Buying Shirts at shows

[Splooie99]

We were curious as to the reasons why fans buy a particular shirts at the shows. A small group of us were discussing this topic the other day. What are your thoughts.

[Tim K]

Let me explain my "other" vote.

In general, I do not wear T shirts except the t-shirt I wear under a collared shirt, whether it be an oxford or polo. I also try not to have labels on my shirts, so when I buy a shirt it is usually to support the corps in fundraising efforts. The only given for me is Boston Crusaders. That being said, there is one category that is not listed--customer service. Good customer service is what made me buy a Bluecoats t-shirt last season.

Now I'm not what I would call a huge Bluecoats fan. I enjoy them, they often have interesting elements in their shows that are impressive, and they are worthy competitors. I also agree that they are often underrated and one summer they will catch us by surprise and win a title, but for me, a few bucks in their fuel fund and an enthusiastic applause, well in their case a rousing "bloooo," is in my opinion enough support. Well last summer I thought they had some great rifle moves and I thought "Flume" was moving. I was browsing at their booth in Indy and told the young woman who was staffing the booth what I enjoyed about the show. Before long she noticed I was looking at a t-shirt I had no intention of buying and ran to find one in my size in their storage area. She was so polite and made an extra effort, I felt I had to buy the t-shirt.

To any Bluecoats board members or staff--I'm not sure who she was but she should be on your development team or public relations crew.

Edited April 16, 2013 by Tim K

[danielray]

When I was a kid, most of the drum corps shirts I had were shirts I bought cheap the year after. That way I got twice as many shirts and other kids thought I had been around longer :)

[ripper]

Will purchase just about any corps t shirts especially if it says drum and bugle corps not so from the G7 though its a greed thing

[danielray]

Will purchase just about any corps t shirts especially if it says drum and bugle corps not so from the G7 though its a greed thing

[Guard Diva]

I voted "other" because, being a person of....shall we say "generous proportion," I tend to support ANY corps that will make a XXXL shirt for their larger fans. Not all fans are XL or smaller.

[danielray]

Will purchase just about any corps t shirts especially if it says drum and bugle corps not so from the G7 though its a greed thing

[danielray]

Will purchase just about any corps t shirts especially if it says drum and bugle corps not so from the G7 though its a greed thing

[danielray]

Will purchase just about any corps t shirts especially if it says drum and bugle corps not so from the G7 though its a greed thing

[SFZFAN]

I'm anxiously waiting for one or more corps to sell this t-shirt.

Edited April 18, 2013 by SFZFAN