Mega Thread The Port Store Mega Thread

[StuMan]

I'm definitely in for this.
Thanks, Pappagallo for all your work on this so far.

 

[Lambot]

I am in.

I'll stay fitted, New Era committed.

Or snap, but prefer 59fifty.

 

[Lightning_Rod]

Ports cap update!

So it looks like my enquiries have finally gone full circle and ended up back at the store itself. I had a chat with Ben (the manager) today who was very generous with his time and gave me a lot of info, I was pretty impressed actually.

Anyway here's the skinny.

As far as the store itself making Ports merchandise goes, probably not in the immediate future or as a cap, the PA monogram obviously lives in this space right now. However, he did mention quite a few times how much he liked the look of the wordmark on a T-shirt as modelled by our super sexy captain (see earlier ITT) and the historical angle of it too, so he would keep the idea 'on file' so to speak.

With regards to us making Ports caps DIY he confirmed that the Club would have absolutely no issue with it as long as we were only manufacturing them for personal use i.e. not making a profit. He was unsure if the wordmark was still/ever licensed by the Club, but even if it was it would be treated as if you put the Power logo on a birthday cake that you made for your 7 year old. No profit = no issues.

So there we have it. If people are still keen for Ports cap goodness we're cool to proceed.

Now as far as production goes it seems like it takes about 2-3 months to make it all happen, which is a bit awkward for me personally since I'll be going overseas for the China game and a few other places afterwards and won't be back until mid-June. I'd probably have to wait until I get back to start organising everything to make sure that I'm available to be in contact with the supplier (I generally don't take a phone or use computers when I'm O/S) and take delivery as well.

So if people are happy to wait (more!) I'm happy to start organising it all when I get back. But if people wants Ports caps and wants them yesterday then I'll have to handball it.

P.S. Women's magenta PA cap was a massive hit and more are coming in, as are the PA 39THIRTYs and 9FIFTYs, but the 59FIFTYs are deader than a dodo at the disco.

Ditto with every one else happy to wait.

 

[SgtSchulz]

When we all get Ports caps we should all get beers at a bar during the game.

RIP GDV

 

[El Zorro]

I'm in.

 

[Doctor Feel]

i'm in and happy to wait, will buy literally a thousand because this will be a one time run most likely and they fade!

 

[Lambot]

Also, I am interstate. Is this a problem? I assume there will be others who will need theirs posted to them as well?

Ah details... Whatever. I'm rolling with it because I'm excited!

 

[Lagooner]

Also, I am interstate. Is this a problem? I assume there will be others who will need theirs posted to them as well?

Ah details... Whatever. I'm rolling with it because I'm excited!

Well I live in Melbourne myself, so everyone can pick them up in person on Grand Final day.

 

[Jonts]

I'm in for my cap that registers me as a part of the bigkookaburra nerd clique

 

[JayPea14]

Ports cap update!

So it looks like my enquiries have finally gone full circle and ended up back at the store itself. I had a chat with Ben (the manager) today who was very generous with his time and gave me a lot of info, I was pretty impressed actually.

Anyway here's the skinny.

As far as the store itself making Ports merchandise goes, probably not in the immediate future or as a cap, the PA monogram obviously lives in this space right now. However, he did mention quite a few times how much he liked the look of the wordmark on a T-shirt as modelled by our super sexy captain (see earlier ITT) and the historical angle of it too, so he would keep the idea 'on file' so to speak.

With regards to us making Ports caps DIY he confirmed that the Club would have absolutely no issue with it as long as we were only manufacturing them for personal use i.e. not making a profit. He was unsure if the wordmark was still/ever licensed by the Club, but even if it was it would be treated as if you put the Power logo on a birthday cake that you made for your 7 year old. No profit = no issues.

So there we have it. If people are still keen for Ports cap goodness we're cool to proceed.

Now as far as production goes it seems like it takes about 2-3 months to make it all happen, which is a bit awkward for me personally since I'll be going overseas for the China game and a few other places afterwards and won't be back until mid-June. I'd probably have to wait until I get back to start organising everything to make sure that I'm available to be in contact with the supplier (I generally don't take a phone or use computers when I'm O/S) and take delivery as well.

So if people are happy to wait (more!) I'm happy to start organising it all when I get back. But if people wants Ports caps and wants them yesterday then I'll have to handball it.

P.S. Women's magenta PA cap was a massive hit and more are coming in, as are the PA 39THIRTYs and 9FIFTYs, but the 59FIFTYs are deader than a dodo at the disco.

I'm definitely in 4 ports hat!

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[No21sTightManPerm]

I'm definitely in. Thanks for the great work Pappagallo!

 

[Contested Marx]

So I was looking at the new era style guide

The nine40 strapback looks designed for my skull shape

Pappagallo, do you know if a mix of styles is possible?

I've also taken a list of "yes" names so far and dropped into a spreadsheet, perhaps a separate thread is required? If so I can forward onto you

 

[Zakk Wylde]

I will most likely get 2 or 3 caps for this historical, once in a lifetime purchase.

<3

 

[Lagooner]

So I was looking at the new era style guide

The nine40 strapback looks designed for my skull shape

Pappagallo, do you know if a mix of styles is possible?

I've also taken a list of "yes" names so far and dropped into a spreadsheet, perhaps a separate thread is required? If so I can forward onto you

It doesn't look like you can mix styles, only sizes.

If we're happy with a classic black hat with white logos we can probably get away with a stock order (as opposed to a custom order - where you can modify colours down to the stitching). The advantage of going stock is that it's a bit cheaper and the minimum order is only 12 (instead of 18 for custom).

So as far as getting a 9FORTY is concerned, you would need to find 11 mates who want the same thing. I've noticed quite a few peeps asking about the 39THIRTY so we might make minimum numbers on that style, which is pretty close to the 9FORTY anyway.

Pending numbers I don't see any issue with making two orders, one for 39s and one for 59s.

Also I've already started a list, but thanks anyway! Wrt a separate thread there'll probably be one on the horizon with poll, so we can use that for order and size confirmations.

 

[malcheski]

Definitely in for the Ports cap. Surely we could all find a way (not for profit of course) to pool together and thank Pap for this most historic opportunity to rep what will go down as the most sought after piece of Port headware

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[Zakk Wylde]

We can and will surely sort out a "donation" of sorts....

 

[Needs Gravy]

Count me in

 

[Lagooner]

Definitely in for the Ports cap. Surely we could all find a way (not for profit of course) to pool together and thank Pap for this most historic opportunity to rep what will go down as the most sought after piece of Port headware

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We can and will surely sort out a "donation" of sorts....

As tempting as Zakk's offer of sex is it's not necessary.

But I'll be happy to exchange a Paul Newman nose tap with a fellow Ports cap wearer any day of the week.

 

[Zakk Wylde]

As tempting as Zakk's offer of sex is it's not necessary.

But I'll be happy to exchange a Paul Newman nose tap with a fellow Ports cap wearer any day of the week.

 

[Adz2332]

in

 

[Vic_Vinegar]

It doesn't look like you can mix styles, only sizes.

If we're happy with a classic black hat with white logos we can probably get away with a stock order (as opposed to a custom order - where you can modify colours down to the stitching). The advantage of going stock is that it's a bit cheaper and the minimum order is only 12 (instead of 18 for custom).

So as far as getting a 9FORTY is concerned, you would need to find 11 mates who want the same thing. I've noticed quite a few peeps asking about the 39THIRTY so we might make minimum numbers on that style, which is pretty close to the 9FORTY anyway.

Pending numbers I don't see any issue with making two orders, one for 39s and one for 59s.

Also I've already started a list, but thanks anyway! Wrt a separate thread there'll probably be one on the horizon with poll, so we can use that for order and size confirmations.

Please add my name to that list Pappagallo

Ps thanks for doing this!

 

[elsler]

id like one of these also

 

[Contested Marx]

It doesn't look like you can mix styles, only sizes.

If we're happy with a classic black hat with white logos we can probably get away with a stock order (as opposed to a custom order - where you can modify colours down to the stitching). The advantage of going stock is that it's a bit cheaper and the minimum order is only 12 (instead of 18 for custom).

So as far as getting a 9FORTY is concerned, you would need to find 11 mates who want the same thing. I've noticed quite a few peeps asking about the 39THIRTY so we might make minimum numbers on that style, which is pretty close to the 9FORTY anyway.

Pending numbers I don't see any issue with making two orders, one for 39s and one for 59s.

Also I've already started a list, but thanks anyway! Wrt a separate thread there'll probably be one on the horizon with poll, so we can use that for order and size confirmations.

Great

You got it under control

Not the end of the world if I get the gangster / Cromwell shape

I'll leave it to you

 

[badbeats]

If you are going to China you could pick them up on your way back...

 

[Garibaldi Red]

Count me in but, when the time is right, I wouldn't mind knowing the approx cost as I may buy a few for others in the family.