Pancho

Jay

A color photo line sheet w/ colorway,sizes,prices and ship dates will suffice.

Maybe consider volume discounts. 4% off for $3,000.00 or whatever If a buyer

gets close to that dollar amount they may bump the order to achieve a measley

discount. Not usually good practice as a buyer but a lot will take the bait.

As far as terms are concerned I would recommend you get at least a generic

credit app and have it filled out before shipping so don't press it at the buy

just slip it in w/the line sheet. I would only accept terms for orders over a

certain dollar amount ($1000.00?) most shops understand you don't have

much budget so COD is fine for small orders but you don't ever have to

give more than net30 for ready to wear product. In the outdoor industry I

can get up to 120days but thats because I'm at a resort area and the biz

is seasonal.

A dealer packet is great to have ready to hand out!

just include everything in a folder w/your logo on it.

line sheet,Biz card,credit app. etc..

A lot of buyers have appointments to be to but might poke their head in on their

way to another booth if you can hand them a packet they may come back and

sit through a showing. That's why color photo line sheets are nice to have also.

Good call on splitting the booth. I have a shop and attend for buying it's one of about 5 trade

shows I usually go to.

If you did the purchasing/tradeshow thing then you know the drill. But as a buyer I get annoyed with those who are unprepared to do biz. A few suggestions.

Have plenty of line sheets to give out not everyone will write an order at the table and a good

line sheet to refer to later has a better chance of bringing in orders.

Biz cards a must. you'd be surprised how many people run out.

Maybe some swag. Your call, but for the new guys givin away a handfull of product gets you

exposure around the world at this show to the most fashion tuned people out there. even if

the buyer does'nt like it he may give it to an employee who will rock it in the shop. I know

money is probably tight but a dozen or two shirts goes a long way.

Help out the others in the booth when people dig their stuff. They will return the favor.

keep it fun and network with reps. If you can get your product in a showroom in LA/NY

it's on and your bound to grow your sales.

Jay I look forward to meeting you at pool I am planning on being there as usual.

are you forking out for your own booth?

and have you attended before?

Jay Allen don't take what I said so personal. Your product is the stuff that goes the

extra mile and I like it! I used to run a screen shop a long time ago and I know how

easy screenprinting is and I know it is a lot less labor intensive today than it was

15-20yrs ago. What you are doing is obviously nothing like the production/assembly

line stuff I was refering to. Dye processes are intense without room for error.

As for my asking for something new, I'm not talking about couture runway unfunctional

clothing. I want something comfortable but with a more unique take on fabrics,appliques

or freshness. It happens all the time. I was just throwin out an idea to those that produce

a generic T with a basic screened graphic. I'm not hating on T-shirt companies anyone

who puts out a product/creates gets my respect.

DenimR

Don't be so gullible

Not my thing. but good on ya for producing.

Just wondering if anyone here knows the difference in producing screenprint apparel

and what it takes (Time,effort,money,talent) to do cut and sew.

The reason we have so many T-shirt companies out there is that it's considerably

more difficult to produce Pattern made product.

I assume most (not all) people starting out have aspirations to produce original

clothing but don't have the means to do so yet and are hoping to get their foot in

the door and pour all their $ back into their "Clothing line" in order to reach a level

that includes an entire collection.

That being said I also think most of these companies suck and don't last for a reason.

A couple of graphics in my opinion do not make a clothing line there are multiple

avenues to get your name out and I'd like to see some real creativity other than

just a graphic on a T and embroidered hat.

To have private label product made is easy, to have something unique can be also

but people seem to be in a rut and are following like sheep. Private label companies

will accomodate your ideas and can put your designs on products outside the norm

for surprisingly affordable costs If you can come up with the idea/execution.

You don't have to go to Asia and work it out yourself.

Huge props to anyone creating but Damn let's see something new. PLEASE.

Check out Sector9.com

They are known for their longboards but also have some

mid sized boards w/soft wheels. I think a true longboard

would be to cumbersome for an 8yr old and you want her

to learn how to manuever the thing.

I always have my longboard when I'm in SF.

Help us out a little more--

Like a lab coat?

Not down but do you want insulated?

Does it have to be all white or is some color accent OK?

let us know, I'm curious

Not Hating,Repeat Not Hating just asking.

Why are so many people still into The North Face?

So many other/better options on the market.

Arc'teryx

Mtn Hardwear

Cloudveil

Marmot

And the list goes on.

I definately think the quality is fine and some of the designs are too

but this company has been sold and slutted out so hard

you used to be able to buy it in CostCo for gods sake and you can

still get it at Dept stores. Go to a REAL outdoor store and see what

your missing. Again if you really dig it then cool. I just want you to

know that their are options that are more technically and for Mtn stuff

more stylely than TNF. I am not laughing at anyone who wears it. I still rock some very old stuff too.

Was Pacsun around then? I did the buying for surf shops in the mid-late 80's and this

is bringing back crazy memories, mostly of the kook clothing but lots of others that

continue on, what others do you recall?

Schroff

JimmyZ

Redsand

Vision

Gotcha

Maui and sons

Too funny!!Good Times Laughing at the tourist trying so hard to look "local"

Tommy's Thai

Colfax Ave.

Best in Denver Colorado

Panang is insang!!

I understand the dellima (sic) wish I had another option too because I get tired of the

man bag thing. No way could I bring myself to rock the hip pack function or not.

No offense Thomas but hip packs are very lame IMO very much a midwest geriatric tourist

look here in the states even if it's Gucci. I understand the no room in the pockets thing but

why don't you get a clean messenger bag? J Fold makes some very nice leather ones or

make sure your jacket has some good pockets.

For the love of god don't do the hip pack!!! PLEASE!!!!

Copenhagen long cut

My Argentinian friends never stop with the mate'

It's like a crack habit for them.

Aquired taste to me.

Toronthoe your a hater simple as that every one of your 8 posts are crap

why are you coming down on everything and everyone?

feedback is one thing but your just bitter and no help to anyone.

I'm sure you have some snide remark to this but you can take

your nineteen year-old ass somewhere else.

I'm sure I am not alone on this.

Hit search serge someone asked this relatively recently

Tantra

Roll a fatty and check out the museums.

VanGoh,Rembrandt some of the most amazing

paintings I've ever seen.

I definately think a seperate buy/sell forum should be created.

Anyone should be able to post info on their new company and

they deserve every bit of feedback they deserve- Good and bad

these threads have been some of the most interesting by far.

Deleting threads should only happen to those that become serious

hate forums (excepting "new brand what do you think?" threads

they asked for it) but off subject and racist shit should be tossed.

For the most part, All are welcome and the users here should police

this site themselves--don't feed the fire on shit threads!!

Be unto others and this forum will continue to thrive with relevent, informative

and hopefully some funny insights. Let's not have this turn into teen angst.

All colorways are fine but i'm w/kix

too many logos.

keep it to one and a graphic

billboards suck. Too many companies have a

hard on for there own "brand"

Hating on skaters? wow that's something new.

It started out as any other fun sport then the haters came along

not understanding why these kids don't chase a ball

rebellion ensued and authority was chasing us out of ditches.

why are you concerned about a ditch? Oh yeah, liability and

law suits. Being put on the wrong side of the law for such minor

infractions still makes you against the man and so bred a culture

of rebellion,punk,skate and destroy. I've been skating since the

70's and though I don't do it as often I will never feel reassured

when I see a badge. As for style do you think Duane Peters and

Tony Hawk dress alike?

Way to go! Hit up the right people and look what happens!

Just keep in mind who you want to represent for the long term

or hell just slut it out to urban outfitters make your million and

walk away?

Seriously congrats!

Contact the trade shows you attend for the info on who reps it in your area.

If they have no reps for that particular line contact the national sales manager

for NIKE.

Good luck

BARFLY

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all Steve McQueen movies

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POWDER DAYS IN THE BACKCOUNTY

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