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Rare Tiki Mug Set on Ebay from Aku Lounge... |
TikiManiac
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 27, 2002
Posts: 161 |  Posted: 2002-10-17 09:33 am Permalink
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=724823647
These matte tiki mugs seem to be pretty rare (hardly ever on Ebay). I know they are made in the U.S. and there have been white and brown shiny-glazed variations of them. I also know this style is featured in THE BOOK OF TIKI and originated from the Aku Lounge in Lincoln, Nebraska. Can anyone provide some more info about this?
[ This Message was edited by: TikiManiac on 2002-10-17 09:34 ]
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Alnshely
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 974
From: Oceanside CA
| Posted: 2002-10-17 09:58 am Permalink
Those may be vintage mugs, but, that style of mug is still being produced. you can get them here for $8.00.
http://www.greekcreations.com/
(/products /greek glassware/#8)
I don't know about the original mug and I don't know about the glaze. I have seen dealers on Ebay claim mugs are vintage when I know they're brand new. They may be old mugs, but, if they're in "perfect condition" they may be new. Just a word of caution.
Mahalo,
Al
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SoBeTiki
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Mar 26, 2002
Posts: 89
From: Miami Beach, Florida
| Posted: 2002-10-17 09:59 am Permalink
The mug pictured on the right at the following link appears to be the same mug in white?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=722576050&rd=1
Not sure about its manufacturer though or whether its vintage vs. currently manufactured.
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fatuhiva
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 634
From: Melbourne Beach, FL
| Posted: 2002-10-18 11:23 pm Permalink
uh..
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TikiManiac
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 27, 2002
Posts: 161 | Posted: 2002-10-20 08:54 am Permalink
I guess it is safe to conclude that these mugs are repros, and not originals from the Aku Lounge. Here is another auction for a mug with the same mold marked 2002.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=726171907
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midnite
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 1230
From: 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W
| Posted: 2002-10-20 5:34 pm Permalink
Aku Tiki Lounge?
If you're looking for the real thing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=726444209&rd=1
It's my last one for sale. A part of the October No Reserve Midnite's Crazy Blow-Out Sale. More stuff to come next week as well. Check it out, all proceeds go to the Cpt. Midnite Charity Relief & Bail Fund.
Tiki Central folk get an assortment of extra goodies, just let me know you heard about it here. The password for this sale will be "password".
midnite
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TikiManiac
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 27, 2002
Posts: 161 | Posted: 2002-10-23 11:37 am Permalink
danlovestikis got a very nice deal on this set of 4...even if they are only repros...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=714522355
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TikiManiac
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 27, 2002
Posts: 161 | Posted: 2002-12-03 8:37 pm Permalink
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2078157510
This guy is asking for 35 bucks for a set of 4 repro tiki mugs...I wonder if he'll get any bites...
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TikiManiac
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 27, 2002
Posts: 161 | Posted: 2002-12-10 07:13 am Permalink
Here are two more new auctions for this style...
one is marked "The Sims" on the back (obviously a very recent repro)...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1944373899
here is a pair of white ones...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=746791278
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SugarCaddyDaddy
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 03, 2002
Posts: 1500
From: Huntington Beach, California
| Posted: 2002-12-10 09:20 am Permalink
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Alnshely wrote:
Those may be vintage mugs, but, that style of mug is still being produced. you can get them here for $8.00.
http://www.greekcreations.com/
(/products /greek glassware/#8)
Al
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Holy Moly Al!
You have to get at least 36 quantity to get it for $8.00! Am I reading that correctly?
SugarCaddyDaddy
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Luckydesigns
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 15, 2002
Posts: 1892
From: Costa Mesa
| Posted: 2002-12-10 11:12 am Permalink
I wouldn't bid on that mug unless the Aku logo was printed on the back. I have the same one that I got from a frat party back in '96. Midnite's was the real deal, this one is not. Hey Midnite, how about hooking me up with that Aloha Showroom at the price that I have it at now? Just asking...
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www.thehulagirlsmusic.com
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Alnshely
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 974
From: Oceanside CA
| Posted: 2002-12-10 5:15 pm Permalink
SCD,
I think the 36 mug minimum order is for custom printing on the back. I have to read it again. I'm sure you can buy a few blank ones as "samples"
Mahalo,
Al
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