A Bikernet reader sent us images of this Hollister ring and we’re researching it’s origin.
Hey,
I live in Melbourne Australia, I have just got my hands on this ring. It says its Hollister 4.6.47. Has the 1% on the front, but would love to know if it's from then or just a knocked up copy, any help on this would be great.
–Alan
alan64@optusnet.com.au
Here’s a note from Booze Fighter historian Bill Hayes who wrote the Booze Fighter History book. It’s mandatory reading for every Booze Fighter hang-around.
”Interesting!!! It might be the real deal,” Bill said. “I'll send the photo to a few others for some opinions. I say it might be the real deal because I have some of my uncle's stuff from that era. I have a gold belt buckle that was his from the 1942 Gypsy Tour and some other interesting stuff…no rings, though. I'll send an email off to our boy down under and let him know we're ‘checking it out.’
Hey, sorry we missed you in Hollister…we had a fun time but we spent a lot of the time over at Bolado Park where the majority of the club was camped. It was nice over there…there wasn't the legions of cops everywhere!!!”
As it turns out: Hi bandit, sorry but those Rings were manufactured and sold in Germany. About 10 Years ago there was a big Hype about Hollister and the 1%er thing, and like always in those situations – somebody tries to make money. It was Harrys Biker Store – Germanys greatest Merchandiser for Biker related nonsense. Wearing one of those Rings means in Germany – Hello I'm an idiot – I buy cheap Shit from Harrys.
Greetz Buddel
