Olympic torch up for sale on eBay hours after it arrives in UK

[Kendra]

[quote]It was meant to be a chance for ordinary people across Britain to inspire others with the Olympic spirit. But one of the torchbearers who carried the Olympic flame on its first day in Britain appears to have been more inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit, and wasted no time in putting their torch up for sale on eBay.

The torch has so far attracted 18 bidders and the price had already reached £1,550 by Saturday afternoon. But buyers may be more wary of making an investment in the London 2012 Games when they discover 8,000 torches will be will be given out to nominated bearers over the next 69 days, up until the Olympics begin.

The torch is made up of an inner and an outer aluminium alloy skin, held in place by a cast top piece and base, perforated by 8,000 circles. It stands 800mm (31 inches) high. The successful bidder will also receive an extra large torchbearer's uniform.

Torchbearers are described by the Olympic Committee as "8,000 inspirational people who will carry the Olympic Flame as it journeys across the UK. Nominated by someone they know, it will be their moment to shine, inspiring millions of people watching in their community, in the UK and worldwide."

According to the organisers of London 2012, the torches are worth £495 but the bearers paid only £215 for them, with London 2010 funding the difference.

A spokeswoman for London 2012 said the bearers were free to do what they wanted with the torches. "We just hope they go to a good home."

The torch was designed by east Londoners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, who won a competitive tender run by the London 2012 Organising Committee and the Design Council. It was further developed and produced by Basildon-based product engineers Tecosim, Birmingham-based LPG Gas specialists, Bullfinch and Coventry manufacturers Premier Sheet Metal.

In April 2012 the torch was recognised as the design of the year at an awards ceremony hosted by the Design Museum in London.[/quote]

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[Laughing Stock]

[img]http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Olympic-Torch-by-BarberOsgerby-1.jpg[/img]

how sexy.

[MIPS]

The same thing happened with the 2010 torches too. Pretty much every torch that was made ended up on ebay within a few days.

[ycap5]

Smart man.

[ITokez]

[QUOTE=MIPS;36018017]The same thing happened with the 2010 torches too. Pretty much every torch that was made ended up on ebay within a few days.[/QUOTE] My friends dad owns a 2010 torch

[smurfy]

I thought there was only one torch

[aznz888]

[QUOTE=smurfy;36018283]I thought there was only one torch[/QUOTE]

That's the one that signifies the opening of the Olympic games.

[Instant Mix]

I'm not going to lie , I think it's pretty ugly.

[sami-pso]

[QUOTE=smurfy;36018283]I thought there was only one torch[/QUOTE]

It's all about the flame.
But yeah, i think it used to be just one. I wonder when they decided to go with multiple.

[veDemaG]

I hope there's something in there to keep the outer metal from heating up

[Pteradactyl]

I still can't believe they're using that terrible logo.

[jordguitar]

[QUOTE=smurfy;36018283]I thought there was only one torch[/QUOTE]

Only "one*" flame

*: They have a backup that was lit the same way before the official flame.

[editline]19th May 2012[/editline]

[QUOTE=Pteradactyl;36018479]I still can't believe they're using that terrible logo.[/QUOTE]

BIT TOO LATE TO CHANGE IT NOW!

[Jsm]

[QUOTE=jordguitar;36018623]

BIT TOO LATE TO CHANGE IT NOW![/QUOTE]

But we have been hating it for like 6 years now, it seems the concerns of the majority of the population were not taken into account. Although they did spend like [del]£30k[/del] £400k (Edit: Just checked, WHAT) on it so I don't blame them for not wanting to re-design it.
Its defiantly not something that grows on you.

[eddy-tt-]

[QUOTE=Pteradactyl;36018479]I still can't believe they're using that terrible logo.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I know, should be this one.
[img]http://i.cr3ation.co.uk/dl/s1/gif/olympics.gif[/img]

[AceOfDivine]

[QUOTE=aznz888;36018347]That's the one that signifies the opening of the Olympic games.[/QUOTE]
One torch to rule them all. Olympic torch ceremony references lotr, you bring torch to Mordor.

[Conely]

[QUOTE=Pteradactyl;36018479]I still can't believe they're using that terrible logo.[/QUOTE]

still can't unsee Lisa Simpson giving head

how the fuck did nobody notice that?

[AceOfDivine]

[QUOTE=Cone;36018761]still can't unsee Lisa Simpson giving head

how the fuck did nobody notice that?[/QUOTE]

Oh fuck you, now I can't unsee it either

[TCB]

I live in Sennen. Know where that is?

It's right beside Land's End.

[I]The first place the torch showed up.[/I]

I was woken up at 7am, after 3 hours of sleep, to the sound of a huge crowd outside chanting the same Lord of the Rings-y song over and over, cheering every time a car drove past. I watched from my window as countless police vans and Coca Cola cars drove past, with a bunch of bikers and joggers panting forwards.

Fucking Olympics.

[Conely]

[QUOTE=TCB;36018783]I live in Sennen. Know where that is?

It's right beside Land's End.

[I]The first place the torch showed up.[/I]

I was woken up at 7am, after 3 hours of sleep, to the sound of a huge crowd outside chanting the same Lord of the Rings-y song over and over, cheering every time a car drove past. I watched from my window as countless police vans and Coca Cola cars drove past, with a bunch of bikers and joggers panting forwards.

Fucking Olympics.[/QUOTE]

I just wish it'd be over with because of all these fucking sponsorships going on, I mean seriously, fucking Pampers is in on this, and so's Head and Shoulders (because apparently that has something to do with your performance) and literally every brand with adverts on the TV

I just want it all GONE

[AceOfDivine]

[QUOTE=TCB;36018783]I live in Sennen. Know where that is?

It's right beside Land's End.

[I]The first place the torch showed up.[/I]

I was woken up at 7am, after 3 hours of sleep, to the sound of a huge crowd outside chanting the same [b]Lord of the Rings-y [/b]song over and over, cheering every time a car drove past. I watched from my window as countless police vans and Coca Cola cars drove past, with a bunch of bikers and joggers panting forwards.

Fucking Olympics.[/QUOTE]
I KNEW IT! Olympics is all a big conspiracy.

[BlueChameleon]

[QUOTE=TCB;36018783]I live in Sennen. Know where that is?

It's right beside Land's End.

[I]The first place the torch showed up.[/I]

I was woken up at 7am, after 3 hours of sleep, to the sound of a huge crowd outside chanting the same Lord of the Rings-y song over and over, cheering every time a car drove past. I watched from my window as countless police vans and Coca Cola cars drove past, with a bunch of bikers and joggers panting forwards.

Fucking Olympics.[/QUOTE]

I was in Falmouth this morning to see the torch pass through. Goodness, those Coca-Cola buses/floats were obnoxious.

Also the torch was running half an hour late so they just cut the last part off of the town's route. So yeah, not exactly the best start to the relay.

[Wolveras]

[QUOTE=Cone;36018761]still can't unsee Lisa Simpson giving head

how the fuck did nobody notice that?[/QUOTE]

I cant see it.

[Conely]

[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;36019699]I cant see it.[/QUOTE]

[IMG]http://filesmelt.com/dl/YaSEE.png[/IMG]

how about now

[Sgt-NiallR]

[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;36019699]I cant see it.[/QUOTE]

[IMG]http://filesmelt.com/dl/olympics460.jpg[/IMG]

I suck at this.

[slamex]

Only one man could do this..
[img]http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2008/04/22/delboy1.jpg[/img]

[meppers]

i saw a sydney 2000 olympic torch in person once.

it wasn't some behind the glass display BS it was just being shown off by its owner

i was *this* close to touching it.

[ijyt]

[QUOTE=Pteradactyl;36018479]I still can't believe they're using that terrible logo.[/QUOTE]

These three were always my favourite "public alternatives" and are vastly superior than that 70's mess of what the fuck even is it.

I hope whoever designed it will never find work in graphical design ever again.

[IMG]http://i.cubeupload.com/KQRZwr.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i.cubeupload.com/XgB4Wn.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i.cubeupload.com/1TXmpi.jpg[/IMG]

[Pardalis]

fookin chavs

[Netsc]

[QUOTE=ijyt;36020037]These three were always my favourite "public alternatives" and are vastly superior than that 70's mess of what the fuck even is it.

I hope whoever designed it will never find work in graphical design ever again.

[IMG]http://i.cubeupload.com/KQRZwr.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i.cubeupload.com/XgB4Wn.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i.cubeupload.com/1TXmpi.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

all of these are magnitudes better than the one they picked. How the hell can you fuck up picking a logo so badly?

[Red scout?]

I still see lisa giving bart a blowjob in the logo.