Gugny Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Motorin' said: The article Gugny just posted is pretty clear that the Bills didn't have to reach out to Del and those guys, but did so out of respect. From a financial standpoint, you can't take someone's billion dollar brand, add your own twist to it as a fan brand and have any standing to make money for yourself claiming it's now your trademark. The Bills own the Bills trademark. Pretty cool the relationship the original Bills Mafia guys have with the team though. I'm wondering what percentage of Bills Mafia merchandise revenue (for merch sold through the Bills Store) goes to charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: I'm wondering what percentage of Bills Mafia merchandise revenue (for merch sold through the Bills Store) goes to charity. The Bills provide plenty of charitable work and donations. Why would they have to give a specific percentage of Mafia merch sales to charity just cause Reid was doing that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: I'm wondering what percentage of Bills Mafia merchandise revenue (for merch sold through the Bills Store) goes to charity. IDK, that article you posted said that the NFL does revenue sharing with merch sales, so they can't promise any donations to charity. This is where I hope they lean in to their relationship with the Bills Mafia originators, and do some fund. raising with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: I'm wondering what percentage of Bills Mafia merchandise revenue (for merch sold through the Bills Store) goes to charity. If any. *shrugs* no idea. Interesting question though. And which charity if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Just now, StHustle said: The Bills provide plenty of charitable work and donations. Why would they have to give a specific percentage of Mafia merch sales to charity just cause Reid was doing that? 26Shirts is/has always been charity driven, so I think it just makes sense that - as the Bills take ownership of the slogan - it continues to contribute to the original mission. Just now, Motorin' said: IDK, that article you posted said that the NFL does revenue sharing with merch sales, so they can't promise any donations to charity. This is where I hope they lean in to their relationship with the Bills Mafia originators, and do some fund. raising with them. I didn't know that about merch sales, thanks. Totally agree with your second sentence, which is really what I'm curious about. I'd be shocked if there wasn't something agreed upon once discussions started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: There is a mafia in Buffalo though and the mob I grew up with would outfit you with cement shoes 👟 shoot first and ask questions later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, muppy said: If any. *shrugs* no idea. Interesting question though. And which charity if so. It looks like the focus is regional ... https://www.wivb.com/news/good-news-with-gabby/26-shirts-ramps-up-efforts-to-help-more-in-need/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Gugny said: 26Shirts is/has always been charity driven, so I think it just makes sense that - as the Bills take ownership of the slogan - it continues to contribute to the original mission I gotta disagree…that company has made millions off of a team they have no ownership in. The Bills owe them nothing. They owe the Bills everything. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 this seems to be a litmus test issue within the fanbase. You either embrace it or don't. It would get annoying if you did not like it I get that. But I think clearly the intent behind it was o signify "family" not "gangsters" just sayin'. I grew up with a lot of Italians. I understand the stereotype they want to rebuke 100%. But I embrace the Bills family concept Bills Mafia" but that's just me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Just now, StHustle said: I gotta disagree…that company has made millions off of a team they have no ownership in. The Bills owe them nothing. They owe the Bills everything. Where I'm coming from, it's not 26Shirts OR The Bills that I'm worried about ... it's about those in need who've been benefitting from the sales of this merch for a decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I know I'm in the minority but I really don't like the Bills Mafia name. I don't have a different suggestion, but not sure why we can't just be referred to as Bills fanbase. Hate hate the jumping /crashing tables nonsense too. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: and the mob I grew up with would outfit you with cement shoes 👟 shoot first and ask questions later. Ok 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Ethan in Portland said: I know I'm in the minority but I really don't like the Bills Mafia name. I don't have a different suggestion, but not sure why we can't just be referred to as Bills fanbase. Hate hate the jumping /crashing tables nonsense too. I can't stand the table crap, either. As for Bills Mafia, I've always been pretty much indifferent. I think it's harmless. I could take it or leave it. I'd never purchase any Bills Mafia merch, myself, but it doesn't bug me that others do. I'll say this, though ... I'd get a Bills Mafia tattoo before I ever donned a pair of ***** zubaz! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 The Bills Mafia merch the team produces is lame. The logo sucks its so cheesy. Imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I’m in the minority, but one thing I will never have to worry about is owning is anything branded with “Bills Mafia” on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 42 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: Potential big payday for the people who are the Bills mafia? No. It wa explained above.. Founders couldn't establish rights using the Bills name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: I know I'm in the minority but I really don't like the Bills Mafia name. I don't have a different suggestion, but not sure why we can't just be referred to as Bills fanbase. Hate hate the jumping /crashing tables nonsense too. Cracks me up when local WNY media throw up over themselves trying to set a Guinness Book of World Records for most times uttering the phrase Bills Mafia in a 30 minute newscast. It is so forced that it becomes comical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Shaw66 said: No. It wa explained above.. Founders couldn't establish rights using the Bills name. But, the standing buffalo isn't trademarked... anyone could put anything with that logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Cracks me up when local WNY media throw up over themselves trying to set a Guinness Book of World Records for most times uttering the phrase Bills Mafia in a 30 minute newscast. It is so forced that it becomes comical. and every year we sing Bohemian Rhapsody at Oktoberfest to set a record of a group sing EVEN though we know we 1000 people are way way short of the Guinness Book Let them have their fun 🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogie_Klinkhammer Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Let me guess, there will be a sneaky paywall link to view any Buffalo Bills Mafia material. The paywall starts at 2..99 then costs more every year. Ya ya, I heard it all before.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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