Personalized Forum Shirts Now On Sale!

[Darat]

OFFER ENDED


Personalized Forum Shirts Are Here!

As I mentioned in the recent Newsletter (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=68441) we would soon be ready to start to sell Forum T-shirts and they are ready to order from today!

And it's not only T-shirts, there are many different styles including long sleeved variations, even hooded tops and many different colors and color combinations to choose from and as the headline says these are personalized shirts, your Forum name can be added to the logo.

<div align="center">http://forums.randi.org/images/forumshirts/threadpicture.gif</div>


<div align="center">The shirts start at $23.99 and you can view all the various styles and colors by clicking here (http://forums.randi.org/images/forumshirts/forumshirts.html).</div>


Since this is a Forum that values critical thinking and facts let me put our cards on the table:

We want your money!

Each shirt ordered will raise about $9, that might not seem a lot considering the price of the shirts but to ensure there is no additional financial burden for the JREF we have had to find a solution that requires no initial financial outlay and does not add to the workload of the already over worked JREF office staff. All the work involved in setting this up has been done by Terry and tkingdoll and tkingdoll has volunteered to do all the work involved in fulfilling your orders.

As to why we need to raise money, a word from Jeff Wagg, the JREF's General Manager:

Thanks to the contributions of all our Members and volunteers the JREF Forum is constantly growing, and we have more than doubled in just the past year. However, this has not come about without growing pains, the Forum is costing the JREF in excess of $5000 annually in server, bandwidth, and administrative costs and this is growing all the time. To help ensure we can keep the Forum operating and free to all we need to raise money. By purchasing a JREF Forum shirt, you can help the JREF financially, spread the word and of course look utterly devastating in the stylish new Forum shirt.

Thank you for your consideration.


CLICK HERE TO ORDER (http://forums.randi.org/index.php?page=forumshirtsorderform)

[CFLarsen]

[Monty Python Parrot Skit Voice]I wish to file a complaint.[/Monty Python Parrot Skit Voice]

I don't want my forum name to appear on my tee. I want "SkepticReport".

Or something else, like "Darat Is A Witch. May We Burn Him?"

I will throw a hissy fit, if this request is not met with a favorable response.

[Kochanski]

Shirts are cool and I want to order mine, however, when I go to pay for the shirt it is looking for a total in pounds sterling and the prices listed on the forum list are in US dollars. This is like the poor Mars Climate Orbiter ;)

[Beady]

Some of the female shirts look kind of sexy. Can we guys order one, with stuffing?

[Jeff Wagg]

The problem with the currency has been fixed. :)

[alfaniner]

I assume it's the text only? And that the extra colors required for putting on the avatar would be prohibitive?

What -- you can't put an animated gif on a t-shirt yet??? :)

Looks nice.

[Geek Goddess]

Shirts are cool and I want to order mine, however, when I go to pay for the shirt it is looking for a total in pounds sterling and the prices listed on the forum list are in US dollars. This is like the poor Mars Climate Orbiter ;)

You might need to change the default from United Kingdom to United States :)

This is great, Jeff and Teek. I just ordered a shirt.

[Wowbagger]

I ordered my shirt a few minutes ago.

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel like a sheep?

[wollery]

Is it possible to order shirts and pick them up at TAM?

[Ed Baehr]

Many thanks to everyone who made this available.
I hope to see many "shirted" forum members in Sin City in January.
Ed Baehr

[Ed Baehr]

I'm In!
Sincere thanks to everyone who made this available.
I hope to see many "shirted" forum members in Sin City
in January.
Ed Baehr

[Marquis de Carabas]

If you would prefer a Forum-branded shirt with no username, please type BLANK in the forum name box of the form.
What if this poster (http://forums.randi.org/member.php?u=7757) wants their name on the shirt?

[tkingdoll]

Then we'll have to hope everyone else is smart enough to use ALL CAPS to type "BLANK" as instructed...:P

Anyway, he's in Finland. If I get an order for a Blank in Finland, I'll email him to check. Or if he wants a shirt, he'll have read the instructions and might email to warn me. Or he might end up with no name! Hilarity could ensue.

Perhaps I'll PM him...

[HarryKeogh]

What if this poster (http://forums.randi.org/member.php?u=7757) wants their name on the shirt?

If he tries to order one a wormhole will open and swallow the universe.

[Godmode]

I'd rather have my real first name on the shirt, rather then my screen name. I don't see an option for that on the form though.

[tkingdoll]

I'd rather have my real first name on the shirt, rather then my screen name. I don't see an option for that on the form though.

You'll have to change your screen name to your real name then :p

[wollery]

Is it possible to order shirts and pick them up at TAM?Hello, Teek?

[tkingdoll]

Hello, Teek?

Hello Wollery! :D

Am working on that, by which I mean I'm going to see if I can find a really, really nice USA person who will be prepared to take delivery of a few UK people's shirts and bring them to TAM. Of course, if anyone reading this thread wants to volunteer, I will be delighted and relieved.

[Katana]

Can I assume that these are 100% cotton and that shrinkage should be factored into size selection?

[tkingdoll]

Can I assume that these are 100% cotton and that shrinkage should be factored into size selection?

cafepress have a size guide here:

http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/help/help_sizechart.aspx

Their washing instructions are:



Apparel (includes t-shirts, sweatshirts and baby items)

You might notice that new apparel products feel stiff. Don't worry, they will soften after the first wash. We suggest:

Wash in cold water

NO BLEACH
Tumble-dry with low heat
If necessary, warm iron inside out

As far as I can see, all are 100% cotton, and the men's ringer shirts are pre-shrunk.

[ottle]

Hello Wollery! :D

Am working on that, by which I mean I'm going to see if I can find a really, really nice USA person who will be prepared to take delivery of a few UK people's shirts and bring them to TAM. Of course, if anyone reading this thread wants to volunteer, I will be delighted and relieved.

These are so cool!

I'll be at TAM and am in the US (although I'm not really that nice). I'd be happy to help out with delivery of shirts if you haven't already got someone.

[tkingdoll]

These are so cool!

I'll be at TAM and am in the US (although I'm not really that nice). I'd be happy to help out with delivery of shirts if you haven't already got someone.

Thank you ottle! That is very kind - I'll PM you if we need you :)

[a.real.girl]

I'm in the US and will be at TAM as well. Let me know if you'd like me to deliver...

Thanks for putting this together. Very cool.

[articulett]

Some of the female shirts look kind of sexy. Can we guys order one, with stuffing?

I ordered one, and I have my own home grown stuffing to put in it!
Nyah, nyah

[enjoytheview]

if you order a black shirt, what color does the forum logo become?

[Darat]

"It's slightly different on black, it has a white drop shadow so it stands out."

[enjoytheview]

ahh cool.. thanks for that i might just have to buy one then

[Diamond]

You should offer a tee-shirt with "I was banned from the JREF Forum" followed by the monikers and the list of sockpuppets.

[DevilsAdvocate]

If you could put an avatar on the shirt it would be SOOOOOOOOOOO cool.

[tkingdoll]

If you could put an avatar on the shirt it would be SOOOOOOOOOOO cool.

It would be cool, but because of copyright law, we cannot reproduce avatars. And many people change their avatar from time to time, so the shirt would become dated. But having your name is also very cool! What other forum offers that? None, that's how cool we are.

[grayman]

After two days I ordered two shirts. Remind me to tell you at TAM how much I loathe PayPal.

[tkingdoll]

I should mention that any t-shirts ordered from today (26th Dec) onwards are fairly unlikely to get to you in time for TAM, although I will try my best to process them as fast as I can.

However, that shouldn't stop you ordering your shirt anyway, because there is always TAM6, plus photos of yourself on the forum wearing it will be most welcome!

[ottle]

I should mention that any t-shirts ordered from today (26th Dec) onwards are fairly unlikely to get to you in time for TAM, although I will try my best to process them as fast as I can.

However, that shouldn't stop you ordering your shirt anyway, because there is always TAM6, plus photos of yourself on the forum wearing it will be most welcome!

Yikes - just rushed to order mine (had to hold off due to Christmas financial constraints!). Hopefully it'll make it! Are you still considering just delivering at TAM?

[zooloo]

I ordered my shirt a few minutes ago.

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel like a sheep?

No idea, but for a fee I can supply you with one.

[tkingdoll]

Just a quick note folks:

A few people have been asking where their shirt is, I just wanted to confirm that there is a five day processing period from when you first order (to allow time for your name graphic to be created and your bespoke t-shirt ordered). Then normal cafepress production and shipping times apply.

However, in the run-up to Christmas, cafepress had a 12 day delivery time, and then new year which would have closed everything down for a few days.

I have checked the order statuses and most are showing as dispatched, so hopefully they'll be with you in the next day or two. Thanks for your patience, and in the mean time if you have any questions please do email forumshirts@randi.org.

Cheers!

[Ed Baehr]

I'm delighted to say that I got my shirt!!!
It is very shirt-like and I'm extremely happy with it.
I ordered it on December 13.
Thanks again to everyone who made this possible.
Ed Baehr

[Beady]

Got my shirt, today!

Now, how long do I have to wait before my tits look like Jeff's?

[bearcub]

Received mine today, ordered on 12/12.
I bought the golf shirt (white). It looks like it's well made, but I think I may regret getting white.
I'll add my thanks to all involved in getting this rolling.

[Katana]

Yay! I just ordered mine.

How long do I have to wait before my tits look like Teek's?

[alfaniner]

You might want to put the "Click here to order" link at the top, and also on the styles page. I had to hunt around for 10 minutes trying to find the one link.

[articulett]

Aack...I hope I get mine tomorrow. I would hate to have to be shirtless in the TAM forum pic.

[tkingdoll]

Just a quick note to say as per my previous announcement, no t-shirts ordered after 16th Dec will be delivered before TAM.

In addition, I am leaving for TAM today so won't be available for queries about t-shirts until my return in one week, although I will be checking my PMs here whilst away so any urgent messages should be directed there.

And of course you can corner me at TAM in person if you're going!

[Katana]

Any word on my shirt?

I ordered it on January 8th.

Thanks.

[Mr. Skinny]

Any word on my shirt?

I ordered it on January 8th.

Thanks.
I suspect "Noob" was already taken.

Change your order to "Katana" and you'll get it faster. :)

[Katana]

I suspect "Noob" was already taken.

Change your order to "Katana" and you'll get it faster. :)

:viking1

:p

[cj.23]

Hi chaps,

I am once again forced to admit to my stupidity. I'm kind of new in these parts, but I want to support the JREF. The donate button I found today - no probs there, and I will, as soon as my latest cheque clears. I was however trying to order a t-shirt - and that is more problematic...

I can find the P&P, the order file, etc, but the latter order thing makes clear one must have got the Paypal receipt first. That's fine, and I know how much to include for international P&P - but I can't find anywhere the cost of buying the actual t-shirt i desire in the first place. Can I find out before submitting the form? For here is my problem - to submit the form I need a paypal receipt, but I can't get that unless I know how much to pay, which I think the form submission may tell me? HELP!

I have spent a while looking, and now feel so dumb I almost did not buy one on the grounds I clearly don't deserve to wear it.

Also, just as an aside, if i was to support the JREF by applying as an associate member or similar, do I take on financial liabilities for paying out on the million dollar challenge? I'm out of work at the moment and can't take on real financial risks against my families security. I worry enough about feeding them! I'd love to support the JREF fully though - maybe I'll just keep donating a little a month? :(

cj x

[Darat]

The styles and prices can be found on this page: http://forums.randi.org/images/forumshirts/forumshirts.html

[cj.23]

The styles and prices can be found on this page: http://forums.randi.org/images/forumshirts/forumshirts.html


Cheers. I worked it out late last night: it opens in a new window when I open the order form. I was not expecting another window, and my pop up blocker actually blocked it. I've turned it off now. Thanks anyway!

[tkingdoll]

Just a quick update to say a couple of people are waiting for their shirts - I have identified a technical hitch in the cafepress process with the changeover from a premium shop (only needed for the pre-TAM rush) and a regular, free shop.

I am sorting this out as we speak but will have to re-order the few shirts that were ordered in the past few weeks.

I'm very sorry for the delay and for any inconvenience this has caused, I will keep you informed when your orders are re-processed.

[Soapy Sam]

cj. You would need to contact Jeff Wagg or Linda re the liability question, but I've been a member (when I remember to send the money) for several years and nobody ever said I was liable for anything. the famous $million is in a special account in the States. Basically the capital can only be used for the challenge, but JREF largely operates on the interest, so the dosh does exist. They won't sell you into slavery. But if cash is tight man, put it on your kitchen table where it belongs.

[articulett]

I'm still waiting for my short. I thought I had ordered it on the last day I could order it to get it for TAM, but it appears my order was moments too late. I guess I'm part of the snafu--but please keep me posted.

[Katana]

I want my shirt! :(

[tkingdoll]

Sorry peeps - have had to re-order from scratch the outstanding orders so they'll be a few days yet :(

[Ducky]

Out of curiosity, if I were to order a personalized t shirt, do the boobs come with?

[Katana]

Out of curiosity, if I were to order a personalized t shirt, do the boobs come with?

Well, fowlsound, whose boobs would you like?

[Jackalgirl]

Teek --

Did you get my order for a t-shirt (green)? I went through the process but haven't received the shirt (I can get you specific dates if you need them) and just wanted to make sure that the order went through.

[~enigma~]

I put my order in on 1/26 and made my payment on the same day. Any idea when my shirt will be delivered?

[Miss Whiplash]

I'm thinking of ordering. Tell me I should.

BTW-What happens if I order and then get beat up? :D

[Katana]

I put my order in on 1/26 and made my payment on the same day. Any idea when my shirt will be delivered?

I got you beat, enigma. I ordered mine on 1/8.

Any updates, Teek?

[OMGturt1es]

NOOOO!!!

i finally had the extra funds to justify this shirt, but it's no longer being offered? :(

you should start it back up, just for a day, just for me.

[Jackalgirl]

Teek --

Did you get my order for a t-shirt (green)? I went through the process but haven't received the shirt (I can get you specific dates if you need them) and just wanted to make sure that the order went through.

Just some additional detail: I placed the order on Jan 31st, for a total of $28.99, through PayPal, to you. This was for a green t-shirt. I have not received the shirt yet (I know that Cafepress does ship to FPO/APO addresses as I've ordered from them before). Could you PM me, please, and let me know whether you got the order and, if so, what its status is according to Cafepress? Thanks!

[~enigma~]

Just some additional detail: I placed the order on Jan 31st, for a total of $28.99, through PayPal, to you. This was for a green t-shirt. I have not received the shirt yet (I know that Cafepress does ship to FPO/APO addresses as I've ordered from them before). Could you PM me, please, and let me know whether you got the order and, if so, what its status is according to Cafepress? Thanks!
Same here please

[tkingdoll]

Hey folks,

Quick update: Cafepress closed the shop (sigh) and wouldn't let me open another one with the correct email address, after much to-ing and fro-ing I have reinstated the shop but any orders I placed before they shut it have not been processed. I have to reprocess anything that was ordered since TAM, which I am doing slowly but unfortunately it's been one of my busiest weeks work-wise and I've not been able to dedicate the time needed to do the whole lot in one go. Each shirt is created manually, it's a lengthy process.

This is partly why we've closed the offer for now, until we have a more automated process in place. But all outstanding orders will be fulfilled this weekend - guaranteed!

[Jackalgirl]

Hey folks,

Quick update: Cafepress closed the shop (sigh) and wouldn't let me open another one with the correct email address, after much to-ing and fro-ing I have reinstated the shop but any orders I placed before they shut it have not been processed. I have to reprocess anything that was ordered since TAM, which I am doing slowly but unfortunately it's been one of my busiest weeks work-wise and I've not been able to dedicate the time needed to do the whole lot in one go. Each shirt is created manually, it's a lengthy process.

This is partly why we've closed the offer for now, until we have a more automated process in place. But all outstanding orders will be fulfilled this weekend - guaranteed!

Hi, Teek, thanks for the update!

Do you know why CP closed the shop? That's weird! It's not like you weren't making them money!

[Blue Bubble]

But all outstanding orders will be fulfilled this weekend - guaranteed!

Teek, thanks for this. Does this mean they will be shipped this weekend, or what ?

I ordered more than $100-worth of stuff in February.

[OMGturt1es]

This is partly why we've closed the offer for now, until we have a more automated process in place.

so it will be back in order at some point? i really want a randi forums shirt, hahah.

thanks,
anthony.

[Katana]

This is partly why we've closed the offer for now, until we have a more automated process in place. But all outstanding orders will be fulfilled this weekend - guaranteed!

I'm thinking that the fact that I haven't received my shirt yet is a bad sign. Can I ask what the status of my order is at this point?

[De_Bunk]

Guys...This is the JREF...

I doubt if anyone's gonna lose any $$$...think about it..

It's just a shame because i just came to this thread to order my boy a personalised T-shirt...

It will all be sorted out...Its just a bummer that the shop closed..( for now )

DB

[Katana]

Guys...This is the JREF...

I doubt if anyone's gonna lose any $$$...think about it..

It's just a shame because i just came to this thread to order my boy a personalised T-shirt...

It will all be sorted out...Its just a bummer that the shop closed..( for now )

DB


De_Bunk, I don't think that anyone is worried about the money. We're just eager to get our shirts. Some of us placed our orders over two months ago. I can tell you that, if I cared about the money, I would have asked for it back by now.

I'm with you on it being too bad that the sale is off for now. I hope that it gets sort out, too. It's a great idea, and there was obviously a lot of enthusiasm over it - it's that same enthusiasm that keeps me hopeful that I will get my shirt.

We all understand that there have been problems and that Teek has been working hard to straighten stuff out.

[alfaniner]

Guess I'm not the only one, then...

[tkingdoll]

Katana, your shirt is showing as dispatched so it should be with you any day now, if not today. Please PM me if it doesn't show in the next few days.

All outstanding orders have been fulfilled, some are showing as dispatched and others 'pending' - dark shirts take a bit longer.

Jackalgirl, Cafepress closed the shop because I was using a 'premium' shop on a free trial as that's the only way to order more than one version of the same shirt. However, when the free trial ended and I hadn't input any payment details, they closed the shop and took everything with it.

De_bunk, you'll get a chance to order your shirts some day, I promise.

[De_Bunk]

Katana..

I agree with what you posted above...

I gotta have one so my son can wear it in 'Religious Studies'...

(thats when he is allowed back in the RS class, after posing questions they could not answer logically !)

DB

[Katana]

Teek, I'm psyched! I'll keep you posted.

De_Bunk, your son sounds awesome (obviously, the product of excellent parenting).

[Katana]

I got my shirt! I got my shirt! I got my shirt!

:yahoo :yahoo :yahoo

Just in time for Tahoe!

Thanks, Teek.

[Jackalgirl]

Katana, your shirt is showing as dispatched so it should be with you any day now, if not today. Please PM me if it doesn't show in the next few days.

All outstanding orders have been fulfilled, some are showing as dispatched and others 'pending' - dark shirts take a bit longer.

Jackalgirl, Cafepress closed the shop because I was using a 'premium' shop on a free trial as that's the only way to order more than one version of the same shirt. However, when the free trial ended and I hadn't input any payment details, they closed the shop and took everything with it.

De_bunk, you'll get a chance to order your shirts some day, I promise.

Ah hah! That makes sense. Thanks for the clarification; I shall now stand beside my PO Box eagerly waiting for the goodness from Cafepress. : )

[tkingdoll]

Oooh, cafepress HATE Po Boxes! Your shirt is showing is dispatched though, so if there was a problem with the address they'd have emailed me. Let me know if it doesn't arrive in the next few days though (via PM if that's OK).

[articulett]

I ordered my t-shirt moments after the December deadline--I still haven't received it. Any clues?

[Jackalgirl]

Oooh, cafepress HATE Po Boxes! Your shirt is showing is dispatched though, so if there was a problem with the address they'd have emailed me. Let me know if it doesn't arrive in the next few days though (via PM if that's OK).

Will do! Though I've had no problems getting stuff from them in the past -- it's a military post office box (APO address). But I will let you know if there are any problems (I usually give things about a month or so, given that they end up [almost literally] on a Slow Boat to China to get here). : )

[Mongrel]

Still waiting here as well :(

[articulett]

Still waiting here as well :(

Well, then, that makes two of us. (I'm glad I'm not the only one shunned.)

[Blue Bubble]

Mine arrived on Saturday. I was a bit miffed, though, to have to pay an extra £13.80 (VAT £5.80 + Royal Mail International Clearance Fee £8.00).

Was that normal and expected ?

[666]

Was that normal and expected ?
Just noticed this post - sorry for the tardy response. I'm in the UK and didn't get caught with this. I guess you were just unlucky.

[tkingdoll]

Wow, that's harsh Blue Bubble, very sorry to hear it. I guess they pick random shipments then charge for checking them? I haven't had any other feedback to that effect.

[Beerina]

Does the tkingdoll shirt come with photos?

[deRoy]

i'm a shirt fan =]