Hey Crew - I was offline for a few days back there, just doing a little ketchup...
Do you want us to PM you with a count of how many pieces we'll be ordering?
An onboard party sounds like a fair (and fun!) way to handle it if we bump up to a cheaper price level. I wouldn't want the hassle of trying to refund the difference either.
I know the official colors will be black for embarkation and white for the PC crossing, but we'll probably only get the white ones and wear them both days. Hope that's not cause for walkin' the plank.
Please do not PM me, or post on the board how many items you'll be ordering. I'll collect up the pre-sale counts closer to the actual ordering window. Then we'll set prices from that.
Glad you like the idea of a party. Hopefully, we'll get the presale count right and it won't be a problem.
No cause for walking the plank. Do what works for you. We're an open minded bunch of Pirates.
I'll ask about clear transfer medium. This is pretty new technology and I'm not certain how many options there are. A clear medium would certainly solve the problem.
If there is no clear medium then we can look into trimming it closer to the edge of the artwork. Cutting out all the letters will be a pain, and will certainly add to the cost. Not for the cutting, but for pulling out all the extra - that's all done by hand.
Just got off the phone with our printer... No clear transfer medium. White only. And cutting right next to the artwork is a non-starter. But - there looks to be a solution. That is, just back fill the artwork with black. That way, when the transfer is applied, the edges blend into the shirt color - like what's happening with the white.
He's going to see if his guy can make the changes. If not - we'll be relying on Todd's new Mac.
Clear transfer medium would definitely make the black and red look better. However, if that isn't an option, I really like the detail you get with these samples and would rather stick with them
I want a tote bag too.
I like the detail too. It's even better in person than on the picture. Really amazing.
The tote bag was something I did on a whim for my Secret Mickey - but it others want them - I'll look for a wholesale source and add them to the pillow cases as "other stuff" to order.
Esteri...
... the shirts and image transfer work looks great. You have my nod on these! What was the cost structure again.. or did I miss it already?
The cost structure. The cost structure. Here's what's going on there. I've been looking into what different ordering services charge, and by the time you add on 10% for eBay, 3% for PayPal, and nearly 8% sales tax - you're looking at a 20% cost increase just to cover the costs of "doing business". Yikes!
Now, I recognize that many here are cost sensitive - particularly if you're looking at two shirts per person. That adds up. So, I'm going to set this up to reduce the overall cost = more shirts sold = lower cost for everyone.
I'm looking at setting up our own shopping cart, or database to bypass eBay. Folks will have the option of sending me a money order, or paying with PayPal/credit card with a 3% additional fee. There's no getting around the sales tax - we're stuck with that one.
As well, providing the Capt'n doesn't have a huge problem with it - I'll offer a front only option on the t-shirts. I've had a couple of parents let me know they feel the back artwork is a little too adult for their young child. Besides - front only reduces the cost of the shirt by $4.70 - for those that are cost sensitive that may be the difference between a full set of two shirts, or only getting one.
OK - all that said - here are the current estimates for the different items... This does NOT include shipping. I figure I can cram about 6-8 items into a flat rate Priority Shipping box. So, figure $9.50 in shipping for every 6-8 items. ($8.95 for postage and $0.55 for tape, labels, etc.) Looks like $36 in shipping for our friends in the UK and New Zealand. Yikes. For our international crewmates - I'll deliver in CA before the cruise if you don't want it shipped to you.
Here goes - the periods are in to help with the spacing - these are estimates with NO costs included for selling them (eBay or PayPal) - to be safe, you should figure the actual price you pay will be slightly increased from this. These prices are the cost to us plus sales tax only. Every item we get counts toward the discount - even pillowcases and tote bags. Our printer supplies the t-shirts and tank tops. I have to supply everything else.
.....................................>50.......>201........>301.........>401
White, Adult, two sided....19.12 .... 17.50 ..... 15.39 ....... 14.34
White, Adult, one side .....14.04 .... 13.23 ..... 11.64 ....... 10.85
White, Youth, two sided....16.36 ... 14.74 ..... 12.96 ....... 12.10
White, Youth, one side..... 11.29 ... 10.48 ...... 9.21 ........ 8.61
Black, Adult, two sided .... 20.84 .... 19.22 ..... 16.91 ...... 15.77
Black, Adult, one side ...... 15.77 .... 14.96 ..... 13.17 ...... 12.28
Black, Youth, two sided ... 19.12 ... 17.50 ..... 14.47 ...... 13.50
Black, Youth, one side ..... 14.04 ... 13.23 ..... 10.72 ...... 10.01
Pillowcases .................... 13.65 .... 12.03 .... 11.01 ....... 10.49
This is for groups of 12 as the best price I've found on a 200 count pillowcase is by the dozen. Continuing to look for a source.
Tote Bags (book bag size).. 12.65 .... 11.03 .... 10.01 ....... 9.49
These are estimates - Ive found a good source, but haven't completely closed on the prices for shipping them to me.
I'm comfortable we can reach the 200 level (second column) not certain about the levels beyond that. That's what the presale count will be all about.
Again - please don't PM me the number of items you are interested in - I'm not collecting the presale count yet. Look for that in April.
If you have any suggestions or requests - please DO PM me. Or post it here.
Also - Does anyone have any experience with shopping carts and database access via the internet? I've been working on this and have run into a couple of roadblocks. I'd sure appreciate some advice from an older and wiser head - or at least more experienced!
Please PM me. I promise I won't ask you to do any work - this is something I want to learn how to do.
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I still like the open bar part but debating if I can overcome what is in the water!!
Heard over the radio..... 300 people got stung by jellyfish on a beach off Brazil.
I'll even bring some alcohol for you! We have 6 inches of new snow on the ground!!
