[VisCom] Shirts and CafePress

[Mark Lucas]

Bravo!!!

Mark Lucas


On Aug 18, 2006, at 9:47 PM, Michael P. Gerlek wrote:

> I have embraced the "Don't ask, just do!" model -- to wit, check this
> out:
>
>     http://www.cafepress.com/OSGeo
>
>
> So, I would like to make the following proposal for the selling  
> shirts &
> stuff:
>
> * CafePress will be used to sell shirts and other stuff directly to
> members
>   - shirts, bumper stickers, teddy bears, what have you
>   - quality is "good" but not "great"
>   - profits go directly to foundation
>   - we don't need to handle payments, returns, shipping, etc
>
> * Lands' End will be used for bulk orders of "really nice" shirts
>   - to give to volunteers at shows
>   - for VIP give-aways at shows
>   - shipping would go directly to show venue (or mpg/LizardTech, if  
> need
> be)
>   - VisCom will manage these orders directly
>
> Three specific issues need resolution:
>   - I'd like to get some help tweaking the "store front" design  
> (someone
> with a
>     sense of style)
>   - I'd like some suggestions on pricing (how much do we want to  
> make?)
>   - I need to coordinate with Treasurer Gary in arranging accounts and
> such
>
> Also, we might have some discussion about how this direct-sale process
> affects the idea of "contribute $X to become a Foundation sponsor, and
> get a free shirt".  (I'd suggest the shirt-for-membership idea is a  
> good
> one, and we use the "really nice, super-exclusive" Lands End shirts  
> for
> this purpose.)
>
>
> All that being said, the CafePress site is technically live right now
> and ready to roll.  If we advertised it tomorrow, orders would  
> start to
> appear.
>
>
> -mpg
>
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