Zips Gear

[kreed5120]

33 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

I received my hoodie today but had to pick it up at the post office as there was postage due.  Apparently, it was put in a priority mail envelope rather than sent regular ground shipping.  As a result, $4.10 more was due for shipping.  Perfect part of this week as a Zips fan.  LOL.

How did you find out it was held up for postage? Curious if that's the same issue with my hat.

[Zips1991]

4 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

How did you find out it was held up for postage? Curious if that's the same issue with my hat.

I saw a couple people tweet pictures of their hats that arrived today, so it may be coming very soon.

Edited 23 hours ago by Zips1991

[kreed5120]

4 minutes ago, Zips1991 said:

I saw a couple people tweet pictures of their hats that arrived today, so it may be coming very soon.

Coincidentally I just got an email a short bit ago saying it shipped.

 

[AkronAlumnus]

2 hours ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Groce vest was kind of iconic because you don't see a lot of coaches wearing vests. I don't disagree with your post about Ford. I just don't know what they could sell that would be the equivalent.

I don't think it has to be iconic.  A tee shirt would work, idk about the "built Ford tough" stuff bc I'm not a copyright attorney but it definitely would sell.  And I'd sell them double what he's selling stuff for now. 

[zipsrule]

I did not get an email, but my hat has arrived.

Edited 2 hours ago by zipsrule

[kreed5120]

1 minute ago, zipsrule said:

I did not get an email, but my hat has arrived.

 

Mine is showing delivered based on tracking number. Will have to make sure to check when I get home.

[Zips1991]

24 minutes ago, zipsrule said:

I did not get an email, but my hat has arrived.

Anything on the back/strap? I wasn't planning on getting one because I don't wear hats that much, but they look nice. Sometimes embroidery can look cheap on these types of things but these look nicely done.

[zippy5]

ahead is a nice brand that a lot of country clubs have been selling lately and I've found them to be comfortable and fit well, and look nice. The course we own, ahead is the #1 selling hat brand

Edited 2 hours ago by zippy5

[kreed5120]

6 minutes ago, zippy5 said:

ahead is a nice brand that a lot of country clubs have been selling lately and I've found them to be comfortable and fit well, and look nice. The course we own, ahead is the #1 selling hat brand

 

I'm looking at their website and they sell a lot of branded school merchandise that retails for $35-$40. I'm sure Bud is getting a discount for ordering in bulk, but I wonder what the margins the collective is earning on this stuff. I would be surprised if the collective is making more than $10-$15 margin per hat.

[zipsrule]

13 minutes ago, Zips1991 said:

Anything on the back/strap? I wasn't planning on getting one because I don't wear hats that much, but they look nice. Sometimes embroidery can look cheap on these types of things but these look nicely done.

There is nothing on the back.  Here is a side picture.

[zippy5]

7 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

I'm looking at their website and they sell a lot of branded school merchandise that retails for $35-$40. I'm sure Bud is getting a discount for ordering in bulk, but I wonder what the margins the collective is earning on this stuff. I would be surprised if the collective is making more than $10-$15 margin per hat.

our embroidered hat cost is 17.70/ea - not sure what Bud is selling them for but there you go

[Let'sGoZips94]

8 minutes ago, zippy5 said:

our embroidered hat cost is 17.70/ea - not sure what Bud is selling them for but there you go

 

They were $30 + shipping. Didn't someone say they had over 1000 orders? That's $12k+ based on your cost-per-hat number. Not too shabby.

[kreed5120]

2 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

They were $30 + shipping. Didn't someone say they had over 1000 orders? That's $12k+ based on your cost-per-hat number. Not too shabby.

 

$12K plus being a human billboard to raise awareness for both the team and collective

[Let'sGoZips94]

4 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

$12K plus being a human billboard to raise awareness for both the team and collective

 

Pretty crazy that all of the FTRC gear is as affordable if not more affordable than most Akron gear and is typically better quality. Plus, the Fear the Roo logo has always been a favorite of mine.

[zippy5]

Not a bad bang for your buck imo

[Let'sGoZips94]

1 hour ago, zippy5 said:

Not a bad bang for your buck imo

 

The admin needs to make sure they stay out of Wentz's way. Embrace what he wants to do because it obviously yields results.