Buy a Shirt and help me get my car on the road.

[CobraClone94]

WHAT?!?!? i didnt get to order my shirt yet wow what a bunch of homos...

I am very sorry, i think even if you had ordered it, they would have held it...I wish i had a printer so i could print my own dam shirts.

 

[miss2slocoupe]

I am very sorry, i think even if you had ordered it, they would have held it...I wish i had a printer so i could print my own dam shirts.

why was this a problem? your promoting business for them...

 

[CobraClone94]

why was this a problem? your promoting business for them...

Thats the million dollar question everyone has been asking ford, why so anal?. They went after a forum that was making calenders of their own rides, but them backed off cause they realized how stupid they were being.
IDK what to say, but it's not making me like ford any more then i have to...

 

[lilj4u2njoy]

So do i get my money back?

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[CobraClone94]

So do i get my money back?

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I would have to say yes, if the product is not avail how can they charge you? I would cancel just to be sure..

 

[lilj4u2njoy]

Well they charged my card when I ordered, I'll call them tomorrow

 

[copmagnet]

I got really excited...

 

[CobraClone94]

I got really excited...

So did i, I thought maybe we got away with it, Oh well, I gave it a shot. My only complaint is all that work will be for nothing now , And all the peeps that were looking forward to getting a tee

 

[lilj4u2njoy]

I'm pretty bummed, lol I already paid lol

 

[CobraClone94]

I'm pretty bummed, lol I already paid lol

I would call them, they may send you a shirt only because you paid already, That would be cool They have pulled them all off the site...but it's worth asking.

 

[lilj4u2njoy]

Yea, did they give u a reason they pulled them?

What a f'ing buzz kill tho

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[CobraClone94]

Yea, did they give u a reason they pulled them?

What a f'ing buzz kill tho

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Copyright was the reason they gave me, and yeah i'm pretty pissed myself

 

[Steve@CJPP]

Well i am very sorry everyone, but zazzle pulled all my mustang stuff, I thought they might happen. Wow all that work for nothing

That is because Ford probably saw it and sent them a letter.

Thats the million dollar question everyone has been asking ford, why so anal?. They went after a forum that was making calenders of their own rides, but them backed off cause they realized how stupid they were being.
IDK what to say, but it's not making me like ford any more then i have to...

That was the Black Mustang Club and I was one of the designers of that calendar, we won because we were selling OUR cars, you on the other hand were selling THEIR logos.

Yea, did they give u a reason they pulled them?

What a f'ing buzz kill tho

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See above reason

Copyright was the reason they gave me, and yeah i'm pretty pissed myself

I can't be mad at them, there are plenty of company's out there selling "Ford" items or items with Ford related logos and have to pay for the Ford Licensing. I mean if this is something you want to pursue then check this out but just be warned one slip up and you get the letter.

http://www.fordbrandlicensing.com/NewBrandUseStep1.asp

 

[miss2slocoupe]

why not make the shirts with our cars just no logos?

 

[CobraClone94]

That is because Ford probably saw it and sent them a letter.

That was the Black Mustang Club and I was one of the designers of that calendar, we won because we were selling OUR cars, you on the other hand were selling THEIR logos.

See above reason

I can't be mad at them, there are plenty of company's out there selling "Ford" items or items with Ford related logos and have to pay for the Ford Licensing. I mean if this is something you want to pursue then check this out but just be warned one slip up and you get the letter.

http://www.fordbrandlicensing.com/NewBrandUseStep1.asp

I knew there was a way to do this, Thanks for the link, I will look into this

 

[CobraClone94]

why not make the shirts with our cars just no logos?

i tried that, and the feedback i got was and i quote "20 dollars for such a basic design, I can go to wallmart and get 3 shirts for $15" So that's when i started adding logos. I can just put the cars on tees, I do have a few in zazzle like that, as long as I don't put any logos, or badging on the cars, they will leave them.

Don

 

[CobraClone94]

Well i applied for Brand permission, Cross your fingers and pray they give me it to me

I wonder if you guys could send them emails as well? [email protected]

 

[Steve@CJPP]

Well i applied for Brand permission, Cross your fingers and pray they give me it to me

I wonder if you guys could send them emails as well? [email protected]

It's going to cost you a pretty penny just be prepared. I know the owner of GrandMatDesigns and he told me his $200 custom mats bring him like $25 after ford get's their cut, so you might make like $2 for your shirts as the rest will go to ford for branding fees.

 

[CobraClone94]

It's going to cost you a pretty penny just be prepared. I know the owner of GrandMatDesigns and he told me his $200 custom mats bring him like $25 after ford get's their cut, so you might make like $2 for your shirts as the rest will go to ford for branding fees.

You weren't kdding, I got a response and i have to say i am very dis-hearted by FORD. Here's the reply i got

Dear Don Armstrong:
Thank you for your interest in Ford Motor Company's licensing program. Your desire to produce products bearing Ford Motor Company trademarks and/or trade dress (unique shape of our vehicles) will require a license. There are a several minimum requirements to become a licensee and those include:

• • an established distribution channel
  • an agreement with at least one other licensor (GM, Chrysler, Disney, etc.)
  • the ability to sell at least $50,000 of wholesale sales annually of Ford licensed merchandise
  • an advance of $5,000 to Ford upon signature
  • insurance coverage of at least $3 Million to protect against liability claims

If you feel you can meet the requirements above, please request a Ford License Application for further consideration ([email protected]).
Thanks again for your interest.

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Sincerely,



And this was my reply:


Thanks john for the reply,

I am just a guy that makes a few Tee Designs, and sells them on Zazzle for my friends and buddies, there is no way I could meet with your req's, and i don't see how anyone side from a HUGE chain like wal-mart or something could....I think your Req's are very high and unfair to be honest.

I have been a ford guy most of my 40 years of life, and i have to say this is very dissapointing, is this is how we get paid for our brand loyalty?

Anyways, Thanks for getting back to me so quick...but there is no way i can meet those obsene req's

Good day


Just not right, I understand them wanting to protect their brand, but REALLY!!!!!
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[lilj4u2njoy]

Well my shirt has been shipped lol... we shall see what it looks like when it gets here...