awp Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 We have taken delivery of Cup Final Scarves today and they look fantastic. Remember, The Well Shop is the only place to buy OFFICIAL merchandise for the Cup Final. Buying from street traders gives no quality guarantee and does not benefit the club in any way. We expect traders to come out in force over the next few weeks and whilst they are not doing anything wrong unless infringing copyright, we feel its best to let you know the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfcmainstand Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Awp they should be run out of town, I hate these street traders there stuff are substandard and people look at it as a reflection on the club. Hate seeing them outside hampden too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Stand_Al Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Awp they should be run out of town, I hate these street traders there stuff are substandard and people look at it as a reflection on the club. Hate seeing them outside hampden too Given that there will be a shop unit selling tickets would that not also be a good opportunity to sell merchandise ? I'm sure Allan Provan would split the rent ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Liking quite alot of the merchandise for the final. Think I will be in before the Rangers game to purchase some. Will be sure to be fully bathed in claret and amber for the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Surely if any street trader is selling flags or scarves with the club badge they can be charged and the stock confiscated. Or is it not as simple as that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Surely if any street trader is selling flags or scarves with the club badge they can be charged and the stock confiscated. Or is it not as simple as that? Club Badge, no doubt. However, if all they are selling are claret and amber scarves/shirts/hats etc. with "Motherwell" "Steelmen" "'Well" etc. then I imagine it is more problematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Club Badge, no doubt. I could be wrong, but I’m sure I saw large flags on sale at the Semi Final with the club badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I could be wrong, but I'm sure I saw large flags on sale at the Semi Final with the club badge. Your right. Some geezer selling the whole works, had both clubs badges on flags, scarfs etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Your right. Some geezer selling the whole works, had both clubs badges on flags, scarfs etc.. Then why does the club not do something to stop this? This is easy money that the club should be profiting from not some illegal street trader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awp Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Given that there will be a shop unit selling tickets would that not also be a good opportunity to sell merchandise ? I'm sure Allan Provan would split the rent ! There will of course be merchandise on sale in the shop. Details to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awp Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Then why does the club not do something to stop this? This is easy money that the club should be profiting from not some illegal street trader. Its something that we require the help of police and trading standards who we work closely with. Its hard to spot all these guys sometimes until its too late. At Hampden the police have so much more to do than look for fake merchandise so it drops down the priority list sometimes. Locally the Police are first class and have been really helpful in these areas and others. If any supporters see any street traders using club name or crests it would be great if they could let us know. We then pass the info to the Police and Trading Standards and hope that they can act quicky enough.These guys rely on apathy and the fact that they will probably shift enough gear before any action is taken. The best and most effective action we can take is to let the fans know that these guys have no intersest in MFC or in the town itself. They will pick up a street traders license for whichever area is appropriate for a Cup Final. They will pitch up for a couple of weeks and depart with their cash. Whilst there is nothing wrong with this and its perfectlly legal (unless breaching copyright) it brings zero benefit to our town and to the Club itself. We can never stop our fans buying cheap merchandise with no quality guarantee and its everyones right to choose but we can arm everyone with the correct information so they can make an informed choice. Cheers AWP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tollan1886 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Alan, Will the club shop be stocking claret and amber ribbons for the final? its murder trying to find some for the mrs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 When will they be opening the unit up the street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Alan, Will the club shop be stocking claret and amber ribbons for the final? its murder trying to find some for the mrs? If your in Glasgow at some point you will almost certainly find it here. John Lewis would also be a good bet for C&A ribbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLip69 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 The "no quality gaurantee" is a point that is brought up regularly, but is far from valid. Sure there are a few who bring along inferior merchandise, one elderly woman who pitched up at Ibrox and Parkhead in the late '70's early '80's did hers on a home knitting machine and they were about as thick as Eddie Shoestrings tie, but the majority of the traders source their material from the same places as the club shops. With fewer overheads these guys can afford to charge less than the shops. MFC should ask the local council for an exclusion zone around the ground to protect their trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Placed an order for scarf/mug earlier in the week ............ just disappointed non of the shirts/polos come in my size. However, the scarf, (when it arrives), will be prominantly displayed across my dashboard every day I'm in Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZZAMFC68 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Are their any orders for sun hats? I had one for 1991 cup final, think they would sell well !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awp Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 The "no quality gaurantee" is a point that is brought up regularly, but is far from valid. Sure there are a few who bring along inferior merchandise, one elderly woman who pitched up at Ibrox and Parkhead in the late '70's early '80's did hers on a home knitting machine and they were about as thick as Eddie Shoestrings tie, but the majority of the traders source their material from the same places as the club shops. With fewer overheads these guys can afford to charge less than the shops. MFC should ask the local council for an exclusion zone around the ground to protect their trade. The point I was making was about the guarantee. We will still be around should there be a quality issue and we can deal with that for the supporters whereas the street trader will have scarpered with your cash in his hipper never to be seen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 When will they be opening the unit up the street? [big fat loud cough] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shivute Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Are their any orders for sun hats? I had one for 1991 cup final, think they would sell well !! Aye this. Came across a 91 not long ago and it was still in good nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Alan, Will the club shop be stocking claret and amber ribbons for the final? its murder trying to find some for the mrs? got them for my wee girl in a fancy dress shop in Bellshill Main Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellarmy Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Is there alot of scarves in stock? Won't have the chance to get upto Fir Park until the Kilmarnock game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan09 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 online shop mate? post and packing is a bit steep but if your really wanting one its worth a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Found my '91 Summer hat at the start of the week when I was moving house. I either bought one that was too small or my noggin has got larger over the last 20 years. Tight fit but a fit none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_M_F_C Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 can the club not just send people out on the street and sell stuff? problem solved surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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