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Post by pghfett on Feb 6, 2007 16:09:57 GMT -5
Ian, What patch size are we talking about, 3" patch ?
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Post by ianl on Feb 6, 2007 16:41:11 GMT -5
3.5" diameter
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Post by youngling on Feb 6, 2007 19:06:28 GMT -5
Ya I would like to see what they look like before I order but it sounds great and unless I really hate the design count me in.
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Post by pghfett on Feb 6, 2007 19:40:29 GMT -5
Ian, I'd be in for 1/2 dozen pending the "proof" sample. The price is comparable to others I've looked into for a full covered, metallic thead patch. Your the man for patches so, pending the above, I'm in.
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Post by ianl on Feb 6, 2007 20:17:53 GMT -5
Let's get an interest list for how many we'd need to order. Post here how many you want assuming the prices listed above. Shipping will be less for multiple orders since I can ship 3-4 patches for one postage. I can also ship international, for a little more money.
Quantity ----------- pghfett: 6 patches
Do we want to offer these to the 501st Legion (unofficial patches) or on CT.net? I'll leave that judgement to the Captain.
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Post by admin on Feb 6, 2007 21:47:02 GMT -5
I think it'd be a great way to boost interest in our forum if we offered them to the Legion, and it'd certainly reaffirm awareness of us at CTN. I also think that in order for the patches to do so, we should do something like include the URL to the forum in each mailing. Like perhaps a quick print-off (5-8 per page to save paper) that would have the URL and a very basic description of the forum and an invitation for patch buyers to join up and get involved.
I am uncertain how many I would like to buy, but rest assured I DO want some. My money is elsewhere at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2007 22:02:58 GMT -5
I like that idea captain...I would just be worried that we would gain some people who weren't really interested, but I guess if they buy the patch, that would kind of be contradictory...But I DO like the idea...
I am up for 3/4 of them depending on the final design...I can safely say though, if the 53rd patch is pretty damn close to the logo at the top of this forum then I will definitely buy 3/4 of them for sure...
Also, I know that this thread was started awhile ago, but is whoever is/will be making the patch(es) still be making a non-specific GM AND a 53rd or just the 53rd? I DEFINITELY want 3/4 of the 53rd ones depending on how the final design looks, but I would also probably be up for the non-specific (also depending on final design)...
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Post by mandoman on Feb 6, 2007 22:09:04 GMT -5
Pending designs, I'd be up for 2 of the 53rd patches and 1 non-53rd patch. Also, PM sent.
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Post by ianl on Feb 6, 2007 22:53:14 GMT -5
The ONLY patch I am working on is the one in the upper left, the "metallic cog" and "aurebesh 53". I don't know of a non-53rd patch.
If I offer them to CT.N and the Legion, I can move at least 100. I will shoot for that number. Also, adding an info decal/serializing the patches should be easy with some peel-off stickers. I guess the biggest problem would be recognition that the logo represents Galactic Marines. We've got the color scheme, but the number and stylized cog could be for anything. The second problem would be possibly "contaminating" a future bid for Detachment status by jumping the gun and offering merchandise prior to application to the 501st. I don't think this problem has occurred yet so it is probably without precedent. But it is something to keep in mind.
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Post by youngling on Feb 6, 2007 23:08:54 GMT -5
Count me in for 2 when I get the money maybe even more if I really like the design, but count me in for 2 .
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Post by pghfett on Feb 7, 2007 0:01:29 GMT -5
I'm in for 6
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Post by admin on Feb 7, 2007 0:13:04 GMT -5
You know, I'm going to agree with IanL on this. This could cause problems, despite the assurance I've received that "more detachments are going to happen." Although there would be no association with the 501st at all, the 501st might see it as promoting unofficial 501st materials for sale, which would be a big no-no (though it wouldn't be the case). So I think we should stay under the radar for now and wait for detachment status to get closer before we start selling to the Legion directly.
Of course, that isn't to say we couldn't sell/trade off any extra to fellow 501st members, but I don't think it's wise at this point to outright sell to the Legion or CTN (unless they start seing us pimp out our patches and they want in).
So mayhaps the patches should just be a short run for the members of the forum. See it as a test for future patches (thread colors, patch dealers, etc).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2007 0:38:06 GMT -5
I agree...It would be a cool idea to sell to anyone who wanted one, but I could see how with the way that the 501st is, that could be more of a problem than not...I would still like a few for myself though...As long as the offer is still valid...
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Post by mandoman on Feb 7, 2007 7:36:40 GMT -5
If this is still going, I'm in for 3 of the 53rd patches.
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Post by ianl on Feb 7, 2007 8:16:22 GMT -5
I can do a run of 50.....That should be sufficient for demand around here. I will need to split costs though, so I am not stuck with 40 out of 50 patches. I am thinking there's about ten active posters here, and assuming 7 are interested in patches, we could chip in $25 each and get about 7 patches per person. That way no one is left holding the bag. These patches can be traded with 501st members, assuming you are a 501st member, or held onto, placed on your costume, etc.
Do I have some takers?
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