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Merchandise
So the merch link on the website is broken...
Is any of that stuff still available?
Is any of that stuff still available?
No, because Printfection dumped us, along with everyone else who isn't willing to pay upfront and recurring for the ability to sell goods. Basically they kinda turned into a not-print-to-order shop.. you need an ongoing contract now, and have a big minimum volume, and pay them constantly, etc. Really just targeted at higher-end, direct bizdev with high-volume brands.
Anyway, it's been on my list to set up a new merch site, it just hasn't been a super high priority.
We actually have some new merchandise items to add, where we made designs that we couldn't add for awhile because Printfection wouldn't let us add new stuff (part of their process of dumping us).
I'll probably get Zazzle or Spreadshirt or something going one of these days (Redbubble? Teespring? SO MANY OPTIONS, argh). We do still have all the image designs and stuff, of course, although there's usually some tweaking that goes into different types of products, and optimizing for different print technology.
Mostly, I just don't want to offer products that suck. Cafe Press is the largest provider, but also has the spottiest history of Q/A issues.. sometimes their stuff is good, sometimes the print job is awful. I don't want someone to spend $25 on a VO hoodie that is poorly printed or has bad longevity. Cafe Press has a liberal return policy, but that isn't good enough for me.. the average product needs to be decent.
And then there's the fulfillment side in general.. some companies have a reputation for serving specific markets (like Europe), and having high shipping prices everywhere else, etc. Also whether we can build a somewhat custom looking merch site, or have to use their page, blah blah.
So, yeah, merch will return, in greater quantity. I should probably pull the link for now though.
Anyway, it's been on my list to set up a new merch site, it just hasn't been a super high priority.
We actually have some new merchandise items to add, where we made designs that we couldn't add for awhile because Printfection wouldn't let us add new stuff (part of their process of dumping us).
I'll probably get Zazzle or Spreadshirt or something going one of these days (Redbubble? Teespring? SO MANY OPTIONS, argh). We do still have all the image designs and stuff, of course, although there's usually some tweaking that goes into different types of products, and optimizing for different print technology.
Mostly, I just don't want to offer products that suck. Cafe Press is the largest provider, but also has the spottiest history of Q/A issues.. sometimes their stuff is good, sometimes the print job is awful. I don't want someone to spend $25 on a VO hoodie that is poorly printed or has bad longevity. Cafe Press has a liberal return policy, but that isn't good enough for me.. the average product needs to be decent.
And then there's the fulfillment side in general.. some companies have a reputation for serving specific markets (like Europe), and having high shipping prices everywhere else, etc. Also whether we can build a somewhat custom looking merch site, or have to use their page, blah blah.
So, yeah, merch will return, in greater quantity. I should probably pull the link for now though.
I would definitely buy a VO hoodie, all the girls @ school would love me
Damnit! I wanted the coffee mug :'( rar....
Stop saying rar
+1 for pulling the link until you're ready for it to go up again. To have the broken link creates a bad impression.
I have a coffee mug if you want it Tripod? You would have to send me postage price though (and your address of course) - never been used.
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I also have the IA thong that leberrmac made, any interest?
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You can still buy these classics on
http://www.cafepress.com/itanialliance
For the Serco in your life there is
http://www.cafepress.com/sercogifts
Or for the boring UiT
http://www.cafepress.com/uitgifts
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I also have the IA thong that leberrmac made, any interest?
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You can still buy these classics on
http://www.cafepress.com/itanialliance
For the Serco in your life there is
http://www.cafepress.com/sercogifts
Or for the boring UiT
http://www.cafepress.com/uitgifts
Well I guess I know what kind of ads I'll be looking at all week....
Heh heh
Lol, the UIT shirt, before I enlarged it, I thought it said 'quit'
cool!, I want the itani dog shirt lol rar.
Haha
I wish these forums had a "like" button so I could like this
Heh. The Soon(tm) is so appropriate, but there should be a Vendetta Online graphic on the back to complete it.
Oh, never mind... the shirt is good to go, this was phase 1 of the design from 5 years ago. ;)