Author Topic: He kept this dark . . . . .  (Read 1260 times)

robgul

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He kept this dark . . . . .
« on: 05 February, 2018, 03:56:55 pm »
I had a promo email at the shop from Raleigh today:
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Good afternoon, I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Just a quick message to let you know that we have taken on distribution of a new brand for us for 2018 – BASIL

Basil product a high-quality range of baskets and luggage aimed at the higher end of the commuter/lifestyle market.

We have product in stock now and there is a stockist offer available as follows:   ORDER ANY 10 ITEMS FROM ACROSS THE BASIL RANGE TO RECEIVE 10% ONGOING DISCOUNT UNTIL THE END OF 2018

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. . . .presumably made in Wales  ;D

Rob

Re: He kept this dark . . . . .
« Reply #1 on: 05 February, 2018, 04:01:11 pm »
Luggage tastefully trimmed with genuine Siberian hamster fur....
Not fast & rarely furious

tweeting occasional in(s)anities as andrewxclark

Basil

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Re: He kept this dark . . . . .
« Reply #2 on: 05 February, 2018, 04:03:55 pm »
Oh yes.  I became aware of the brand a few years ago,  although I'd forgotten about it until now.
Dutch, I believe.
Admission.  I'm actually not that fussed about cake.

citoyen

  • Occasionally rides a bike
Re: He kept this dark . . . . .
« Reply #3 on: 05 February, 2018, 06:22:38 pm »
“The higher end of the commuter/lifestyle market”

Precisely how I envisage Basil. ;D
"The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles."

Karla

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Re: He kept this dark . . . . .
« Reply #4 on: 05 February, 2018, 06:45:58 pm »
"Hi Mr Shopkeeper, I'd like to return my Basil: it's fawlty."

Re: He kept this dark . . . . .
« Reply #5 on: 05 February, 2018, 06:46:19 pm »
I have fitted one of your two tone bells on the wife's trike last month   :)
the slower you go the more you see

Jaded

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Re: He kept this dark . . . . .
« Reply #6 on: 05 February, 2018, 07:41:58 pm »
Hipster Basil Luggage.

Decorated with a robust basilurgy snot pattern.
It is simpler than it looks.