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FALSE RUMOR: Founders list might be getting bigger. (GeorgeB responds)
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Norbert
TSLA will win
Maybe a misunderstanding of that sentence (with 200 instead of 300) is exactly where the rumor came from: someone merged the two bits of info:
1. "still building Foundation Member cars"
2. "300 are in production"
into a single bit, thinking it would be 200 (300) founders cars. The rest may have been speculation to fill in the blanks.
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NigelM
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IMO the whole rumor is total baloney. Here's some things to consider, including a fact or two:
1. Have you all forgotten what GeorgeB said back in January? Model-S-Reservation-and-Delivery-Tally
2. Where does anyone think ~170 additional Founders suddenly came from? All walked in at once?
3. If they were really Founders who had each invested millions early on, that would been $300m? $500m? If there had been an additional half billion dollars in start-up capital, I think someone would have noticed.
4. I was told by Tesla today (directly, not a rumor or third party) that my Sig Special #183 is just about to enter production. I asked about delivery dates but they politely declined saying I would be advised if there was any change.
C'mon people, use your common sense.
1. Have you all forgotten what GeorgeB said back in January? Model-S-Reservation-and-Delivery-Tally
2. Where does anyone think ~170 additional Founders suddenly came from? All walked in at once?
3. If they were really Founders who had each invested millions early on, that would been $300m? $500m? If there had been an additional half billion dollars in start-up capital, I think someone would have noticed.
4. I was told by Tesla today (directly, not a rumor or third party) that my Sig Special #183 is just about to enter production. I asked about delivery dates but they politely declined saying I would be advised if there was any change.
C'mon people, use your common sense.
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Norbert
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NigelM
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Noted, sorry. I edited my post to make clear the whole rumor is total baloney. Wasn't referring to your post.
dmckinstry
Model X 2019
I don't understand how they can even be called Founders, if they're just now starting. On the other hand, if they're been very large investors (minimum of tens of thousands of shares) from the beginning maybe it's okay. But still they should have to pay a great deal for stepping in line this late. After all, they would have already made a ton because of the increase in stock prices since the beginning.
bonnie
I play a nice person on twitter.
Did you read the post above yours?
Guys, this really is ridiculous. We've gone from unfounded rumor to people discussing it as if it is fact. Please stop.
Guys, this really is ridiculous. We've gone from unfounded rumor to people discussing it as if it is fact. Please stop.
dmckinstry
Model X 2019
Sorry Bonnie, but I reply as I read. There were another 40 postings to read before I caught up.
I'll often queue a draft reply up then scan the remaining replies for either new info or my same point. Just right-click next page as 'open in new tab'.
I think you mean disproven, not confirmed, dsm.
You're right. Changed it above. Thanks. I guess I meant it to read the rumor was just a rumor and not fact but blame 5AM=)
Usual Suspects:
Dave Kujan: A rumor's not a rumor that doesn't die...
Jeff Rabin: What?
Dave Kujan: Nothing.
NigelM
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Off topic? We need to put this thread into that box with the old embarrassing family photographs and stick it in the attic. Everyone knows its there but no-one wants to get it out again.
FalconNinetyD
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GeorgeB saves the day.
I think we really should give Tesla more credit than they get. They do the right thing, and listen to customers more than any company (auto or other) ever has.
Whether its test rides in pre-production cars, tours of the factory, listening to input on options, etc. Who else does this??? I also don't understand the noise about trunk/panel alignment. Elon is such a perfectionist (and it obviously flows down) that he and Tesla will make sure the cars are as perfect as possible before shipping them to customers.
I think we really should give Tesla more credit than they get. They do the right thing, and listen to customers more than any company (auto or other) ever has.
Whether its test rides in pre-production cars, tours of the factory, listening to input on options, etc. Who else does this??? I also don't understand the noise about trunk/panel alignment. Elon is such a perfectionist (and it obviously flows down) that he and Tesla will make sure the cars are as perfect as possible before shipping them to customers.
AFAIK, the R list is Roadster owners, family, and friends getting Production models, and the SSL list is the same getting Sigs. No?
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