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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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The polished chrome badge prototype sold within hours.

There are 539 White Stars in circulation.

There are 80 AMG Badges in circulation.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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FYI, I will have minimal access to e-mail, July 23-July 29. Orders and inquiries received through this weekend will be shipped/replied to prior to Monday morning. Afterwards, I will reply to your e-mail or process your order when I return July 30.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Back from vacation over the weekend... Three orders received while I was gone have been shipped. Thanks for your patience.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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People continue to ask whether I have my badges "in stock." I manufacture 10 at a time, and make a trip to the dealer for parts when I have just a couple badges left.

So I am generally never caught without badges for sale. This allows me to process and ship orders within 24 hours (sometimes sooner) as I promise.

Just answering the question...
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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I continue to get questions about whether I can create multiple color replacements for the blue Laurel Wreath in my badges. It's been a while since I explained this -- or it wasn't clear -- so here goes...

To accomodate the special White Star or AMG insert in my badges, I remove the upright star and mill away the mount for it -- the area inside the Blue Laurel Wreath surroud. That's all. The blue Laurel Wreath surround that comes from the factory is not touched.

Hence, I cannot change the color of the Laurel Wreath, since there is no need to do so. Nor am I equipped (with parts or silk screen skills) to replace the surround with another ring of a different color.

Hopefully this picture will explain it fully...

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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Should you wish to acquire one of my AMG Flat Badges with a serial number below 100, you should contact me soon. Simply click on the link in my Signature below and send me an e-mail requesting all the information needed.
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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People continue to ask how "difficult" these badges are to install. It's quite easy... In fact you will spend more time opening the driver's side door, bending down to trip the hood release below the dash, and opening the hood than you will in swapping the factory upright for either of my badges.

It's OK, though, here is review of the procedure in picture form...



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Should you want to order one of my badges for the holidays (as a gift for yourself or someone else), I suggest that you contact me so that your order can be placed no later than Monday, Dec. 17. This will ensure that your package is mailled on the 18th for delivery by Dec. 22.

I mail all my badges using USPS Priority Mail, in a Small Flat Rate Box, with delivery in 2-3 business days.

Each year, someone always wants to place an order at the last minute and demand overnight delivery. I can't accomodate these, as I may be travelling and out of touch after Dec. 22.

So, if you want a badge before Christmas, please place your order sometime this coming week, please. Thanks.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Happy New Year everyone. We survived the end of the Mayan Calendar, and the Fiscal Cliff (for the time being). So it's back to business now...
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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A happy owner of one of my badges sent me this photo... Photo is a little dark, but hey, thanks for sending it along...

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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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As of today, the current count of serial numbered badges in circulation around the world is:

WHITE STAR Flat Badges... 560

AMG Flat Badges... 92

If you want one of my exclusive badges to make your Mercedes look unique, please click on the email address in my signature below and send me an email for information.
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I have approximately 36 more WHITE STAR inserts with which to make WHITE STAR Flat Badges, and more than 150 AMG inserts for AMG Flat Badges. If you are thinking about acquiring one of my badges, please send an email to the address in my signature below to request all the information.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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Can we see some pictures of these badges on your cars, please? If you don't know how to post them yourself, please send me some pics in email (addy below) and I will post for you.
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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My WHITE STAR before and after for my C300! I'm glad i replaced mine, all that build up hiding behind the old plastic piece. it just crumbled when removing.
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Thanks for posting your pics, Cillys! As the plastic flat badges start to wear out on other W204 Sports, more and more owners will wish for one of mine as a replacement... if they are still available by then...
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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Thanks for posting your pics, Cillys! As the plastic flat badges start to wear out on other W204 Sports, more and more owners will wish for one of mine as a replacement... if they are still available by then...
not to mention of the buildup of gunk underneath the plastic badge ... even so you should clean underneath with each detailing that you do ... and with YOUR badge being all metal and made from the OEM MB Star ... its so much easier to take out and replace each time !!!!
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Good point, Cillys!

AMG Flat Badge #97 is the next to be sold. If you want an AMG Badge numbered below 100, you should order one now!
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A/O this date, there are fewer than 575 White Star Flat Badges on the planet. Recently I shipped one to Sri Lanka.
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Nope.

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Back from vacation to find this handsome pic in my e-mail...

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Are these expensive? I like how smaller and flush they look. The material is sturdier than plastic as well right?
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Are these expensive? I like how smaller and flush they look. The material is sturdier than plastic as well right?
Yes, to all... Send me an email for all the details.

Here is one of my badges on a C204...
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