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Some eBay Rapha hate
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
Postby alex » Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:51 pm
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rapha-Espres ... =RTM742988
here is what rapha actually say about their espresso cups on their own website
"The cups have an ergonomic handle, making them extremely comfortable to hold, and a lip shaped for the best possible ‘mouth feel’. A thick base helps retain heat. The cups are durable enough to withstand everyday use yet refined enough to be decorative pieces in your kitchen."
mouth feel!
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
Postby Nobody » Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:35 pm
Obviously a reader here, or has been tipped off by one. Angry mamils might be an accurate description for most on here (at least from time to time) but I doubt many really care about a pink shirt or anything he/she has to say.the angry mamils are defending their brand... their lifestyle... their culture. the HATE towards the fake history of rapha is simply not acceptable.
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
Postby il padrone » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:38 pm
ausrandoman wrote:I don't have a problem with Rapha products, I have a problem with Rapha advertising. If the product is any good (and I think it is good quality), why promote it with manipulative, mendacious and meretricious advertising? Are they trying to sell Rolex watches?
Using jargon like that you must work in marketing


Have you not noticed the marketing and jargon of virtually any other brand?? Slot in any other cycling brand and the statement will still fit. I really don't see why building an image around a brand is OK, really fine, for Campagnolo or Trek, but "manipulative, mendacious and meretricious" when it's Rapha

"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
Postby Mulger bill » Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:20 pm
The sad thing is so many people fall for the whole "you are and always be one on the outer until you buy our whatever, now with extra peer group cred!!!"
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
Postby Dr_Mutley » Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:41 pm
Nobody wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170981245766Obviously a reader here, or has been tipped off by one. Angry mamils might be an accurate description for most on here (at least from time to time) but I doubt many really care about a pink shirt or anything he/she has to say.the angry mamils are defending their brand... their lifestyle... their culture. the HATE towards the fake history of rapha is simply not acceptable.
U might want to see Alex's post above if your looking for someone to give a hug to!
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
Postby sogood » Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:45 pm


RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Some eBay Rapha hate
Postby AUbicycles » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:52 am
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