Author Topic: RADBMX RACE JERSEY'S??? (Read 1617 times)

dwain dibbly · « **on:** January 26, 2008, 09:11 PM »

i hope the mods don't mind me starting this thread
and hopefully it could end up raising cash for the site

after reading the thread in the race section about sponsorship
its become apparent that radbmx race jerseys may be popular for members
i think it would be a great idea to have an oldschool jersey in rad livery with our
usernames on them

would you buy one if they were produced?

i understand the mods apprehension about this sort of thing i appreciate they have been
left with stock before.
but if we vote here and we get enough interest you never know what could happen

i for one offer my services to any of the mods to get this off the ground and would be willing to
pay in full or a deposit for one. i would be willing to run the ordering and shipping

COME ON WE ALL NEED TO GET BEHIND THIS FORUM SO IT CAN CONTINUE TO IMPROVE

THEY NEED MORE MONEY TO MAKE MK08 FANTASTIC

dialledbikes · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:27 PM »

I'd buy one if they were good quality and looked good.

Seeing as this is mainly an OS site, it would be cool if the jerseys looked like some of the classic OS jerseys, but with RAD logos (e.g. Patterson, Skyway, GHP, SE, Hutch, etc).

highrisedrifter · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:30 PM »

Although I don't race, I will be going to parks once i'm fit enough to do so. A RAD race jersey to go over the body armour would be great.

I totally agree about the OS look to them. I'd like one with Skyway colours and layout.

HRD

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:32 PM »

Quote from: mike@dialledbikes on January 26, 2008, 09:27 PM

I'd buy one if they were good quality and looked good.

Seeing as this is mainly an OS site, it would be cool if the jerseys looked like some of the classic OS jerseys, but with RAD logos (e.g. Patterson, Skyway, GHP, SE, Hutch, etc).

yeah thats my vision
radbmx logo in an oldschool design

Trev · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:09 PM »

don't forget the rad logo already is an oldschool design. it's the old action bike logo modified.

but would be cool to have it with skyway or redline lettering.

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:17 PM »

se bikes · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:19 PM »

I have said a couple of times since I became a member that a rad race shirt was a cool idea, I think ORB the third owner of the site started a thread a couple of years ago about getting the shirts done. Not sure if it was because of lack of interest or financial reasons it never started. But either way RAD has evolved since then, it has a huge racer base now, what with the OSS08 and OS riders converting to new school, im sure they would sell...

Ratty

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:25 PM »

i dont think you need to be a racer to be interested in one.
its an ideal way of figuring out who's who at shows

kuwahero · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:37 PM »

Defo

Im in

Romswife · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:45 PM »

when i had the calenders made a few years ago i did a post asking who would buy one

i had pre orders for about 150 calenders
stidds kindly printed these for me free of charge, which took up alot of his time, quimrider spent along time getting all the pics together, i ended up only selling about 40 calenders

so that has put us of bothering to get things made to sell, as we end up out of pocket

with have had loads of ideas of things to make to sell, mousemats, cups, hoodies, baseball caps, etc etc, but we ''know'' from previous experience that they wont sell

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:51 PM »

wouldnt taking deposits help?
i for one would be willing to pay in full
prior to them being made

Romswife · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:55 PM »

yes it would help, but we have seen this so many times before, people dont like parting with their money

and unless you get things made in bulk it works out expensive then you cant put much profit on top of the cost price so whats the point in doing it in the first place

sorry if i sound totally negative but just speak to waxintaxin, macmark and a few others who have tried this before for us and they will tell you what a fruitless task it is

Mattdub · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2008, 11:05 PM »

Dwain ,

Interesting poll

, I'm hoping the results are good .

Historically as Shelly ( Romswife ) has mentioned the actual number of active members ( for arguments sake say 150 ? ) who have purchased merchandise in the past is very LOW . Most T shirt's struggle to sell 30 ( of 150 regulars ! ) , actions are speaking louder than words ! .

People love coming here because it's free , I was surprised recently though on a thread I went through where over 50% of the posters were'nt even site supporters ! .

Maybe it's contrary to popular belief but we ( Owners/Mods/Admin ) are constantly discussing ways to finance events like MK08 , and if possible make a profit for RAD .

highrisedrifter · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2008, 11:11 PM »

Quote from: dwain dibbly on January 26, 2008, 10:25 PM

i dont think you need to be a racer to be interested in one.
its an ideal way of figuring out who's who at shows

Definitely. I like your design but lose the .co.uk in the logo on the front and it would be perfect in my eyes.

I think taking deposits of 50% first would be a great way of ensuring that people really want the shirts. Of course, it all boils down to how much they would retail for anyway. IF they are £100 each then I think i'll pass. you know what I mean.

Waxintaxin · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2008, 01:29 AM »

Selling shirts on here is a waste of time
I have tried 5 times and sold fook all, the last tshirt sold 5 ,and I had 2 of them
I spent more on pre production than anything ever brought in finacialy,so out of pocket and as a result learnt my lesson.

Rad runs at a loss and has done since it started ,so please bare that in mind as well

Rich

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2008, 02:47 AM »

I say fill yer boots mate.

Have a word with Dave and Billy and i'm sure with a % going to the site and some input they'll be happy to let you have a go at them.

Broggie · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2008, 04:56 AM »

I dont mind parting with my money most of the time...lets get some designs up, get some feedback, sort out printers take deposits and make the damn things already

I agree with the OS flava because that's at the root and the heart of Radbmx

Ray.

magna13 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2008, 07:51 AM »

We Got To Do It... And Dwain's Right It Could Make Alot Of Money For Rad!!... And I Think People Would Pay A Bit Of Money For A Special MK08 Edition....................................................

But Then Again Waxintaxin Also Right Because It May Not Sell.......

Rombloke · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2008, 09:55 AM »

ok, at the moment the poll is running at 15 yes', 1 dont know, and 4 no's.

so lets work the percentages......youd be lucky to make £4 profit out of each shirt, by the time youve bought the shirt, had the screen printing done, and paid the postage, there isnt a lot of members on here who are going to pay 50 for a race shirt.
so....15 shirts x £4...........you do the maths.

let this poll run its full course and we'll see.

Dave

Swivel · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2008, 10:10 AM »

Put me down for one for sure

Swivel · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2008, 10:11 AM »

Actually thinking, it could be nice in the rad grey's colours i.e. black, greys, whites, silvers etc.. like the rad padset that was created. Could look mean? Then have the odd colourful logo on it i.e. skyway etc.. what do you think?

Broggie · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2008, 10:34 AM »

Quote from: magna13 on January 27, 2008, 07:51 AM

We Got To Do It... And Dwain's Right It Could Make Alot Of Money For Rad!!... And I Think People Would Pay A Bit Of Money For A Special MK08 Edition....................................................

But Then Again Waxintaxin Also Right Because It May Not Sell.......

I'm not a big fan of dating a race shirt as in a years time it would make it seem so last year. It is fine I feel doing this to MK07 MK08 tee shirt and the like...But I feel that a Radbmx race shirt should be about style, belonging to Radbmx, the 'sponsor' names we all love and our own name or membername.

As I said before designs first, feedback from interested members, any revisions...then approach printers/manufacturers with projected numbers to find out likely cost of batch(s) and then to interested members for deposits (If you are selling something I want, I'll pay up front personally). Make sure the deposit you take covers what you are doing...the rest can be Radbmx profit/funds whatever.

You could consider having a small excess of shirts factored into the first batch (ie 2 medium 2 large 1 XL...none of us are small anymore

)for new members who will join after this is done, but again factor this into the cost of the batch split between the buying members.

Ray.

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2008, 10:51 AM »

how about approaching some of the companies like
shiners,alans, vertego or even SE or DC SHOES
and get them to contribute in return each shirt could have there
name on it?? its a thought

and there would be less investment
needed from the site

Broggie · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2008, 11:05 AM »

Quote from: dwain dibbly on January 27, 2008, 10:51 AM

how about approaching some of the companies like
shiners,alans, vertego or even SE or DC SHOES
and get them to contribute in return each shirt could have there
name on it?? its a thought and there would be less investment
needed from the site

Agreed...there's enough of us and its not like we dont spend a fair bit of money with them already

Ray.