Merchandise Feedback Thread

[BWanderers]

Despite the chance that I end up all sycophantic sounding, I thought I should tell you that although I suspect I am genuinely a fair bit older than the average membership age (interesting to find out what that average may be?) at 44, & not a natural ‘joiner of clubs’ except for the pre purchsae technical & specification side, I have been really impressed by the Club itself. (World’s longest sentence!!)

We can all pick fault with a few of the posts, albeit often funny/pointless, BUT the Club organisation, willingness to help others & merchandise are all very impressive to this noobi. I was surprised & impressed by the range & overall quality of the SXOC goodies & general promptness of delivery.

Many moons ago, one of my jobs included sorting/sourcing of P.o.S. stuff & promo items for SEAT & their dealers & quite frankly we could have untold items of tat & frippery should we want to. As has been pointed out, much of it would age gracefully under fluff & dust on a shelf. Economies of scale because of limited demand will make most of what’s on offer just too expensive due to the size of the club membership; however loyal/positive individual members may be.

The ideas that have been mooted so far that sound like ‘good ideas’ to me + a couple of new ones are:

1. Online club shop – with piccies
2. Small car sized tool kit
3. Torch, - don’t go mad on price though
4. Light weight & durable key ring
5. SXOC quality badge (chrome look but abs formed) for int/ext of car
6. Small SXOC sticker for ext. Mirror glass
7. Valve/dust covers
8. Under bonnet basic/universal(ish) bling
9. Name badges (slide in name type) for shows & events
10. Car mats (would reversible be viable for LHD if our continental bredrin numbers allow?)
11. Document/history folders
12. Sun strip
13. Pint glass/tankard
14. Cloth patch for clothing
15. Picture of SXOC member with 34E’s (nekid)
16. Sill covers
17. Can holder/coolers
18. Dash plaque (individualised?)
19. Pin/lapel badge
20. Skins & savers for puters
21. Mobile phone screen graphics
22. Durable card with club contact details to slide under wipers of 200’s seen out ‘n’ about by us to drum up numbers??


Very easy to get carried away, but some or a few of the above might be nice. Do we have members who work (lucky b’stards) for/own companies that may be related to the design/supply of merchandise. Surly we also have enough web design/maintenance/photographic/graphic geeks, to sort the web shop idea, within our clan? Could even sell the 'shell' to other clubs...

Wot say the proletariat? I know a poll has been poo pooed, but I think as there are loads of ideas within this thread, a poll may at least give an indication as to deamand.

Cheers,
Rob

[_AZ_]

SXOC BB Hats : If we could get them in a 'Flex Fit' ,or similar, in sizes. Rather than the one size doesn't fit all strap thing that'd be good

Exactly!

Flexfits with sxoc on it would be awesome!
They are comfy and last very long. I have 4 flexfits caps, and the quality is perfect.
Even if they are a bit more expensive, they are worth it!

[shaun_s13]

how about head torches when you are under the car the ones the strap to your head

[Wolvreen]

how about head torches when you are under the car the ones the strap to your head

Yeah we could all wear them at meets

[Mark]

so come one, everyone wanted torches, give me some bloody feedback

[nene]

so come one, everyone wanted torches, give me some bloody feedback

What's the spec?

Bulb technology? Lumens output? Beam pattern? Runtime?

[Mark]

What's the spec?

Bulb technology? Lumens output? Beam pattern? Runtime?

Its a cheap torch not a bloody lighthouse

[Plus4E]

its a cheap torch not a bloody lighthouse

lmao!

[30psi]

Its a cheap torch not a bloody lighthouse

I liked the 2 torch set

[OdEssA]

The one with the 4 leds (last one)

[cHiL]

How about some "shakey" torches? They're brilliant, have LEDs and never ever require batteries so you know they'll work when you need them in an emergency. They also shouldn't cost too much as you can buy them atm from Maplins for only £4 each (I've got one for each vehicle I drive and the missus keeps one in her bag. Thats my 2p worth

[kimi]

I am sure we could fish them out for you if you ever lose them

Don'T worry they wont fall off, the girls are firmly attached




As for the torch, the 4 LED one looks good

[driftnut]

Only having the standard sticker and keyring, i cant really comment but whats on offer looks good with plenty to choose from, will be making some purchases soon

[mejulie]

Polo shirts would be better if they were black with silver or white logo.

Also I'd like to see a range of girlie clothing,
its a shame to hide my 34Es in men's polo's & fleece's

fitted girlie polo shirts & fitted fleeces would be good

maybe you could model them

[Cosy]

Happy with anything that lights up in my hand.

[Vaughn]

I really like my reversible fleece / jacket, but it only has the logo on the fleecy side. I wear mine with the fleece inside most of the time. Oh, and rather short in the arm for me too.

I aggree I would like the logo on the smmoth side.

How can you say we dont have enough women to carry things like vest tops!!! Most male members have a girlfriend / wife so every member could posible buy one.

[Mark]

I aggree I would like the logo on the smmoth side.

How can you say we dont have enough women to carry things like vest tops!!! Most male members have a girlfriend / wife so every member could posible buy one.

and most girlfriends would tell their other half to fook off if they think they are going to wear something with the club logo on

[philsx]

So how about car mats then, I'm sure they would be a good seller
Would much rather led torch than the normal type

[shaun_s13]

take a look at this head torch mark its £4.99
http://www.roamingfox.co.uk/12-LED-H...-pr-16386.html

[Plus4E]

take a look at this head torch mark its £4.99
http://www.roamingfox.co.uk/12-LED-H...-pr-16386.html

I have one of those, and it's very good, for close up stuff anyway.