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Old October 30th, 2007 Oct 30, 2007 9:37:46 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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He made 1.2 million last year.How can his t shirts sell for that much? they are just aa t's printed not a big deal, anyone here can make that...i don't get it.
 
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Old October 30th, 2007 Oct 30, 2007 9:42:56 AM -   #2 (permalink)
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He made 1.2 million last year.How can his t shirts sell for that much? they are just aa t's printed not a big deal, anyone here can make that...i don't get it.
They sell that much because of branding:
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/tags/branding/

If you search the forums for cupcakes, you'll find several threads that talk about his tees.
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Old October 30th, 2007 Oct 30, 2007 9:58:44 AM -   #3 (permalink)
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i don't get it.
And that's why he was the one making the money (although I do get it, and I wasn't exactly raking in seven figures).
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Old October 30th, 2007 Oct 30, 2007 10:03:33 AM -   #4 (permalink)
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Its a great story , makes you really think that with a good idea and work you can create a brand!
 
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Old October 30th, 2007 Oct 30, 2007 10:28:57 AM -   #5 (permalink)
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He made 1.2 million last year.How can his t shirts sell for that much? they are just aa t's printed not a big deal, anyone here can make that...i don't get it.
Most of the time it's not necessarily the product, but the marketing. Eventually it will be somethng else. When I was young, a guy sold a ton of pet rocks. He laughed all the way to the bank. His designs aren't difficult or really all that great but he branded it, marketed it and uniquely packaged it. He made you feel you were somebody if you stood in line for a t-shirt served in a box. I personally would not wear a cupcake on a t-shirt but...you can't argue with the money he's made.
 
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Old October 30th, 2007 Oct 30, 2007 10:33:39 AM -   #6 (permalink)
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Does anyone remember pogs, oh my god my daughter spent so much on little circles of cardboard and plastic hehe, it is funny what can happen if you hit the market just right at the right time, I agree branding is everything when it comes to being successful or not.
 
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Old October 30th, 2007 Oct 30, 2007 9:22:15 PM -   #7 (permalink)
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They're back! In Alf form!

That is the strangest thing about pogs - they've had several successful launches over the years. You'd think the concept would die, but it seems to be something companies can get off the ground semi-regularly.
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They're back! In Alf form!

That is the strangest thing about pogs - they've had several successful launches over the years. You'd think the concept would die, but it seems to be something companies can get off the ground semi-regularly.
Oh my god I loved Alf hehe, I never really got the pog thing but sure spent alot of money on them for my daughter

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Old November 12th, 2007 Nov 12, 2007 8:12:20 PM -   #9 (permalink)
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has anyone actually bought a JOHNNY CUPCAKES shirt? i just got mine in the mail and he puts together a sweet little package... custom tissue paper, a rondom collector card (mine was from saved by the bell) a bitton and a mint... its a nice cool little bonus...
 
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just aa t's
We need some clarification on AA Tees

American Apparel?
Alternative Apparel?
AlStyle Apparel?

Maybe we need codes...
 
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Old November 12th, 2007 Nov 12, 2007 9:27:14 PM -   #11 (permalink)
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We need some clarification on AA Tees

American Apparel?
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Maybe we need codes...
I think the lowcase "aa" is American Apparel paulo.
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Thanks for the clarification Lucy, eh.
 
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has anyone actually bought a JOHNNY CUPCAKES shirt? i just got mine in the mail and he puts together a sweet little package... custom tissue paper, a rondom collector card (mine was from saved by the bell) a bitton and a mint... its a nice cool little bonus...
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Old November 13th, 2007 Nov 13, 2007 7:07:55 PM -   #14 (permalink)
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Will Johnny have a Candle on my Birthday Cupcake? . .

who would have thunk that JC would show up for my Birthday party ;o)

*blowing out to many candles*~


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Old November 15th, 2007 Nov 15, 2007 6:40:31 PM -   #15 (permalink)
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The marketing must not work that well because I have never heard of Johnny Cupcakes. Sweet cuppin cakes yes johnny cupcakes no.
 
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