Club Shop

[The Quaker]

Sorry if this has been mentioned before but are we going to do about selling shirts and other items now we don't have a club shop. Could we try and arrange something in the cornmill they always have empty units not sure how much it would cost but they have helped out before and it would put us in the town centre.

[TinShedDarloFan]

Cornmill, Northern Echo building or Dolphin Center woud be my guess

[ted_do]

Out of the back of a transit as its cheaper and all we deserve

[Spyman]

Why not do more online?

Most people these days are internet savvy and we managed to shift 9,000 Wembley tickets online. It could be done very low cost, even just as an ebay shop.

[princes town]

Why not do more online?

Most people these days are internet savvy and we managed to shift 9,000 Wembley tickets online. It could be done very low cost, even just as an ebay shop.

Internet savvy speak for yourself. However, the concept is good. Would attract DAFTS custom

Another idea that Bishop A do...

http://www.bishopafc.com/page11.htm

[al_quaker]

Why not do more online?

Most people these days are internet savvy and we managed to shift 9,000 Wembley tickets online. It could be done very low cost, even just as an ebay shop.

I think an online presence is essential. As you say, at worst case we should set up an ebay shop, but there's probably fans with the skills to set up something better. Link it into hopefully a better OS.

On a slightly related note we should make better use of social media too!

A presence in the town centre would be desirable, particularly when we are out of Darlington, but I suppose it comes down too cost-not just of the premises but also the staff. If we can't afford to rent our own unit, then maybe linking up with an existing store might work.

[divas]

A presence in the town centre would be desirable, particularly when we are out of Darlington, but I suppose it comes down too cost-not just of the premises but also the staff. If we can't afford to rent our own unit, then maybe linking up with an existing store might work.

That's the essence of a community club, you have it open maybe 10 hours per week and staff it with a volunteer or two. Echo offices or Dolphin Centre could probably provide some space for that amount of hours.

[Quaker-Razz]

an online shop??? now who was it who said online shops are an essential part of any business???

[dfc1883]

Well, Mikkyx and I made this website and both work with ecommerce on a daily basis, so I'd be willing to help in some way. I'm sure Mike will also help where he can.

[Darlo_Fanatic]

Why not do more online?

Most people these days are internet savvy and we managed to shift 9,000 Wembley tickets online. It could be done very low cost, even just as an ebay shop.

I think an online presence is essential. As you say, at worst case we should set up an ebay shop, but there's probably fans with the skills to set up something better. Link it into hopefully a better OS.

On a slightly related note we should make better use of social media too!

A presence in the town centre would be desirable, particularly when we are out of Darlington, but I suppose it comes down too cost-not just of the premises but also the staff. If we can't afford to rent our own unit, then maybe linking up with an existing store might work.

I know Carlisle have there own floor space in Debenhams as well as their own club shop. Not sure if Darlo has a Debenhams but if it does surely we could strike a deal with them.

[mikkyx]

Well, Mikkyx and I made this website and both work with ecommerce on a daily basis, so I'd be willing to help in some way. I'm sure Mike will also help where he can.

correct

[darlo2001uk]

Why not do more online?

Most people these days are internet savvy and we managed to shift 9,000 Wembley tickets online. It could be done very low cost, even just as an ebay shop.

I think an online presence is essential. As you say, at worst case we should set up an ebay shop, but there's probably fans with the skills to set up something better. Link it into hopefully a better OS.

On a slightly related note we should make better use of social media too!

A presence in the town centre would be desirable, particularly when we are out of Darlington, but I suppose it comes down too cost-not just of the premises but also the staff. If we can't afford to rent our own unit, then maybe linking up with an existing store might work.

I know Carlisle have there own floor space in Debenhams as well as their own club shop. Not sure if Darlo has a Debenhams but if it does surely we could strike a deal with them.

Mate, Carlisle are a division 1 Football League team.

[Darlo_Fanatic]

Why not do more online?

Most people these days are internet savvy and we managed to shift 9,000 Wembley tickets online. It could be done very low cost, even just as an ebay shop.

I think an online presence is essential. As you say, at worst case we should set up an ebay shop, but there's probably fans with the skills to set up something better. Link it into hopefully a better OS.

On a slightly related note we should make better use of social media too!

A presence in the town centre would be desirable, particularly when we are out of Darlington, but I suppose it comes down too cost-not just of the premises but also the staff. If we can't afford to rent our own unit, then maybe linking up with an existing store might work.

I know Carlisle have there own floor space in Debenhams as well as their own club shop. Not sure if Darlo has a Debenhams but if it does surely we could strike a deal with them.

Mate, Carlisle are a division 1 Football League team.

[Quaker-Razz]

as i understand it, various members of DFC1883 are business men/women, so i presume some are likely to have a space to sell shirts and merch?

[wellindarlo]

http://www.misupplies.co.uk/

The guy that owns this business is a fan, I am sure he logs on here.

[GreathamDarlo]

What about a barrow like they have in the cornmill that can be loaded and unloaded from a car/van as a mobile merchandise stall for the home games? I suppose it would work a bit like Quakerlady selling her scarves, along with standard items from the club we could have bits and pieces that the fans contribute (e.g. The Greetings cards that were recently on sale).

[Rocky Dennis]

Theres a new website www.cashcowuk.com, its a bit like an english version of ebay but free. It would be ideal as there are no costs involved, we could just add the link on here and other DFC sites
. I will be contacting 1883 shortly to offer my services to run this and also create some products such as cufflinks, canvases, lighters, and lots more with DFC branding on.

[loan_star]

I would think there could be some arrangement made with the Echo or Dolphin Centre to have a club shop there. This could be backed up with an online shop. With all due respect having smaller outlets dotted all over the place on the premises of fans who own businesses would be a waste of time.

[Mazz Javerick]

What about a barrow like they have in the cornmill that can be loaded and unloaded from a car/van as a mobile merchandise stall for the home games? I suppose it would work a bit like Quakerlady selling her scarves, along with standard items from the club we could have bits and pieces that the fans contribute (e.g. The Greetings cards that were recently on sale).

I like the sound of that. Lower rent and commitment than renting a store, which would frankly be overkill for a club our size.

I'm just back from the US and the local university football/basketball/baseball teams have stalls in the shopping centres selling hats, mugs, shirts, scarves etc.

It's win-win.

Huge passing traffic = greater awareness = minimal rent/staffing costs

[DarloOnTheUp]

What about a barrow like they have in the cornmill that can be loaded and unloaded from a car/van as a mobile merchandise stall for the home games? I suppose it would work a bit like Quakerlady selling her scarves, along with standard items from the club we could have bits and pieces that the fans contribute (e.g. The Greetings cards that were recently on sale).

I like the sound of that. Lower rent and commitment than renting a store, which would frankly be overkill for a club our size.

I'm just back from the US and the local university football/basketball/baseball teams have stalls in the shopping centres selling hats, mugs, shirts, scarves etc.

It's win-win.

Huge passing traffic = greater awareness = minimal rent/staffing costs

Perhaps we could use the Arena as one massive fuck off shop. It's a waste to just leave it as it is.

Come on, someone other than me sort this out!

[Dave_from_London]

Why not have a small shop/stall at the ground that we are going to be at next season? Even if its in a portakabin it would be very profitible as Darlo fans going to the matches could get there stuff there and then.

[Darlofan97]

Why not have a small shop/stall at the ground that we are going to be at next season? Even if its in a portakabin it would be very profitible as Darlo fans going to the matches could get there stuff there and then.

Yes, there is a portakabin club shop at Shildon.

[Bogratsteve]

for us exiles an online shop will be invaluable, gives our lass an endless list of Xmas and bday ideas instead of socks and aftershave lol

[darlotoon]

hope some of you will volunteer to man said shop/barrow/portakabin etc

[Dave_from_London]

hope some of you will volunteer to man said shop/barrow/portakabin etc

I would if i lived in the area and free beer was thrown in.

[darlotoon]

ermm no beer sorry lol. We are all going to have to step up to the mark though with volunteering and fundraising , that is what a community club is all about .

[Quaker-Razz]

for us exiles an online shop will be invaluable, gives our lass an endless list of Xmas and bday ideas instead of socks and aftershave lol

exactly this....especially for us southern based exiles who won't see much of Darlington at least for the next 2 years an online shop is a must!!!

At least i would be able to spend my match fee in the shop instead of not on the club at all!!!