Nothing is free

Ferrit · 01-22-2007, 06:59 AM

And most of us know that Frostbite must be putting his own $$$ into running this site. To help defray some of the costs I would be willing to buy a couple of decals or stickers or ????. I really like the font you used for the headline and think it would make a great fender decal.

I appreciate the work you have done in getting this site set and in keeping it running.

frostbite · 01-22-2007, 07:49 AM

I appreciate the thought. I already had the server in place for other purposes so site expenses are pretty minimal. However, merchandise (ie. swag) has been brought up before and I just recently setup a cafeexpress.com account exactly for this purpose.

One of my bumper sticker prototypes:

I've got a few more in the pipe (including one of the site logo) and I hope to get them up for sale this week. The Cafe Express cost is $2.99 USD. I was thinking of charging $5; I don't want to be greedy. If that's too pricey let me know.

Ferrit · 01-22-2007, 07:44 PM

Frostbite--You da MAN! Eggzakly what I was thinking. Lay out the linky and I'll get one tonight. 5 bucks is less than I paid for lunch today so that ain't bad.

Count me in. If the profits get to be too much maybe you can put them towards a gathering.

Cam · 01-22-2007, 10:03 PM

I like that one. cash, credit or paypal?

How about something with a hammer and sickle, or red star, or a pic of Mao on it that you can stick on the back of your helmet?

Ferrit · 01-23-2007, 05:21 AM

I've thought about the Red Star. I think I've even used it in a post for Red Star rides or reunions to describe a gathering of China bikes.

I also always think of the Flying Tigers from WWII and the influence they had both in bringing some sampling of China back to the US and on the Chinese people they encountered while there. Someone that was good at graphic design (and that wouldn't be me) could do some nice work incorporating "China Riders" and the P-40 nose art.

gyjoe · 01-23-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferrit

Someone that was good at graphic design (and that wouldn't be me) could do some nice work incorporating "China Riders" and the P-40 nose art.

After all, it is true that like the Flying Tigers, the China bikes are taking a bite out of the Japanese (motorcycle) Empire.

PolygonFla · 01-31-2007, 02:47 PM

Iâ€™ve been thinking of getting a custom bumper sticker from www.tapeworks.com saying â€œSTUPID HURTS!â€ or â€œSTUPID IS SUPPOSED TO HURTâ€ for a while now.

liverchip · 02-01-2007, 07:39 PM

We have any stickers available yet there Frostbite? I'll buy.

frostbite · 02-01-2007, 08:36 PM

I've setup a cafepress.com account for chinariders.net. See the 'Swag' link at the top of the page. I'll add more stickers and coffee mugs shortly. Right now I only have the bumper sticker listed in this thread. I set the price for bumper stickers to $4 USD.

PolygonFla · 02-01-2007, 11:28 PM

Hey! If I am not the first to actually buy one at least I am the first to proclaim that I have!

Woo Hoo

I ordered the Pretty good copy sticker.

frostbite · 02-02-2007, 08:12 AM

Thanks. I'm going to add a few more stickers and a T-Shirt and Mug in the next few days.

pobiker · 02-03-2007, 08:58 PM

Cool sticker, would ya consider a helmet sticker size, would be cool to put on both my helmets, dirt lid and road lid. I have a buddy that does in memory of patches, and others, if I see him soon I will ask if he could do a sew on patch? "MY WALLET (and my wife) PREFERS CHINA BIKES 3:1"

blimpman · 02-03-2007, 09:20 PM

I'm in!!!

ejcycles · 02-04-2007, 07:06 AM

I'm in too...I'm going to wait though, I want to order at least one of everything and put them in my shop! Frostbite, PM me on a price for quantities of the one that says Don't Steal this bike...there is a Honda down the street...I love it! I will put them in my shop and give them out to everyone that buys a China Bike or sell them to those that don't!!!

Bruce

mdsuave13 · 02-05-2007, 09:54 PM

i like the idea, but not the sticker, im not really into a solid white background, if you got one i could slap on my jeep about china bikes, i'd be into it.

also, maybe just stickers that say "ride red at www.chinabikes.net" like 1"x10" or something? im not a sticker designer, but i like my stickers to be obscure or blend a lil.

01-22-2007, 06:59 AM	#1
Ferrit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg, KY Posts: 178	Nothing is free And most of us know that Frostbite must be putting his own $$$ into running this site. To help defray some of the costs I would be willing to buy a couple of decals or stickers or ????. I really like the font you used for the headline and think it would make a great fender decal. I appreciate the work you have done in getting this site set and in keeping it running.
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01-22-2007, 07:49 AM	#2
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I appreciate the thought. I already had the server in place for other purposes so site expenses are pretty minimal. However, merchandise (ie. swag) has been brought up before and I just recently setup a cafeexpress.com account exactly for this purpose. One of my bumper sticker prototypes: I've got a few more in the pipe (including one of the site logo) and I hope to get them up for sale this week. The Cafe Express cost is $2.99 USD. I was thinking of charging $5; I don't want to be greedy. If that's too pricey let me know. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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02-01-2007, 07:39 PM	#8
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	We have any stickers available yet there Frostbite? I'll buy. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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02-01-2007, 08:36 PM	#9
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I've setup a cafepress.com account for chinariders.net. See the 'Swag' link at the top of the page. I'll add more stickers and coffee mugs shortly. Right now I only have the bumper sticker listed in this thread. I set the price for bumper stickers to $4 USD. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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02-02-2007, 08:12 AM	#11
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Thanks. I'm going to add a few more stickers and a T-Shirt and Mug in the next few days. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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01-22-2007, 07:44 PM	#3
Ferrit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg, KY Posts: 178	Frostbite--You da MAN! Eggzakly what I was thinking. Lay out the linky and I'll get one tonight. 5 bucks is less than I paid for lunch today so that ain't bad. Count me in. If the profits get to be too much maybe you can put them towards a gathering.
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01-22-2007, 10:03 PM	#4
Cam Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 18	I like that one. cash, credit or paypal? How about something with a hammer and sickle, or red star, or a pic of Mao on it that you can stick on the back of your helmet?
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01-23-2007, 05:21 AM	#5
Ferrit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg, KY Posts: 178	I've thought about the Red Star. I think I've even used it in a post for Red Star rides or reunions to describe a gathering of China bikes. I also always think of the Flying Tigers from WWII and the influence they had both in bringing some sampling of China back to the US and on the Chinese people they encountered while there. Someone that was good at graphic design (and that wouldn't be me) could do some nice work incorporating "China Riders" and the P-40 nose art.
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01-31-2007, 02:47 PM	#7
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	Iâ€™ve been thinking of getting a custom bumper sticker from www.tapeworks.com saying â€œSTUPID HURTS!â€ or â€œSTUPID IS SUPPOSED TO HURTâ€ for a while now.
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02-01-2007, 11:28 PM	#10
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	Hey! If I am not the first to actually buy one at least I am the first to proclaim that I have! Woo Hoo I ordered the Pretty good copy sticker.
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02-03-2007, 08:58 PM	#12
pobiker Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 92	Cool sticker, would ya consider a helmet sticker size, would be cool to put on both my helmets, dirt lid and road lid. I have a buddy that does in memory of patches, and others, if I see him soon I will ask if he could do a sew on patch? "MY WALLET (and my wife) PREFERS CHINA BIKES 3:1"
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02-03-2007, 09:20 PM	#13
blimpman Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 267	I'm in!!! __________________ The destination is merely a by-product of the journey. '06 KLR650 '06 XT225 '92 XT225 Serow ( MBD.... Multiple Bike Disease...)
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02-04-2007, 07:06 AM	#14
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	I'm in too...I'm going to wait though, I want to order at least one of everything and put them in my shop! Frostbite, PM me on a price for quantities of the one that says Don't Steal this bike...there is a Honda down the street...I love it! I will put them in my shop and give them out to everyone that buys a China Bike or sell them to those that don't!!! Bruce __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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02-05-2007, 09:54 PM	#15
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	i like the idea, but not the sticker, im not really into a solid white background, if you got one i could slap on my jeep about china bikes, i'd be into it. also, maybe just stickers that say "ride red at www.chinabikes.net" like 1"x10" or something? im not a sticker designer, but i like my stickers to be obscure or blend a lil.
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