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Title: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on August 01, 2007, 05:57:09 PM
Check out our new merchandise shop! There's lots of fun Toadfish Monastery stuff you can buy if you like, and the proceeds will help us run this site.

Sibling MentalBlock has just set this up for us, and has ordered some of the items to test how they come through. If you'd like to make a test purchase, please let us know if you found that the items arrived in a timely fashion and if you were satisfied.

You may access it from the top bar on this page (just under the big photo) or by going here: http://www.cafepress.com/toadfishmon

Edit: I notice that the tee also comes in a nice, monkish saffron color- just what I was looking for!
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Aggie on August 01, 2007, 06:01:20 PM
Psst...  Opas.   Those of us who are posting unwrapped can't see the top bar... can someone put this in the News box next to the donations announcement?  ;)
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: anthrobabe on August 01, 2007, 07:12:59 PM
It looks awesome!

Can't wait until payday  8)
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on August 01, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
Quote from: Agujjim on August 01, 2007, 06:01:20 PM
Psst...  Opas.   Those of us who are posting unwrapped can't see the top bar... can someone put this in the News box next to the donations announcement?  ;)

I'll ask an admin about this.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: goat starer on August 02, 2007, 12:37:21 AM
where are they being posted from? can we get someone in england to do them so we dont have lots of postage to europe?
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: ivor on August 02, 2007, 01:13:07 AM
I fixed all the issues with the black background.  Good to go!
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Bruder Cuzzen on August 02, 2007, 03:56:49 AM
Awesome ! I'm going for the mugs , and a couple of the jerseys  when i find my credit card .

That looked like an awful lot of work to put together .

Regards , BC
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on August 02, 2007, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: goat starer on August 02, 2007, 12:37:21 AM
where are they being posted from? can we get someone in england to do them so we dont have lots of postage to europe?

Don't know of any similar internet outlets in the UK - though I have a vague memory of one possibly in Italy. Time to do some research?
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on August 02, 2007, 03:46:55 PM
 We certainly could use both an European and Australian connection.


Edit:
I contacted CafePress about stores on other continents.
I found these UK site: http://www.spreadshirt.net/shop.php?sid=193928
http://t-shirtme.buy-tees.com/
This one does more than just shirts: http://www.zazzle.com/

Here's a good Australian company: http://www.customyourshirt.com/
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: ivor on August 03, 2007, 11:31:37 AM
Zazzle looks way better than CafePress.

I can't seem to upload images to t-shirtme.buy-tees.com.

I don't seem to be able to create an account at SpreadShirt.net.  There is no option for the US.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on August 03, 2007, 04:19:11 PM
Should we set up a Zazzle account? Looks like it's free.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on August 03, 2007, 10:11:21 PM
I prefe the look feel of cafepress hugely over zazzle - but an account as well at zazzle, why not?
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Sibling Chatty on August 03, 2007, 10:49:25 PM
Have seen merchandise from both. (Former Member, The Invisible Friends Club--both stores now closed.) Cafepress does a wider range of merchandise, and a little better look/feel to it. Zazzle may have improved, but had some issues with 'blurry' or indistinct merch at one point.

LOVE the caps at Cafepress. I may make Dan and Gary get them to wear while in Europe. Silly boys, they'll NEED hats against cold and sun (they don't--either on--have a full head of hair on top) and both hate to wear anything but a Resistol or Stetson--NOT good 'traveling in Europe' headgear!!

Zazzle was very good for British members of IFC, less so for Americans, but that was a few years back.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on August 04, 2007, 04:42:27 PM
Thanks for the input on Zazzle. Maybe we can contact them and ask about the quality, or do  a test run, as MB is doing with CafePress.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Alpaca on August 04, 2007, 05:16:24 PM
Does either company make high-quality mousepads? This one scavenged from some old biomedical conference years ago is getting a bit tarnished, and a toadfish mousepad would be lovely.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on August 04, 2007, 05:33:46 PM
Quote from: Alpaca on August 04, 2007, 05:16:24 PM
Does either company make high-quality mousepads? This one scavenged from some old biomedical conference years ago is getting a bit tarnished, and a toadfish mousepad would be lovely.

Check out about halfway down page two here: http://www.cafepress.com/toadfishmon/3395905

:)

The Tile Box looks really cool, too! http://www.cafepress.com/toadfishmon.155625407
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Alpaca on August 04, 2007, 06:00:26 PM
Ooh, that does look nice. (Silly me, I didn't click on the "more stuff" link when I first visited.) I just might have to convince a parent to give me a credit card for a bit.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: ivor on August 06, 2007, 08:34:38 PM
I got my stuff today!  I got a large mug, the khaki hat and a military green t-shirt.  It all came out awesome!  The mug was especially nice.  That logo just looks beautiful on everything.  Everything was fine quality too.  I wasn't expecting them to be that nice.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on August 06, 2007, 08:36:47 PM
That's great to hear! Thanks!
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: ivor on September 18, 2007, 01:27:42 AM
Everything at the Toadfish Apothecary Shop (http://cafepress.com/toadfishmon) is 20% off at the register until the 19th.  The discount is taken at checkout.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on September 18, 2007, 02:56:10 AM
oooo time to buy christmas presents then...... ;D
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: anthrobabe on September 18, 2007, 02:58:34 PM
Did someone say
discount???

I've always gotten good quality stuff from there.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on September 18, 2007, 07:55:12 PM
Does the Monastery still make the same amount, even if the merch is on sale?
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: ivor on September 18, 2007, 08:14:45 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on September 18, 2007, 10:16:37 PM
I just bought a load of Christmas presents - no discount at the checkout.

?

(order no. 45031259)
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: ivor on September 19, 2007, 12:44:06 AM
Oh my gosh!  I am so sorry.  I mis-read this email.  It's so stupid though.  I think what they are saying is I, meaning me, get a 20% discount and not my customers???  That's total crap.

Quote* No coupon required. Discount is automatically applied when you purchase products from your shop(s). Excludes CD, button, magnet or mini-button orders (singles or multi-packs), and bulk orders. Cannot be combined with other offers. This sale ends on September 19, 2007 at 11:59 pm (PST). Orders placed during the sale period that require delivery on or before October 8, 2007 require a shipping upgrade to Next Day or 2-Day Shipping.

Okay, the sale is over.  Sorry!

Griffin I will send you the discount in cash out of my pocket.  Sorry!  :-[
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on September 19, 2007, 02:38:56 AM
I'd rather you donate it to the Monastery !!!!

:ROFL:

erm.... actually it doesn't exist - so just throw it away !
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: ivor on September 19, 2007, 11:57:21 AM
I'll donate $20 to the Monastery in your name then.  Thanks and sorry!  At least it's good for a laugh.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on September 19, 2007, 04:06:44 PM
Good solution, MB!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on September 19, 2007, 05:16:58 PM
Thanks MB.

If I'd known this would hapen I'd have bought hundreds more items ;) ;) ;)  ::)
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: anthrobabe on September 19, 2007, 08:02:05 PM
I'm getting everyone TM thongs this year---

I'm known for my presents being unsusual but this should be very  :o for everyone. Especially they guys.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on September 20, 2007, 06:58:42 PM
Great! That should make for less visible panty lines seen through our monkish robes.  ;D
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: anthrobabe on September 20, 2007, 07:02:36 PM
exactly---- but now I've got to lurk in the halls and ask siblings and pirates what size underwear they need

:o
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on September 20, 2007, 07:34:39 PM
Oi serjest youse deduct several numbers from ther sizes ther pirates tell ye ;)
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on September 20, 2007, 07:56:25 PM
It's fun to watch people walk funny-loik!
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Darlica on September 21, 2007, 12:07:55 PM
There's a lot of nice things in the shop, unfortunately I'm not in a good place economically right now so shopping has to wait. :(
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on December 17, 2007, 03:13:46 AM
Finally unpacked the box which arrived swiftly and has sat waiting for Christmas present wrapping time. (High levels of prioritising on My Hill).

The merchandise is really excellent.

My only regret is I ordered before the choice of Logo !!

I may have to place another order. If I recover from Christmas.

Wish we had the energy for marketing.... ** she says, being the first to claim lack of energy as the excuse for everything. **
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: anthrobabe on March 14, 2008, 07:38:32 PM
 :update:

ordered a toadfish clock for the hall
it arrived very swiftly and was very well wrapped and packaged
nice service at cafepress!
it really looks great --the logo fits it well-- it even came with a battery

:ROFL:
there are no numbers or other types of markings on it..just two hands and our logo....
:ROFL:
so I can truthfully answer  "how the hell should I know" when they say--- what time is it?

somehow it all fits and makes sense

Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on March 14, 2008, 07:42:01 PM
I'm waiting for summer  to wear my (rather sickly) pink Toadfish T shirt.

Glad the clock is nice. Hmmm, tempting.

Recommend the canvas bag too.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Bruder Cuzzen on March 14, 2008, 08:43:25 PM
I'm looking at getting a set of the big mugs .
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on March 15, 2008, 03:55:16 AM
They are BIG.

Even the small ones are biggish. Narrow but tall and thin enough not to accomodate my nose. I can't work out how far back to tip my head.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Black Bart on March 16, 2008, 01:47:10 PM
Arrrr...if ye tips yer head back too far ye'll fall orf the poop deck!

I fancy a T-Shirt...very well designed I hear.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on March 16, 2008, 02:05:44 PM
Quote from: Black Bart on March 16, 2008, 01:47:10 PM
I fancy a T-Shirt...very well designed I hear.

;) ;)
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on March 18, 2008, 03:33:34 PM
VERY well-designed. I'm hoping to snag one, myself. And/or a mug.
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on December 19, 2012, 09:48:20 PM
Okay- how did we get on Zazzle? (http://www.zazzle.com/toadfish+gifts)
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Griffin NoName on December 20, 2012, 05:32:25 AM
Looks to me like the only product associated directly with us is:

(http://rlv.zcache.com/toadfish_travel_mug-p168331911403884960enih3_216.jpg?max_dim=328)

I rather like it.

Should we make our fortunes sueing for copyright?
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on December 20, 2012, 05:30:30 PM
I am guessing that Zazzle (http://www.zazzle.com/toadfish_travel_mug-168331911403884960) just forwards the order to our store.

Edit: Except I just checked our store and we do not carry that item!
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Darlica on December 20, 2012, 07:19:53 PM
copyright infringement...

Seriously, let them know that logo is copy write protected elsewhere, it's yours Opsa, right?
You made it and let us use it.

No matter if we like the product or not the design is yours and if anyone makes money out of it, it should be you (then you do whatever you like with them).
Title: Re: New Toadfish Shop!
Post by: Opsa on December 20, 2012, 09:45:00 PM
It includes our artist's copyright in the small print at the bottom. It also includes our internet address. Meh, let them keep it. It's advertising for us.