Stop using greedy 3rd party stores and support the OFFICIAL store!

[mugen]

Now that the official Ron Paul 2012 webstore is launched, people should be using it instead of 3rd party for-profit knockoffs.

100% of the money spent at the webstore go towards the campaign.

Just remember that the money you spend DOES go towards the $2500/person limit.

http://www.ronpaul2012.com/store/

 

[Restore-America-NOW]

Just remember that the money you spend DOES go towards the $2500/person limit.http://www.ronpaul2012.com/store/

But I agree.

 

[UtahApocalypse]

I disagree; and here is why:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showth...mpaign-Store&p=3320672&viewfull=1#post3320672

First, I am glad that they have finally put this up. As I want to focus on the precinct lists, the two debates in FL, and Presidency 5. I would rather not deal with the product side.

But, I don't see any question on whether or not the campaign is actually getting any of the profit?????????

Seriously, this stuff has a high mark up. In 2008, it was said that the campaign didn't see any money from the product sales.

Here is the Price difference between the Official Store and RonPaulProducts.com:
THE TOTAL SAVINGS IS $2558.06 on buying $4050.29 at the Official Store!!!
That means you could spend only $1492.23 at RonPaulProducts.com and GIVE DIRECTLY to the Official Campaign $2,558.06!!!!

1000 Bumper stickers: $831.59
(This is our 1200 price) $217.48
Difference you could just give to the campaign: $614.11

200 Signs with posts: $1,006.50
$545.98
Difference you could just give to the campaign: $460.52

50 12 by 18 Car magnets: $680.50
$389.98
Difference you could just give to the campaign: 290.52

16 White Shirts: $293.50
$120.83
Difference you could just give to the campaign: $172.67

100 Wristbands: $432.20
$108.98
Difference you could just give to the campaign: 323.22

100 bumper sticker magnets: $806.00
$108.98
Difference you could just give to the campaign: $697.02

So at this point, I am very curious to know who is getting the difference?

In Liberty

 

[JS4Pat]

Free Market maybe?

 

[muzzled dogg]

negative rep for OP!

 

[trey4sports]

Ehh, if you dont have a huge donation budget it might be best to just buy from the store.

 

[iGGz]

Now that the official Ron Paul 2012 webstore is launched, people should be using it instead of 3rd party for-profit knockoffs.

100% of the money spent at the webstore go towards the campaign.

Just remember that the money you spend DOES go towards the $2500/person limit.

http://www.ronpaul2012.com/store/

I think people can choose for themselves where they want to buy certain things.

 

[Hotchney]

I think people can choose for themselves where they want to buy certain things.

Truth. Don't worry about where we choose to purchase our campaign swag. I'd hope the people who are selling alternative products will donate some of the proceeds to the campaign.

 

[mugen]

Obviously it's up to your own free choice..
I choose them because the shipping was fast and items are good

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

Truth. Don't worry about where we choose to purchase our campaign swag. I'd hope the people who are selling alternative products will donate some of the proceeds to the campaign.

I think some of them, like po are selling at cost or at least a very minimal markup to cover things lost or damaged in the mail.

Sacrificing getting the message out to fundraising is a huge mistake.

Last campaign, there were rumors of old boy corruption as to vendor selection where the vendor price gouged and an the campaign didn't make anything. That doesn't apply to printed matter.

-t

 

[FrankRep]

Obviously it's up to your own free choice..
I choose them because the shipping was fast and items are good

Interest choice of words: "greedy 3rd party stores"

 

[libertybrewcity]

A lot of these for profit stores are rip offs, but I'm opening up a non-profit store within about 1 week. I will only have Ron Paul Cards at first, but I'll soon enough expand to slim jims, shirts, and bumper stickers. The cost will only include cost of shipping, paypal fees, and the cost to buy it bulk so things will be very cheap. Stay tuned for its GRAND OPENING!

 

[mugen]

Seriously, this stuff has a high mark up. In 2008, it was said that the campaign didn't see any money from the product sales.

This is simply not true.
The 2008 store cleared over 1 million dollars for the campaign in sheer profits.

 

[speciallyblend]

damn you now i am gonna go broke supporting Ron Paul wtf? sigh hmmmmm now what do i want??? all of it

signs,stickers, yard signs , can't wait to take pics, my car will be parked near front desk of hotel that sells 90-150 rooms a night yard sign on a decent cross section in denver magnet car signs i am in sigh please get ron paul blimp ballons all sizes.

 

[speciallyblend]

A lot of these for profit stores are rip offs, but I'm opening up a non-profit store within about 1 week. I will only have Ron Paul Cards at first, but I'll soon enough expand to slim jims, shirts, and bumper stickers. The cost will only include cost of shipping, paypal fees, and the cost to buy it bulk so things will be very cheap. Stay tuned for its GRAND OPENING!

yo yo, if your donating your profits to ron paul,please include all sizes of ron paul blimp ballons etc etc, these will sell. I would rather buy from campaign or someone donating profits to ron paul and help spread those

 

[Romulus]

Don't worry about where we choose to purchase our campaign swag. I'd hope the people who are selling alternative products will donate some of the proceeds to the campaign.

We have and do. My whole point of running my store is so I can support the campaign, BUT I cannot advertise that, as it's against #!$% FEC regs.

Since I sell shirts starting at 12.99, there's hardly any greed involved there. We are doing it to provide a good product, get the message out and support the campaign. If you're maxed out, supporting a reputable store is a great alternative to directly supporting the campaign. Plus, its hellva lot better than supporting Zazzle or Cafepress IMHO.

 

[sailingaway]

The problem is the donation cap. If you are SURE that over the next year and a half you won't hit the cap, then absolutely, support the official store. But the cost of those materials comes out of the donation, yet not out of the cap applied to your donations, so if you think you will hit the cap over the next year and a half, better to donate case and buy elsewhere.

the only wrinkle is that a dollar now means more than a dollar 13 months from now, but I'm not sure what percentage of the official store represents profit for the campaign.

 

[libertybrewcity]

yo yo, if your donating your profits to ron paul,please include all sizes of ron paul blimp ballons etc etc, these will sell. I would rather buy from campaign or someone donating profits to ron paul and help spread those

there will be no profits..the whole point will be to get as many items with ron paul on it(and his message) into communities and the hands of activists. lower costs=maximized effect

 

[craezie]

I don't have a problem paying $17 for a t-shirt or whatever. My problem is that the designs from the official store are lame. Seriously, no appeal whatsoever--to me they scream old and boring (and I'm over 30).

I'd rather just donate the money and buy something I like elsewhere. Plus, people who are artists and create designs deserve to be paid for their abilities, political campaign or not. There is nothing wrong with that.

 

[Elluminated]

I have to agree with the above post. The designs at the official store are lame, and I think that any success in getting Ron Paul's name out there is a contribution to the campaign.

I personally sell Ron Paul campaign material on eBay. I only got started because it was so hard finding a yard sign and bumper magnet when I was first looking for them. I order in bulk, and sell at or below retail. But I'm not greedy, my prices are better than the official store. And all proceeds are being donated to the campaign, but in my own way. I am giving away free Ron Paul campaign material (the profit) to members of my family, friends, and community. I live in Ohio, which a major swing state. I will be responsible for hundreds of free signs, stickers, and magnets floating around Ohio for citizens to see. I don't want to make a dime off this particular business venture, just trying to help spread the word of Freedom and Liberty. Truth be told, I haven't even broke even yet... so I'm sure not getting rich off of it!

I encourage people to buy from the official store if they wish to support the campaign directly. But for those who want a large selection, with the ability and ease to make the purchase on eBay... I have 10 different styles of Ron Paul yard signs, and 45 different styles of Ron Paul bumper stickers and magnets. Over 100 Ron Paul auctions and growing:
http://shop.ebay.com/ronpaul4freedom/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

GO RON PAUL!