Ex member of the SaS Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Some American franchise taking over Hibs club shop. Fanatics appear to have the rights to sell Nhl Mlb and other brands. https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?365448-Fanatics-taking-over-the-club-shop-in-summer Get out the pop corn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 It will probably soon get changed into a Sellick shop like St Mhirren have in their stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 American expertise. Money spinner (except the many failures here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PH Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 14 minutes ago, frankblack said: It will probably soon get changed into a Sellick shop like St Mhirren have in their stadium. St Mirren don't have a Celtic shop in their stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaHmfc Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Used Fanatics many times myself online when buying NFL and NBA merchandise and every single time I’ve had a bad experience. Either getting the wrong size, wrong item and on occasion completely the wrong team sent out! Also seen one of my NFL supporting friends order a Cincinnati Bengals jersey and it came with a Pittsburgh Steelers badge 😂 ended up giving up on them a few years ago! Terrible company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 18 minutes ago, FionaHmfc said: Used Fanatics many times myself online when buying NFL and NBA merchandise and every single time I’ve had a bad experience. Either getting the wrong size, wrong item and on occasion completely the wrong team sent out! Also seen one of my NFL supporting friends order a Cincinnati Bengals jersey and it came with a Pittsburgh Steelers badge 😂 ended up giving up on them a few years ago! Terrible company That's encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaHmfc Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 4 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: That's encouraging. Imagine the seethe if they printed a hearts badge on a hibs top 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Fanatics are a big brand but it’s just yet another thing Hibs have outsourced for a quick boost that will likely affect their earning potential long term. Unless business in their club shop soars up because people can buy American sports merch there then I don’t see how this gives them any great benefit. I’d much rather keep as much as we can in house. It’s harder work to build it up and maintain but we have more control over it plus keep a bigger % of the profits for ourselves. Ask Rangers fans how well things went when their club shop was licensed out to sports direct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Errmmegerd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, Sir PH said: St Mirren don't have a Celtic shop in their stadium. I think he meant had, not have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, Ex member of the SaS said: Some American franchise taking over Hibs club shop. Fanatics appear to have the rights to sell Nhl Mlb and other brands. https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?365448-Fanatics-taking-over-the-club-shop-in-summer Get out the pop corn! Been on the go since February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The wee team will try to spin this as a positive step for the club (like they did with their bit coin attempt 😅) but it is what it is and they are nothing more than a franchise. They are in a serious mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Maybe they'll do a '2 for 1' offer with last weekend's viral video used in the marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Same system as outsourcing for loan players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Laughed at this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDJ87 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 2 hours ago, FionaHmfc said: Imagine the seethe if they printed a hearts badge on a hibs top 😂 That's exactly where my mind went also 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 2 hours ago, FionaHmfc said: Imagine the seethe if they printed a hearts badge on a hibs top 😂 Indeed. It would be comedy gold if the Americanisation extended to renaming the team in the style of American football team names. Hibernian Hoofers ? Leith Losers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, Fozzyonthefence said: I think he meant had, not have. I've no been there recently. I can't think of anything more pathetic than having a club shop for another team in your stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveandal Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Out sourcing the running of something has pros and cons. Pro if you're are starting up something that you have no experience in you can ensure it's done professionally. Con you will make alot less money. In true Hibs fashion they are out sourcing the running of a shop.... something even the most Alhambra bar beer soaked local could turn a profit from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Fanatics has the most annoying TV ad ever, the guy shouts the words "OFFICIALLY LICENCED" like five times in a 30 second ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Merchandise getting put out for a 3rd party to handle. Of course, they won't want a cut of any money generated. Cold winters wednesday night, peeing down with rain getting pumped, leave the match early with the bairns, go into the hibs shop and they want you to buy them a Scunthorpe strip and a Wycombe wanderers pair of trackie bottoms. Plus they like the Fleetwood town plate and the Wigan athletic ash trays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Not seen it mentioned else where on here but Motherwell are in well advanced talks with a yank family taking a chunk similar to Hibs with the Black Knights. Not sure if they are just investing or are taking a seat on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placid Casual Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 4 hours ago, FionaHmfc said: Used Fanatics many times myself online when buying NFL and NBA merchandise and every single time I’ve had a bad experience. Either getting the wrong size, wrong item and on occasion completely the wrong team sent out! Also seen one of my NFL supporting friends order a Cincinnati Bengals jersey and it came with a Pittsburgh Steelers badge 😂 ended up giving up on them a few years ago! Terrible company Yes, they are a sh!t company to deal with. Wouldn’t use them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, Daveandal said: Out sourcing the running of something has pros and cons. Pro if you're are starting up something that you have no experience in you can ensure it's done professionally. Con you will make alot less money. In true Hibs fashion they are out sourcing the running of a shop.... something even the most Alhambra bar beer soaked local could turn a profit from. You won’t necessarily make a lot less money. It depends if the folk taking over can sell more stuff than you could on your own. Edited April 4 by GinRummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb1958 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The vermin are being pushed out of their own club bit by bit whats the betting Monty is shown the door and a Bournemouth under 21 coach is in place for next season making sure their laddies get a start every week , not implausible methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENE Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 2 hours ago, Lone Striker said: Indeed. It would be comedy gold if the Americanisation extended to renaming the team in the style of American football team names. Hibernian Hoofers ? Leith Losers ? Hibernian 51nrs 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveandal Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 23 minutes ago, GinRummy said: You won’t necessarily make a lot less money. It depends if the folk taking over can sell more stuff than you could on your own. That depends on the contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Up to them what they do. FWIW I think they are a shrewd club, thankfully so are we now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 They will be selling women's knickers. Two yanks and they're down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 5 hours ago, FionaHmfc said: Used Fanatics many times myself online when buying NFL and NBA merchandise and every single time I’ve had a bad experience. Either getting the wrong size, wrong item and on occasion completely the wrong team sent out! Also seen one of my NFL supporting friends order a Cincinnati Bengals jersey and it came with a Pittsburgh Steelers badge 😂 ended up giving up on them a few years ago! Terrible company They'll likely sell Hearts tops. 🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicante jambo Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 28 minutes ago, RENE said: Hibernian 51nrs 😜 Lol brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The lochend cockenders 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 30 minutes ago, Daveandal said: That depends on the contract. Exactly, a lot of variables. I like that we do things ourselves though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Taking our club shop back in house was one of our best decisions post admin right? Choosing to outsource is just seems like a bad move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Outsourcing never done us any good nor rangers. Having control over what your club sell is pretty important imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 This is a classic ... 👇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Happy with the way we do it thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 46 minutes ago, OTT said: Taking our club shop back in house was one of our best decisions post admin right? Choosing to outsource just seems like a bad move. Correct on both counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 7 hours ago, Ex member of the SaS said: Some American franchise taking over Hibs club shop. Fanatics appear to have the rights to sell Nhl Mlb and other brands. https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?365448-Fanatics-taking-over-the-club-shop-in-summer Get out the pop corn! Fanatics are ****ing awful. Proper ****ing awful. They just won the contract to make the NHL game jerseys and I've yet to see a single fan who thinks it's a good decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If carlsberg did rivals... Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 4 hours ago, frankblack said: I've no been there recently. I can't think of anything more pathetic than having a club shop for another team in your stadium. If memory serves, I think it was when Glasgow hosted the commonwealth games and Parkhead was already hosting something to do with that, so Celtic ended up playing a European qualifier at New Love Street or whatever the hell it's called, hence the Celtic shop for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 3 hours ago, Daveandal said: Out sourcing the running of something has pros and cons. Pro if you're are starting up something that you have no experience in you can ensure it's done professionally. Con you will make alot less money. In true Hibs fashion they are out sourcing the running of a shop.... something even the most Alhambra bar beer soaked local could turn a profit from. Didn't we outsource it under Vlad? (only speaks to the same point, mind.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Used fanatics many times for Blackhawks and Dolphins merch, absolutely zero problems from purchase to delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 5 hours ago, Lone Striker said: Indeed. It would be comedy gold if the Americanisation extended to renaming the team in the style of American football team names. Hibernian Hoofers ? Leith Losers ? St Clair Street Spoonburners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Spot the difference ... 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 9 hours ago, Sir PH said: St Mirren don't have a Celtic shop in their stadium. ... but ... ... Once-Upon-A-Time ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 6 hours ago, Gundermann said: Laughed at this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Some quality kit on sale already..........................................NOT. FTH https://www.kitbag.com/en/scottish-premiership/hibernian/o-10310307+t-6111068487+z-93-2609224334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_Gaz Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 16 minutes ago, Ex member of the SaS said: Some quality kit on sale already..........................................NOT. FTH https://www.kitbag.com/en/scottish-premiership/hibernian/o-10310307+t-6111068487+z-93-2609224334 Five minute job. They couldnt give a shit about the vermin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beave1874 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 04/04/2024 at 20:27, Wee Mikey said: This is a classic ... 👇 This is a gift from heaven.. shall share this on Sunday pre game. For balance i have similar pish towards the Smellies, doesn't take much Most successful club in the world .. We Are The Paypal 😂 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 10 hours ago, Ex member of the SaS said: Some quality kit on sale already..........................................NOT. FTH https://www.kitbag.com/en/scottish-premiership/hibernian/o-10310307+t-6111068487+z-93-2609224334 Here's one of my favourites. It's a metaphor for h1b5 in general, and their management signings in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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