Is This Allowed

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 8:58 am

The shape itself is trademarked, so I guess our trademark counsel eats for another week now.

There's no problem to get a proper plate for a given model- just obtain at least half of any plate, from eBay for instance, and turn it in with your order.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 9:13 am

While I completely understand the need to protect Ric's interests (and those of us buying off ebay where you can't get as detailed a look at an intrument as you can in person), I do wish there were a more affordable way to get a new TRC, especially in the case where you have bought a new Ric and simply want to change the color. I can see paying more when all you have is half the cover, but if you turn in a mint condition cover, a straight exchange with a modest handling fee (not $45 plus shipping) should not be that big a deal IMO.

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 2:45 pm

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 3:30 pm

I am looking to trade out the TRC on the '76 AzureGlo I just bought, previous owner painted it black. I have checked Mike Parks' site and he has TRC's for $45 plus shipping with an exchange. Is there another way to exchange it for less?

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 4:07 pm

Kenny,
Did you get my email?

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 4:32 pm

I'd like to exchange my black with gold letters TRC for a black with white letters TRC but at $45.00 and a 6 week wait, I have not done so yet. Why does it take so long and cost so much?

Is it possible to get a vintage black with white letters TRC like on the combo models from the late '50s?

silagyi · Post by **silagyi** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 9:49 pm

John:

When you post " just obtain at least half of any plate, from eBay for instance," do you mean half of a Ric plate or half of "any" sundry truss cover?

Gregg

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 12:10 am

Hi, Gregg. Nice to 'see' you again in the Forum. Well, I'm sure John means a Rick nameplate. It wouldn't make any sense sending in a non-Rick plate.

silagyi · Post by **silagyi** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 5:28 am

I would think finding at least 1/2 of a Ric nameplate would be harder to find than a complete one. As you know, I spend a fair amount of time on Ebay and I don't think I've ever seen part of a Ric truss cover for sale.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 6:04 am

nice!

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 6:41 am

I suppose you could buy a whole one and send in half, but that would still mean there would be twice as many nameplates out there than there originally were if everyone did that.

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:44 am

There are two nameplates on eBay right now!

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dl ... s&from=R10

silagyi · Post by **silagyi** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:56 am

That's true. Those will probably wind up at $100 plus and then what, another $45 or so for a 4004 TRC. What a deal! I'm going with the fake ones.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:57 am

For $89? I'd rather send it in with the $45 and make sure I get the right one. Only one of those is for bass.

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:19 am

Ladies & Gentlemen: Mike asks $45 because of several sub-charges he incurrs in the process of the exchange. Mike simply offers this as a service, and is covering his expenses.

If you would like to deal directly with RIC, you could probably save $20 on the whole deal. (I have spoken to Mike about this as well and he approved of my stating this here on the Forum.)

There is a procedure for the exchange, please write me at [email protected] if you have a TRC to exchange.