[mdlug] Linux promotional opportunity at Micro Center

[Aaron Kulkis]

Jeff Hanson wrote:
> On Jan 29, 2008 12:01 AM, Kristian Erik Hermansen
> <kristian.hermansen at gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Jan 28, 2008 8:51 PM, Jeff Hanson <jhansonxi at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I like the idea but those suits are hideous.
>> I totally agree!  Sadly, we only had one day's notice and had to get
>> two different costumes from a rental shop in Boston...
>>
>>> Theres a better one on this page about 2/3 down:
>>> http://www.frenzycreative.co.uk/gallery/
>> Yeah, you guys should get like 10 of these :-)
>> http://www.frenzycreative.co.uk/linux-penguin-front.jpg
> 
> I got a quote.  Not cheap:
> 

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> studio at frenzycreative.co.uk to me
> 	
> Hi Jeff
> 
> Thanks for your email. The price for the costume would be 899GBP and we'd
> need to speak to our carriers about a quotation for shipping.
> Unfortunately, we won't be able to quote on shipping until next week.
> Because Tux is quite a robust costume, it was about $200 to ship within
> the UK, so we think it would be quite a lot to the US.
> 
> Do let us know if you want us to proceed with the shipping quote. Also,
> for what purpose is the costume to be used and when would you need it by?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Rob
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> 
> I'm not sure about the $200.  Typo maybe?

Could be.

Depending on the final price, some of use might be
willing to plunk down some cash for a durable item
which could be used for a variety of purposes (such
as the annual Penguicon event at the very least).
Reasonable care should get at least 10 years of use
out of it.