To share in our uniqueness and common pride among the muscle car world. And, to raise money for improvements to our home, Logan's MM.Net web site.

Our round "seal" has gone on to be replicated in half a dozen member initiated projects, such as our 2" round window sticker available through our own MM.Net webstore, and custom embroidery on clothing and accessories now available at our newly announced "Channel D Logowear" from NO4GL. Our "fender badge" went on to become actual correct scale fender badges that sold out fast. ('04 availability of fender badges is expected soon).

For more 411 on clothing and accessories, click here http://home.comcast.net/~n4ogl

So, there you have it. The tag "Two Percenters" was created by an unknown L/M marketing research employee (probably a summer intern that got paid squat for this ingenious tag), and we have given this life from there.

Looking at our behavior here, I think we have earned the tag and it suits us well.

Y'all wanting some pins of your own, visit Logan's MM.Net store. The linky is in your toolbar at the top of every page.

The store has long since closed as the site has changed ownership. The pins were limited edition.

They are currently both available from me...! I will NOT split them..they will be sold together. I do not have the original backs at this time but I'll see what I can do about coming up with some replacements. The pins are original and in perfect condition.

I'm not going to post a price tonight....I know what I want for them. Lets see if anyone comes up with the number.

And so people know they are original...back photo attached also.


Send me a PM or post what you think they are worth. I really don't know....but I have a number in mind.

Thanks for looking!


Mark

[lji372]

Pm sent.........

[slickster]

Ill take everything or what ever is left thanks

[lji372]

Ill take everything or what ever is left thanks

Go away :fishslap:

[ctrlraven]

I have several pins tucked away along with other goodies.

[martyo]

What are the offers that are being PM'd? I may have to go dig up the left overs from when we had these made....

LOL

[RubberCtyRauder]

Cool pins, Mark! I've never seen them until your post...what?!?!!? I don't get them with the car????;)

[RubberCtyRauder]

What are the offers that are being PM'd? I may have to go dig up the left overs from when we had these made....

LOL


save me a 2 percenter since I get the car and not the pin..lol

[FiveO]

Martyo...good to see you! I still remember SSHS4 and your first time out with your car!! Remember that day? You bent a bracket (I think you got back into it) and I ended up winning the much lower class? Fun day...still have the trophy...!

My car will be on the way to Mo's from what I heard from the buyer.... :)

You had these made in 2004-2005...Logan sold them on the MM.net

Rare people...these original lapel pins are RARE! Post some offers!

I have gotten 3 PM's so far but no actual offers :)

[lji372]

$8.00 :dunno:

[martyo]

Martyo...good to see you! I still remember SSHS4 and your first time out with your car!! Remember that day? You bent a bracket (I think you got back into it) and I ended up winning the much lower class? Fun day...still have the trophy...!

My car will be on the way to Mo's from what I heard from the buyer.... :)

You had these made in 2004-2005...Logan sold them on the MM.net

Rare people...these original lapel pins are RARE! Post some offers!

I have gotten 3 PM's so far but no actual offers :)

Of course I remember!!!!!!

[Guittard22]

20 for all

[lji372]

The Vultures around here I swear :lol:

[martyo]

This makes me feel like I need to dig up the old mouse pads I made too. LOL

[FiveO]

Of course I remember!!!!!!

There have been some great days during the new Mercury Marauder run...over the last 11 years....

But I have to say....a 2004 Mercury Marauder taking 1st place at a Chevy Impala SS event was close to the top.

I remember doing that burnout and having my whole car fill up with rubber inside...then it clearing out...doing the run..winning by a fraction and then having all the Merc fans (including you) meet me at the pit area when I got back.

It doesn't get better than that....it was classic!!!!

My MM is going to another enthusiast...and will be well taken care of...!

Mark

[RubberCtyRauder]

This makes me feel like I need to dig up the old mouse pads I made too. LOL


It's 2014..2004-05 stuff is nostalgia to us "new timers" :D

[lji372]

There have been some great days during the new Mercury Marauder run...over the last 11 years....

But I have to say....a 2004 Mercury Marauder taking 1st place at a Chevy Impala SS event was close to the top.

I remember doing that burnout and having my whole car fill up with rubber inside...then it clearing out...doing the run..winning by a fraction and then having all the Merc fans (including you) meet me at the pit area when I got back.

It doesn't get better than that....it was classic!!!!

My MM is going to another enthusiast...and will be well taken care of...!

Mark

That epic youtube video was you?
Where the impala had colored smoke, red I believe

[lji372]

It's 2014..2004-05 stuff is nostalgia to us "new timers" :D

Shhhh your raising the price :shake: :lol:

Guy sells you car at a loss and is making up for it with pins, priceless:banana2:

[FiveO]

That epic youtube video was you?
Where the impala had colored smoke, red I believe

Not that I recall....I raced a black Impala in the final. I really wish someone had gotten a video of it....but alas..it was 2004 :( Not the technology of today with cell phones taking vids.

[lji372]

Not that I recall....I raced a black Impala in the final. I really wish someone had gotten a video of it....but alas..it was 2004 :( Not the technology of today with cell phones taking vids.

This is the one I was thinking of
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oa7pUnIt13Q

oa7pUnIt13Q

[FiveO]

That was NOT me...but I can say I was on stock tires/rims at the time and my burnouts were just about the same as that Marauders :)

Nice vid!

Edit: That vid was SSHS7...I won my class in SSHS4..3 years earlier...when Martyo's car was just a youngster! ;) :D

[Sully008]

This is the one I was thinking of
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oa7pUnIt13Q

oa7pUnIt13Q


:Offtopic:IIRC, that is member Defyant. On topic, good luck with the sale! These are definitely rare pieces.

[MM03MOK]

Please post an asking price. If you want to entertain offers, put them on eBay.

[L.Mark]

What are the offers that are being PM'd? I may have to go dig up the left overs from when we had these made....

LOL

I would be VERY interested in a set!!!!!!:banana::banana:

[FiveO]

No problem.

$55...$50 for the pins...$5 for shipping.

If they don't sell for that I will keep them and post them back here in a few years.

I believe they're rare enough.

Mark

[Bluerauder]

This is the one I was thinking of
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oa7pUnIt13Q

oa7pUnIt13Q

That was DEFYANT/Charlie from MD in the Silver Birch MM for the burnout contest.

[Spectragod]

No problem.

$55...$50 for the pins...$5 for shipping.

If they don't sell for that I will keep them and post them back here in a few years.

I believe they're rare enough.

Mark

For $50, I'll take them.

[guspech750]

Not gonna lie. Cool pins.

But post a ******ing price. This is not eBay.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[whitey]

Not gonna lie. Cool pins.

But post a ******ing price. This is not eBay.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom
he did joe...!! punk!:flamer::P post #25

[guspech750]

he did joe...!! punk!:flamer::P post #25

Thats Cool.

I was not going to decipher all the bulls h i t.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[TAKEDOWN]

Maybe these pins will make a come back for newer owners... lol, hint, hint

[FiveO]

As of now they are SOLD.

Updating the first post.

[Bigdogjim]

This makes me feel like I need to dig up the old mouse pads I made too. LOL

OK! Start a new thread and save me two mouse pads:)

[Joe Walsh]

WOW!

Been around the site for 10+ years and I do not recall seeing those '2 percenter' pins!

Very cool!

Any chance of making another production run of them?

Or does anyone else have some stashed that they would sell?

[1Marauder]

Remake them ALL! We all want some. And the Silver posted the DAY AFTER I bought mine... AAAARRRRRRRGGGG!!!!!!

[Spectragod]

I should be able to find an "interesting" way to give these away......:D

[martyo]

If people are really interested, I will look into making them again.

I guess that Spectragod set the market price. LOL! j/k

[Spectragod]

If people are really interested, I will look into making them again.

I guess that Spectragod set the market price. LOL! j/k

Nahhh, I just wanted them, no need to dick around, I know what it's like to deal with dreamers/tire kickers/low ballers etc....

[Bigdogjim]

If people are really interested, I will look into making them again.

Maybe you could have the next run a little larger? I also have about 4-5 of the first run.

[lji372]

Maybe some boost and *** pins are in order :D

[martyo]

Maybe you could have the next run a little larger? I also have about 4-5 of the first run.

Larger as in number of pins made or he size of the pins?

[Spectragod]

Larger as in number of pins made or he size of the pins?

I'd say larger run, that way we can all have multiple's......

[lji372]

I'd say larger run, that way we can all have multiple's......

TWSS!! :banana2:

[345HP87SSAC]

Cool. I was not a 2%er then but they look good now.

[boatmangc]

This makes me feel like I need to dig up the old mouse pads I made too. LOL
Dig em out bubba! Im in your neck O the woods
Pins?

[J-MAN]

I should be able to find an "interesting" way to give these away......:D

This really perked up little Timmy! :D

[lji372]

This really perked up little Timmy! :D

Nice........

Don't take this wrong F Timmy! :lol:

[martyo]

Dig em out bubba! Im in your neck O the woods
Pins?

Working on em.

Got my manufacturer lined up.

I guess I need to start a thread to gauge interest.



And play hooky and come hang out with us today if you are in town.

[lji372]

Marty if you make unobtanium you will kill the value.....

DO IT!!!!! :D

[Spectragod]

This really perked up little Timmy! :D

Little T won't get squat from me, just the way it is..........:shake:

[ctrlraven]

Working on em.

Got my manufacturer lined up.

I guess I need to start a thread to gauge interest.



And play hooky and come hang out with us today if you are in town.

Will they be completely identical to the original ones or will there be any changes?

[Spectragod]

Will they be completely identical to the original ones or will there be any changes?

Identical except they will cost 5 times as much...... as Marty says, I set the new price.:D

[Embassy]

Glad I have an original.

[Spectragod]

Glad I have an original.

As do I, now...:D

[TAKEDOWN]

I'm in if they make a comeback!

[martyo]

Will they be completely identical to the original ones or will there be any changes?

I was going to keep them identical although someone asked me to make them larger. The problem with that is production costs....

[boatmangc]

:Offtopic:IIRC, that is member Defyant.

I was there……Epic

[Spectragod]

I was going to keep them identical although someone asked me to make them larger. The problem with that is production costs....

I know this guy with a CNC..........:rolleyes:

[martyo]

I know this guy with a CNC..........:rolleyes:

Have you ever seen the prices that the CNC guys charge?????

[lji372]

Have you ever seen the prices that the CNC guys charge?????

it's almost as much as the speed shops hourly rate :flamer:

[Bigdogjim]

I understand the it was designed to be a lapel pin at first. The only issue is every time I wear one people have a hard time reading it? So I thinking how about going just a little lager? 1=1/2 times? If it is too big it pull on clothing:)

Or just get it done and stay with the size of the first run.

[martyo]

it's almost as much as the speed shops hourly rate :flamer:

We should both agree to raise our rates!

[Spectragod]

Have you ever seen the prices that the CNC guys charge?????

Yep, don't so much care as long as I get what I want....:D

[lji372]

We should both agree to raise our rates!

Doesn't work in my business, fierce competition.

You guys, not so much :beatnik:

Darrin :bunny3:

[Spectragod]

Doesn't work in my business, fierce competition.

You guys, not so much :beatnik:

Darrin :bunny3:

Oooooooooo, bunnies......

[jwibbity]

Have you ever seen the prices that the CNC guys charge?????

the company I work for charges our customers a ridiculous amount of money for CNC troubleshooting, too bad i dont see any of it....... :(

[martyo]

Doesn't work in my business, fierce competition.

You guys, not so much :beatnik:

Darrin :bunny3:

In my business they are just fierce.

[Logan]

...and in completely random re-appearances... Hi! :)

I might be able to save you some trouble Marty... :)

People still want these? Who wants to take a bunch off my hands? I found a box containing 16 of the ORIGINAL 2%'er pins & 15 of the MM.net pins and 35 mm.net stickers...

All brand new. Someone make me an offer for all of em.

[Joe Walsh]

...and in completely random re-appearances... Hi! :)

I might be able to save you some trouble Marty... :)

People still want these? Who wants to take a bunch off my hands? I found a box containing 16 of the ORIGINAL 2%'er pins & 15 of the MM.net pins and 35 mm.net stickers...

All brand new. Someone make me an offer for all of em.

WOW!.......:eek:

This website's 'Father' is BACK!!!

I'll offer 9,000!......

cents that is.

[Mebot]

I don't want the whole batch but interested in 2

[Spectragod]

...and in completely random re-appearances... Hi! :)

I might be able to save you some trouble Marty... :)

People still want these? Who wants to take a bunch off my hands? I found a box containing 16 of the ORIGINAL 2%'er pins & 15 of the MM.net pins and 35 mm.net stickers...

All brand new. Someone make me an offer for all of em.

$200



567890

[RubberCtyRauder]

$260.00........

[lji372]

...and in completely random re-appearances... Hi! :)

I might be able to save you some trouble Marty... :)

People still want these? Who wants to take a bunch off my hands? I found a box containing 16 of the ORIGINAL 2%'er pins & 15 of the MM.net pins and 35 mm.net stickers...

All brand new. Someone make me an offer for all of em.

This isn't ebay bro :bows:

[lji372]

$260.00........

Fine..... $260.01 :banana2:

[RubberCtyRauder]

268.00......

[lji372]

+.01

Better save some dough for Marty :fishslap:

[Spectragod]

Since we are bidding........

$300

[boatmangc]

When you guys get done bidding will whoever ends up with them. PM me?
I want one!!!


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[lji372]

Since we are bidding........

$300

In that case you win

38383

[Spectragod]

In that case you win

38383

As long as it's p/c'd I'll take it.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Jerry go away....EYOD <~~~, figure it out LOL
Isn't your engine builder calling?

[MM03MOK]

...and in completely random re-appearances... Hi! :)

I might be able to save you some trouble Marty... :)

People still want these? Who wants to take a bunch off my hands? I found a box containing 16 of the ORIGINAL 2%'er pins & 15 of the MM.net pins and 35 mm.net stickers...

All brand new. Someone make me an offer for all of em.

Hey, Logan!

Since this isn't eBay - PM me your asking price for the whole lot and I'll use them as raffle prizes to raise funds for Marauderville 12 (can you believe it???)

Thanks

Bunny

[lji372]

Jerry go away....EYOD <~~~, figure it out LOL
Isn't your engine builder calling?

I wish!!! :lol:

[martyo]

...and in completely random re-appearances... Hi! :)

I might be able to save you some trouble Marty... :)

People still want these? Who wants to take a bunch off my hands? I found a box containing 16 of the ORIGINAL 2%'er pins & 15 of the MM.net pins and 35 mm.net stickers...

All brand new. Someone make me an offer for all of em.

Hey Logan!!!!!!

[Zack]

Who wears a pin? I'm mean...really.
Who wears a pin?!

[lji372]

Who wears a pin? I'm mean...really.
Who wears a pin?!

I've always wanted a prince Charles, now I have a reason :banana2:

[Spectragod]

Hey, Logan!

Since this isn't eBay - PM me your asking price for the whole lot and I'll use them as raffle prizes to raise funds for Marauderville 12 (can you believe it???)

Thanks

Bunny

I'll match her price, as I want to make these available to all members, not just those that go to MV, this is not about reselling for profit as much as is is distributing to the collective, and I give 90% of my stuff away for nothing.

Btw, I have to start another give away........

[RubberCtyRauder]

^^^ what he said +1

[Joe Walsh]

Who wears a pin? I'm mean...really.
Who wears a pin?!

I don't wear my merit pin anymore....but I do still wear my 'Little Orphan Annie/Ovaltine' decoder ring!!

....and BADGES?!
We don't need no stinkin' badges!!!

[Logan]

For the record, I love that my reappearance instantly caused a bidding war & general shenanigans. For once, I don't have to clean it up. heh...

I'll be sending all the stuff to Bunny for what I paid for it, plus a bunch of unique, original one-off MM.NET stuff from back in the day.

Be good y'all.

[Spectragod]

For the record, I love that my reappearance instantly caused a bidding war & general shenanigans. For once, I don't have to clean it up. heh...

I'll be sending all the stuff to Bunny for what I paid for it, plus a bunch of unique, original one-off MM.NET stuff from back in the day.

Be good y'all.

I have -0- fu*&s to give, I have mine, I was just trying to help out other members, I guess I'll just have them made.:rolleyes:

[lji372]

Epic failure

[martyo]

I guess I'll just have them made.:rolleyes:

If you're gonna do that, I guess I will call off the underpaid workers I was paying to make mine.

[Spectragod]

If you're gonna do that, I guess I will call off the underpaid workers I was paying to make mine.

Nahhh, if your going to make them, I'll buy a batch from you, just as give away items....

[L.Mark]

I've always wanted a prince Charles, now I have a reason :banana2:


they're pins Jerry, may be too heavy...:P

[L.Mark]

I'll match her price, as I want to make these available to all members, not just those that go to MV, this is not about reselling for profit as much as is is distributing to the collective, and I give 90% of my stuff away for nothing.

Btw, I have to start another give away........


I like this idea...

[MM03MOK]

Five0 has sold the pins, the original intention of this thread. Depending on the quantity, I'll look at creative ways to share the pins. Stay tuned.

:bunny3: