GMTM Merch Purchase

[Walter]

Typically when a college changes its logo, there is an increase in the sale of t-shirts and such. Some have said that they will never buy anything with GMTM on it. I am curious if that has changed.

 

[GMUgemini]

I usually only buy stuff that says George Mason university on it. I didn’t own anything with the star logo either.

 

[jkh1978]

I will wear it if they give it away

 

[Verdad]

I’ll probably just start ordering stuff from custom ink that just says Mason on it. I can at least get the colors right that way.

 

[The Great PATSby]

Typically when a college changes its logo, there is an increase in the sale of t-shirts and such. Some have said that they will never buy anything with GMTM on it. I am curious if that has changed.

Still boycotting here. Really curious to see how merch revenue is going compared to previous years.

IMO, all the current gear with the new logo looks stupid with "George Mason" in writing under the logo. Problem is, literally every single thing available all have the "George Mason" writing on under it. If it was just the "GM" by itself, maybe in a couple years I'll cave in. But I'm pretty f'ing stubborn so probably not.

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

I was just curious if they are still trying to unload old stuff at a discount, anybody been to the bookstore lately? Would buy discount old stuff maybe

Of course I wouldn't buy any of that new stuff especially at their regular prices

 

[Verdad]

I was just curious if they are still trying to unload old stuff at a discount, anybody been to the bookstore lately? Would buy discount old stuff maybe

Of course I wouldn't buy any of that new stuff especially at their regular prices

I saw some old stuff at the Wegmans near Fairfax Corner within the last week or two

 

[Falco]

I could see Mason admitting its mistake and releasing a new logo in 3 years.

 

[GunstonsGhost]

I'm willing to give it a second look, but have no plans of purchasing at the moment. If I can score some swag at homecoming I may consider wearing it for free.

 

[Verdad]

I'm willing to give it a second look, but have no plans of purchasing at the moment. If I can score some swag at homecoming I may consider wearing it for free.

I'm sure I'll end up wearing some free swag in the future, but mostly to support the McKay logo on the back after a cheerleader throws it to me.

 

[Old Man]

I'm sure I'll end up wearing some free swag in the future, but mostly to support the McKay logo on the back after a cheerleader throws it to me.

I would do that, too, but they haven't thrown out a shirt that can fit me in years.

 

[PDGL Hoops]

I am still trying to understand what makes this new logo "safe."

 

[Verdad]

I am still trying to understand what makes this new logo "safe."

Safe from trademark infringement at least

 

[99 Patriot]

At the baseball golf tournament last week they were making custom hats for attendees that featured various options with the new logo. I got one since they were free. Nice hats, but still a bad logo.

 

[The Great PATSby]

Sheesh, these poll numbers are kind of concerning. I know its a small sample size but members on the boards are some of the biggest supporters of the University and a heavy majority aren't purchasing anything. I'd have to imagine the numbers are even worst with fair weather fans and alumni.

Curious to know how much Mason makes from licensing/merchandise. I briefly looked at Mason's financial reports and didn't see anything. It probably rolls into "Other Income" with along with a bunch of other shit. But I would guess licensing/merchandise sales would not be material enough for them to ditch the logo.

 

[Old Man]

Sheesh, these poll numbers are kind of concerning. I know its a small sample size but members on the boards are some of the biggest supporters of the University and a heavy majority aren't purchasing anything. I'd have to imagine the numbers are even worst with fair weather fans and alumni.

Curious to know how much Mason makes from licensing/merchandise. I briefly looked at Mason's financial reports and didn't see anything. It probably rolls into "Other Income" with along with a bunch of other shit. But I would guess licensing/merchandise sales would not be material enough for them to ditch the logo.

Didn't know someone was talking a poll. Anyway, I'll buy something when I see it if I like it, and liking it has mostly to do with the item, not the logo.

 

[mkaufman1]

I'll buy something eventually but I'm in no hurry. I still love the black George Mason Basketball sweatshirt from like 3 years ago and that is my go to during basketball season.

 

[tblack33]

I actually looked through the online bookstore for a new polo for this season and was surprised at how limited the choices were. Couldn’t find anything I thought I would actually wear, logo aside. I wish we’d do another Adidas run like we did a couple of years ago, which ended up being surprisingly successful IIRC.

 

[Old Man]

I actually looked through the online bookstore for a new polo for this season and was surprised at how limited the choices were. Couldn’t find anything I thought I would actually wear, logo aside. I wish we’d do another Adidas run like we did a couple of years ago, which ended up being surprisingly successful IIRC.

I'd buy if it was put together.

 

[MasonFanatic]

I'm sure I'll eventually buy something if it looks sharp, but most (not all) of the gear I've seen so far, does not live up to my standards, so right now I only plan to wear it if it's free. It's unfortunate that we settled for a half-finished logo that requires the person using the logo to have good design and composition sense, instead of taking the extra time and effort to create a polished, professional logo that always looks good in any context.