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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog
Just for the sake of asking, sigmagirl10 - what are the challenges you face using 4 letters? I imagine getting merchandise from major vendors would be one of the biggest, since most vendors only have spots to select up to 3 letters.
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I think the main challenge is when people ask what it is and why we have four letters (and sometimes the very rude "that doesn't sound like a real sorority")--since it's not what they're used to!
In terms of merchandise, it can be annoying. My chapter actually worked (presumably still works) with GreekU/123Greek pretty extensively and our paraphernalia chair my junior year was able to get them to add a fourth letter option for all of their stitched letter and embroidered apparel, and they also made our lavaliers, and even ended up adding some of their pre-designed screenprinted shirts for Sigma. Something Greek also has four letters (at no extra cost) for the majority of their custom apparel, a lot of their engraved stuff as well, and we have found Greek Life Threads to be really helpful, always willing to add a fourth letter if we chat them or write it in the notes on our order (again at no extra cost). So I think we (my chapter and nationally) have all really appreciated that! The problem we do run into is with prefab merchandise that isn't customized by the seller--for example, a lot of the more appealing non-lavalier necklaces, and other jewelry (rings, etc.).