Posted: 8/16/2010 10:24:47 AM EDT
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how much as a team member/le do i have to spend to get dillo dust or a hat or something? i had an order over $200 and didn't get anything but a dillo but i see people getting hats and stuff all the time. i've bought 2 shirts for myself cause i like to advertise but just curious. |
| My last few orders didn't have a hat in them. Which is fine...they don't fit me. I just figured they ran out or something. This happens. As to the dillo dust, generally, GENERALLY if you buy an LT-made item, you'll get the dust. Mounts, etc. Something made in house. |
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thats what i thought. i ordered some magpul crap +/- $100 once and got some dillo dust (don't care for it that much) but i ordered a LT-104 mount and got nada. Quoted: My last few orders didn't have a hat in them. Which is fine...they don't fit me. I just figured they ran out or something. This happens. As to the dillo dust, generally, GENERALLY if you buy an LT-made item, you'll get the dust. Mounts, etc. Something made in house. |
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You should understand the proper use of the term.
Schwag is a neologism. It's bro-speak for marijuana of poor quality. See also: Rope Dope and Bunk Weed. Swag is a real word. It has several definitions and in English can be used as either a noun or a verb. As an intransitive verb, it weans to "sag" or "droop". As a noun, it refers to "something hanging in a curve between two points"; generally a decorative item of cloth or fabric. It also describes booty, loot or other spoils stolen, taken or otherwise procured without payment. Decades ago, theatrical stagehands (predominantly those in the music industry) began to refer to the free T-shirt generally given to each crew member by the artist's tour manager to both identify them and reward them as a "swag". It is an appropriate usage of the term as it satisfies several of the common existing definitions of the word swag. "Schwag" is a stupid word. It's something a teenager from Wilkes Barre, PA would say to try and appear cool while drinking cheap beer with his community college buddies. Even though it has it's place to describe ditch weed, you'll never hear the word around theatrical types. People in show business have access to the finest drugs available and schwag is generally eschewed. There is no use for it when Neil Young's road manager lays some genuine Humboldt on you for doing such a great job setting up Neil's train set. |
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You should understand the proper use of the term. Schwag is a neologism. It's bro-speak for marijuana of poor quality. See also: Rope Dope and Bunk Weed.  This made me laugh. If you were to use drugs which I don't advocate why would you buy bad drugs. That's like buying a Olympic arms
Swag is a real word. It has several definitions and in English can be used as either a noun or a verb. As an intransitive verb, it weans to "sag" or "droop". As a noun, it refers to "something hanging in a curve between two points"; generally a decorative item of cloth or fabric. It also describes booty, loot or other spoils stolen, taken or otherwise procured without payment. Decades ago, theatrical stagehands (predominantly those in the music industry) began to refer to the free T-shirt generally given to each crew member by the artist's tour manager to both identify them and reward them as a "swag". It is an appropriate usage of the term as it satisfies several of the common existing definitions of the word swag. "Schwag" is a stupid word. It's something a teenager from Wilkes Barre, PA would say to try and appear cool while drinking cheap beer with his community college buddies. Even though it has it's place to describe ditch weed, you'll never hear the word around theatrical types. People in show business have access to the finest drugs available and schwag is generally eschewed. There is no use for it when Neil Young's road manager lays some genuine Humboldt on you for doing such a great job setting up Neil's train set. |
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I always thought SWAG was an acronym for Scientific Wild Ass Guess or, as in this case, Shit We All Get; i.e., promotional items you get for free from vendors. "He got a lot of SWAG at SHOT" "I'll take a SWAG at the answer" No, it's a real word. It's been around for almost five hundred years. Same root as the word "swagger". But it is also jokingly referred to as an acronym for, Shit We Ain't Getting among others. Main Entry: 1swag Pronunciation: \ˈswag Function: verb Inflected Form(s): swagged; swag·ging Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian svagga to sway, rock; akin to Middle Low German swacken to rock Date: 1530 intransitive verb 1 : sway, lurch 2 : sag, droop transitive verb 1 : to adorn with swags 2 : to arrange (as drapery) in swags and Main Entry: 2 swag Function: noun Date: 1660 1 : sway 1 2 a : something (as a decoration) hanging in a curve between two points : festoon b : a suspended cluster (as of evergreen branches) 3 a : goods acquired by unlawful means : loot b : spoils, profits 4 : a depression in the earth 5 chiefly Australian : a pack of personal belongings |
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Quoted: As I say...sometimes the run out of it. They have a TON of orders going out every day. This... I thought that I would get some with my LT 129 order last month (all my other recent orders were small stuff), but no such luck. Meh, you win some and loose some, no hard feelings from me. The way I look at it I got a great optic mount so I guess that I won in the end anyway... I already have hats, dillos, stickers, and even a paint mixer/pourer so the dust is what really gets me excited. Just gives me an excuse to order something else soon.  |
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<snip> I want a 5-gallon bucket of dillo dust!!!![/quote] This!! I have enogugh to hold me over for a while, but God help the world if I run out!! 
Side note: Last week the wife unit tried the dillo dust challenge on me. She thought I couldn't tell the difference between dust and seasoned salt. 
Silly girl!!  |
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how much as a team member/le do i have to spend to get dillo dust or a hat or something? i had an order over $200 and didn't get anything but a dillo but i see people getting hats and stuff all the time. i've bought 2 shirts for myself cause i like to advertise but just curious. If you want something from them you should order it, i.e. hat, bumper stickers, dillo, battle mixer. The best way to get dust is to order something made in house by LT. If you really wanted to ensure you get a dillo, dust, and a hat, the best way I can think would be to order a stealth upper/lower combo, or either of the OBR variants. Those are your best chance at getting the extra goodies, but even then it's not (nor should it be) a given. |
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HELL YEA, i bought a special dillo a few months back, it costs almost 2900.00 bucks !!!! but it came with an OBR, and a ton of siad swag /swagger/ schwag, even some dust, the best dillo , i have purchased yet, and its soooooo awesome, ,, oh and the special edition hat, its a keeper, everyone in the house knows ,,, DONT TOUCH MY HAT, THE ONLY ONE, BUT VERY SPECIAL. WORKING ON ANOTHER DILLO, one that would come with a 556, obr....
the weather gr8 for flying , pack up guys,,,,,,,, 
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how much as a team member/le do i have to spend to get dillo dust or a hat or something? i had an order over $200 and didn't get anything but a dillo but i see people getting hats and stuff all the time. i've bought 2 shirts for myself cause i like to advertise but just curious. what does being an LEO have to do with it? We are mo better than any other customer that spends hard earned greenbacks. In fact, LT even discounts certain items to us LEO on occassion, in addition to the free stuff sent our way.. Let me tell ya why you so many posts here predicting a shitstorm coming your way. First, you are posting in the LT forum, which is inhabited by a different type of lifeform. The LArueminati can consist of basic TEAM members all the way to the howling pack of rabid LT supporters. Please undrstand that when you post such a question, you put off the smell of the most loathsome of creatures known to exist in the world- The ENTITLEMENT MFer!> YOur question may have some merit and you may be a really good guY who is just curious how to get free stuff. But in the end Sir, you are posting in the forum paid for by the vendor from which you are buying merchandise and hoping to do it in a fsahion that would garner you the largest amount of free stuff coming from the vault of Larue generosity. You statemenet " I spent 200 and DIDN'T GET ANYTHING BUT a dillo" seems very unappreciative and crass. That dillo has a retail value of $10US. The next part belies itself with the battle cry of the 'whiner' - "but I see other people get stuff that I didn't, sniff, snifff, whahh" Look at it objectively and I am sure you will see what I am saying. Maybe rethink ( or just plain THINK to begin with) about what you say. You see, many folks here feel as though LaRue Tactical and the people who run and work there are sort of like distant family and are very protective of insulting remarks thrown towards Leander Texas. And like I said, you probably did not recognize the offensiveness of your post, possibly due to being tired, going through emotional crisis, suffering medical problems, etc. We will give you the benefit of the doubt that you are not a bottom dwelling scum sucking ENTITLEMENT WHORE and welcome you to the TEAM if you wish. |
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well said sir.. well said!
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how much as a team member/le do i have to spend to get dillo dust or a hat or something? i had an order over $200 and didn't get anything but a dillo but i see people getting hats and stuff all the time. i've bought 2 shirts for myself cause i like to advertise but just curious. what does being an LEO have to do with it? We are mo better than any other customer that spends hard earned greenbacks. In fact, LT even discounts certain items to us LEO on occassion, in addition to the free stuff sent our way.. Let me tell ya why you so many posts here predicting a shitstorm coming your way. First, you are posting in the LT forum, which is inhabited by a different type of lifeform. The LArueminati can consist of basic TEAM members all the way to the howling pack of rabid LT supporters. Please undrstand that when you post such a question, you put off the smell of the most loathsome of creatures known to exist in the world- The ENTITLEMENT MFer!> YOur question may have some merit and you may be a really good guY who is just curious how to get free stuff. But in the end Sir, you are posting in the forum paid for by the vendor from which you are buying merchandise and hoping to do it in a fsahion that would garner you the largest amount of free stuff coming from the vault of Larue generosity. You statemenet " I spent 200 and DIDN'T GET ANYTHING BUT a dillo" seems very unappreciative and crass. That dillo has a retail value of $10US. The next part belies itself with the battle cry of the 'whiner' - "but I see other people get stuff that I didn't, sniff, snifff, whahh" Look at it objectively and I am sure you will see what I am saying. Maybe rethink ( or just plain THINK to begin with) about what you say. You see, many folks here feel as though LaRue Tactical and the people who run and work there are sort of like distant family and are very protective of insulting remarks thrown towards Leander Texas. And like I said, you probably did not recognize the offensiveness of your post, possibly due to being tired, going through emotional crisis, suffering medical problems, etc. We will give you the benefit of the doubt that you are not a bottom dwelling scum sucking ENTITLEMENT WHORE and welcome you to the TEAM if you wish. |
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sorry to piss in your cheerios but they do hook le up with a discount. didn't know if it negates the free stuff people rave about. unwad your panties before jumping on me. i was only stating that they gave me a discount, not that i expect one and didn't know if it was exclusive or inclusive. i can vote where i want with my money no different than anybody else. i try to support companies that help me out and since i am planning another order in the future, i might like to know what i have to spend to reach a certain level. i don't know how i'm insulting the fine folks at LT. i just want clarification on something since i GIVE them money to provide me a product. btw, what team are you welcoming to? the one that i was a paying member of for YEARS before I posted this Quoted: Quoted: how much as a team member/le do i have to spend to get dillo dust or a hat or something? i had an order over $200 and didn't get anything but a dillo but i see people getting hats and stuff all the time. i've bought 2 shirts for myself cause i like to advertise but just curious. what does being an LEO have to do with it? We are mo better than any other customer that spends hard earned greenbacks. In fact, LT even discounts certain items to us LEO on occassion, in addition to the free stuff sent our way.. Let me tell ya why you so many posts here predicting a shitstorm coming your way. First, you are posting in the LT forum, which is inhabited by a different type of lifeform. The LArueminati can consist of basic TEAM members all the way to the howling pack of rabid LT supporters. Please undrstand that when you post such a question, you put off the smell of the most loathsome of creatures known to exist in the world- The ENTITLEMENT MFer!> YOur question may have some merit and you may be a really good guY who is just curious how to get free stuff. But in the end Sir, you are posting in the forum paid for by the vendor from which you are buying merchandise and hoping to do it in a fsahion that would garner you the largest amount of free stuff coming from the vault of Larue generosity. You statemenet " I spent 200 and DIDN'T GET ANYTHING BUT a dillo" seems very unappreciative and crass. That dillo has a retail value of $10US. The next part belies itself with the battle cry of the 'whiner' - "but I see other people get stuff that I didn't, sniff, snifff, whahh" Look at it objectively and I am sure you will see what I am saying. Maybe rethink ( or just plain THINK to begin with) about what you say. You see, many folks here feel as though LaRue Tactical and the people who run and work there are sort of like distant family and are very protective of insulting remarks thrown towards Leander Texas. And like I said, you probably did not recognize the offensiveness of your post, possibly due to being tired, going through emotional crisis, suffering medical problems, etc. We will give you the benefit of the doubt that you are not a bottom dwelling scum sucking ENTITLEMENT WHORE and welcome you to the TEAM if you wish. |
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there is no formula that says X amount of money spent with LaRue equates to Y amount of free swag. You trade your hard earned money for a great product from LaRue, if they choose to GIVE you extra stuff with that order then great, if they send only the item you bought, then you didn't lose out, you still got your great product. I understand if you didn't know how it works and you didn't rudely like some have in the past but it has come to where it is poorly tolerated to ask because it makes it sound like we are entitled to the free stuff LaRue gives and we are not.
sorry to piss in your cheerios but they do hook le up with a discount. didn't know if it negates the free stuff people rave about. unwad your panties before jumping on me. i was only stating that they gave me a discount, not that i expect one and didn't know if it was exclusive or inclusive. i can vote where i want with my money no different than anybody else. i try to support companies that help me out and since i am planning another order in the future, i might like to know what i have to spend to reach a certain level. i don't know how i'm insulting the fine folks at LT. i just want clarification on something since i GIVE them money to provide me a product. btw, what team are you welcoming to? the one that i was a paying member of for YEARS before I posted this If you get a LE discount, that is awesome, I didn't know they gave LEO a discount so good for you. If you want a Khaki LaRue hat I have one I am willing to ship to you just IM me your address. stay safe |
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sorry to piss in your cheerios but they do hook le up with a discount. didn't know if it negates the free stuff people rave about. unwad your panties before jumping on me. i was only stating that they gave me a discount, not that i expect one and didn't know if it was exclusive or inclusive. i can vote where i want with my money no different than anybody else. i try to support companies that help me out and since i am planning another order in the future, i might like to know what i have to spend to reach a certain level. i don't know how i'm insulting the fine folks at LT. i just want clarification on something since i GIVE them money to provide me a product. btw, what team are you welcoming to? the one that i was a paying member of for YEARS before I posted this Quoted:
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how much as a team member/le do i have to spend to get dillo dust or a hat or something? i had an order over $200 and didn't get anything but a dillo but i see people getting hats and stuff all the time. i've bought 2 shirts for myself cause i like to advertise but just curious. what does being an LEO have to do with it? We are mo better than any other customer that spends hard earned greenbacks. In fact, LT even discounts certain items to us LEO on occassion, in addition to the free stuff sent our way.. Let me tell ya why you so many posts here predicting a shitstorm coming your way. First, you are posting in the LT forum, which is inhabited by a different type of lifeform. The LArueminati can consist of basic TEAM members all the way to the howling pack of rabid LT supporters. Please undrstand that when you post such a question, you put off the smell of the most loathsome of creatures known to exist in the world- The ENTITLEMENT MFer!> YOur question may have some merit and you may be a really good guY who is just curious how to get free stuff. But in the end Sir, you are posting in the forum paid for by the vendor from which you are buying merchandise and hoping to do it in a fsahion that would garner you the largest amount of free stuff coming from the vault of Larue generosity. You statemenet " I spent 200 and DIDN'T GET ANYTHING BUT a dillo" seems very unappreciative and crass. That dillo has a retail value of $10US. The next part belies itself with the battle cry of the 'whiner' - "but I see other people get stuff that I didn't, sniff, snifff, whahh" Look at it objectively and I am sure you will see what I am saying. Maybe rethink ( or just plain THINK to begin with) about what you say. You see, many folks here feel as though LaRue Tactical and the people who run and work there are sort of like distant family and are very protective of insulting remarks thrown towards Leander Texas. And like I said, you probably did not recognize the offensiveness of your post, possibly due to being tired, going through emotional crisis, suffering medical problems, etc. We will give you the benefit of the doubt that you are not a bottom dwelling scum sucking ENTITLEMENT WHORE and welcome you to the TEAM if you wish. Hey AL, SO much for the benefit of the doubt. |