Noel Howard/MBA costumes

Post by **Holt** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:52 pm

after whiskeyman said this I began to wonder....he said the MBA costumes are not in for buisness anymore

does this mean that it's impossible to get a NH shirt??

thanks
Holt

Arlington Beech · Post by **Arlington Beech** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:00 pm

MBA costumes either shut down or no longer does the Indy stuff (I believe Noel left?). Though as far as I know he still sells the stuff, but its through his own shop..instead of MBA costumes

Post by **Holt** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:03 pm

ok thanks.so were can I get a hold of his stuff then??

any links or emails I can contact him by?

thanks
Eric

Arlington Beech · Post by **Arlington Beech** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:15 pm

The last time I got something (bag strap), I just used the NHowardUk@aol.com from the main site here

Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:03 am

Here's his updated (as of six months ago or so) pricelist:

http://www.minnesotajones.com/NoelHowardPricelist.htm

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:08 pm

Unless something has changed, MBA IS still in operation but under new management and ownership, and have nothing to do with Noel Howard, who is on his own now.

Regard! Michaelson

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:51 pm

Are you sure that's the case? I seem to remember some years ago that I talked to a female member of staff on the phone about the fact they were closing down, and consequently I panic-bought a couple of pairs of pants and another shirt!

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:55 pm

Eric, the email adress above is the correct one. But Noel has been out of the country alot because of work related stuff. I think he's still in North Africa, the last I heard from him was in December ( Boxing day I believe)

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:11 pm

Pretty sure, Satipo.

I received several emails, one as recently as last summer, from the fellow who now owns the MBA shop/name, trying to get me to buy their stuff. It was the same material, but WAY over priced for what it was, so I never followed up.

That's the last I heard from them.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:14 pm

Here's their current business listing:

http://www.4rfv.co.uk/brieflisting.asp? ... pany=15460

Notice, a completely different email address.

Regard! Michaelson

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:41 pm

That's interesting. I must have got my wires crossed!

Post by **Holt** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:39 pm

so...I am still wondering were and how can I get the NH shirts?

do I have to contact Noel directly or can it be done in a completely different way?'

thanks
Eric

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:44 pm

I always thought they were bought out by Hand and Lock. I know someone there, I'll see if I can dig out some info.

What was the accuracy like?

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:44 pm

I think you have to email Noel directly.

Bowie · Post by **Bowie** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:19 pm

Yup, email Noel direct, but he is often out of town for work. He will respond though it may take awhile. Great guy to deal with too....

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:21 am

Has anyone managed to get in contact with Noel? Last time he responded to my emails was way back in December...