Golden Wheels Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Are these companies taking a big chance, or do they already know the game will be another bag job? New England Patriots fans can get their hands on officially licensed AFC championship clothing and merchandise immediately after Sunday’s game if the team pulls out a win against the Denver Broncos. Modell’s Sporting Goods, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sport Authority stores will stay open as long as there’s customer demand after the 3 p.m. game ends, or until supplies last. Modell’s and Dick’s then will reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, while certain Sports Authority stores will open at 7 a.m. Modell’s already had the Pats merchandise on hand yesterday — a roughly $500,000 gamble, according to CEO Mitch Modell. “We took a tremendous risk, but you know what? People expect us to have the merchandise,” Modell said. “We printed up everything: hats, shirts, T-shirts, novelties, pennants — you name it — for men, women, kids.” The products will be available at Modell’s stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and all Dick’s in Massachusetts. Sports Authority stores in Watertown, Somerville, Braintree, Woburn, Danvers, Mansfield, Framingham and North Milford will have the extended hours. “The fact that it’s an early game is great for the customers,” Modell said. “They won’t have to wait until midnight to shop. When (the Pats) beat Peyton Manning … and knowing that New England will come back to New York to play — there are just so many storylines on this thing, it will just get fans crazy.” http://bostonherald....after_game_ends If the Patriots lose, the Modell CEO said the merchandise will go to a 3rd world country. But would they really take a risk like that without extenuating circumstances? It sounds like the "storylines" have already been written. Edited January 18, 2014 by Golden Wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 there are many kids in 3rd world countries wearing Bills SB victory shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) here's a tip from a former insider, they always do this and the websites already have them on the site, hidden by business rules....and if those rules don't work right, you get a visit from people as high up as the commissioner of the league....nfl.com etc has to be ready to fulfill sales the second the game is decided. Are these companies taking a big chance, or do they already know the game will be another bag job? http://bostonherald....after_game_ends If the Patriots lose, the Modell CEO said the merchandise will go to a 3rd world country. But would they really take a risk like that without extenuating circumstances? It sounds like the "storylines" have already been written. Edited January 18, 2014 by The Poojer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Are these companies taking a big chance, or do they already know the game will be another bag job? http://bostonherald....after_game_ends If the Patriots lose, the Modell CEO said the merchandise will go to a 3rd world country. But would they really take a risk like that without extenuating circumstances? It sounds like the "storylines" have already been written. You do realize all 4 cities are the same with this right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Are these companies taking a big chance, or do they already know the game will be another bag job? http://bostonherald....after_game_ends If the Patriots lose, the Modell CEO said the merchandise will go to a 3rd world country. But would they really take a risk like that without extenuating circumstances? It sounds like the "storylines" have already been written. All four teams/cities do this every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Wheels Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I know they print stuff ahead of time. I just thought it was unusual that they would announce it before the game was even played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Mark up must be huge! Yet, still buying what their selling! Uh huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 my personal and somewhat informed opinion is that that picture is a fake....there is no way any major retailer, like modelles, would be so stupid as to let the product be seen by the public, there would be very, very, very stiff penalties and the threat of losing the right to sell licensed product...i know, its a picture on the internet so it must be true...but i really feel this is a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) keep in mind also....a retailer like sports authority, which is cited in that article wouldn't be stupid enough to put Patriots gear out on the floor in advance, especially when you consider their opponent plays in a stadium named after them....'on hand' does not mean 'on sale' or 'on display' i am also just realizing i am mixing up conversations....someone posted a picture of the ne tees on racks, that is what i was referring to in some of my responses...sorry about that.... Edited January 18, 2014 by The Poojer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I know they print stuff ahead of time. I just thought it was unusual that they would announce it before the game was even played. One day you'll see an ad and when the game ends it'll be the first store you run to and it'll all make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelouie Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I already got mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Are these companies taking a big chance, or do they already know the game will be another bag job? Do you really not know this is nothing new and all 4 teams will be doing the same thing? The Pats are going to get smoked this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Wheels Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Good news for clothes shoppers in Nicaragua and Honduras. These will be available soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Are these companies taking a big chance, or do they already know the game will be another bag job? http://bostonherald....after_game_ends If the Patriots lose, the Modell CEO said the merchandise will go to a 3rd world country. But would they really take a risk like that without extenuating circumstances? It sounds like the "storylines" have already been written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 What are the odds some stock boy at a store is going to grab several of these and put them up on Craigslist and Ebay tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Watch out Congolese Trent Edwards, there's a shipment of Pats crap headed your way. Signed, The original third world dynasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) I'd love to awake tomorrow in an alternate reality like the Truman Show, where the Bills are in the midst of an unprecedented 14 consecutive Super Bowl victories. Edited January 20, 2014 by BigCountryBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellaman101 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Saw my first Buffalo Bills Super Bowl Champs shirt in Bosnia back in 1997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Are these companies taking a big chance, or do they already know the game will be another bag job? http://bostonherald....after_game_ends If the Patriots lose, the Modell CEO said the merchandise will go to a 3rd world country. But would they really take a risk like that without extenuating circumstances? It sounds like the "storylines" have already been written. The greed runs rampant so rather than just print up enough to have at the stadium in case it did happen the Pats win this guy BLOWS $500000 he deserves it to be that big of a ass !! I'd love to awake tomorrow in an alternate reality like the Truman Show, where the Bills are in the midst of an unprecedented 14 consecutive Super Bowl victories. Heck i'd settle for one or 2 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibuya Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) they do this every year. Cheaper ot make them both to ensure you get them into the public's hands 1st the other shirts get donated and written off on the businesses taxes Edited January 20, 2014 by shibuya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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