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Post by ptc on Oct 23, 2019 18:24:42 GMT
This project got "derailed" a bit because of my month long illness capped off by being hospitalized. However, I am back. Nice to be feeling good again.
Today, I visited with our OGF apparel company. We will not use a fullfillment firm, but prefer to have hands on control over the whole process with added quality control. Also, by not using a fullfillment firm, we are able to provide our members the apparel at cost, with no kick-backs to a sponsoring company. They loved our new logo (there is no copyright infringement as has been reported elsewhere by a few self-appointed experts. This subject was carefully researched in the design phase. Additionally, two other train clubs have for many years used something very similar, one of which is included in the Lionel website-check it out under designated clubs).
This visit went exceeding well. I have used them in the past with great success when I created a similar apparel program for another forum. So it is for me nice to work with professionals who care about giving us quality apparel at a very competive price.
The first topic was an OGF patch that can be sewn on existing apparel. Many of you have apparel from another forum that I supplied and would like to convert these clothing items to reflect your new forum home. The good news is this can now be easily done. We will offer an OGF patch in the $ 6.00 range. A firm price will be posted tomorrow. I left several apparel items with them today for size purposes and they volunteered to sew the new OGF patches on them so that I can share photos with all of you. How good is that, from old to new.
Additionally, we will offer OGF Polo Shirts, Oxford Style Shirts, Sweatshirts and Jackets. They will be basically black with yellow trim and of course with our beautifully embroided OGF logo. I also found an outstanding leather jacket, black with yellow sleves, that we will also offer for those who want something very special. I am in for one.
Prices will be posted tomorrow and orders can be placed then. Delivery, probably in about two weeks from the placement of an order.
We know that all of us consider the OGF to be a very special place and you would like to show your support be wearing OGF apparel at train shows or whereever. No doubt about it, you will look very sharp. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2019 19:58:14 GMT
Wow ... now you throw in a leather jacket to tempt me!
Guess Christmas is right around the corner
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Post by rockymountaineer on Oct 23, 2019 19:59:38 GMT
Brian, I like the sound of that leather jacket!!!
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Post by Pennsy484 on Oct 23, 2019 20:16:50 GMT
I am so glad to hear that you looked into the logo from an intellectual property perspective. Many people tend to oversimplify these things. As with all legal issues, the answer is pretty much never as simple as one thinks.
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Post by ptc on Oct 23, 2019 20:36:00 GMT
The leather jacket is off-the-charts-excellent. The minute I saw it, I said this one is for me. A little pricey as you would expect for high quality leather, but with the black and yellow and our senstaional OGF logo, a MUST HAVE for our members who want the best. I will try to post a photo of it tomorrow.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Oct 23, 2019 21:34:04 GMT
The leather jacket is off-the-charts-excellent. The minute I saw it, I said this one is for me. A little pricey as you would expect for high quality leather, but with the black and yellow and our senstaional OGF logo, a MUST HAVE for our members who want the best. I will try to post a photo of it tomorrow. You're a master salesman, Brian... working the crowd with just enough information here and there... stoking the fires of interest and desire... and then unveiling the price after the decision to buy is already firmly planted in the mind of the unsuspected buyer!!!  |
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Post by laz57 on Oct 23, 2019 21:46:54 GMT
CONGAS BRIAN!!!!! Can’t wait to see the apparel. Will there be hats?
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Post by ptc on Oct 23, 2019 21:57:42 GMT
Yes, hats, and they are outstanding. I will ask Emile to post a photo of them.
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Post by Country Joe on Oct 24, 2019 0:52:14 GMT
The leather jacket sounds fabulous. Unfortunately for me, but fortunate for my bank account, living in Florida I have no use for a leather jacket.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 1:08:56 GMT
Brian, I am in need of a new winter jacket like the one you offered the last time. I wore that daily for three winters and the zipper finally broke. It was a great warm jacket and would love to have another. I would also like some shirts to wear at my train gatherings.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Oct 24, 2019 1:08:59 GMT
Yes, hats, and they are outstanding. I will ask Emile to post a photo of them. These may take a little while longer as I'm still looking for the best price at the the Quality level that make these hats comfortable to wear, etc.   |
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Post by laz57 on Oct 24, 2019 11:29:48 GMT
Nice EMILE!! Mark me down, for a camouflage one.
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Post by ptc on Oct 24, 2019 13:39:47 GMT
Laz, you know I prefer the yellow and black one. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 15:24:18 GMT
Hi Emile. Pleases put me down for a camo hat.
Thanks,
Gary.
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 24, 2019 15:32:37 GMT
Brian first I want to say I'm glad your okay. I'm leaning toward the polo shirt and the black and yellow hat.
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