Peter T Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I bid on this fantastic Half day at the top gear test track for 4 cars back in Christmas 2004 and have not taken it yet and probably won't now that i have no car. I paid £1700 for it which went to a charity. It is a great prize that was courtesy of Peter Farnfield of Dunsfold Park . I am open to offers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 When does it run out? Are you donating the proceeds to charity, or is this recompense for your not being able to use it? I'll start the bidding at £100 BTW - if I have it, you are welcome to come along and have a go in my car (R500) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Peter, is there an expiry date or other limitations on using it? Poopoo-san and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 As far as i an aware it is not dated, but will check with Peter Farnfield to see . Simon i am not looking to recouperate anywhere near the monies that i paid for it but just to offer it to someone else and yes i will donate some of the funds to NTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Simon, I cant see why you are asking Peter to donate some of the proceeds to charity when he already shelled out £1700 in 2004 and my understanding from his posting is that all of it went to a charity. Why is he being asked to do so again? Peter, 1. Await your confirmation of an expiry date, if any. And 2. What are the logistics of taking the half day? ie Dunsfold is pretty busy, so who would we discuss availabilty with, and, typically, how much notice would they require? How do you want this to proceed, Peter? Do you want an auction? Or some other method? If you want an auction can I suggest that you stipulate an end date and time and request that all bids are shown on here and not by BM direct to you. Edited by - RoyH on 28 Nov 2009 17:04:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Hi Roy - I wasn't suggesting that Peter should be donating it to charity, just wanted to clarify things :) After all, people are more likely to bid a bit higher if there are proceeds to 'charidee'. Peter certainly did - and good on him, too! Cheers - Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Simon, Thanks for clarifying. I'm happy to enter the bidding but let's see what Peter wants to do perhaps get a little more clarification to open it up to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Another thought!! Peter, are you able to confirm whether or not the 4 cars get exclusive use of the track for half a day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Peter could well be interested subject to confirmation of availability Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Hi Peter Just a quick thought for you on the question of an auction, I suspect that you may get a better price if you allow offers to be sent to you privately, as not everyone wants to make such big bids publicly. Just a thought Poopoo-san and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative gileshudson Posted November 29, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted November 29, 2009 Once Peter T has confirmed details on it, maybe it could be put up on ebay with the box ticked during posting such that all bidders are hidden, but the total is shown and a link provided to this forum. It could either posted in some obscure category (antique chinese pottery 😬) if Peter T only wanted to try and resell to BC'ers or (and if he I had paid that much out then I know what I'd want to do if I couldn't use what I'd bought), to post it in Gift Voucher & Coupons under Event Tickets on ebay. Just my four penn'orth Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 *arrowup* Sounds like an idea, Giles. Peter, wakey wakey 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Yes i will obtain all the information Monday morning and will post the details here once i get confirmation. Ok e-bay sounds like a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Peter, Can you give us an update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I must admit I hate ebay, with all the hidden bidders and sniping at the end -not to mention the 10% they cut they take on all sales, plus paypal fees I'd just stick it up here, with an end date and give the fee equivalent to NtL. But then again, there's a chance of a much wider audience on ebay... Good luck either way, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 Sorry but this week has been hectic to say the least with personal problems and work and i still have not confirmed the arrangement yet.............. but do not worry i will indeed post it when i have contacted the administrator to clarify. *thumbup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Peter you've gone quieter than a quiet person on this so I've decided to use the money I would have splurged on this famous event for a 5 year bulk purchase of Playboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Should have the info today. *thumbup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I thought it was only teenageers who actually splurged on Playboy mags 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 I am still waiting for clarification guys..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Sorry guys this will not be possible to pass on this event as i have now been told. Still was my fault for not taking it earlier. *nono* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'd still be interested in coming along as your 'friend' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Simon i cannot take it either? The event is a No Go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Unbelievable! Do they know how much you donated to charity for it? 😔 Let me know if you want someone to speak to Clarkson (or one of his producers) about it. I bet someone here has his ear... If not, I have a director-level contact in the BBC Cheers - Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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