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Unread 06-16-2023, 03:58 PM   #1
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I have worn 3 of Morris Baker's hats for years and they are in great shape, except for sweat stains. I have washed them, bleached them, and abused them in many ways, as well as wearing them every day. Ask Morris for information. Two are Fahrenheit Fashion Headwear, one is Creative Embroidery, all are a good fit, which many hats are not. Creative Embroidery is in Michigan, 231-775-3065, yup, made in China. Style 708. I have 250 shooting hats and I wear these three every day.
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I could probably do this with the connections I have. But I'd only sell US made stuff and it would be expensive like has already been mentioned.
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The issue with this sort of thing is quantiles, demand and inventory. Most outfits would want minimum orders for different sizes and for orders to be paid for on speculation of sales.

Like I said, the LC guys have some very good options. One in particular is willing to produce products on demand by order and even set up a website that products can be order from directly by the individual. It sounded very promising.
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The issue with this sort of thing is quantiles, demand and inventory. Most outfits would want minimum orders for different sizes and for orders to be paid for on speculation of sales.

Like I said, the LC guys have some very good options. One in particular is willing to produce products on demand by order and even set up a website that products can be order from directly by the individual. It sounded very promising.
Even a large organization such as the PGCA would be hard-pressed to keep an extensive inventory of colors, sizes, styles on hand. The promise of ordering one-off from a website is the best option in my estimation.
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Even a large organization such as the PGCA would be hard-pressed to keep an extensive inventory of colors, sizes, styles on hand. The promise of ordering one-off from a website is the best option in my estimation.

When I was at my most recent employment at a Volvo dealer the owner told me to stock up on and carry "VOLVO" logoed clothing - jackets, hats, golf shirts, T-shirts, etc., ad nauseum... all in different color schemes and sizes. I said "Absolutely Not will I ever do that - it is a huge waste of time and money!"
I talked some sense into him and he finally agreed with me.


Not to even mention returns for any and every reason a customer can think of....




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Brian is absolutely right. A small organization like the Lefever club cannot afford to maintain an inventory of different sizes, not to mention colors, t-shirt vs polo vs button down, etc. Spin Wheel was ideal as they would produce one off for the individual purchaser. Rich Ghenn approached us (Lefever) to obtain our cooperation in seeking a new venture. If we all act together I would assume we will get a better deal simply by increasing the potential customer base.
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I'll look into my supplier they actually make the t-shirts in house and print on the logos in house.They seem to be holding up and lasting.
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Geez guys, I was just trying to see if there was a place to buy another Parker t-shirt; didn't mean to start a debate about international commerce. Mine from Spin Wheel (made in Honduras) is just fine except for the stain from the taco sauce I spilled on the front .
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When you find a source for the hats/embroidery can the Team Parker hats say "Parker-Fox Challenge 2023" ?

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[QUOTE=Dean Romig;390395]When you find a source for the hats/embroidery can the Team Parker hats say "Parker-Fox Challenge 2023" ?

No problem Dean, in fact the esteemed gentlemen from Philadelphia will go one better, as the 2023 Parker hats will exhibit six varying shades of red, which might prove apropos especially based on the latest line out of Vegas concerning next month's contest. Just sayin'......
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