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Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

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baleout
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Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by baleout »

Even an idiot knows that the Uniform quality is absolute crap !

How do they get away with it. It's not fit for purpose and doesn't last long so it's a false economy.

Surely someone high up (and paid loads) can see this and see that it will cost RM more money in the long run.

Are the "Top Brass" really so short sighted ???
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by knackeredneedadayoff »

the answer is yes yes and er yes
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by lekker »

The only decent thing we had was the 3/4 length thermal jacket with the removable sleeves. It was practical, comfortable and had loads of pockets. So what did they do ? Replaced it with a fleece and a high-vis coat that wears you and is bloody bulky and uncomfortable.

So yes, I reckon a moron buys the stuff :d'oh! :d'oh!
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by dvbuk55 »

I don't know who buys it but a I know a few who wear it :cuppa
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by pickaname »

New uniform issued one month ago.

Showerproof Jacket - Zip has broken.

Trousers - buttons have come off.

Shirts shrunk

Cat shoes - laces broken
PostieWithTheMostie!
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by PostieWithTheMostie! »

Hope thats a rhetorical question? and the answer is YES.. Our shareholder can't even buy the right equipment for Soldiers fighting Wars or is that just a slight coincidence.
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by blue1873 »

lekker wrote:The only decent thing we had was the 3/4 length thermal jacket with the removable sleeves. It was practical, comfortable and had loads of pockets. So what did they do ? Replaced it with a fleece and a high-vis coat that wears you and is bloody bulky and uncomfortable.

So yes, I reckon a moron buys the stuff :d'oh! :d'oh!
spot on there Leker the thermal jacket with removable sleeves was perfect (IMO) indeed there are still a few people at our MC still wearing them, only wish i still had mine :Boo hoo! as for the new uniform it looks to me as if some eastern European "DEL BOY"has flogged RM a dodgy job lot ........very poor quality ....but never mind feel the width,to me it's just reflects how standards have fell in RM and will continue to fall :cry as for the person who buys the "gear" he/she is probably an office mouse groper who's been told to find the cheapest website he/she can :silenced
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by RelocatedRick »

...and as usual the moron/"office mouse groper" who buys it will never have to wear it......
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by dados »

lino told me today that the stormproof jackets aren't for general issue,you get them when the old style are done (which is when you take them out of the bag),is that true ,or is he talking out of his bum again?
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

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dados wrote:lino told me today that the stormproof jackets aren't for general issue,you get them when the old style are done (which is when you take them out of the bag),is that true ,or is he talking out of his bum again?
New ones have been issued to us with our new uniform (still can't wear it but it's there), so he is talking out his arse.

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Post by krussel »

The trousers go PURPLE after only a few washes and that really gets my goat. :evil/mad For some unknown reason :left:
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krussel wrote:The trousers go PURPLE after only a few washes and that really gets my goat. :evil/mad For some unknown reason :left:
Is that the old trousers or the new? Because the new ones start off grey :shock:
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

Post by POSTMAN »

Of course Morons buy our kit,they then give it to other Morons in these lovely little Courier loving offices to trial them. :cuppa
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Why are we getting them to buy our uniform 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' ???
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Re: Does a "Moron" buy our kit ?

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DGP1 wrote:Why are we getting them to buy our uniform 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' ???
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