Nalia/Art,Does anyoneelse notice a problem?? - Page 2

DOVE1920 · #16 07-04-2001, 12:52 AM

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Originally posted by TRSimon:
The owners like to say that we don't buy 'nalia, but I know if someone went into business, specializing in top of the line products for the royal blues (you know, like how everyone has the latest in AKA and Delta, but having the latest in Zeta, Sigma and Sigma), they could make some serious cash.

That is so true that they are losing so much money by not having enough stuff for everyone. You would think that a light bulb would go off somewhere. It sucks that we have to bug stores to carry our merchandise...

ChaosDST · #17 07-31-2001, 01:04 PM

I agree. I don't know if it is based on region (some orgs. are more popular in one region than another) or the overall size of membership internationally. But, I know that the Zeta and SGRho 'nalia selection is small...and often times limited to keychains and so forth.
Another problem that I've noticed---a whole lot of Delta and/or AKA 'nalia that I'm sure most Deltas or AKAs wouldn't wear or display. Some 'nalia are noticeably cheap and tacky. Just my $19.13.

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blueberi1920 · #18 07-31-2001, 02:46 PM

You know I was hoping it would be a regional problem, but its not. I'm in DC and they're only 2 greek stores to start with in the area and they only have that daggone wood pin and maybe 4 tshirts, and unfortuantely I like collecting figurines. I end up ordering most of my stuff of the internet, I have gotten the best ones from ebay of www.otteas.com

TRUE ZETA · #19 08-01-2001, 12:00 AM

I agree BIG TIME!!! I collect Zeta art and I have a hard time finding good stuff.

SoTrue1920 · #20 08-02-2001, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by mccoyred:
Here we go with SIZE bias. Most of their women's shirts are only available in Small and Medium w/ Large or bigger available in certain sizes if at all.

I've found that this is the norm in most t-shirt/greekstores that don't specialize in NPHC gear. They're of the mindset that all sorority women are size 4 Cathy Co-Ed.

As a large woman myself, I usually take cute t-shirts, sweatshirts and polo shirts and have them embroidered. Then I write the manufacturers and ask that they start to carry larger sizes.

TRUE ZETA · #21 08-02-2001, 05:30 PM

HEY ALL...go on this site called Cush.com. They have a lot of art for all greeks. But, supply is limited cause it sells so fast..good luck to ya!

mccoyred · #22 08-03-2001, 12:31 AM

Here we go with SIZE bias. Most of their women's shirts are only available in Small and Medium w/ Large or bigger available in certain sizes if at all.

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Originally posted by shannieglass:
Six_Three_Sigma

the website address is http://www.customink.com

hope you use it and enjoy..i love the shirts i made..well..toodles!!

hoping for blue,
shanna

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SoTrue1920 · #23 08-06-2001, 03:43 AM

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Originally posted by TRUE ZETA:
HEY ALL...go on this site called Cush.com. They have a lot of art for all greeks. But, supply is limited cause it sells so fast..good luck to ya!

Is that the right URL, Soror? When I went to cush.com, I saw an automotive dealership.

BlueReign · #24 08-06-2001, 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by BlueReign:
Good topic and one of great concern to me!! I just ask the owner of the store "where is my nalia?" Just yesterday I went into an African art store and the owner had all these kente cloths for all the organizations except SGRho and Iota. They were $25 dollars a piece and I was exclaiming how nice they were. They were handwoven and from Ghana. I said, "I would love to buy one today but I don't see my, my ---" and then she said, "oh I'm so sorry. a lot of people have asked me about the blue and the gold and the other fraternity with the brown and the gold. I have them ordered and on the way."

So I have just decided that whenever I see other organizations represented I will just ask the owner for mine.

UPDATE~

As of today, August 6, she still does not have them.

Now I no longer want one

TRUBLUBU2 · #25 08-06-2001, 11:16 PM

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Originally posted by TRUE ZETA:
HEY ALL...go on this site called Cush.com. They have a lot of art for all greeks. But, supply is limited cause it sells so fast..good luck to ya!
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SoTrue1920:
Is that the right URL, Soror? When I went to cush.com, I saw an automotive dealership.
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hey sorors and sisterfriends, the site is www.cushcity.com.

Covergirl · #26 08-08-2001, 07:46 PM

Sorors!!
This topic hits so close to home. When I go to buy Zeta para, I see the same old designs in every single store. Also, the stores in my area seem to think that all Zetas are XL or XXL. I spoke with the owner and he had the nerve to say that most of his Zeta customers wear that size. I said well look at me, do you suggest a XL or a XXL? People are different sizes. Carry different sizes.
Also, the art!! Can some artist please draw a picture with desent looking representations of Zeta?? We have different hair lengths and shades of color. I find too many stereotypical images.
Keep demanding sorors, they will listen.

Imperial11 · #27 08-12-2001, 12:03 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ChaosDST:

Another problem that I've noticed---a whole lot of Delta and/or AKA 'nalia that I'm sure most Deltas or AKAs wouldn't wear or display. Some 'nalia are noticeably cheap and tacky.

AMEN, Soror!!! I wish that I lived wherever everyone is saying that they only see a whole lot of Delta and AKA merchandise, because where I live (in Columbia, SC) there really isn't a good selection of 'nalia for any BGLO. Not only is there not a good selection, but there really isn't even a whole lot of stuff at all in greek stores. Whatever they do have is VERY expensive. I get most of my 'nalia off of the internet and I really don't even plan on ordering anything else, because I've found that the stuff I make for myself (like picture frames,paddles, t-shirts, halters, decorative jeans, jackets and keychains) get me more attention and compliments than the 'nalia that I paid good money for. Also African-American sponsored events in my area carry some decent 'nalia and it's reasonably priced. The Heritage Festival, Gullah Festival and the Black-Expo always have vendors and they can usually be bargained with. So keep your eyes out for events such as these in your area and get CREATIVE.

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shannieglass · #28 08-12-2001, 12:23 AM

Hey all..

I dont know if anyone has ever checked it out..but I ran across a website that has some cute items..http://1greek2another.com/ you might want to check it out

toodles!!

shannieglass · #29 08-12-2001, 12:24 AM

Hey all..

I dont know if anyone has ever checked it out..but I ran across a website that has some cute items..http://1greek2another.com/ you might want to check it out

toodles!!

rho4life · #30 10-30-2003, 05:47 PM

Hello Ladies! As a true shop-a-holic, I had to crash the forum on this one. I have found that the best way to go is the internet, especially if you are trying to get new items for a whole chapter. I have used several different sites, with varying results. Has anyone here tried greek101.com???? I know they provided items for the MTV sorority life/fraternity life, but I have never talked/emailed w/ anyone who ordered from them.