Any interest in SimplyDiscus Tshirts,sweatshirts, coffee cups?

[brewmaster15]

Just curious on this....but do people here have interest in buying SimplyDiscus T-shirts, sweat shirts, coffee mugs etc?

Trying to decide if we should bother with them.We have offered them to members in the past and even have a cafepress store for them with several designs.

Thinking of getting some member support to design some new ones, but want to gauge interest.

Me, I'm a t-shirt sweat guy...given a choice..always go comfortable.

Al

[nc0gnet0]

Are you looking at carrying them yourself Al, or just a redesign for the cafe press store?


-Rick

[brewmaster15]

Considering both options Rick...to be honest We sold far more tshirts when I placed bulk orders and carried them myself than using cafe press.Its more hassel and labor intensive...but worked better in terms of interest and sales.
al

[DonMD]

For what it's worth, Al, I much prefer Polo shirts to T-shirts.

[brewmaster15]

For what it's worth, Al, I much prefer Polo shirts to T-shirts.

Thats one of the reasons that we went with Cafepress....

http://www.cafepress.com/simply_discus

They can put the logo on everything. I have the Polo Don... Its nice, tend to run a tad small so I upped my size one.

The problem is I can bulk order t-shirts, but its gets harder and financially draining to order more styles and designs.. The last time I did a bulk order of T' I also ran into issues where the bulk orders quality stunk... not from Cafe Press. I literally lost my shirt on that deal!.. Could n't sell most...gave them to my family members... They'll have enough t-shirts to last them a life time.

The quality at cafepress is very good as well and they have a great return policy.

-al

[sdrexler078]

I like the cafepress idea I'd buy some not so big into bulk tshirts like you said for the reason of quality issues. But if its a good quality I'll get one either way

[moto250mx]

Absolutely interested in the T-Shirts & coffee mugs.

Jason

[brewmaster15]

Absolutely interested in the T-Shirts & coffee mugs.

Jason

http://i3.cpcache.com/product/121628473/classic_simplydiscus_logo_mug.jpg?color=White&height=240&width=240


http://i3.cpcache.com/product/121628448/classic_simplydiscus_logo_shirt.jpg?color=White&height=240&width=240


http://i3.cpcache.com/product/121630175/shirt.jpg?color=White&height=240&width=240


http://i3.cpcache.com/product/121630147/mug.jpg?color=White&height=240&width=240

These are the designs we current;y offer.



Do people like them? We can come up with other designs.

-al

[brewmaster15]

This is the main design...


http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s623/Snakebyte2/Simplydiscus_zps8eb1250d.jpg (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/Snakebyte2/media/Simplydiscus_zps8eb1250d.jpg.html)


Its been with us a long time....maybe time for an update?

-al

[timvriens]

how much would it cost to send to Belgium :D

[jsullins]

I'd go for the t-shirt

[brewmaster15]

Lol... Guys this stuff is all currently available. Go to http://www.cafepress.com/simply_discus

Theres even options for international shipping.


That store has been opened for years...guess we need to work on promoting it! :)

what I am trying to figure out is the direction to go with the design and marketing now..

thanks all,
al

[sdrexler078]

I think the discus around the world could be left off. Something more simple. Like just the words simply discus and a logo

[XAnhLe]

I'd absolutely buy T shirts and sweat shirts! Have been looking for some in a while, just haven't found the right looking ones

[moto250mx]

Yes I like the design...I had absolutely no idea those shirts were out there...I did an internet search a few times for discus fish shirts and brought me to various websites but never a SimplyDiscus shirt.

Jason

[AngryBird]

I would buy a T and mug only if we can come up with a new design.


Hint:May be we can first do a logo contest :)

[musicmarn1]

I would buy a T and mug only if we can come up with a new design.


Hint:May be we can first do a logo contest :)


interesting idea! :p

[brewmaster15]

I would buy a T and mug only if we can come up with a new design.


Hint:May be we can first do a logo contest :) Hi Prabhu,
That one of the reason for this thread...to get feedback and decide if we update the graphics or keep it.I'm a tad biased to the original works but not overly ....A contest is definetly within the realm of possibility.
Thanks,
al

[Frankr409]

Count me in for coffee cups! Can you make the discus on the outside show different striation based on the TEmperature of the coffee? Lol...

[yim11]

"discus around the world" could be "a site dedicated to the king of the aquarium" instead?

[Tankster]

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum.php

I like my stuff Simple... I am not one for big, splashy picture T's... Just the simply logo at the top of our forum across the left chest at pocket level or across the back (or both), shoulder to shoulder. That is something I would buy!

edit: where it says "a site dedicated to the king of the aquarium" Keeping the same font and size, I would change to read - SimplyDiscus.com The King of Forums for Discus Keepers.

[AngryBird]

Awesome Al. :)
Hi Prabhu,
That one of the reason for this thread...to get feedback and decide if we update the graphics or keep it.I'm a tad biased to the original works but not overly ....A contest is definetly within the realm of possibility.
Thanks,
al

[Bud Smith]

Al - I am a T-shirt and jeans guy. I would be interested in T-shirts with the logo and the coffee mugs. I like my stuff simple - smaller size in logo and pics of discus;
I am a big and tall guy so 2XLT or 3XLT size would be what I would have to have.

[barkmanusd]

Sweat shirt for me!!!

I wasn't blown away by the original design...kinda generic looking. But, I would buy one to support the site.

[nausky]

I can always use coffee cups. I think I would prefer a more abstract design but the one you have is cute.

[ZX10R]

I like tshirts I have three now from cafepress but they are getting old and faded. A new design does sound interesting maybe a large logo on the back instead of the front.

[rickztahone]

I think a nice small logo on left chest or left sleeve would be great with just the main logo on the center back (top) area as well. We get shirts from a company called Vineyard Vines from Martha's Vineyard that do these for us and they look really nice.

[Larry Grenier]

I'd be in for a Mug and a Sweat or Polo (if that's an option) shirt. I'd say just a pic of a few discus with "www.SimplyDiscus.com" under or over the picture. The idea of a picture contest sounds like a good idea.

I'd like to see Second Hand Pat's avatar fish on my mug :-)

[Second Hand Pat]

I'd be in for a Mug and a Sweat or Polo (if that's an option) shirt. I'd say just a pic of a few discus with "www.SimplyDiscus.com" under or over the picture. The idea of a picture contest sounds like a good idea.

I'd like to see Second Hand Pat's avatar fish on my mug :-)

Aw thank Larry, that was my breeding Tefe female and her mate. :D
Pat

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=78471&d=1364876133

[Larry Grenier]

Now that's a mug shot!

[Second Hand Pat]

Well Larry, if Al wants to use it he is more then welcome.
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

Now that's a mug shot!

Ricardo asked if he could cut out the background and here's the result. Thanks Ricardo.

http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o387/simplydiscus1/PatWildDiscus_zpsd41697fa.jpg (http://s341.photobucket.com/user/simplydiscus1/media/PatWildDiscus_zpsd41697fa.jpg.html)

[musicmarn1]

oooooh lovely !