View Poll Results: How much would you be willing to pay for a newly designed HIIC T-shirt?
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Initial decision about the shirts...
08-01-2005, 11:08 AM
#18
Originally Posted by iNfEk
from what I've been seeing on this board since I've been on this board that majority of the people here LOW BALL ON EVERYTHING!!!
I'm not trying to knock your thread Joey but you know it as well as I do that people only want to pay the LOWEST IMPOSSIBLE price for something.
with me making the last shirt at 12 per I got a **** load of complaints about the price... Most people that said they'd pay that much did NOT eventually paying having me stuck with the bill.
Just some thoughts for the people that answer this poll...
regarding this poll though if the design justifies the price then I'll pay anything for a good quality shirt (doesn't matter the brand) and a good design that makes it a HIIC shirt and not just a i-club.com shirt
Jon
I'm not trying to knock your thread Joey but you know it as well as I do that people only want to pay the LOWEST IMPOSSIBLE price for something.
with me making the last shirt at 12 per I got a **** load of complaints about the price... Most people that said they'd pay that much did NOT eventually paying having me stuck with the bill.
Just some thoughts for the people that answer this poll...
regarding this poll though if the design justifies the price then I'll pay anything for a good quality shirt (doesn't matter the brand) and a good design that makes it a HIIC shirt and not just a i-club.com shirt
Jon
I don't see everyone having to pay for the initial set-up cost for the shirts and then we have extra...then we'll have to peddle it to Vakamon or the dealerships so we can get our money back. I'm not trying to take control, but this is getting rediculous. I'm not going to spend extra time out of my already busy and hectic life for people who aren't going to put up.
When I last checked the poll, most people that posted were willing to pay between $20-$25 a shirt. Now the poll is tied. Let me tell everyone something (and this is my personal view on it)...you guys can hate me or talk crap about me, but I don't care. If we can get it cheap and it be a nice design, then perfect. However, if the winning design is nice and costs more, those of you cheap bastids (
) will either pay for it or don't get it. LOWBALLERS...get real. I mean it...I know we are all on budgets...but you have to be realistic. If you like filet mignon, but you can only afford chuck steak, then you eat chuck steak.Once again, I'm not trying to be an *******...just reminding everyone about how each individual decision impacts the rest of us. This is a true test if we as the "new" i-Club can think and come together as a group...not just individuals who are out for themselves. We should get back to the roots of this group where everyone is a friend and not just an acquaintance. I can remember when everyone knew everyone personally and did things together that didn't revolve around cars. We made decisions as a group. I know I'm living in a fantasy world with unicorns and rainbows, but that's how it used to be. THAT kind of attitude will separate us from every other weak car group...
Last edited by Ditchhanger; 08-01-2005 at 11:11 AM.
08-01-2005, 11:14 AM
#19
Originally Posted by thunder_sti
Its not that of a hassle to get it custom made...few letters....but anyways..... I really dont care...Im still gonna buy 2 no matter what design it is....You should just give your ideas and make the shirt instead of saying to everone who is trying to bring ideas to the table... its been brought up before..then why make a thread to come up with ideas...
thunder_sti
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08-01-2005, 12:28 PM
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Paying more doesn't
mean you get better in this situation...
The company I work with on the shirts get the best pricing for them on the Island...and their work is quality!
This has nothing to do with low-balling...it's called smart shopping...who wants to pay $25 for a T-Shirt when you could pay less than $10?
I agree though...there are always those people that want something for nothing...
Tell you what...if someone comes up with the Design...they can give it to me and I will go and and see how much we can get it printed for...
Let's all focus on the design first...select one and go with it...then we can figure out a price...
We don't need to buy 200 shirts either...
PM me...and no, I do not work for the shirt printing business...
The company I work with on the shirts get the best pricing for them on the Island...and their work is quality!
This has nothing to do with low-balling...it's called smart shopping...who wants to pay $25 for a T-Shirt when you could pay less than $10?
I agree though...there are always those people that want something for nothing...
Tell you what...if someone comes up with the Design...they can give it to me and I will go and and see how much we can get it printed for...
Let's all focus on the design first...select one and go with it...then we can figure out a price...
We don't need to buy 200 shirts either...
PM me...and no, I do not work for the shirt printing business...
08-01-2005, 01:59 PM
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I agree on the smart shopping part. You asked us on the poll "How much are you willing to pay?" We're just giving you our honest answers. We don't know what the design is or how colorful it will be? We know if we have more colors then the cost per shirt will increase. Then I would be willing to pay a bit more. Base on the given situation, there are simply too many unknown factors right now. We're just being realistic and has nothing to do with being lowballers (at least I am). Bottomline, we should concentrate on the design first.
08-01-2005, 02:04 PM
#22
Thanks for the input.
You are correct...there are too many unknowns yet. However, to avoid Jon's situation in the past (like I mentioned earlier), I'm trying to see a level of commitment from those interested.
You are correct...there are too many unknowns yet. However, to avoid Jon's situation in the past (like I mentioned earlier), I'm trying to see a level of commitment from those interested.
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08-01-2005, 02:05 PM
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i see people are still thinking clearly! LOL
anyway regarding the post by island style
if it is a good design you'll need to look at printing at least 100. I did get a lot of people wanting to purchase the last design (ended up being a total of about $250~300) and I only expected to get about 100.
I'm just trying to put my input from the last one so it won't be a total inconvenience or a total annoying situation for those that decide to take on majority of the work.
Jon
anyway regarding the post by island style
if it is a good design you'll need to look at printing at least 100. I did get a lot of people wanting to purchase the last design (ended up being a total of about $250~300) and I only expected to get about 100.
I'm just trying to put my input from the last one so it won't be a total inconvenience or a total annoying situation for those that decide to take on majority of the work.
Jon
08-01-2005, 02:08 PM
#24
Originally Posted by iNfEk
i see people are still thinking clearly! LOL
anyway regarding the post by island style
if it is a good design you'll need to look at printing at least 100. I did get a lot of people wanting to purchase the last design (ended up being a total of about $250~300) and I only expected to get about 100.
I'm just trying to put my input from the last one so it won't be a total inconvenience or a total annoying situation for those that decide to take on majority of the work.
Jon
anyway regarding the post by island style
if it is a good design you'll need to look at printing at least 100. I did get a lot of people wanting to purchase the last design (ended up being a total of about $250~300) and I only expected to get about 100.
I'm just trying to put my input from the last one so it won't be a total inconvenience or a total annoying situation for those that decide to take on majority of the work.
Jon
08-01-2005, 02:23 PM
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I'd say start with 20 shirts and go from there. Sure the prices will be higher for the initial purchase, but it will also create more demand when people see them.
08-01-2005, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by luktang
I agree on the smart shopping part. You asked us on the poll "How much are you willing to pay?" We're just giving you our honest answers. We don't know what the design is or how colorful it will be? We know if we have more colors then the cost per shirt will increase. Then I would be willing to pay a bit more. Base on the given situation, there are simply too many unknown factors right now. We're just being realistic and has nothing to do with being lowballers (at least I am). Bottomline, we should concentrate on the design first.
08-01-2005, 02:38 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Tiare
Agree, too many factors now.. the design should be first priority, and not cost or uneccessary comments/ bashing on people.
08-01-2005, 04:09 PM
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Hey Jon...
Originally Posted by iNfEk
i see people are still thinking clearly! LOL
anyway regarding the post by island style
if it is a good design you'll need to look at printing at least 100. I did get a lot of people wanting to purchase the last design (ended up being a total of about $250~300) and I only expected to get about 100.
I'm just trying to put my input from the last one so it won't be a total inconvenience or a total annoying situation for those that decide to take on majority of the work.
Jon
anyway regarding the post by island style
if it is a good design you'll need to look at printing at least 100. I did get a lot of people wanting to purchase the last design (ended up being a total of about $250~300) and I only expected to get about 100.
I'm just trying to put my input from the last one so it won't be a total inconvenience or a total annoying situation for those that decide to take on majority of the work.
Jon
Printing 100 is not a problem...
as soon as we finalize a design...let me know and I will be glad to help out.
I hear you Jon...let's set a deadline on the art, take a poll, set a price...start collecting $ and let's go...
By the way, I can get pretty good deals on Polo's embroidered...$16ish...couple colors...I can do these on an individual basis...
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08-01-2005, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ditchhanger
I know I'm living in a fantasy world with unicorns and rainbows...
by the way- this is a great thread! if anything i see one major positive coming out of this.... we will definitely know our ceiling when it comes to costs. while i'd like to make em as inexpensive as possible- i'd also like to help out local shops- and possibly use them as a "host" for storing inventory- and possibly making some $$ in the process-
not to mention all the offers for help that we have recieved. by saturday our voting will commence and hopefully our tentative budget will be worked out by then.
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