Bar Towel Indentification Merchandise

joey_capps · Post by **joey_capps** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 5:30 pm

With the festival season coming quickly upon us, I'm faced with a problem: how do I recognize fellow bar towellers? A knowing look? A secret handshake? A way of holding a beer? How about something more tangible? A t-shirt, a golf-shirt or, perhaps, a button-down oxford shirt with the Bar Towel logo elegantly stitched on the left breast?

If there is an interest--and, of course, if Cass agrees--I'm willing to look into having something done up. I'm not exactly sure of the cost, though I anticipate anywhere from $20-$40 depending on what we order and the quantity (We would need a minimum order of 10/15 to make this at all feasible).

Any thoughts? Interest?

Cheers, Joe

PS Is it toweller or toweler?

PPS Sorry for all the edits but I apparently can't type.

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Publican · Post by **Publican** » Sat Mar 16, 2002 1:04 pm

Joe, I would be intrested in a T-shirt or Golf shirt as long as the cost for the T-shirt dosen't exceed $20 and the Golf shirt $40. I think the most obvious product to have a bar towel logo on it would be a bar towel itself.

joey_capps · Post by **joey_capps** » Sat Mar 16, 2002 2:58 pm

Wouldn't a bar towel would be difficult to wear?

hop_head · Post by **hop_head** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 1:02 pm

How about a simple pin.

PRMason · Post by **PRMason** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 2:39 pm

When I get T-shirts made for the brewery, I usually order the minimum lot (72). The total cost is around $10.00-11.00 per shirt including design. I choose the "Fruit of the Loom" next to finest quality weight.
Also,a simple printed logo would be easy to do and could even be done on you PC's.

joey_capps · Post by **joey_capps** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 3:57 pm

Perry: Considering that there are only 78 users, we are going to have to order a lot less than 72 shirts. So, unless somebody is prepared to bankroll this venture, we'll probably be looking at around $20 cost for the shirt. I personally prefer the stitching to the transfers. It looks better and lasts longer.

So you do shirts, eh? Let me know when you do glasses. I'd love to have a Scotch Irish Glass. I'm trying to focus my collection on Canadian Micros.

Hop_head: Wouldn't a pin hurt?

Seriously, a pin is not a bad idea. I'd go for it. However, judging by the response, it looks like this idea won't fly.

Cheers, Joe.

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 4:57 pm

Hey guys,

I would love to do up some Bar Towel merchandise. I've often considered it, but I never thought there was much interest in it!

The item I've always wanted to do was a golf shirt - it's a bit more classy and durable than just a t-shirt. I envisioned a dark blue shirt, with a nice embroidered logo. Perfect for festivals and everyday beer connoisseuring

Joe, if you would like to look into how much it would cost for a small order (10-20) that would be great.

I would gladly bankroll the entire order out of my 'marketing budget' if the price wasn't too much.

When they're produced, I would happily re-sell them to those interested at the forum (at a 'members-only' discount, of course!)

As for the other items, I agree Bar Towel bar towels would be cool. They have always been 3rd on my list (coasters first & shirts second).

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PRMason · Post by **PRMason** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 8:45 pm

Cass, I had some light denim button down shirts done with my company name stitched on them. They cost about $22.00 each to produce.
I ordered them to wear myself as I usually wear that type of shirt and they were cheaper than buying them at a regular store.
You might want to consider this. Either way, put me down for any type of shirt you get done.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Wed Mar 20, 2002 12:35 am

I like the idea of light button down shirts...with a nice embroidered Bar Towel logo! Classy and doesn't attract TOO much attention...

rabbit · Post by **rabbit** » Wed Mar 20, 2002 9:02 am

How about a multi-coloured beanie with a small propeller on it....easy to spot in crowds.

joey_capps · Post by **joey_capps** » Thu Mar 21, 2002 5:31 pm

I got a little bit of information.

The golf shirt would cost $22-27 and the oxford would cost $32-$37. We still have some outstanding issues regarding the logo to work out. Once that's done I can firm up the price. Another consideration might be to mark up the prices slightly to help Cass offset any expenses he might incure running the site.

If you are interested in either option, please let me know, either privately or here in the forum.

Also, once everything is set up, I might be able to accomadate special orders for clothing (sorry no beanies). The prices will rise accordingly.

Cheers, Joe.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu Mar 21, 2002 8:36 pm

Either option would be great...mark me down for one.