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08-04-2007, 07:41 AM
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Rivet Master  Commercial Member
1986 31' Sovereign
1975 25' Tradewind
1967 17' Caravel
Sherfield English
, Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 700
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New Vendor - Rivet Master - Yippee!
Hello Guys,
this is my 500th post and I thought I'd make an announcement. You know me already but I'm coming clean! Ever since I started the process of buying my Airstream nearly a year ago, I've come to realise that the marque is not well represented here in the UK. I had to buy my Airstream in the US and get it imported myself. Others who have done it will tell you that it's a high risk strategy that can cost you an arm, a leg, and possibly everything! By utilising my life savings I've imported two Airstreams now and it's taught me many things about managing risk and attention to detail. I intend to continue that good practice in the business I'm starting today.
In the spirit of the forum I also plan to organise a cooperative import service for Airstreamers over here to spread the cost of shipping in parts from the US.
My first Airstream for sale is going through the final stages of it's refurbishment and will be ready for sale within the month. To support the venture I'm building a website that will be online within a few weeks. For me, there was only one name:  www.silvertwinkie.co.uk
I want to thank the members of the forum for all the support they've given in getting to this stage. I will be running a business. But, just as importantly, I would like to build a support structure for Airstream owners in the UK.
Regards,
Marc Harris.
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08-04-2007, 07:46 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 23' Safari
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 348
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Good luck Moonstruck, sounds exciting. All the best to you in your new venture. Hope you are very successfull.
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Van
2009 F-350 FX4 Crewcab 4x4 6.4l
former '78 Argosy 20' Minuet owner
former '77 23' Safari owner
former 25' Fun Finder X-250BHS SOB owner
current 26' Komfort Trailblazer 262BSLE SOB owner
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08-04-2007, 08:05 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1986 31' Sovereign
1975 25' Tradewind
1967 17' Caravel
Sherfield English
, Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 700
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Thank you Van. I consider myself to have been blessed. As a photographer I've spent most of my life doing something other people do for a hobby! If I'm going to carve out another career I want it to be in something I love and I love the Airstream! I love it enough to live in one and that's been just as informative as reading the forums! Lol!
Marc
Bugger Me! I've arrived! It says "Commercial Vendor" on my profile! Now all I need to do is start earning money instead of bloody spending it! 
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08-04-2007, 08:28 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Almost Always Sunny Sarasota
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 418
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How exciting it must be for you to have your vision become a reality. You are doing something most us can only dream of. I congratulate you for all your hard work that had to go into this new adventure. I only wish the best luck and much success in this endeavor.
Richard SL
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08-04-2007, 08:54 AM
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Rivet Master 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,093
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Congratulations and good luck!
Remember ... "knock you up" has a totally different meaning where you are than where I am.
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Dennis
BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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08-04-2007, 09:04 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,714
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Congrats!!!
Best wishes and much success to you!
G
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Airstream of Arkansas
www.airstreamofarkansas.com
877-Air-hog1
877-247-4641
Keeping the Airstream Dream Alive!
AIR #8844
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08-04-2007, 09:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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500, Wahoooooo.......
Congrats on the 500th post, and best of luck with the business.
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Michael & Tina with Layla and Preston BZ The family has grown. 2003 22' INTERNATIONAL CCD
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08-04-2007, 09:36 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,500
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Hey Marc,
Best of luck in the new business. If I can help on the technical end of things, just give a shout!
And welcome to the 'Master's Club'. Congrats!!!!
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lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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08-04-2007, 09:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Marc and I have been messaging this morning -- AIR Forums is glad to work with our vendors and thrilled to have such a strong alumi-nut in 'Old Hampshire.' (I like that...  ) I've always appreciated the quality of Moonstruck's posts. Please continue jumping into any thread, Marc, offering your view & experiences. Heckuva 500th post -- worth karma IMO -- anybody else wanna pass some his way?
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08-04-2007, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,500
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Originally Posted by CanoeStream
Marc and I have been messaging this morning -- AIR Forums is glad to work with our vendors and thrilled to have such a strong alumi-nut in 'Old Hampshire.' (I like that... ) I've always appreciated the quality of Moonstruck's posts. Please continue jumping into any thread, Marc, offering your view & experiences. Heckuva 500th post -- worth karma IMO -- anybody else wanna pass some his way? |
DONE!
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lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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08-04-2007, 10:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Congratulations!
What a great service you are providing. When will your website be up? I too have sent Karma.
Vaughan
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08-04-2007, 10:38 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Almost Always Sunny Sarasota
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 418
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I love getting Karma, but I am not sure why. Anyway I sent some acrossed the big pond.
Good Luck, Richard SL
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08-05-2007, 07:59 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1986 31' Sovereign
1975 25' Tradewind
1967 17' Caravel
Sherfield English
, Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 700
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Thank You!
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Originally Posted by SaabLover
I love getting Karma, but I am not sure why. Anyway I sent some acrossed the big pond.
Good Luck, Richard SL
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Hi Richard and guys thanks for the Karma!
I admit I had to look it up myself but found some very nice comments from quite a few nice folks and I'll certainly be using it myself.
Marc
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08-05-2007, 08:40 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,966
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Congratulations on your 500th post, and best of luck with your new Airstream business.
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
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