I just ordered a set of six (with the green banded top rim) today at 6:07pm! {;-) Victor Mugs, Vintage New Old Stock (1987) Item# GS6 , Color and Quantity: Green Stripe Set of 6 $36.00
I sure hope they pack them well as they're coming to Canada. I believe they'll be shipped by USPS Priority Mail International large flate rate box, so $100 of insurance is included 'free'. The mugs were very well packed with lots of small bubble wrap around each mug & a layer of shreaded paper on the bottom & also surrounding the bubble wrap!
P.S. I was able to substitute two of the green banded mugs for two of the last remaining NOS (New Old Stock) plain white mugs from Jay Kravitz's website Victor Mugs, & also Victor Mugs eBay store.
These prized Victor Mugs will be cherished & have an honored place in my home. I just had to share my incredible fortune & opportunity on purchasing a rare piece of American history, but sadly an extinct product.
Just received my EXCELLENT"V" for Victory (I'm calling them) Victor Mugs today at 1:43pm, 4 minutes under 53 hours total delivery time!
Very happy!!! {:-D
P.S. I wanted to purchase these Victor Mugs ever since CG member lifeandpeace posted about them on Sun Sep 11, 2011, 4:15pm., but for one reason or another (the main one being the total cost including shipping {couldn't afford it at the time}) was what killed it for me. But in hindsight I/you can't afford to not buy these while you still have the chance & the opportunity as the purchasing window is getting very small & will disappear forever very soon.
P.P.S. In my telephone conversation with Jay on Tues the 24th, I asked if he ever asked the 4th generation Victor plant/sales manager Mr. Nelson McKee what it would take if at all possible to start up production again & do a limited run or a special edition or commerative edition Victor Mug. Jay said he indeed did ask, & it would take an order of 25,000 minimum. I said to Jay that we have over 75,000 Coffeegeek members, & if one out of three ordered just one., they could do it! {;-D
Posted Sat Jul 28, 2012, 8:09pm Subject: Re: Victor coffee mugs--Yes!
Craig, those look EXACTLY like those used in diners I requested while performing on the road in the 70's and early 80's. That stripe at the top. I have Intelly and Primo mugs. The Intelly weighing in at 1lb 2oz. As it holds 8oz, I have to think the Victor is still oz for oz champ! The Primo is in the dishwasher.....hiding.
Posted Sun Jul 29, 2012, 8:19am Subject: Re: Victor coffee mugs--Yes!
No, they actually cost me slightly more Rob due to the fact that the exchange rate on Mon July 23rd when I purchased them was more for a US dollar. The cost of the mugs was $37.50 versus $36.00, & the shipping was $45.00 for a US cost of $82.50. The Paypal converted price was $86.22 Canadian. Paypal's cut is an additional 2.9%. Paypal's exchange rate ot the time: 1 Canadian Dollar = 0.956938 U.S. Dollars.
The cheapest place is the Victor Mug website. Not including shipping, the cost of a 6 mug set is only $6.00 per mug then.
Posted Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:15am Subject: Re: Victor coffee mugs--Yes!
Pic showing the Victor Green Banded mug sitting on top of the factory 48 (4 doz) to a case box, 6 ounces that was made for Buffalo China Inc Buffalo NY distribution back in the day (1987 NOS New Old Stock). {;-)
CSG Senior Member Joined: 8 Feb 2002 Posts: 42 Location: Idaho Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:36pm Subject: Re: Victor coffee mugs--Yes!
I just found four of the Victors which I like better than the similar but thinner walled HLC marked diner mugs I bought from a local diner about 15 years ago. I understand these are Homer Lauglin Co. mugs but I've never seen this particular logo: HLC on top, USA on bottom and a design in the middle.
Out of curiosity, I called HLC today and found out these mugs are their 300 model. If you can't find a Victor or just want a new, well-made diner style mug, maybe these'll do ya.
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Posted Thu Aug 2, 2012, 9:14pm Subject: Re: Victor coffee mugs--Yes!
What a blast from the past! My husband and I acquired a six-pack of Victor mugs from the factory when we married 30 years ago. Four have survived. I include a photo to show older model may be a little different if you look at the attachment of the handle to the body.
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