stupid question about Gitzo

TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
edited December 18, 2009 in Accessories
I finally finally finally finally bought a Gitzo tripod. yaaaaaah!!!!!:barb


Anyway, in the packing there was a keychain looking thing, rubbery with the Gitzo name on it, also attached was a looped rubberbandy string....

What the heck is this for?

I ask because when I bought my first DSLR I threw away the viewfinder blind cover. :rofl
Aaron Nelson

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,132 moderator
    edited December 16, 2009
    A photo of the item please?
    ziggy53
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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    can't til tonight, (and I cant find it on Gitzo.com either)

    it came with the grease tube so Im wondering if it's for carbon fiber maintenance. (like a little buffer)ne_nau.gif
    Aaron Nelson
  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    Here are some pics....

    742845211_Q4bXm-XL.jpg


    742846229_2jE97-XL.jpg
    Aaron Nelson
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,132 moderator
    edited December 16, 2009
    I think it's just a luggage tag. Anyone know for sure?
    ziggy53
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited December 17, 2009
    You got a grease tube? eek7.gif
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  • wildviperwildviper Registered Users Posts: 560 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2009
    you may not need that. Just send it to me and I can put it on my luggage. clap.gif
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    WildViper
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  • Kyle DKyle D Registered Users Posts: 302 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    I believe it's just a luggage tag/free advertising for them. I used to get stuff like that all the time with my paintball stuff. Dye (a high end paintball company) always has the tags on their clothing/accessories as stickers on the front and then the tag on the cardboard backing.
    Kyle D.

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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    thanks everyone,




    For Sale,

    Gitzo tag thingy (*quarter & keyboard sold seperately)

    $500

    742845211_Q4bXm-S.jpg


    (hey, if people are buying handbags for $20k, this should easily get me my asking price!):D
    Aaron Nelson
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited December 18, 2009
    Is the back of that tag fuzzy? I'm wondering if it's a little tool to wipe dirt out of the lock collar threads before you grease them.

    I'm not really buying the luggage tag idea. It looks too well made for that. Plus nobody would use it it as it basically says "expensive stuff to steal in here".
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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    Its a little too hardy to be wrapping around threads, I thought it would maybe be a pad to wipe the carbon fiber... and yes its like a felt-y fibercloth on the backing.

    Maybe its to put on a zipper? like a backpack...

    But still, like you are saying...

    "hey expensive stuff to steal here"
    Aaron Nelson
  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    I wouldn't want to use anything abrasive to rub on the carbon fiber parts since I'm not really into that scratched-up finish look on my tripod.

    That $500-asking tag thingy looks like it can be used as a zipper pull for your jacket or tripod bag. The best thing to do is to ask Gitzo. Does your tripod come with operating instructions?

    Cuong
    "She Was a Little Taste of Heaven – And a One-Way Ticket to Hell!" - Max Phillips
  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    Cuong yup came with some papers and they didnt reference my luxury tag thingy.

    but now that I think about it, I way under priced this...
    I should be looking for $850..... after all, the string thingy is stretchy!
    Aaron Nelson
  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    Does that include insured international shipping and handling? I'm sure some photography sheik from Dubai would love to add it to his collection.

    Cuong
    "She Was a Little Taste of Heaven – And a One-Way Ticket to Hell!" - Max Phillips
  • CWSkopecCWSkopec Registered Users Posts: 1,325 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    AaronNelson wrote:
    Cuong yup came with some papers and they didnt reference my luxury tag thingy.

    but now that I think about it, I way under priced this...
    I should be looking for $850..... after all, the string thingy is stretchy!

    Hmmm... well the Gitzo tag is way outta my price range, but how much are you asking for the quater? That looks like one fine quarter! :D
    Chris
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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    pricing the quarter is a bit more tricky, If I were to follow my current Stock purchasing habbits then the quarter would sell for .15 because I paid .35 for it...

    eek7.gif
    Aaron Nelson
  • CWSkopecCWSkopec Registered Users Posts: 1,325 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2009
    AaronNelson wrote:
    pricing the quarter is a bit more tricky, If I were to follow my current Stock purchasing habbits then the quarter would sell for .15 because I paid .35 for it...

    eek7.gif

    This sounds like a good deal to me... Shipping and paypal included in the .15?
    Chris
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