New FIRST store in the works!

[yarden.saa]

I think it is to sell kit of parts componnents that are unique to FIRST

[Foster]

Originally Posted by yarden.saa

I think it is to sell kit of parts components that are unique to FIRST

They should make a deal with AndyMark to sell that stuff for them. That way we keep the legendary AndyMark service. (Like the phone being answered way late on a Sunday night during build season and parts arriving Tuesday morning)

[EricH]

I think they already do have somewhat of a deal with AM--field rentals and much of the KOP robot go through AM. Why? Because if FIRST uses it, maybe FIRSTers doing other projects (BattleBots, home-built pitching machines, etc) of that nature decide they want to go with FIRST product X for aspect Y of a project. Right now, they just go to AM--and AM can advertise FIRST to people who just sort of "wander in" looking for something else. Win-win. Why change that?

[yarden.saa]

AndyMark is private store. FIRSt should have their own store.The prices in andymark are very high maybe FIRST store will be cheaper

[Lil' Lavery]

I think that may be the first time I've seen FIRST pitched as a potentially cheaper option...

[Bryan Herbst]

I'm fairly certain from the new site and from the associated FIRST store that this will be primarily merchandise, not KOP items or other items related to building a robot.

[gblake]

Originally Posted by Tanis

I'm fairly certain from the new site and from the associated FIRST store that this will be primarily merchandise, not KOP items or other items related to building a robot.

Just to be clear - and just in case the word "mechandise" shows up in an SAT question - Andy Mark (and Woot, and WalMart, and...) definitely sells merchandise, in the sense that they offer "goods to be bought and sold".

Narrowing the definition of "merchandise", when used as a noun, to only refer to promotional items is a relatively new mangling of the word that probably should be avoided if you want to avoid confusing people.

When I first read the quoted post I had to sit and think for a minute before I could guess what the heck Tanis meant.

Blake

[Bryan Herbst]

I should have specified what I meant better, my apologies. To me, the word "merchandise" used in this context (while discussing an organization or event) connotes items such as hats, mugs, and t-shirts. I realize that it may not mean the same to others.

As for the SAT- Sorry, won't help anymore! Just a year too late for that one.

[Jessica Boucher]

The FIRST merchandise store is run by LogoLoc (www.logoloc.com), not by HQ. They're a local marketing materials company in Manchester two buildings up the road from Deka. They have many accounts for apparel and branded merch and do their printing in house - thus they get great deals and are able to provide reasonable pricing.

If you've volunteered in CT your t-shirt & badge were picked up at LogoLoc and driven to the event - I see no need for HQ to spend money to ship something to me when I'm across town. I've met many members of the team over there and I can not say enough about how great they are and how much they love what we're doing. I'm looking forward to what they come up with!

Besides, I would rather see Andy & Mark focus on what they're great at, and let someone else print the t-shirts.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by yarden.saa

AndyMark is private store. FIRSt should have their own store.The prices in andymark are very high maybe FIRST store will be cheaper

The last time FIRST lowered a fee, the controller and some other stuff wasn't in the KOP. You won't get them in your KOP next year, as you will no longer be rookies.

If FIRST were to sell FIRST-specific parts, say by making them themselves or buying from a vendor, and they were the only store selling those parts, they could really have high prices. They quite probably would. As a matter of fact, here's what happens when they sell old game pieces...
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=67665
As I recall, the tubes the year before were even worse.

AM tries to keep their costs down. However, you guys being in Israel kind of makes shipping expensive, and that's not exactly under AM's control.

[Jared Russell]

The links on the top of the page strongly suggest that this will be a merchandise vendor, NOT a supplier of robot components.

[Jon236]

Originally Posted by EricH

AM tries to keep their costs down. However, you guys being in Israel kind of makes shipping expensive, and that's not exactly under AM's control.

Add in Customs and the Israeli teams pay almost twice what US teams pay for the KOP and AM shipments.

But they are the greatest group of kids & mentors! And as Chris O'Dowd will tell you, the humous is the best!

[BEEKMAN]

Originally Posted by yarden.saa

I think it is to sell kit of parts componnents that are unique to FIRST

Well, at the bototm it says the site is sponsored by Logo Loc, which sells FIRST clothing, bag and aparell...so it might not for parts...but I wish it was!

[Bryan Herbst]

Looks like the general FIRST store's redesign is done. The FRC-specific store is still under construction though.

I like some of the "Creative Concept" tees, especially the Create, Inspire, Engineer tee.

It appears that First/LogoLoc has also now teamed up with other vendors to produce CustomInk-style apparel. Maybe we will be getting nice discounts if we order through this?

The

[Nawaid Ladak]

Originally Posted by Tanis

Looks like the general FIRST store's redesign is done. The FRC-specific store is still under construction though.

I like some of the "Creative Concept" tees, especially the Create, Inspire, Engineer tee.

It appears that First/LogoLoc has also now teamed up with other vendors to produce CustomInk-style apparel. Maybe we will be getting nice discounts if we order through this?

The

Just noticed there is a "personalized team apparel" section, was that there on the old website? It seems new, fun, exciting, and has the potential to be something awesome.