Hello There: Selling 1988 Ceramarte Texas Renaissance Stein

[gorgeousclassics]

Is anyone out there interested in purchasing my 1988 Ceramarte Renaissance Festival Stein in pristine condition for $165? I do have pictures, just email at Gorgeousclassics@cox.net ~ My name is Dianne. Also would appreciate any other insight into this fine piece.

Enjoy!!

[Norberto]

Hello Dianne,

Would you be willing to post a picture? I am not an devout collector, but from time to time, I like to add to my collection.

Also, there is quite the stein expert/collector in this Forum's member list.

[Sir Martin]

I actually got in touch with Dianne a couple days ago regarding this message. While acknowledging that I am not a moderator here, I humbly advised her that this post is almost certainly in violation of forum rules (I wasn't chastising, just letting her know that there were rules against advertising and certainly against posting products that compete with MIL).

http://www.dragonsquest.com/site/policies/forumrules.htm

She responded very politely that she was new and didn't know she could not post advertisements for MIL products. She even sent me a picture of the tankard and had been misinformed as to the year of issue. What she actually has is a 1980/81 ceramic tankard, so it would be a disappointment for anyone who thought she might be in possession of a Dragon Tooth. :eek:

[Nunyafb]

Dragon Tooth, the holy grail of TRF tankards.

[Sir Martin]

Dragon Tooth, the holy grail of TRF tankards.

And it is also an excellent example of supply and demand. I was collecting TRF tankards for several years before I found mine. As with most of these beauties, it is better to purchase them the year of issue rather than waiting. :o

[Norberto]

Sir Martin, good call. I agree.

I did not intend for her, or anyone, to violate the MIL Forum rules. Simply curious to see a picture.

Also, interesting observation. As I said, there is quite the expert on this forum base.

[Nunyafb]

And it is also an excellent example of supply and demand. I was collecting TRF tankards for several years before I found mine. As with most of these beauties, it is better to purchase them the year of issue rather than waiting. :o

I guess I kind of lucked into my Dragon Tooth. 1988 was the first year that I ever attended TRF and while searching for a tankard, the Dragon Tooth just caught my eye. To me, it was the best looking tankard being sold so I bought one.

Unfortunately, I didn't notice until after I got home that it had a hairline crack in it. Last year while purchasing my latest tankard, I told Dakota about it and she told me that it probably wouldn't take much off of it's value. (not that I would ever sell it)

[Sir Martin]

Norberto - thanks for the kind words. I appreciate ya.

Nunyafb - Since most people would not actually drink out of their Dragon Tooth, I doubt a hairline crack would make much difference. I can assure you there are many people who wish they had yours.

That reminds me of something interesting I heard a few years ago from a fellow who used to work for MIL ... he said that some tankards with unusual characteristics are actually sold for more than the standard models. I guess it's kinda like the coins and stamps that have something different about them that makes them more valuable. I could kick myself for passing up an unusual item a while back that I could have had for a very low price. It was the 1985 "Wizard's Crystal Ball" tankard, but instead of having the regular midnight blue background, the background was white. I was told that it would sell for more than the regular one.

[Nunyafb]

Nunyafb - Since most people would not actually drink out of their Dragon Tooth, I doubt a hairline crack would make much difference. I can assure you there are many people who wish they had yours.

That reminds me of something interesting I heard a few years ago from a fellow who used to work for MIL ... he said that some tankards with unusual characteristics are actually sold for more than the standard models. I guess it's kinda like the coins and stamps that have something different about them that makes them more valuable. I could kick myself for passing up an unusual item a while back that I could have had for a very low price. It was the 1985 "Wizard's Crystal Ball" tankard, but instead of having the regular midnight blue background, the background was white. I was told that it would sell for more than the regular one.

I actually drank out of mine during my visit that day and probably a couple of times since then, but a few years ago when I found out it's value, any thought of drinking out of it went right out the window.

That "Wizard's Crystal Ball" tankard sounds interesting. I guess a collector should go to more garage sales and antique/resale shops and keep their eyes peeled. You never know what you might find.

[Norberto]

Where could one find a Dragon Tooth?

[Nunyafb]

Where could one find a Dragon Tooth?

If I'm not mistaken, I think that whenever someone sells one back to Dragonslayer, they will put it out front for sale. I guess you could give them a call and check for availability. I'm also pretty sure that I've read elsewhere on this forum about someone seeing some sold on eBay. Garage sales and resale shops would also be another possibility. I think it would be pretty cool to find one in a garage sale for a couple of bucks.

[Norberto]

Thanks Nunyafb.

I will check with Dragonslayer.

I agree, that would be the ideal find.

[Nunyafb]

Thanks Nunyafb.

I will check with Dragonslayer.

I agree, that would be the ideal find.

Here in Rosenberg, almost all of the old stores in downtown have become antique/resale shops. I'm starting to feel a need to go down there and have a look around.

[Norberto]

Good luck in your search. Let me know what you find.

[Sir Martin]

Maybe Dakota will check in some time and let us know how many were sold back to the Dragonslayer last season. I attended on 5 different weekends and think they may have had about 3 total come through the shoppe. They usually don't last very long.

[Norberto]

Are they out of production? Or, do they produce some from year to year?

[Norberto]

I guess I kind of lucked into my Dragon Tooth. 1988 was the first year that I ever attended TRF and while searching for a tankard, the Dragon Tooth just caught my eye. To me, it was the best looking tankard being sold so I bought one.

Unfortunately, I didn't notice until after I got home that it had a hairline crack in it. Last year while purchasing my latest tankard, I told Dakota about it and she told me that it probably wouldn't take much off of it's value. (not that I would ever sell it)

Nuny,

Do you have a pic of your Dragon Tooth?

[Nunyafb]

Are they out of production? Or, do they produce some from year to year?

According to the MIL's collectors guide, http://www.trfcam.com/shops/trf/collectors/index.htm only 696 were made back in 1988 and 300 were broken in shipment. I imagine that this is why they are so valuable.

Another valuable TRF tankard that is next in line to the Dragon Tooth as far as resale value is the 1991 "Stained Glass Knight" which is now valued at $300.00 without a lid and $335.00 with a lid.

[Nunyafb]

Good luck in your search. Let me know what you find.

It will take a few hours, but if I find anything, I will let you know.

[Nunyafb]

Nuny,

Do you have a pic of your Dragon Tooth?

No, but I'll take a photo tonight and post it.

[Norberto]

It will take a few hours, but if I find anything, I will let you know.


Cool! Thanks.

[Nunyafb]

Speaking of finding good deals on tankards and the tankard that started this thread, my Sister got a bouquet of flowers in a TRF 80-81 as a gift from a friend who purchased it at a garage sale for $1.00.

[Norberto]

Wow!! How awesome is that! Good friend indeed!

[Sir Martin]

Are they out of production? Or, do they produce some from year to year?

They were only produced in 1988 but have been traded and resold at Dragonslayer throughout the years. If there were only 396 left intact in 1988, you can imagine that many have been lost or broken over the past 20 years. In any event, there are less than 400 of them in the entire world so that's at least part of the reason why the price is so high.

I say "part of the reason" because I have another rare tankard, the 1998 "St. George and the Dragon" with gold highlights that was a production run of only 276. It was priced at $65 last year, but there were other variations of this tankard (plain, pewter lid, lid with finial). There was no lidded etc., versions of the Dragon Tooth.

[Norberto]

They sound like "rare finds", if you consider the low production runs.

Do these actually filter through Dragonslayer from time to time?

[Sir Martin]

Dragon Tooth tankards are sold back to the Dragonslayer and are made available immediately for resale. I don't know how many come through from year to year but it isn't a great amount. I've mentioned it before, but if you really want one my best advice is to save for it so you will have the money ready when you encounter one of them (or you can use a credit card if you purchase at Dragonslayer).

[Nunyafb]

Nuny,

Do you have a pic of your Dragon Tooth?

Here you go

Right Side

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/Nunoyafb/Rside.jpg

Front

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/Nunoyafb/Front.jpg

Left Side

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/Nunoyafb/Side.jpg

[Norberto]

Awesome Nuny!! Very nice piece!

Thanks for sharing.

[Sir Martin]

Excellent pictures, Nunya. Is that the hairline crack that extends down and to the left of the "n" in Dragon's? Or is it on the inside? If that is it extending from the n it looks more like a paint anomaly than a hairline.

[Norberto]

Excellent pictures, Nunya. Is that the hairline crack that extends down and to the left of the "n" in Dragon's? Or is it on the inside? If that is it extending from the n it looks more like a paint anomaly than a hairline.


I noticed the same thing. It's rather odd because the break / line does not extend through to the top. In other words, it doesn't look like it goes through the drinking edge or lip.

[Nunyafb]

Excellent pictures, Nunya. Is that the hairline crack that extends down and to the left of the "n" in Dragon's? Or is it on the inside? If that is it extending from the n it looks more like a paint anomaly than a hairline.

Thanks, Sir Martin

I noticed that as well when I was looking at these after I posted them. While I was taking the photos last night I was checking it to see if the crack was visible from the outside, but for some reason I couldn't see it. I'll have to take another look at it again tonight.

[Sir Martin]

I took another look at your photos Nunya, and you really have a handsome Dragon Tooth. The colors are a little bit more vivid than on mine. The blue background and red in the "veins" on the dragon's wings are both darker on yours. Very nice coloring.

[Nunyafb]

I took another look at your photos Nunya, and you really have a handsome Dragon Tooth. The colors are a little bit more vivid than on mine. The blue background and red in the "veins" on the dragon's wings are both darker on yours. Very nice coloring.

Thanks again, Sir Martin.

I took another look at it and yes that is the crack visible on the outside coming out of the "n" in "Dragon's". The white that you see on the lower part of "n" is a tiny chip. It's weird that I've never noticed the crack being visible on the outside until now. I guess it took the flash of a camera to make it show up. I also looked inside again and the crack seems to extend down about an inch and a half. I guess I was lucky I didn't bump into anything the day I bought it while I was drinking out of it and walking around TRF.

[Norberto]

Regardless Nuny, it looks great.

I just wonder if it is possible to repair. Perhaps?

Maybe you need not use it. Great conversation piece and addition to your collection.

[Sir Martin]

You do have a gorgeous tankard, Nunya. If the tiny white spot does not show up without using the flash from a camera, I don't think it is worth messing with. I suppose you could try to match up the yellow on the letter "n" and the blue but IMHO it would be more trouble than it's worth. I doubt if it's value is affected at all, considering the rarity of the piece and the demand for it.

[Nunyafb]

Thanks again guys.

After I found out its value a few years ago, I stopped using it immediately. The chip is slightly visible, so I guess if I could find the right color of yellow (maybe a yellow Sharpie?) I could touch it up. Since it's such a small chip though, I'm thinking like you said Sir Martin that it's probably more trouble than it's worth. I think I will just leave it alone and put it back on the shelf.

[Sir Martin]

Thanks again guys.

After I found out its value a few years ago, I stopped using it immediately. The chip is slightly visible, so I guess if I could find the right color of yellow (maybe a yellow Sharpie?) I could touch it up. Since it's such a small chip though, I'm thinking like you said Sir Martin that it's probably more trouble than it's worth. I think I will just leave it alone and put it back on the shelf.

If you ever decide to try to touch it up, please don't use a Sharpie or any of the other permanent markers! If you go over the line where the white is exposed you will be on the field of blue, and you know what yellow + blue makes. :eek:

If it were mine and I decided to try to touch it up, I'd go to a Michael's store or a Hobby Lobby and check out the craft paints (Anita's and FolkArt brands come to mind, but there are many others). So you don't have to take the tankard with you, get a few bottles that you think are close to the yellow on the Dragon Tooth (these paints, if I remember correctly, are about $2 - $3 each). When you get home you can determine which one is closest to the original color on your tankard, and return the others for a refund.

Use the smallest brush you can find (also at Michael's or Hobby Lobby), touch up the white area with the minimum amount of paint, probably less than a drop. If you go over the line, paint can be easily wiped off the blue background before it dries whereas permanent markers cannot.

[Nunyafb]

The chip is so small that I'm not really concerned with it. I agree, paint is a better idea than a Sharpie. I'm sure that with paint a person could find a closer color match as well. If I do decide to touch it up I will take your advise Sir Martin. For now, it's staying on the shelf.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

As I understand it, most collectables that are repaired actually lose more value from the repair commited than the value lost through the damage itself. The exceptions being unique items such as paintings, etc.

[Nunyafb]

As I understand it, most collectables that are repaired actually lose more value from the repair commited than the value lost through the damage itself. The exceptions being unique items such as paintings, etc.

I'd never sell it unless I absolutely had to anyway, but I guess if I did have to sell, it would be best to get as much as I could out of it. I'm leaving it as is.

By the way, welcome back RHW!

[DakotaArt]

As far as 1988 tankards go we do not have any at this time at Dragonslayer, but I am always on the lookout for one.

If any of you are looking for a specific tankard you can always contact me directly at Dakota@dragonsquest.com and I will promptly reply.

Thank you for your attention Sir Martin. Truly the most honorable way to acquire a TRF tankard is from the official source that is Dragonslayer.

Finally, in regards to trying to restore and paint your tankards, please before you do so if possible bring it to me at Dragonslayer. I have been doing restoration work for over 15 years and am willing to offer my advice or if necessary possibly services. I hope you all know I am here to help whenever I can.:D

[Sir Martin]

You can't beat an offer like that, Nuny! If you get a chance, let Dakota take a look at it and advise you if a repair is worth the trouble.

[Nunyafb]

You can't beat an offer like that, Nuny! If you get a chance, let Dakota take a look at it and advise you if a repair is worth the trouble.

No kidding!! The chip is so small that I'm not really concerned about it, but it would be an honor to let Dakota have a look. It would be a shame though if I were to stumble or drop it on the way in. Maybe I should throw caution to the wind and go for it.:)

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I'd never sell it unless I absolutely had to anyway, but I guess if I did have to sell, it would be best to get as much as I could out of it. I'm leaving it as is.

By the way, welcome back RHW!

Thank you sir, for the welcome back.

[Sir Martin]

It's good to see you again, RHW hope you've been doing well the past few months! If you've been catching up on the posts, you probably saw that we mentioned you just a couple days ago.

When you get a chance ... can you try to post your pics from the last week or two at TRF last year? We'd love to see them. ;)

[philpot]

Thank you sir, for the welcome back.


My friend Rapier, long time no post, very very glad to see you back !!!

We need a little Half-Wit around here !!!

:D

[Norberto]

Good to have you back RHW.

Look forward to talking to you and perhaps meeting you this upcoming season.

Bert

[Nunyafb]

Thank you sir, for the welcome back.

No problem at all. It's good to have you back with us.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

It's good to see you again, RHW hope you've been doing well the past few months! If you've been catching up on the posts, you probably saw that we mentioned you just a couple days ago.

When you get a chance ... can you try to post your pics from the last week or two at TRF last year? We'd love to see them. ;)

No, I didn't see. But that's ok, I have teenaged kids. I'm used to the slander. ;-) jk

Ye gads, I will have to do some digging. I'm sure that I wouldn't have deleted them but it may take me some time to find them.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

My friend Rapier, long time no post, very very glad to see you back !!!

We need a little Half-Wit around here !!!

:D

Yes, thank you. But my wife would disagree with you. hehehe

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Good to have you back RHW.

Look forward to talking to you and perhaps meeting you this upcoming season.

Bert

That would be great. Although which weekends I'll be able to make are still up in the air, I'll post as soon as I find out.

[Norberto]

That would be great. Although which weekends I'll be able to make are still up in the air, I'll post as soon as I find out.

Sounds good Lord Rapier. Just let us know.

Looks like a good number of members here will be attending the All Hallow's Eve weekend. I for sure will.

[Norberto]

Yes, thank you. But my wife would disagree with you. hehehe

Oh, I get it. LOL!!!

So, you're saying she would consider you a big half wit which would make you "smarter". Ohhh!!!!

LOL!!!!! ;)

[Sir Martin]

Oh, I get it. LOL!!!

So, you're saying she would consider you a big half wit which would make you "smarter". Ohhh!!!!

LOL!!!!! ;)

Actually (and I'm sure you got it), I think he meant big half wit in the "Young Frankenstein" context. :D

[Norberto]

Actually (and I'm sure you got it), I think he meant big half wit in the "Young Frankenstein" context. :D

Ah yes, Sir Martin. I am very familiar with the movie you speak of. Didn't Madeline Kahn sing a tune during this scene???? ;)

[Sir Martin]

Ah yes, Sir Martin. I am very familiar with the movie you speak of. Didn't Madeline Kahn sing a tune during this scene???? ;)

More of a howling, if you will .... but still kind of melodic! :D

[Nunyafb]

More of a howling, if you will .... but still kind of melodic! :D

Kind of an "Abby Normal" howling.:D

[Norberto]

Kind of an "Abby Normal" howling.:D

LOL!!! I forgot of the abby normal "brain" scene. Marty Feldman, too funny!!

How about a brain shop at Fest? Not that any of us need one. ;)

[Nunyafb]

LOL!!! I forgot of the abby normal "brain" scene. Marty Feldman, too funny!!

How about a brain shop at Fest? Not that any of us need one. ;)

Young Frankenstein is one of my faves. It's definitely hilarious with many memorable scenes.

I think there is or was a shop at TRF that sold jars for storing all sorts of bizarre items (including items that I can't say here). Why not a brain shop?

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Young Frankenstein is one of my faves. It's definitely hilarious with many memorable scenes.

I think there is or was a shop at TRF that sold jars for storing all sorts of bizarre items (including items that I can't say here). Why not a brain shop?

Wouldn't that be called a tavern? You go in for an attitude adjustment, right?

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Actually (and I'm sure you got it), I think he meant big half wit in the "Young Frankenstein" context. :D

Ah! You've been married before. ;)

[Sir Martin]

Ah! You've been married before. ;)

Never been married ... guess I'm Abby Normal. :)

[Norberto]

Never been married ... guess I'm Abby Normal. :)

No, that makes you "normal" when it comes to brains...

[Sir Martin]

No, that makes you "normal" when it comes to brains...

Oh I'm sure that's a perspective thing. ;)

[Nunyafb]

Wouldn't that be called a tavern? You go in for an attitude adjustment, right?

I"ve never quite thought of it like that, but it's true. My attitude is much better after visiting a tavern.:D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I"ve never quite thought of it like that, but it's true. My attitude is much better after visiting a tavern.:D

I know I feel better after an afternoon at the Sea Serpent, listening to Iris and Rose and Christoph. My attitude gets lots better after that.

[philpot]

Hey guys, check out this ebay posting, a 1982 Blue lidded TRF Tankard, going for a mear $670 ?

Made in brazil ?

Item number: 170240016140

Ok tankard guys what is the scoop ?

[Norberto]

Hey guys, check out this ebay posting, a 1982 Blue lidded TRF Tankard, going for a mear $670 ?

Made in brazil ?

Item number: 170240016140

Ok tankard guys what is the scoop ?

Yeah, Nuny and I had across this some time back. At first, we thought it was a typo, but then the seller never corrected it. It's a actually a lidded '83, and the seller is crazy if he thinks he can get $670 for it.

A few weeks ago, a seller had a '91 Stained Glass Knight for a mere $95 "Buy it Now" price. I don't think the stein sold.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Hey guys, check out this ebay posting, a 1982 Blue lidded TRF Tankard, going for a mear $670 ?

Made in brazil ?

Item number: 170240016140

Ok tankard guys what is the scoop ?

It sounds like a case of mistaken intelligence. ie, the seller is a moron.

[Sir Martin]

Hey guys, check out this ebay posting, a 1982 Blue lidded TRF Tankard, going for a mear $670 ?

Made in brazil ?

Item number: 170240016140

Ok tankard guys what is the scoop ?

No scoop ... just wishful thinking on their part. :) Hey, more power to 'em if somebody buys it, but that is an exorbitant price. You've got to be careful on eBay ... I've seen several items mislabeled.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Hey, more power to 'em if somebody buys it, but that is an exorbitant price. You've got to be careful on eBay ... I've seen several items mislabeled.

Oh no, don't misunderstand me; I'm all for making a profit. It's the free market that drives our economy. But only the person that pays that kind of price would be an even bigger idiot than the seller. Where's Darwin when you need him?

[philpot]

Were the tankards actually made in Brazil back then?

[Norberto]

Were the tankards actually made in Brazil back then?

Yes, Philpot. Actually, the 80/81, 82, and 83 all have the same design, but different colors. These were made by Ceramarte in Brazil.

[Sir Martin]

Oh no, don't misunderstand me; I'm all for making a profit. It's the free market that drives our economy. But only the person that pays that kind of price would be an even bigger idiot than the seller. Where's Darwin when you need him?

Oh I totally agree with you ... I was just reminded of what one of my friends (who is in sales) tells me ... people will buy anything! Just a wild guess, but the guy selling that tankard probably heard about someone finding a Dragon Tooth at at garage sale and making a big profit on it. It can happen, but he doesn't know that scenario doesn't work with the vast majority of TRF tankards. Maybe after a year or so he'll mark it down to $500. :D

[Sir Martin]

Yes, Philpot. Actually, the 80/81, 82, and 83 all have the same design, but different colors. These were made by Ceramarte in Brazil.

Hey Bert - there was a little more to it than the colors. The 80/81, 82 and 83 were the same size and the lids on the lidded versions were identical. The logo of King Henry was the same on those years also, but the surrounding designs were very different. The handle on the 83 was also a slightly different design than on the 80/81 and 82.

[Norberto]

Hey Bert - there was a little more to it than the colors. The 80/81, 82 and 83 were the same size and the lids on the lidded versions were identical. The logo of King Henry was the same on those years also, but the surrounding designs were very different.

Very true Martin, I forgot to point that out.

The 80/80 is darker brown with chariots.
The 82 has a unicorn and an elephant in a pretty shade of light blue.
The 83 is lighter brown with a flare/banner under the TRF logo.

These do seem to pop up for sale on a certain site quite frequently.

[Sir Martin]

Those items are the most commonly mislabeled when put up for sale. I attribute it to the large TRF/King Henry logo on the front.

[Nunyafb]

Oh no, don't misunderstand me; I'm all for making a profit. It's the free market that drives our economy. But only the person that pays that kind of price would be an even bigger idiot than the seller. Where's Darwin when you need him?

I'm always tempted to send these sellers a message to let them know how crazy they are for asking such a high price or to ask why they think it's so "very rare in market". (Especially the seller of the lidded '83.) I have yet to do it though.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I'm always tempted to send these sellers a message to let them know how crazy they are for asking such a high price or to ask why they think it's so "very rare in market". (Especially the seller of the lidded '83.) I have yet to do it though.

"Very rare' just like the other 500 that were put up for action last week. The seller is obviously trying to generate excitement over their 100,000 of a kind product in the hopes that they can snag some poor newbie collector and fleece the bejesus out of them.

[Nunyafb]

"Very rare' just like the other 500 that were put up for action last week. The seller is obviously trying to generate excitement over their 100,000 of a kind product in the hopes that they can snag some poor newbie collector and fleece the bejesus out of them.

I think there's a quote credited to P.T. Barnum that fits here.

[Norberto]

I'm always tempted to send these sellers a message to let them know how crazy they are for asking such a high price or to ask why they think it's so "very rare in market". (Especially the seller of the lidded '83.) I have yet to do it though.

Send him a link to the current one for sale out of Honolulu with a starting bid of .99 cents. Even with the $15 for shipping to the mainland, it's better than the pilfering he is attempting.

[Nunyafb]

Send him a link to the current one for sale out of Honolulu with a starting bid of .99 cents. Even with the $15 for shipping to the mainland, it's better than the pilfering he is attempting.

If the seller is an honest person that has made an honest mistake in estimating the value, this might shame them into bringing their price down to a realistic level. On the other hand.....

[Norberto]

If the seller is an honest person that has made an honest mistake in estimating the value, this might shame them into bringing their price down to a realistic level. On the other hand.....

....... they need to be beaten???

[DakotaArt]

Well, now we know where your mind is at....LOLLLLL:D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

....... they need to be beaten???

With their own tankard.

[Norberto]

With their own tankard.

There you go. And, hopefully it's lidded, but not full of beer! That would be mere alcohol abuse.

[Nunyafb]

There you go. And, hopefully it's lidded, but not full of beer! That would be mere alcohol abuse.

If the tankard is full, either drink or pour the beer into another drinking vessel and then hit the seller on the head.:D

[Sir Martin]

Please do not use official TRF tankards for this activity (unless it's a 2000 or 2001). :rolleyes:

[Norberto]

Please do not use official TRF tankards for this activity (unless it's a 2000 or 2001). :rolleyes:

LOL!!!! Those poor 2000/2001 tankards again. SLOL!! Those are back shelf tankards. :)

[Sir Martin]

LOL!!!! Those poor 2000/2001 tankards again. SLOL!! Those are back shelf tankards. :)

I remember walking into the Dragonslayer in 2000 and going "Uhhhhh ... are those this year's issue"? The tankard wench ;) kinda rolled her eyes and said "yes m'lord, and you aren't the first one to make that inquiry". :D

[Nunyafb]

I remember walking into the Dragonslayer in 2000 and going "Uhhhhh ... are those this year's issue"? The tankard wench ;) kinda rolled her eyes and said "yes m'lord, and you aren't the first one to make that inquiry". :D

Wow, that's sad.
As far as using a TRF tankard as a club, I believe that anything from about '80 to '83 would still be in one piece after whacking someone in the head with it.;)

[Sir Martin]

Wow, that's sad.
As far as using a TRF tankard as a club, I believe that anything from about '80 to '83 would still be in one piece after whacking someone in the head with it.;)

Good point ... those early 80's tankards are very sturdy!

[Nunyafb]

Good point ... those early 80's tankards are very sturdy!

I think you could almost drive nails with them.:D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I think you could almost drive nails with them.:D

No, a jack stand for your car. Or maybe a self defense weapon against Drunken Ferret style kung fu.

[Nunyafb]

No, a jack stand for your car. Or maybe a self defense weapon against Drunken Ferret style kung fu.

Yet two more great uses for a heavy early TRF tankard. A tankard used as a weapon against drunken ferret kung fu would be especially effective if it was full of brew. Your foe would just give up and say "For me?"

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Yet two more great uses for a heavy early TRF tankard. A tankard used as a weapon against drunken ferret kung fu would be especially effective if it was full of brew. Your foe would just give up and say "For me?"

Hey, there's a mental image for you: a full grown person, wearing a ferret costume, performing kung fu while drunk.

[Nunyafb]

Hey, there's a mental image for you: a full grown person, wearing a ferret costume, performing kung fu while drunk.

It would be either extremely humiliating or extremely hilarious.:D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

It would be either extremely humiliating or extremely hilarious.:D

Either way, it's going to end up on YouTube.

[Nunyafb]

Either way, it's going to end up on YouTube.

LOL!! Hell, I'd watch it.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

LOL!! Hell, I'd watch it.

Wait, let me go check, I'm betting someone has already done it...

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Wait, let me go check, I'm betting someone has already done it...

Almost. There are some of ferrets fighting but none listed as druken.

[Norberto]

Hey, there's a mental image for you: a full grown person, wearing a ferret costume, performing kung fu while drunk.

While at a barbecue and setting his guests on fire!!!

[Nunyafb]

Almost. There are some of ferrets fighting but none listed as druken.

I'm kind of surprised that there's not.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I'm kind of surprised that there's not.

Yeah, I know, right? With the prolifferation of technology these last few years you would have thought that someone would have put that on the net. You can find almost anything, and considering what some people will do for a few minutes fame, it's actually quite surprising that nobody has commited that particular feaux pax. People will video themselves in every imaginable humiliation, yet somehow this particular one has escaped their imagination. It's really quite surprising.

[Nunyafb]

Yeah, I know, right? With the prolifferation of technology these last few years you would have thought that someone would have put that on the net. You can find almost anything, and considering what some people will do for a few minutes fame, it's actually quite surprising that nobody has commited that particular feaux pax. People will video themselves in every imaginable humiliation, yet somehow this particular one has escaped their imagination. It's really quite surprising.

I hear ya. I've even seen things that I wish I hadn't clicked on. It's truly amazing (and disgusting) sometimes what some feel the need to post. It still doesn't stop me from looking though.:D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I hear ya. I've even seen things that I wish I hadn't clicked on. It's truly amazing (and disgusting) sometimes what some feel the need to post. It still doesn't stop me from looking though.:D

Everybody's got to have a hobby, I guess. Just don't do it at work. You know how those HR types can be.

[Norberto]

Everybody's got to have a hobby, I guess. Just don't do it at work. You know how those HR types can be.

Nuny is the HR dept at his place of employment. :)

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Nuny is the HR dept at his place of employment. :)

OOOoooohhhhh, that explains a LOT.

[philpot]

Nuny is the HR dept at his place of employment. :)


Oh Really !!

[Nunyafb]

HR department? What HR department?

[Norberto]

HR department? What HR department?

See what I mean.......... ;)