Beer or Coffee Mug?
03-22-2005, 04:11 PM
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Beer or Coffee Mug?
I'm thinking about doing the 'leg work' to get RX8/Rotary?/Mazda? -specific beer or coffee mugs made. Unfortunately, Most beer mugs require a large order - 100 or more units. Coffee mugs require fewer units per order...
Anywho, I'd like to see if there is any interest in such products; I wouldn't make any profit, but I'd need some ppl to offer up $15? or so, per Coffee mug, or $5? or so per Beer mug... +/-. I'd prefer not to ship them, hence posting in this forum.
Anyone? I'm thinking they'd simply have either a rotary Engine cut-away, or a the RX8 Script (look at your trunk, where you see RX8)...
Anywho, I'd like to see if there is any interest in such products; I wouldn't make any profit, but I'd need some ppl to offer up $15? or so, per Coffee mug, or $5? or so per Beer mug... +/-. I'd prefer not to ship them, hence posting in this forum.
Anyone? I'm thinking they'd simply have either a rotary Engine cut-away, or a the RX8 Script (look at your trunk, where you see RX8)...
03-22-2005, 05:56 PM
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Great idea, and I hope you can make it work. IMHO--the engine cut-away (which makes a terrific paperweight or key chain) doesn't translate well onto the mug as pictured. I'd sure be interested in a couple of the RX-8 beer (or coffee) mugs, 'though. Keep us posted.
03-22-2005, 06:41 PM
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Darin, that would be fun. I don't drink coffee, and I don't drive the RX-8 much, but my wife drives the RX-8 every day, and practically main-lines coffee, so she would enjoy it (especially if it were a big mug, and especially especially if it were one of those that allows you to drink hot beverages in the car.
I'm sure we would be happy to buy a couple of them.
I'm sure we would be happy to buy a couple of them.
03-22-2005, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 124Spider
Darin, that would be fun. I don't drink coffee, and I don't drive the RX-8 much, but my wife drives the RX-8 every day, and practically main-lines coffee, so she would enjoy it (especially if it were a big mug, and especially especially if it were one of those that allows you to drink hot beverages in the car.
I'm sure we would be happy to buy a couple of them.
I'm sure we would be happy to buy a couple of them.
03-22-2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cam
I think thats a first. Living in the Seattle area and you dont drink coffee? J/K
BTW, it's always amusing when you post next to me, putting your avatar so near mine.
03-23-2005, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 124Spider
My wife drinks enough for both of us. :p
BTW, it's always amusing when you post next to me, putting your avatar so near mine.
BTW, it's always amusing when you post next to me, putting your avatar so near mine.
Like Cam's avatar, I too would like to 'hump' your s2k
220whp can't be wrong, eh? :D
Here's what the mug would look like...sorta...I thought a mug w/o a handle would fit best in the center cup holders; I've used a handled mug there, but it seemed a bit clunky. 16oz, 'translucent'.
03-23-2005, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dmp
Like Cam's avatar, I too would like to 'hump' your s2k 220whp can't be wrong, eh?
220whp can't be wrong, eh?You and I should take a drive on some nice day. We can talk about things other than politics, and it should be fun. :p
Originally Posted by dmp
Here's what the mug would look like...sorta...I thought a mug w/o a handle would fit best in the center cup holders; I've used a handled mug there, but it seemed a bit clunky. 16oz, 'translucent'.
03-23-2005, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 124Spider
No, not wrong at all. :D I'm headed off this weekend to a two-day high performance driving school in Spokane. If the weather cooperates, it should be a blast.
You and I should take a drive on some nice day. We can talk about things other than politics, and it should be fun. :p
You and I should take a drive on some nice day. We can talk about things other than politics, and it should be fun. :p
Enjoy the track day - do you have a way to get in-car video?
03-23-2005, 09:39 AM
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I'm thinking I'll go ahead with the order - after I discuss it with my wife. It'll run me about $180-200...I'll get 32 mugs. Those who want one from this group will get em at cost. The remaining I'll ebay for ~$20 each.
03-24-2005, 09:52 AM
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Great Idea, and I'll take one. Just be careful with the e-bay thing. As long as you don't make a profit your usually okay, but making a profit on someone elses trade mark can get you into trouble. I doubt you'll have a problem, but consider the licensing implications. If you can get a licensing agreement, it could be a great profit stream. Mfg's love to have aftermarket promotional material out there. Could be a win-win.
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