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I sure hope that with no response or personal emails posted that this was
taken into consideration, but I feel that it may not have been seen.
Therefore, hoping I am not stepping on anyone's toes, I am reposting this.
I hope this very logical idea does get some consideration, because only one
dollar a shirt is a dirty rotten crime.
Jeremy
In lugnet.admin.finance, Jeremy Scott writes:
> THIS T-SHIRT THING IS A CRIME!
>
> From the sales page:
>
> "$13.99 of the price ($16.99 on the oversize shirts) of each shirt goes to
> CafePress.com to cover their costs and the remainder helps support LUGNET. "
>
> I am sorry, but you guys are crazy! CafePress is making a killing off of
> your logo. You make only $1? There is such a demand for Lugnet logo
> merchandise that you all should re-evaluate your position.
>
> First off, Logo shirts don't cost $13.99. Look at this link:
>
> http://www.handsandhearts.org/merchandise.htm
>
> When I started Hands and Hearts, I needed a fundraiser for the brand new
> non-profit. I looked into Logo t-shirts, and found a gold mine. For a 2
> sided logo shirt, full back and partial breast with a three color logo is
> only $3.50 a piece. I sell the shirts for $10, but I could easily sell them
> for more. I know Lugnet could sell its logo shirts for $15+++. I make
> $6.50 a t-shirt. Lugnet right now makes $1.
>
> Now, we all know that there is a reasonable demand for Lugnet logo
> merchandise. However, I do understand that there is a challenge with
> holding an inventory: monetary investment. Well, there is a way around that
> too...
>
> Here is what you guys need to do:
>
> 1. Decide on 1 shirt design and 2 or 3 shirt colors.
> 2. Put a page on the site that sells that item for $15 each and use a
> paypal or similar type shopping cart service to manage it. Be sure to add a
> shipping fee.
> 3. Announce the launch of the sales in the newsgroup.
> 4. Let people buy all the shirts they want.
> 5. Hold all orders for 2 weeks, and then process them all at once. You now
> have the money to buy your shirts with in your hand.
> 6. So now, order the t-shirts. They will cost around $2-$4 each.
> 7. 2 weeks later, the order will come in.
> 8. Box, tape up, and ship the orders.
> 8. Pocket from $13-$11 each. WAAAAAY more than $1 each from CafePress.
> 9. Begin again at Step 4.
>
> The above system requires no monetary investment, and will make Lugnet so
> much money, you won't know what to do with it. As time passes, introduce
> new designs to keep people buying. It may be just a bit more work, but oh
> so worth it.
>
> I hope didn't offend anyone by stating my thoughts, but this did need to be
> said. I hope the Admin does consider my suggestions, because if you do,
> Lugnet may never be financially opressed again. Suz, there may be so much
> money, you may be able to quit your other job and pay yourself a good salary
> while doing what you love.
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