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The Open Road => ST.O Rallies & Meets => Topic started by: Skee on April 16, 2014, 10:27:42 PM

Title: t-Shirt Anyone?
Post by: Skee on April 16, 2014, 10:27:42 PM

Wondering if there is enough interest to do a t-shirt?  I would need a minimum of 20 to 30 orders to make it affordable.  Cost estimate includes mailing it to your house.  A black 50/50 blend short sleeve shirt would cost $21 (30 shirts) to $24 (20 shirts).  A black cool-n-dry poly short sleeve shirt would run $27 (30 shirts) to $30 (20 shirts). [40 shirts brings the cost down another $2.]  That's at cost.  This is a 4 color screen print, not a vinyl iron-on.  Any money over goes in the parking lot beer kitty, where else!

To do this, I would need orders and payment ahead of time.  One run, one fixed setup cost.

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I have zero% experience doing this.  Feel free if you have a graphic you want to post up for consideration or if you know a t-shirt vendor with better pricing.  No offense taken.

Title: Re: t-Shirt Anyone?
Post by: R Doug on April 17, 2014, 06:32:43 AM

Since we'll be staying just off the Parkway, how about something based on this comical Blue Ridge Parkway roadsign?


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Similar shirts sold here:

http://www.blueridgebookstore.com/cats/2533_motorcyle-tee-shirts.asp (http://www.blueridgebookstore.com/cats/2533_motorcyle-tee-shirts.asp)

Title: Re: t-Shirt Anyone?
Post by: smoker on April 17, 2014, 11:11:51 AM

I'm down for 2.

Title: Re: t-Shirt Anyone?
Post by: Skee on May 11, 2014, 11:22:25 AM

I decided to go with vinyl print since there was not enough interest to do a screen job.  Advantage of vinyl is there are no setup costs.  Plus you can choose any shirt you like, and they take care of the ordering and mailing. 

So I ordered one to see what the quality was like and took it out on a test ride.  A typical CNJ route down Bridgeton Hill across the river at Milford – anyone hear from Marty lately – then onto Shades of Death road and down to Hot Dog Johnny’s (http://www.hotdogjohnny.com/shop/).  The place was packed.  I’m happy to report the shirt rides well and cleans up nicely from mustard relish.

I will post a link on both sites as soon as I confirm final ordering information.  I’m also inquiring about a group discount.  Lead time is 2 weeks with free shipping and mine arrived earlier than promised.  Less than 37 days to go.

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A bit about the design.  I wanted a shirt that wasn’t organization specific yet drew on the legacy of STN.  While it doesn’t say who or where, it will start a converstation.  Hope you STOners like it

Title: Re: t-Shirt Anyone?
Post by: maddjack on May 11, 2014, 03:55:14 PM

Thanks Frank. Looks like a decent shirt to me. Hows the hand?

Title: Re: t-Shirt Anyone?
Post by: Skee on May 11, 2014, 05:29:12 PM

Well, I'm able to ride, and the big blue thingie should come before the meet. 

Title: Re: t-Shirt Anyone?
Post by: scott189 on May 11, 2014, 07:41:33 PM

Hi Frank like the shirt. Looks like your doing good its time to ride.

Title: Re: t-Shirt Anyone?
Post by: R Doug on May 11, 2014, 08:45:49 PM

Quote from: Skee on May 11, 2014, 05:29:12 PM

Well, I'm able to ride, and the big blue thingie should come before the meet.

That's good news!