fatbastard Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Ok, this may sound ridiculously retarded, by i thought of this after going to bed glancing at the inventions thread: Ok now im not sure if bandwith/server costs are still a problem with the recent meltdown erasing a whole lot of threads,creating a lot of recent space but if this was still a problem i thought of a way that this site could make money on other things besides donations. firstly for the staff at 4THW to create a hand made exclusively limited edition pair of "12ozprophet dunks" i can see them now, the two tones of grey that the site uses (on the inner and outer layer) as well as the famous oiler 12ozprophet/the writers forum handstyle on the back corner, perhaps they could come in a series with a the famous 12oz cast each designing a shoe. all numbered. Im telling you, this would generate a lot of revenue, the shoes would cost around $50/produce (plain white dunks before they are decorated)to buy and i can guarentee you that people will pay a minimum of $300 for them. i ve even thought about the legal implications and it wouldnt be a problem, people sell LV and gucci dunks that arent official all the time. secondly to make "yardsale thread" where people sell stuff they think others will buy (stickers, sketches graff stuff books etc) with all proceeds going to the site. like i said...im not sure if this is still a problem so, am i being a complete moron with hopes higher than the sky, or do you think these ideas have potential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeforAnEYE Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'm sure people would but the 12oz dunks, I wouldn't but there are people that would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 Re: Re: An idea i had (mainly for raven) Originally posted by CILONE/SK Who would pay that much? I would like to sell them some crap I got too. i meant to say, guarentee that people in general would pay...not meaning you guys. and now that i think about it, whats the harm in making a single prototype pair? seeing what they go for in an auction and releasing a series if they sell well. total loss, the cost of the show and paint, $55 with the potential to make a lot of money. i would even be prepared to provide the all white canvas dunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 ideas are being, and have been kicked around more will be revealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 wtf is a dunk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not_like_you Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 What are "dunks"? Sorry if that is a stupid question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 eh yo, dunk... whatchu got on my fries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not_like_you Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by CILONE/SK Grab your balls and tell them you don't know what the fuck dunks are, don't say sorry. Say motherfucker:D maybe next time..:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 nike dunk. tennis shoes. check on ebay. it's a good idea, but $300 is not very much money, and there are only so many buyers for custom 12oz dunks. the name 12oz prophet holds a whole lot of weight in the graff community, but outside of that, it's nothing. besides, that's actually a lot of effort to put into something just to stay afloat. and our costs of opperating would require us to sell a few pairs a month. it's a good idea, and one that has been looked into (not customizing ourselves, but working with nike on an official 12oz dunk) but for the time being, it's a little beyond our capabilities (or more to the point, nike's interest) as far as having a yard sale forum to generate profits, again, that's a hell of alot of work. also, this isn't a grass roots, morning breakfast program for kids. selling off random stickers and sketches is cool, but we can't nickle and dime our way to self sufficency. the reason 12oz has always stayed a head of the game (even with a 5 year hiatus) is by thinking well into the future. these are good ideas, but not really 12oz ideas, if you know what i mean. i do think kid's on here should trade alot more stuff with one another though. people that have proven to have quality design skills and ability should set up trades for bigger items. mr. abc trades mams a pair of custom dunks for a big quality canvas, or a custom painted jean jacket or something, ya know. fuck cd's and post cards, think bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 ooooor, seeking could marry angelina jolie and have her fund 12oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 no way homie, mandy moore like whoa. well ok, i won't say 'no way'. cause i would probably 'take one for the team' if i had to, but i wouldn't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 yeah i see what you mean, but im talking a lot simpler than your thinking. i.e by yard sale i mean open a thread, where people just take images of what they want to sell and post them, and people can contact them if they are interested, it would work on trust. the dunks, would involve getting special leather spray paint, outter layers dark grey inner layers dark grey, getting the famous oiler handstyle done in paint pen, a few other bits and peices and bam! the prototype is made. legally, you wouldnt even have to talk to nike, because accprding to international consumer law once an individual purchases an item, it is there right to do what they want with the item and sell it (within guidelines) how they want, i mean im sure if nike wanted to be assholes they could find a precident to have them be discontinued for sale, but considering they havent done anything to sites that make louisvuitton dunks, they wouldnt bother... and your right it isnt a lot of money, but with the donations and ideas combined, i think it would bring in a considerable chunk to play an effective role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETO Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 <span style='color:pink'>we could make a grey dunk, like FB is talking about with pink lettering and sell a limited edition 12oz "deto" dunk...:rolleyes: </span> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 or a silver dunk with gold trim and it would be called...... ugly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 if ya'll are talking shoes, you might wanna drop bob hope a line and the yard sale idea is just begging for police busts: "ugh yeah.. i wanna buy it.. what's your address?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASER1NE Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 id just make my own dunks an sell em to yuppies myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyLox Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by seeking no way homie, mandy moore like whoa. well ok, i won't say 'no way'. cause i would probably 'take one for the team' if i had to, but i wouldn't like it. the 12oz pinch hitter is here for you dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by CILONE/SK I still think a porn site would be a great idea. I am + that someone here knows hoes that will let you take pics of them, just look on the show me skin thread and talk to gambler. Give some hoe money and tell her to do shit on command once a week and 12 oz will be here forever. It doesn't have to be on 12oz, it could be a totally seperate website that supports 12oz too. We have people all over the world and we could have the servers in a place away from the US, so that it will be easier to get away with shit. There is mad loot in porn and I just think that it shouldn't be overlooked. I know I suggested this on the work at home thread, It should be listed here, because it is a great motherfucking idea. no diss, but that is a horrible idea. wouldnt the porn site make this site trashy? and what about the girls on this site? i know that some of them (including me) wouldnt be offended it by any means, but i just think it would be trashy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 i see. carry on with your bad self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by heavyLox the 12oz pinch hitter is here for you dog. jeez, a pinch hitter for angelina??? she'll be upset. someone write her a letter apologizing for seeking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 a pr0n site? 12oz? hmm. no. why not just have dee and dlush charge $5 a "gander" and they can donate half the profits to 12oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeforAnEYE Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 ladies of 12oz calander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 http://img.studenti.it/images/monitor/wallpaper/angelina_jolie/foto/jolie.jpg'> i sometimes seriously consider trying to pass myself off as a vietnamese kid so that i might be adopted by this young lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adderall Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 three hunnet dollahs!! whaaat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETO Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by EyeforAnEYE ladies of 12oz calander :idea: I'll take 2</span> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by casekonly a pr0n site? 12oz? hmm. no. why not just have dee and dlush charge $5 a "gander" and they can donate half the profits to 12oz? pffft. ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by Devilush pffft. ha! http://emeagwali.com/photos/biafra/starving-biafran-refugee-child.jpg'> for just one pic of breasts a day, you too can help little omar. don't you love omar? don't YOU want to HELP omar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 http://www.localaccess.com/burger/kenya/Maasai%20Child.jpg'> "please, ma'am, all we need is one breast pic a day. don't you love us?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 casek!! you are so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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