happythoughts 0 #1 June 10, 2008 ... is upside down. Intentional or mistake? This could be one of those "collectors editions" magazines. Kind of like a misprinted coin. Save yours, it could be worth tens of dollars by 2094. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #2 June 10, 2008 I thought it was ironic that it was upside down AND there was an ad in the paper looking for an editor for the magazine."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 June 10, 2008 And don't forget that I'm in that issue too. I'll sign it for you and that will add pennies to the value! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 June 10, 2008 I'm sure if I got you to sign it by boob print the value of the issue would go up significantly! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #5 June 10, 2008 Quote ... is upside down. Intentional or mistake? This could be one of those "collectors editions" magazines. Kind of like a misprinted coin. Save yours, it could be worth tens of dollars by 2094. I have two issues, because USPA can't figure out how to send just one to me and wife. I have one the right way up, and one the wrong way. I suspect foul play by UPT for Mirage's attempt at a Skyhook. Mind you, they both went into the recycling..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #6 June 10, 2008 stack all the parachutists in order from january of this year to now and look at the bindingsNa' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #7 June 10, 2008 I"ve got the one with the upside down back cover. It looks to me like a screw up with the stepping of the cover during the pre-press stage. (Damm interns) I'll bet it was discovered somewhere in the middle of the run and they had to stop and make new plates for everything. Now I'm curious as to which printer USPA uses. If I was Mirage and USPA I'd be pitching a fit at the careless mistake and demanding some money back.Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 June 10, 2008 Quote If I was Mirage and USPA I'd be pitching a fit at the careless mistake and demanding some money back. Why? You just paid more attention to their ad than you ever have before. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #9 June 10, 2008 Quote Quote If I was Mirage and USPA I'd be pitching a fit at the careless mistake and demanding some money back. Why? You just paid more attention to their ad than you ever have before. Well, I see at least one person gets it."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #10 June 10, 2008 Quote Quote If I was Mirage and USPA I'd be pitching a fit at the careless mistake and demanding some money back. Why? You just paid more attention to their ad than you ever have before. Maybe some people have, but to be honest I haven't even read the ad. I saw Mirage printed upside down and that was about it. Didn't even read the copy. Coming from a print & publishing background I guess I'm just a bit more sensitive to mistakes like this. Trust me in the print world this is a big getting-your-ass-chewed-out mistake. But hey, if the customers who paid for the ad and the printing don't care then then oh well.Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #11 June 10, 2008 I don't think it was a mistake--and even if you don't know what the ad said, you know who it's for. There's even a whole thread devoted to it on dz.com. I think it worked. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #12 June 10, 2008 If it wasn't a mistake, then good for them. I guess it worked. Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wardhessig 0 #13 June 10, 2008 Hi Everyone, Hopefully this will be the end of the confusion, wonder, and this thread. There was not a mistake on the part of USPA nor their printer for the upside down ad in the back of parachutist. I submitted the ad to USPA that way. I didn't intentionally do it but nevertheless that's how it got submitted and that's how they had to print it. The ad was submitted by me to them with about 2 hours left until the printing deadline and they couldn't get in touch with me in time to have me change it. They also didn't have the original artwork from me to change the ad around either. The ad's have to be submitted to USPA with room allowed for the address label AND in the correct place and I, if anyone am to blame for it being upside down. Sorry if this puts an end to all the conspiracy theories but it's the simple truth. Ward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #14 June 10, 2008 Quote Sorry if this puts an end to all the conspiracy theories but it's the simple truth. I think everyone who knows you Ward knew this was likely the case all along. At any rate, you got more people to look at that company, what's it's name again?, on the back of the magazine"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 June 10, 2008 Quote Sorry if this puts an end to all the conspiracy theories but it's the simple truth. I never let the facts get in the way of a good time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #16 June 10, 2008 Quote And don't forget that I'm in that issue too. I'll sign it for you and that will add pennies to the value! Ya know, Lassie used a paw-print to sign autographs. Let me think about this for a minute... I'm in a pic towards the back, but my autograph won't add any value. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #17 June 10, 2008 Dang Ward...you know this crew likes the conspiracy theory much better than the truth. You could have at least made up something and embellished it like you had no idea how it happened, then stretched it to be aliens trying to invade the skydiving community and starting with Mirage because of the design logo. Then they are going to take over all parachute manufacturing and make us all able to fly withough wings... all we would need is alien blood so something like that GEEZ... -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 June 11, 2008 Quotestack all the parachutists in order from january of this year to now and look at the bindings I havent attempted this yet but I beleive it will show me that i have 6 magaiznes and too much time, right?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 June 11, 2008 Quote Quote Quote If I was Mirage and USPA I'd be pitching a fit at the careless mistake and demanding some money back. Why? You just paid more attention to their ad than you ever have before. Well, I see at least one person gets it. Unless it's just USPA trying to stab Mirage in the back... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #20 June 11, 2008 Quote Hi Everyone, Hopefully this will be the end of the confusion, wonder, and this thread. There was not a mistake on the part of USPA nor their printer for the upside down ad in the back of parachutist. I submitted the ad to USPA that way. I didn't intentionally do it but nevertheless that's how it got submitted and that's how they had to print it. The ad was submitted by me to them with about 2 hours left until the printing deadline and they couldn't get in touch with me in time to have me change it. They also didn't have the original artwork from me to change the ad around either. The ad's have to be submitted to USPA with room allowed for the address label AND in the correct place and I, if anyone am to blame for it being upside down. Sorry if this puts an end to all the conspiracy theories but it's the simple truth. Ward Be honest with us here. Where did you get your inspiration for the Mirage logo? Are you a fan of Babylon Five? “The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #21 June 11, 2008 All I can say is was it wouldn't have happened if it had been a Wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lastchance 0 #22 June 11, 2008 Originally I just thought it was a clever way to draw your attention to it. Pretty cool if you just flip the mag end over end. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #23 June 11, 2008 Quote And don't forget that I'm in that issue too. I'll sign it for you and that will add pennies to the value! Don't forget the issue that had me in it that I signed for you. I'm sure it's worth millions by nowMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #24 June 11, 2008 Quote Don't forget the issue that had me in it that I signed for you. I'm sure it's worth millions by now I still have it, it's too valuable to sell! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misaltas 0 #25 June 14, 2008 Quote ... is upside down. Intentional or mistake? Either way, it matches the upside-down camera dude on the front cover... Ohne Liebe sind wir nichts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
