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Drazi GuyDrazi Guy Elite Ranger
Buying T-Shirts as a fundraiser for the site? Current bandwidth is about 50 gigs a month (thats with these forums being hosted on a non-pay server (Gagames)), and those of you who run websites know how expensive that gets.

Sanfam and I are considering several designs, such as one with the S14 logo on a breast pocket, and on the pack words saying "I fought for" Then the ItF logo, followed by the FirstOnes logo. Don't have an estimate on costs or anything, just need a general estimate on if it would be worth the production cost to create them. I would have to pre-confirm the number of orders first too, before I went and got them printed. Estimate on cost would probably be about 20 bucks US, with maybe 6-7 of that being the profit.

I am also working on putting together some kind of commemorative picture CD about our efforts, our story, and all of you.That idea's still fuzzy too, and I am waiting to hear back from Rick and Randy about how much of the "full story" we would be allowed to tell...

Let me know...
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  • Vertigo1Vertigo1 Official Fuzzy Dice of FirstOnes.com
    Depends on how much shipping would cost. Thats alot of money to spend on a T-shirt.

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  • samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
    I'd buy a t-shirt and would Definitely get a Picture CD...
  • Entil'ZhaEntil'Zha I see famous people
    [quote]Originally posted by Drazi Guy:
    [b]Buying T-Shirts as a fundraiser for the site? Current bandwidth is about 50 gigs a month (thats with these forums being hosted on a non-pay server (Gagames)), and those of you who run websites know how expensive that gets.

    Sanfam and I are considering several designs, such as one with the S14 logo on a breast pocket, and on the pack words saying "I fought for" Then the ItF logo, followed by the FirstOnes logo. Don't have an estimate on costs or anything, just need a general estimate on if it would be worth the production cost to create them. I would have to pre-confirm the number of orders first too, before I went and got them printed. Estimate on cost would probably be about 20 bucks US, with maybe 6-7 of that being the profit.

    Let me know...[/b][/quote]


    I know that i'd be interested.



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  • CanuckCanuck Ranger
    I definately would be interested... a t-shirt and the CD would be cool!
  • ArikArik Galen's Apprentice
    If the design looks good, I'd be very interested.
  • GrevenGreven Ranger
    I may...

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  • BUMP.


    I'd Deffinately Buy one or two.
    (one in the wash and one to wear!!)
    Please please please.
    That would be a first for a BBS aye?

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  • BTW how much are you looking to raise .
    (If thats not too personal)
  • RickRick Sector 14 Studios
    Please be sure to get permission from JP first--I have no objections at all, and I doubt he will either, but better safe than sorry...

    I have the latest logo in several (large) formats that should reduce well to tee-shirt size.

    You could go for the "Pearl Harbor" sentimentality by writing "Remember ItF" in serpentine on the back... [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/wink.gif[/img]

    --Rick

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  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    I would buy both!
    And yeah, the permission thing occured to me last night when I posted this idea to the Twilight thread. It is his logo, after all.

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  • CactusheadCactushead Earthforce Officer beyond the rim
    I'd be interested in a T-shirt even though the shipping would be more for all us fans in the UK.

    I hope you're thinking of a Green coloured T-shirt [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/wink.gif[/img]

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  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    No purple! It looks more outrageuos!
    Or a combination! Green on the front, purple on the back! [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img]

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  • Can we have a Vorklift in the bottom lefthand corner and a Water cooler on the right????? wink wink!!!
  • CactusheadCactushead Earthforce Officer beyond the rim
    Biggles, how about this for a compromise - green on the outside, pruple on the inside [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img]

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  • LecksterLeckster Earthforce Officer
    Oh dear god that would be orgasmic!! i would shure buy one!!! but it would have to be a black tee shirt!!
  • Drazi GuyDrazi Guy Elite Ranger
    I think doing different colours on each side would reall push the price up guys [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

    20 US ought to cover shipping.... am counting on paying about 10 bucks canadian for the shirts, then 6-8 bucks shipping.

    Just a rough idea..... don't know if it will pan out, but I would love to see a T-shirt like this [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • JohnDJohnD Ranger
    [quote]Originally posted by Drazi Guy:
    [b]Buying T-Shirts as a fundraiser for the site?[/b][/quote]

    Not me, sorry.
  • JohnDJohnD Ranger
    [quote]Originally posted by Drazi Guy:
    [b]I think doing different colours on each side would reall push the price up guys [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
    20 US ought to cover shipping....[/b][/quote]

    Yeah - the number of colors on the transfer and number of shirts you order will determine the price. For a rough guide, In my final undergrad days at WPI (which would mean 1990-1991), the local AIAA chapter had t-shirts printed with a 1-color transfer on less expensive gray t-shirts. The break-even price for the 4-5 dozen or more shirts they ordered was almost $20, and that didn't include shipping.

    You might want to decide on the number of colors for the transfer, the size of the transfer (X by Y inches) and the type of blank shirt you'd like, then go to a few places that handle stuff like this and ask them for the per-unit prices if you'd order the number of shirts you'll expect to sell.

    Like Rick said, though, you'll probably need to get permission to do this from whoever owns the rights to and controls licensing for items related to Into the Fire and Babylon 5, since you'll be selling the shirts to raise money for your site (which means you'll have to make a profit in the sales).
  • MarcMarc Zathras in Training
    You may want to look into CafePress (www.cafepress.com) I would explain more, but it may just be easier to go there and see what they offer. The only trouble is one of copyright -If you can leave out trademarked WB material, there would most likely be no problem.

    Marc

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  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Well that means no B5 logos, but if we can get permission to use the S14S logo, all we need is our own little saying for the back.

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  • Drazi GuyDrazi Guy Elite Ranger
    Basically I had in mind the S14 logo, FirstOnes, and perhaps the ItF logo you have on your page Randy.
  • BannerBanner Ranger
    Thing is, like has been said, without permission anything that has/has had to do with B5 (even Into The Fire) might be a copyright breach in some way. Just so that you know that IF you should want anything with B5 in it then try and get the permission and should it be that you are denied that I will suggest that only the "Firstones" and/or "Sector 14 Studios" logo/s are used, 'cause are you gonna get sued by them [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/tongue.gif[/img] [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/wink.gif[/img]

    Personally, I would buy and wear a t-shirt only if there isn't anything (sorry to say this) ridiculous "I fought for ITF..bla bla bla" or "Remember...bla bla bla...". I would personally want it clean with only the logo. -Will appear more cool methinks. Or even Aardvarks. Yeah, I kid you not [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img] Anyway, I would buy the T-shirt no matter what to show my support!

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  • Sure, I'd buy one. Or two. Always need a few new t-shirts.

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  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    You should investigate the cost of putting a larger version of the S14S logo somewhere on it as well. Breast pocket logos can be quite hard to read.

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  • Hell Yeah!!!!

    Who do I make the check out to????

    I want 2!!!!!, Will go great with my ItF watch, trying to figure out how to get the Sierra logo off of it....Still wear it everyday.... [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]




    [This message has been edited by ZocaloHobo (edited 06-12-2001).]
  • Also.....How bout Polo shirts too...So I can wear it at work proudly.... [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

    With a small I fought for ItF logo and Sector 14 logo on the left front...
  • JohnDJohnD Ranger
    [quote]Originally posted by Biggles:
    [b]You should investigate the cost of putting a larger version of the S14S logo somewhere on it as well.[/b][/quote]

    A large picture will probably cost quite a bit more per shirt, especially if it's multi-color.
  • whitestar90whitestar90 Elite Ranger
    Sounds great you can put me in for a tee shirt and cd..


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  • allanmcallanmc Earthforce Officer
    Count me in.
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    JohnD: That's why I said investigate. It may not cost that much more. Sluggy.com sells shirts for $US18 with full colour large pictures. However, they are flat colours and the S14S logo isn't.

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