Author Topic: For Sale: The Bow Buddy (Read 20018 times)

mrfatboy · « **on:** October 14, 2019, 21:41:36 »

My wife made the "Bow Buddy" for my car and several others for PagodaFest. She has a couple of them left.

If you have ever dropped the soft top bow back into the compartment you know how a knuckle busting chore it is to get back out. We designed this helper strap to solve the problem.

The Bow Buddy is made out of 4 panel seat belt webbing that is similar to the original pagoda seat belts. It has a reinforced ABS plastic that hooks on the back soft top hook.

Before storing your soft top just hook on the Bow Buddy and stow the soft top. The next time you need to raise the soft top just grab the strap. Voila! No more bow falling back down to get stuck.

The price is a deal at $20 plus shipping.

Please PM if interested. Once they are gone, they are gone.

opopotts · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2019, 21:27:13 »

I will take one> How do I pay you ? Paypal? I am in Toronto
thanks
Doug

mrfatboy · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2019, 21:29:37 »

Please PM me for information. Thx

mrfatboy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2019, 16:26:38 »

My wife just wanted to thank everybody for the great response to the Bow Buddy. She hopes it comes in handy (Pun intended

)

She wanted to give a tip for the first use of the Bow Buddy. The opening of the hole that goes over the soft top hook will be initially very snug. This is the intended design so it will not slip off in the future.

The best way to place it on the soft top hook is to stand on the driver's side (LHD), place the Bow Buddy on the hook and pull toward you. It may take some wiggling initially for the first install but after that you will be good to go

louie2 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2019, 02:13:40 »

Any more left? If so let me know how to pay for one.

mrfatboy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2019, 02:46:07 »

Yes. Send me a PM. I will give you the info there. 👍

opopotts · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2019, 18:23:30 »

Can you send me another?
thanks
Doug

mrfatboy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2019, 19:20:47 »

Sure. PM sent.

mrfatboy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2019, 15:20:44 »

PM sent

mmizesko · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2019, 17:14:00 »

I like this. Any Left?

Mike Mizesko

mrfatboy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2019, 17:25:12 »

Yes. There are still some left. They have been selling like hot cakes👍

Get them while we you can. We have no plans on making more.

prossz · « **Reply #11 on:** November 07, 2019, 15:38:58 »

Hello - if you still have any left I would like to purchase a Bow Buddy. I am London based but also have a New York address for shipping. Thanks in advance. Peter Z.

mrfatboy · « **Reply #12 on:** November 07, 2019, 15:44:26 »

I still have a couple left. I can ship to either location. PM me your information and I will tell you the final price.

mrfatboy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 11, 2019, 18:00:52 »

Thank you to everybody that bought a Bow Buddy. We are now sold out.

Chris Long · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2019, 22:00:35 »

Any plans to make more tool bags? Thx

mrfatboy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2019, 23:54:56 »

PM me and we can discuss. Thx

mrfatboy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2021, 19:56:16 »

There seems to be a resurgence for the need for the "Bow Buddy"

Price will still be $20 plus shipping.

Please PM me before June 1, 2021 if you would like one or more. If there is enough interest my wife and I will make another batch.

Thanks

ChrisInNashville · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2021, 00:38:38 »

One for me please

georgem · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2021, 07:42:16 »

and one for me too please

Pawel66 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2021, 08:02:30 »

For me too, please.

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #20 on:** May 24, 2021, 12:57:46 »

I'm in for one!

dakman29 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 24, 2021, 18:52:00 »

I'll buy one, thanks

dirkbalter · « **Reply #22 on:** May 24, 2021, 22:37:24 »

So am I, thank you.

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2021, 00:18:54 »

I just sent you a PM for one of these gems.
Tom Kizer

mrfatboy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2021, 01:11:23 »

I’m building a list of everyone that has emailed, PM’d, or posted here.

At the end of the month I will PM everyone for their address and $.

If you would like to get a head start and PM me your shipping address that would help 👍

Judging by the response i know what I will be doing the next several weeks 😜

mrfatboy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 25, 2021, 18:47:31 »

Quote from: georgem on May 24, 2021, 07:42:16

and one for me too please

I'm starting to gather shipping addresses. Can you send me yours? I will let you know final cost when I'm ready to ship.

Thanks
M

jeblack123 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2021, 19:09:20 »

I would like one as well.

James (Eddie) Black

mrfatboy · « **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2021, 12:29:52 »

Update:

I currently have a complete list of everyone’s name and address that wanted a Bow Buddy.

This will be the last weekend to order so if your cousins’s sister’s brother (name that movie reference 😜) needs one please let them know to get in their order in👍

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #28 on:** May 28, 2021, 21:10:32 »

Conan?

mrfatboy · « **Reply #29 on:** May 28, 2021, 21:11:24 »

Quote from: Mike Hughes on May 28, 2021, 21:10:32

Conan?

👍🤣🤣

mrfatboy · « **Reply #30 on:** May 31, 2021, 12:04:06 »

Last call. Today is the last day to order. I plan on ordering supplies tomorrow.

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #31 on:** May 31, 2021, 14:17:38 »

Hi, mrfatboy,
Does my PM count as my order? I sent my contact info.
Tom Kizer

mrfatboy · « **Reply #32 on:** May 31, 2021, 14:18:25 »

Yes. You are on the list👍

sandcrab59 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 31, 2021, 16:16:15 »

I sent you a PM
Tom

johnk · « **Reply #34 on:** June 01, 2021, 02:44:48 »

Count me in too please!

John k

ChrisInNashville · « **Reply #35 on:** June 01, 2021, 07:14:51 »

Your Bow Buddy got some mention in a FaceBook group and I suspect you may have increased forum membership as a result!

Shvegel · « **Reply #36 on:** June 01, 2021, 12:15:57 »

mrfatboy,
If you ship any to Canada I would avoid using the USPS. I just sent a soft top screw to Canada from Cleveland. It sat in Chicago for over 3 weeks then took another week to cross the border. 5 total weeks in transit. Canada Post did slightly better taking only 3 days from Ontario to the west coast.

mrfatboy · « **Reply #37 on:** June 01, 2021, 19:50:55 »

Update:

Thank you for everybody's orders. The response was more than I ever thought. I ordered the materials plus a little extra just in case there are some Johnny Come Lately's

These are first come first served!

What happens next:

We should receive the materials next week and start working on them immediately. Once I have a couple made I need to figure out all the shipping costs. I have orders from almost every continent. I guess penguins don't need Bow Buddies

I'm not looking forward to filling out all the customs forms

I will PM everybody how many they ordered, final cost plus shipping, and the shipping address I have on record. I would like to receive payment from everybody before I ship. I only want to make one trip to the Post Office. So it benefits everybody if you pay promptly. Hopefully these will all go out mid June.

I accept PayPal (Friends & Family) Only. (No credit cards). This is a hobby not a business.

Thanks again.

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #38 on:** June 01, 2021, 21:23:20 »

Thanks for the update

Glad we were able to keep you out of mischief for a while as you endeavour to fulfil all the orders cascading in

Look forward to receiving mine

Take care

Katie

Pawel66 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 01, 2021, 21:30:05 »

Mrfatboy - thank you for this!

Hans2012 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 03, 2021, 01:23:06 »

Mr. FB

Would you please confirm you received my order for 2? I included my address.

Thanks
John

mrfatboy · « **Reply #41 on:** June 03, 2021, 01:34:02 »

Quote from: Hans2012 on June 03, 2021, 01:23:06

Mr. FB

Would you please confirm you received my order for 2? I included my address.

Thanks
John

Yes. I have you down for two. Sorry, I thought I sent you a confirmation via pm.

Hans2012 · « **Reply #42 on:** June 04, 2021, 22:56:21 »

Thanks

mrfatboy · « **Reply #43 on:** June 10, 2021, 11:41:35 »

Update:

The Bow Buddies are currently being made. I plan to mail them out next week.

Everyone that ordered has been contacted with payment instructions. Please check your PMs and-or email.

If you have not received payment instructions please PM me or you can reach me at mrfatboy@sbcglobal.net

My wife and I are making extras. Available while they last. First come, first served.

Thank you👍

mrfatboy · « **Reply #44 on:** June 10, 2021, 22:05:36 »

A friendly reminder.

Please pay via PayPal Friends & Family Cash. 👍

Do not use your credit card👎 This is a hobby. Not a business.

Thanks much

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #45 on:** June 10, 2021, 23:51:11 »

For all you old f--ts who want to buy one or more, I couldn't make my ipad internet version or desktop version of paypal send money to Friends and Family. I had to download the ipad app version to get it to recognize Friends and Family. It finally worked. I'm getting too old to keep up with technology.
Tom Kizer

mrfatboy · « **Reply #46 on:** June 11, 2021, 00:02:20 »

Very strange. I just signed into my PayPal account on my desktop. Seems to work fine.

1) press “send”
2) enter email address to send to, next
3) enter amount, continue
4) select friends & family, continue
5) press continue
6) send

Done

mmizesko · « **Reply #47 on:** June 11, 2021, 02:03:21 »

I posted a "I want one" early in the game. I have not received any confirmation. Am I on the list?

Mike MIzesko

mrfatboy · « **Reply #48 on:** June 11, 2021, 02:05:50 »

Whoops. My bad. I missed it🤦‍♂️

I got you covered though 👍

PM me your address.

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #49 on:** June 11, 2021, 14:24:50 »

Quote from: mrfatboy on June 11, 2021, 00:02:20

Very strange. I just signed into my PayPal account on my desktop. Seems to work fine.

1) press “send”
2) enter email address to send to, next
3) enter amount, continue
4) select friends & family, continue
5) press continue
6) send

Done

It could be that my living in Canada had an effect. Up to item 3) everything was fine. The selection opportunity for Item 4) never appeared even after I changed my payment preference from my credit card to my bank account so I started looking for another alternative. I found and downloaded the iPad App, then everything was relatively easy from then on.
I'm reasonably sure that evolution of technology in conjunction with my personal evolution created an incompatibility. All is good now.
Anyway, I am looking forward to receiving my Bow Buddy. This is a great service to the members.

Tom Kizer

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #50 on:** June 13, 2021, 07:14:42 »

Quote from: Tomnistuff on June 11, 2021, 14:24:50

It could be that my living in Canada had an effect. Up to item 3) everything was fine. The selection opportunity for Item 4) never appeared even after I changed my payment preference from my credit card to my bank account so I started looking for another alternative. I found and downloaded the iPad App, then everything was relatively easy from then on.
I'm reasonably sure that evolution of technology in conjunction with my personal evolution created an incompatibility. All is good now.
Anyway, I am looking forward to receiving my Bow Buddy. This is a great service to the members.

Tom Kizer

I had problem too to start with. I think PalPal have changed the format so not so easy to pick friends and family, probably so they can get more fees!!!

mrfatboy · « **Reply #51 on:** June 13, 2021, 20:50:37 »

There seems to be some people that are having problems with PayPal. First and foremost, in order to send CASH via Friends & Family (Personal) YOU MUST have a bank account linked to your PayPal account. I will not accept credit card payments.

In order to link a bank account to your PayPal account please go to paypal.com, sign in and follow the instructions to do so.

I can accept Zelle also if you have that. If all else fails please PM me and we can try to work something else out.

Now with all that said. There seems to be differences between PayPal on a desktop computer or logging into PayPal.com on an phone versus using the actual app one the phone. I witnessed it yesterday on a friend's phone. So try the app!

Bow Buddies are currently being made

Thanks again.

sassanbehnam · « **Reply #52 on:** June 14, 2021, 04:29:35 »

Any more left? If so let me know how to pay for one.

Thanks,
Sassan

mrfatboy · « **Reply #53 on:** June 14, 2021, 16:59:59 »

Quote from: sassanbehnam on June 14, 2021, 04:29:35

Any more left? If so let me know how to pay for one.

Thanks,
Sassan

I have some left.

PM Sent with Info.

mrfatboy · « **Reply #54 on:** June 15, 2021, 21:58:39 »

Update:

The first wave of Bow Buddies were sent out today. Both Domestic & International packages.

I'm still waiting on payment from others that have ordered. If you contacted me, my wife made one for you and is taking up space on my dining room table

Some people are still struggling with PayPal. I will not accept payments being made by Credit Card. I will Instant Refund you if you do and then you must try again sending Cash via a linked banked account.

The common problems seem to be:

1) User error
2) Don't have a back account linked to PayPal (Follow instruction at PayPal.com to link your bank account)
3) Bank Debit cards are considered Credit Cards and WILL NOT WORK!!!!
4) Difference in PayPal in a browser or in an App (iphone, ipad, etc)

It's not the preferred solution but if all else fails some people have sent a check by snail mail. Please contact me if that is the case.

Thank you

mrfatboy · « **Reply #55 on:** June 17, 2021, 19:28:40 »

People should start receiving their Bow Buddies soon.

I find it easiest to place on the soft top pin from standing on the left had side of card. Place the Bow Buddy on the hook side and pull it onto the pin. The Bow Buddy is meant to fit very snug on the pin so it won't fall off. After a couple of tries it becomes easy.

Enjoy!

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #56 on:** June 18, 2021, 20:37:49 »

Today is a good Pagoda day: Bow Buddy delivered today, along with the Pagoda World book! I think I'll cap it off by taking the Pagoda for a little spin this evening before grilling some Salmon for dinner!

mnahon · « **Reply #57 on:** June 18, 2021, 23:19:40 »

The rest of us are jealous, anticipating a weekend devoid of bow buddy or pagoda world book; or salmon for that matter.

However, I did just take my pagoda out for a short spin...

neelyrc · « **Reply #58 on:** June 18, 2021, 23:48:57 »

Received mine today, thanks.

lreppond · « **Reply #59 on:** June 19, 2021, 20:42:55 »

Received mine yesterday. Works like a charm and very well made! Thank you.

mrfatboy · « **Reply #60 on:** June 21, 2021, 20:20:30 »

The second wave of Bow Buddies was sent out today.

I do have extras if somebody wants one. Just PM me.

Thanks

AGT · « **Reply #61 on:** June 30, 2021, 14:12:11 »

Received mine in Edinburgh, Scotland yesterday. Thank you.

Mark250 · « **Reply #62 on:** June 30, 2021, 18:51:15 »

Hi do you have any more of these for sale?

mrfatboy · « **Reply #63 on:** June 30, 2021, 18:53:43 »

Quote from: Mark250 on June 30, 2021, 18:51:15

Hi do you have any more of these for sale?

Yes, I will send you a PM with details.

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #64 on:** June 30, 2021, 20:15:53 »

I just received mine here in Quebec. It fits great and, believe it or not, as I was holding the top partly out of the compartment to install the Bow Buddy, the iower bow separated and fell back into the compartment. I just fished out the Bow Buddy strap (already attached) and lowered the rest of the top back into the compartment, ready for the next roof raising event.

The next item that needs inventing is a clip (two required) to keep the canvas top rear corners folded under while lowering the top into the storage compartment. After manually folding one side under, when I try to fold under the other side, the first side pops out.

Additionally, is there any way to retain the "folds" at the B-pillar to hold them out of the way during the lowering of the bows into the soft top compartment and prevent them from damaging the seal felt? I have the plastic sheets to protect the felt but they don't do a perfect job.

Thanks for the Bow Buddy. It's a great invention.

Tom Kizer

Pawel66 · « **Reply #65 on:** July 15, 2021, 11:14:58 »

Got my buddy, thank you very much for your kind initiative!

mrfatboy · « **Reply #66 on:** July 15, 2021, 11:21:51 »

I’m glad you got it. 👍. Filling out the custom form with your address was a challenge 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Pawel66 · « **Reply #67 on:** July 15, 2021, 12:17:50 »

Sorry for this...

The first three times are the worst - then it flows!

zoegrlh · « **Reply #68 on:** July 16, 2021, 13:50:07 »

Any left? I would be interested.
Bob

zoegrlh · « **Reply #69 on:** July 16, 2021, 13:51:35 »

Any left? Would be interested.
Bob

mrfatboy · « **Reply #70 on:** July 16, 2021, 14:06:38 »

Yes, I have a couple left. I will pm you later with info.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #71 on:** July 31, 2021, 22:20:30 »

I got mine, installed in the car and using it. Works great. Thank you!!

bearaqua72 · « **Reply #72 on:** October 24, 2021, 17:46:53 »

Would be interested in one as well if still available.

mrfatboy · « **Reply #73 on:** October 24, 2021, 18:34:26 »

I still have some left. PM me for more info.

AndrewB · « **Reply #74 on:** October 24, 2021, 20:58:31 »

Highly recommended - works great !

sassanbehnam · « **Reply #75 on:** February 14, 2022, 05:11:40 »

Can you add my to your list. I want one....

rwmastel · « **Reply #76 on:** November 17, 2022, 20:55:19 »

MrFatBoy,

I tried to PM you, but I got a message that you inbox is full. Everything OK? I know it's been over a year since last production run, but I'm reaching out to see if you have any NOS Bow Buddies!

Davek1 · « **Reply #77 on:** November 27, 2022, 18:09:51 »

Hi there, when you do your next batch, can you add me to the list.

Thanks Dave

Jonny B · « **Reply #78 on:** November 28, 2022, 16:33:13 »

Mrfatboy has no more Bow Buddys for sale. He is not making any more. So - NLA

mdsalemi · « **Reply #79 on:** November 28, 2022, 18:15:49 »

Quote from: Jonny B on November 28, 2022, 16:33:13

Mrfatboy has no more Bow Buddys for sale. He is not making any more. So - NLA

I have not seen this [device in person] to see how useful it is.

Perhaps if it is, we can have them made by someone else besides “he who shall not be named”… [name redacted]

After all, we've had books, badges, pins and embroidered patches made, so this doesn't seem like much of an issue.

Lorsar · « **Reply #80 on:** November 28, 2022, 20:48:39 »

Pictures are on page 1 of this thread, it's a strap fashioned out of seat belt material

66andBlue · « **Reply #81 on:** November 29, 2022, 21:23:26 »

Quote from: rwmastel on November 17, 2022, 20:55:19

MrFatBoy,
I tried to PM you, but I got a message that you inbox is full. Everything OK? I know it's been over a year since last production run, but I'm reaching out to see if you have any NOS Bow Buddies!

Rodd,
emails to you also bounce back:

This is a system-generated message to inform you that your email could not
be delivered to one or more recipients. Details of the email and the error are as follows:
<rmasteller@columbus.rr.com>: host pkvw-mx.msg.pkvw.co.charter.net[47.43.26.7]
said: 550 5.1.1 <**********@***************> recipient rejected (in reply
to RCPT TO command)

rwmastel · « **Reply #82 on:** November 29, 2022, 23:46:00 »

That's rectified, Alfred. Spectrum, now merged with Charter, decommissioned the entire @columbus.rr.com email domain without notice. I've had that old "RoadRunner" email from 1997 in the Time Warner Cable days. TV and internet were still working, but my primary email account disappeared without warning on Friday. Incredibly frustrating. Anyway, I've entered another address in my profile.

zoegrlh · « **Reply #83 on:** December 03, 2022, 01:37:55 »

Sounds love me a good idea Michael to get a batch made, I am sure that there are more members that would want one. mrfatboy did have a few left when I talked to him back in 2021. I did want one at that time, but COVID got in the way. Let me know if you want to presume it. Thanks, Bob

peter288gto · « **Reply #84 on:** January 12, 2023, 18:20:05 »

If there is list going please add me to the list for a Bow Buddy.

alfa750f · « **Reply #85 on:** January 13, 2023, 16:27:11 »

If there is still one left, I would like to buy it. I'm not a regular user of the forum, so would you please email info to me, dpisland@gmail.com.

Thank you,
John

gh356 · « **Reply #86 on:** February 15, 2023, 23:33:14 »

Please sign me up for one when they become availible. Thanks

Greg Haskin
gh356@hotmail.com

Ronmurr · « **Reply #87 on:** April 13, 2023, 01:00:29 »

Let me know if they are still available.. ron@murr.biz

Thanks

rwmastel · « **Reply #88 on:** April 14, 2023, 13:36:28 »

You guys who are still replying to this thread need to read more of the thread. Look at which member made this product, then look at when he last contributed to this thread, and the comments made since.

thy306 · « **Reply #89 on:** February 29, 2024, 15:06:42 »

I know these aren’t being made anymore - too bad, because it is a perfect invention for us having trouble with our soft tops. Just leaving a comment here in case the thread reopens, and a new batch is made.

At least there are photos so I can see if someone can make something similar!

Thomas

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Author Topic: For Sale: The Bow Buddy (Read 20018 times)

prossz