freesia39 Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 Anyone have any ideas for the shopping bag design beyond just having a GD logo on them? And if you all say "and get the bags in pink!" I'll tear my hair out. 3
Brad Posted May 13, 2019 Author Posted May 13, 2019 Also, bad news for some of you as we're going to skip t-shirts for BF this year. Good news is instead we'll be giving away "BF survival packs" with some new merch items that we haven't offered before, along with a random gift card component. They will be given away only - no buying them. But it lets me assemble and package them all well in advance of things getting busy. I'm sure we'll be back to t-shirts next year and I've got a bunch of older "classic" shirts and a lot of other merch that has piled up over the last ~5 years so we may also do another one of the "GD garage sales" early next year where I fill up boxes with as much leftover merch as possible and sell them for basically the cost of shipping. 7
jesusluvu Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 Also, bad news for some of you as we're going to skip t-shirts for BF this year. Good news is instead we'll be giving away "BF survival packs" with some new merch items that we haven't offered before, along with a random gift card component. They will be given away only - no buying them. But it lets me assemble and package them all well in advance of things getting busy. I'm sure we'll be back to t-shirts next year and I've got a bunch of older "classic" shirts and a lot of other merch that has piled up over the last ~5 years so we may also do another one of the "GD garage sales" early next year where I fill up boxes with as much leftover merch as possible and sell them for basically the cost of shipping.Survival pack - BF Addition.....doing my Fortnite dance......Like my shirt but this is exciting. 2
len_mullen Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 Also, bad news for some of you as we're going to skip t-shirts for BF this year. Good news is instead we'll be giving away "BF survival packs" with some new merch items that we haven't offered before, along with a random gift card component. They will be given away only - no buying them. But it lets me assemble and package them all well in advance of things getting busy. I'm sure we'll be back to t-shirts next year and I've got a bunch of older "classic" shirts and a lot of other merch that has piled up over the last ~5 years so we may also do another one of the "GD garage sales" early next year where I fill up boxes with as much leftover merch as possible and sell them for basically the cost of shipping. Very disappointed to hear this. I cherish my collection of BF t-shirts. T-shirt for this, right?
Bopeep Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 Also, bad news for some of you as we're going to skip t-shirts for BF this year. Good news is instead we'll be giving away "BF survival packs" with some new merch items that we haven't offered before, along with a random gift card component. They will be given away only - no buying them. But it lets me assemble and package them all well in advance of things getting busy. I'm sure we'll be back to t-shirts next year and I've got a bunch of older "classic" shirts and a lot of other merch that has piled up over the last ~5 years so we may also do another one of the "GD garage sales" early next year where I fill up boxes with as much leftover merch as possible and sell them for basically the cost of shipping.A survival pack sounds like fun. I look forward to new stuff. I'll start thinking of 1st ad predictions, and BF photo captions now! 2
Brad Posted May 13, 2019 Author Posted May 13, 2019 Very disappointed to hear this. I cherish my collection of BF t-shirts. T-shirt for this, right? There's always a chance a few of the survival packs will have very, very, very limited edition 2019 shirts in them... 7
Brad Posted May 13, 2019 Author Posted May 13, 2019 I'm still ordering even more stuff to include in these packs. In fact, these will cost me more than the shirts did. If anyone has good ideas for items that would help you survive Black Friday, either in stores or if you're shopping online (and no, I can't include alcohol), post them here and they might show up in the packs. 4
bluebear Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 Oh I love that pouch! Great idea. Chapstick with a GD logo would be a neat addition to the survival kit! 3
jesusluvu Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 Energy Shots, Mints, battery charger, hand warmers, poncho, crossword/Sudoku, pens, scarfs, ear warmers, gloves, one of those fold-able seats that folds and goes in your pocket.... still thinking... 6
Bopeep Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 Oh I love that pouch! Great idea. Chapstick with a GD logo would be a neat addition to the survival kit!I 2nd this. For some reason, I have to buy chapstick every year on BF. 4
bluebear Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 I am addicted to chap stick, I have them everywhere. Kitchen counter, bathroom counter, 2 in purse, desk at work, and will make sure I have one in my pocket if I dont have my purse. 1
Gator Pam Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 I love the idea of a folding chair which can be packed up and brought in store. I have no BF support team, and generally just stand while in line, as I don't want to lose my place to put a chair away. 3
magickallight Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 How about an umbrella for those RAINY shopping days? 3
rockpzazz Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 I don't think I checked in for the month yet. It almost got away but I remembered at least. I'm really liking the survival pack concept.
bossy1 Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 A tiny flashlight for a set of keys with GD logo. Just a thought.BTW ...absolutely LOVE the folding seat of somekind idea
bossy1 Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 ooh ooh thought of another RIFD sleeves or a small hard RIFD case to carry cards and cash...still thinking 5
len_mullen Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 Energy Shots, Mints, battery charger, hand warmers, poncho, crossword/Sudoku, pens, scarfs, ear warmers, gloves, one of those fold-able seats that folds and goes in your pocket.... still thinking... USB battery charger is a really good idea! 5
budgetsRsexy Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 Great ideas everyone! I really liked other people’s ideas of RIFD card sleeves, phone battery charger, granola bars, mints and chapstick. I think maybe those small plastic Kleenex packs/pouch would also be a good option. 6
stationchief Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 How about wallets, small purses, and/or fannie packs. I think we did GD backpacks at one point, didn't we? Also candies and M&M would work. 2
HanShotFirst Posted May 15, 2019 Posted May 15, 2019 I am addicted to chap stick, I have them everywhere. Kitchen counter, bathroom counter, 2 in purse, desk at work, and will make sure I have one in my pocket if I dont have my purse.Another chapstick addict here, especially the Candy Cane variety they put out during the holiday season. One in my pants pocket, one in my purse (in case I lose the one in the pocket), one in my lunch bag for work (in case I forget to put the designated pants pocket one in my pocket), one in my locker at work, one on my nightstand, one on my side table and one in my bathroom. You should see how many tubes I got in my stocking at Christmas. It was kind of ridiculous but I should have enough to last me through the year...…..maybe. LOLGreat ideas everyone! I really liked other people’s ideas of RIFD card sleeves, phone battery charger, granola bars, mints and chapstick. I think maybe those small plastic Kleenex packs/pouch would also be a good option. The Kleenex pouches are a great idea! My nose always runs when I'm outside.....always. 2
jesusluvu Posted May 15, 2019 Posted May 15, 2019 I love the idea of a folding chair which can be packed up and brought in store. I have no BF support team, and generally just stand while in line, as I don't want to lose my place to put a chair away.I put it in my buggy when I get one. Only go back to the car if I get a ticket for the item I want. Otherwise whatever I have - tent and all - goes with me in the store. 3
Gator Pam Posted May 15, 2019 Posted May 15, 2019 And you're not given a hassle about bringing it in?
berry1014 Posted May 15, 2019 Posted May 15, 2019 I also vote for chapstick, tissues, gum, hand warmers, USB battery charger.
berry1014 Posted May 15, 2019 Posted May 15, 2019 Another chapstick addict here, especially the Candy Cane variety they put out during the holiday season. One in my pants pocket, one in my purse (in case I lose the one in the pocket), one in my lunch bag for work (in case I forget to put the designated pants pocket one in my pocket), one in my locker at work, one on my nightstand, one on my side table and one in my bathroom. You should see how many tubes I got in my stocking at Christmas. It was kind of ridiculous but I should have enough to last me through the year...…..maybe. LOL The Kleenex pouches are a great idea! My nose always runs when I'm outside.....always. LOL I also got a bunch of chapsticks in my stocking for Christmas too. I might have enough to get me through to Christmas ... might LOL 2
jesusluvu Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) And you're not given a hassle about bringing it in?Not one time or at any store. Usually there to worried about getting ran over or someone trying to skip lines. They know I been out there for a while so they have never said not to. Now Rufus my 2nd Amendment friend is another story. Edited May 16, 2019 by jesusluvu 1
chester5 Posted May 18, 2019 Posted May 18, 2019 If you're not doing the t-shirts, any chance of a hoodie? Heck, I'd consider buying one! 2
len_mullen Posted May 20, 2019 Posted May 20, 2019 @brad, do we have any Canadian friends in the club?
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