freesia39 Posted May 13, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted May 13, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_mullen Posted May 13, 2019 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted May 13, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear Posted May 13, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 GD Branded Granola Bars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickallight Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 How about an umbrella for those RAINY shopping days? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpzazz Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossy1 Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossy1 Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_mullen Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgetsRsexy Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stationchief Posted May 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanShotFirst Posted May 15, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted May 15, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 And you're not given a hassle about bringing it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I also vote for chapstick, tissues, gum, hand warmers, USB battery charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted May 15, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted May 16, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester5 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 If you're not doing the t-shirts, any chance of a hoodie? Heck, I'd consider buying one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickallight Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 To all of our Canadian friends - Have a Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_mullen Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 @brad, do we have any Canadian friends in the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytmomof4 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 It’s graduation day for my son 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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