On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 12:15:06 -0600, David Dyer-Bennet <dd-b at dd-b.net> wrote: > The merchandise is of good quality, and their service is good. The > prices are somewhat high -- they're making a good profit on it I'm > sure, and doing one-offs isn't cheap. > > They're easy to work with. You upload graphics, apply them to > products, and they do the rest. How about a quick brainstorming thread where we upload ideas and then select the top ideas for this go 'round and start with something simple, something iconic enough to amuse and provoke interest, something that won't involve paying royalties to artists (at this early stage). Thinkgeek has some simple RTFM mugs (white text on black background) that are amusing, instantly recognizable (in certain circles), and very simple. I was thinking along those lines for starters. Bummer about the black t-shirts. Such is life. I liked the "Got Klava?" idea. I'm thinking that some of the clever quips and tie-ins could draw people to the site and then spur book sales. I could see that on a mug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . johne cook wisconsin, usa johne.cook at gmail.com / jcook at apostate.com http://www.phywriter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .