Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by zpj5005 » Mon, Jul 11, 2011, 11:10 PM UTC

Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees
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Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by peteforde » Mon, Jul 11, 2011, 11:31 PM UTC

I love T-shirts. I don't love branded logo T-shirts, but many folks do. So best of luck!

My advice is this: your product photography needs to improve by an order of magnitude. I am trying to give good feedback, not make you feel bad... this is key and your current photos will hurt your conversion rate.

Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by citricsquid » Mon, Jul 11, 2011, 11:32 PM UTC

Please get a domain and a product name, using a folder under your own personal domain doesn't instil confidence.

(Also I love t-shirts, I have 75 in my cupboard and ~15 currently being shipped to me, if you have good shirts I'll be purchasing lots :D)

Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by zacharycohn » Mon, Jul 11, 2011, 11:34 PM UTC

Is this a weekend project, or a larger project? It seems a bit bigger in scope than something put together in a weekend.

Either way, awesome idea. Acting as a distribution/sales channel for startups to spread their merch is a great idea. I can't imagine Dropbox wants to spend a lot of time dealing with selling shirts - outsourcing that to you guys makes a lot of sense.

Good luck!

Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by seekely » Mon, Jul 11, 2011, 11:38 PM UTC

Good looking shirts are all about good fit. None of your models have a shirt remotely fitted for them. The pictures currently do a disservice for both the shirt and the model!

Fun idea, though I am not convinced it will go far as a business/way to make money. I have seen this a couple of times. Sites like http://www.startupschwag.com/ had to eventually give it up despite a good initial publicity buzz and following.

Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by frankdenbow » Mon, Jul 11, 2011, 11:39 PM UTC

seekely wrote: post #5

Good looking shirts are all about good fit. None of your models have a shirt remotely fitted for them. The pictures currently do a disservice for both the shirt and the model! Fun idea, though I am not convinced it will go far as a business/way to make money. I have seen this a couple of times. Sites like http://www.startupschwag.com/ had to eventually give it up despite a good initial publicity buzz and following.

Why did they shut down? I couldnt find this info on the site.

Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by bomatson » Mon, Jul 11, 2011, 11:47 PM UTC

I second these comments, would be great for mobile games or entertainment focused startups, where a lot of users are loyal fans and would wear the merch around proudly

Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by ddemchuk » Mon, Jul 11, 2011, 11:58 PM UTC

How do we submit our own startups?

Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by wmblaettler » Tue, Jul 12, 2011, 12:02 AM UTC

seekely wrote: post #5

Good looking shirts are all about good fit. None of your models have a shirt remotely fitted for them. The pictures currently do a disservice for both the shirt and the model! Fun idea, though I am not convinced it will go far as a business/way to make money. I have seen this a couple of times. Sites like http://www.startupschwag.com/ had to eventually give it up despite a good initial publicity buzz and following.

I have to agree, the thing that struck me first was the poor photography (washed out, hazy photos) and second, the ill-fitting shirts -- too large and baggy on most models.

EDIT: Having read your story, Go Penn State! Good luck to you.

Re: Show HN: My weekend project, Startup Tees

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Post by dr_ » Tue, Jul 12, 2011, 12:05 AM UTC

If I were a startup, I'd probably just give away t-shirts for free, maybe just charge a nominal shipping fee. the person who is wearing it is advertising for you after all.