Desertdawg Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I get an email from these guys about twice a year, they offer a web store that would allow each member to purchase separately at no cost to ACE. They now offer event registration for planners like Mike so all of his events can be better organized, and a classified section too. I know me and Dave talked about doing this same thing but I don't know when we'll get around to it, hopefully he will chime in and offer his opinoin too... pros: Lots of different products Looks like decent prices No hassle to us getting stuff made ACE will still recieve a small percentage from each sale to cover our costs cons: I don't think we will have much control over costs of products Someone else will be profiting from us Not local for customer support after the sale So look the pages over and post your thoughts. Sample web store Sample events and classifieds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Should it not fly, can we bail at any time, or is a contract deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Are we talking about more than t-shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Just to throw out an alternative. FastGlass Corvette Club uses a company by the name of Proud Owner Design (they are local in San Tan Valley) Here is a link to FGCC Store on their website FGCC Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 We have the shopping cart up and running and Bill has the T-Shirt printer all dialed in. We'd be happy to do it, but its your guys' call. We have the added benefit of a huge stock of made in the USA T-Shirts ( was not easy to source ). That's something that is very important to me. I'm not sure how others feel about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'd say no to the non-local. I'd say maybe to LPM. We're just not about selling merchandise. If it's purely for convenience then I suppose it's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 I think keeping it local and using the LPM site is fine, It would be nice to add a few other items to order from but we (the members) also have to commit to buying this stuff. I've offered to cover our cost on his site but so far Dave has footed the bill. When we start asking for different things like hats and decals we need to show him it won't just be money out of his pocket by actually ordering this stuff. The appeal to this other site or even the FGCC site is lot's of items at no initial cost to anyone here. Can we keep enough commerece going with ACE products to make it worthwhile to Dave to put the time into suppling more stuff??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 For anyone that didn't know, Here is the LPM store (((clicky))) There is only 2 ACE items there now on page 2, but they will make just about anything we want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7speed Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm in for a shirt every now and then, but I don't think we'd provide Dave with very much volume. I kind of like the half assed way we do it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm in for a shirt every now and then, but I don't think we'd provide Dave with very much volume. I kind of like the half assed way we do it now. I agree that the way we do it now probably serves us and Dave well. I think if Dave offers one or two basic shirts all the time and then special custom shirts for special events that would be sufficient. I personally have two or three regular ACE shirts and a BBQ shirt. I'm thinking maybe next year we'll do a fifth annual Father's Day Cruise shirt that you have to participate to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 That's sort of the beauty of the machine we have. It is perfect for short run, or even one off type orders. If we do any kind of quantity we send them out to a silk screener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk n Blu Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Any thing that I would have done would go thru Dave and like Cale said "I like the half assed way we do it now". I still would rather spend money to help the local vendors, just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedfastvette Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Any thing that I would have done would go thru Dave and like Cale said "I like the half assed way we do it now". I still would rather spend money to help the local vendors, just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Any thing that I would have done would go thru Dave and like Cale said "I like the half assed way we do it now". I still would rather spend money to help the local vendors, just my .02 Double Ditto keep ACE money (what little volume there is) local. Dave and LPM has been very generous in the past. I have no problem with him taking a few % points off the top. my 2 cts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Whatever is decided, I have $100+ from shirt sales I've made sitting in my bedroom. Let me know when ya need it. I think the half-assed way is fine until we need something "special" plus we don't have a designated place to get them out to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Ape Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Would there be any advertising on this site for the outsourced (Man I HATE that word) site? They seem to have additonal advertising. I say keep it local and support a member. Ok, my bad.....sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 ..... I need 2 Purple shorts ...... and 1 XL.... Shorts ?? XL ???? Quit dreaming! I deleted the email, now if we could get some cool stickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 OK guys.. let's be organized about this so nobody drops a ball (especially me). If you want us to handle this we will do it. It seems the concensus thus far is that we do. Somebody give me the green light and I'll get working on the site. In the meantime, please do not put requests in this thread. When the cart is updated, I will post here and you can order them there. Dwayne, plz call me so we can discuss details. I have a hell of a morning ahead of me but will be available late afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Bring it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Did I mention LPM *rocks* ?? When yer ready ima need some ACE tents .. er .. 4XL stuff. 3XL just doesn't cut it anymore .. honey, hand me that bag-o-M&M's mk thx! -Frank (Santa's got nuthin on me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ..... I need 2 Purple shorts ...... and 1 XL.... Hey Mark, Will this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@LPM Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ..... I need 2 Purple shorts ...... and 1 XL.... Hey Mark, Will this work? These are what I train legs in. They can "ride up" at times though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ..... I need 2 Purple shorts ...... and 1 XL.... Hey Mark, Will this work? OMG!! Now that's funny! NICE! :smilelol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk n Blu Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ..... I need 2 Purple shorts ...... and 1 XL.... Hey Mark, Will this work? OMG!! Now that's funny! NICE! :smilelol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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