ChrisConsidine
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« on: July 14, 2003, 11:02:33 pm » |
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Club Arnage is currently looking into ways to get specialized "24 Hour" merchandise to our members. There are a variety of ways to do this. Many of these cost a considerable amount up front. One of the methods we're looking at makes a lot of sense to us. Visit: www.cafeshops.com The upsides to this service is: 1. It would cost us nothing to start and maintain the site 2. All of the order fulfillment and shipping would be handled offsite The downsides are: 1. All orders would be in the US Dollar denominations 2. All of the orders would be shipped from the US The questions we're asking are; Would our international members order from this site if it mean incurring international shipping fees? If not, do you have any other suggestions? Please keep replies relevant to this subject. The Club Arnage Staff |
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wishy
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2003, 11:11:27 pm » |
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Hi Chris
It's not only the cost of shipping,but also the duty that can be incurred by our customs and exercise.
I appreciate that the website mentioned is a good idea.However I believe that at this current time....probally 90% of CA'ers are Europe based.
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Gilles
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2003, 11:09:05 am » |
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Good idea to organise CA merchandise...
... the sticker's adventure this year was a good idea when items are not to expensive so produce and keep the unformal spirit I like in CA.
In my personal case I don't mind UK or US-based CA shop (out of shipping cost), even if I would prefer merchandise in Euro !!!!
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Le Mans is life, anything before and after is just waiting...
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jpchenet
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2003, 02:46:02 pm » |
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One idea Chris would be to have the goods produced and shipped from the UK/Europe but you could still have the web site hosted in the US and prices in US Dollars. Most people would probably pay by Credit Card anyway. You could even show an approximate exchange rate on the site too.
I must say, I didn't go through the whole of the web site you mentioned but my initial findings were that they were a bit on the expensive side, but I would assume you have control over pricing anyway?? Or do they add a margin afterwards??
If you are interested in looking at UK suppliers, let me know as I have a couple of good contacts in the printing industry as well as garment embroidery.
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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2003, 02:47:56 pm » |
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I have used them for Dreamracers - if you want my opinion, I will be happy to discuss it via email
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2003, 06:19:33 pm » |
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Merchandise sounds like a great idea to me. Theres not enough Merchandise regarding Le Mans if u ask me. And coming from Club Arnage would only make it better.
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2003, 06:23:21 pm » |
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Not bad for a first post, Saleen! However I've seen a fair old bit of merchandise down there...
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Gilles
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2003, 09:50:28 pm » |
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For any CA-labellized food or beverage out of beer, I'm your guy...
... what about a special cuvee of wine that all of you could pick up when you come to le Mans, a great gift idea to return !!!
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Le Mans is life, anything before and after is just waiting...
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2003, 11:22:10 pm » |
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Bring alcohol back from Le Mans!!
Now thats an idea....
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Chrisgr31
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2003, 03:41:46 pm » |
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Might be worth asking other sites what they do. I know some here read and/or post at pistonheads.com.
The guy that owns and runs that (petrolted) does a damned good job and sells merchandise which arrives on a next day delivery basis. My suspicion is that he has had to shell out money first to buy the stock though.
Maybe you should either ask regulars here to put up a small; amount of capital to buy the initial stock, or get some ideas of pricing then ask the regulars to order what they want.
The profits could be used them to order stock in. Not sure whether the stickers made a profit, but something along that sort of line would seem ideal.
Might be better to order items gradually. After all if you suddenly announce you have T-shirts, Polo Shirts, Sweatshirts, Fleeces, Flags, mugs in stock I am unlikely to order one of everything. If however you say you say you have fleeces this month I will probably buy one. If Polo Shirts come in next month I am likely to buy one etc.
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Gilles
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2003, 05:14:17 pm » |
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good idea to ask the regular to buy a pre-stock and dispatch after. In such a system, I can make the dispatch for continental Europe to allow Europeans to pay in Euro without currency rate problems !
Other idea of merchandise is Ticket Holder, a must-have in Le Mans.
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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2003, 09:44:13 pm » |
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CA w a n k ing sock.How can a man manage without one
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Gilles
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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2003, 09:49:18 pm » |
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If you don't have socks, just try with apple pie !!!  |
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Le Mans is life, anything before and after is just waiting...
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« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2003, 11:24:10 am » |
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If you don't have socks, just try with apple pie !!! A horrid banquet I would imagine. But the CA sock idea, brilliant! |
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Gilles
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« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2003, 12:57:29 pm » |
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If you don't have socks, just try with apple pie !!! A horrid banquet I would imagine. But the CA sock idea, brilliant! Did you miss that point too ? it was a cultural reference to a famous work of art of american movie... "American Pie" !!! |
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