U pay to give companies free advertising?

[DrunkenParrot]

Sometimes I will break down and buy a branded shirt that I really really like, but I do like free shirts and hats. Kinda Like when you spend 48K on a John Deere Tractor and they give you a made in China Hat that cost 5 dollars. But I take it and still wear it when on the farm. I would take any free shirt from a manufacture that I like. Just to help them promote. Polo and Tommy Hilfiger and other department store shirts are just a waste. But its America you can do what you want, buy what you want and be happy. But I mostly wear Sports team hats and my shirts are mostly Plain Duluth shirts with no brand on them and a pocket. Now my Beer Cozies are a whole different story, They are a compilation of where i have been, what I have seen and what I have bought.......That reminds me......mmmm beer time.....

 

[KY_BOB]

I'll buy souvenir shirts, I have a couple from Cozumel, Bonaire and Jamaica. I don't mind that but I have bought 2 sets Oceanic regs and 2 sets of Scuba pro. If they want to send me a tshirt, I'll wear it but I won't pay for it.

I'm just picking on the regs but I feel the same about my other gear.

 

[Sas]

I guess it depends what you mean by branded. I have bought souvenir diving tshirts from locations I've been too but not bought any manufacturer's t-shirt and do not understand why one would. I would wear them if they were free though. I hate shopping so the less decisions I have to make about clothing due to getting free stuff, the better.

 

[burna]

That reminds me, recently I got a fill from a LDS I don't normally go to. I went out to the car for a minute and he took the opportunity to slap a sticker advertising his shop on my tank!

I didn't realise until later, but I thought that was a bit cheeky.

 

[Sas]

Wat. Email me the shop name, interested

That would annoy me. Print out a big sticker that says 'BURNA' and put on the compressor.

 

[Blue Sparkle]

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[tregrrr]

That reminds me, recently I got a fill from a LDS I don't normally go to. I went out to the car for a minute and he took the opportunity to slap a sticker advertising his shop on my tank!

I didn't realise until later, but I thought that was a bit cheeky.

only a BIT?? that is defacing private property... vandalism no less

since you guys have annual hydros, I don't think think you require Evidence of Inspection stickers down there... but up here, if they fill my tank and slap a sticker on my tank advertising their shop it had better be a FREE VIP sticker. otherwise I will NEVER return without some sort of bona fide excuse... the audacity of defacing my gear would bother me exceptionally. I do not put corrosion encouraging stickers on tanks if it can at all be avoided. ....and for them to put one on without consulting?? thats pale

 

[burna]

Wat. Email me the shop name, interested

That would annoy me. Print out a big sticker that says 'BURNA' and put on the compressor.

How 'bout on the front window?? Maybe with a photo of my carpet arse to go with it!! :mooner:

 

[FuzzyNutz]

I guess I look at it this way: Am I paying them a fee to advertise for them, or am I paying for a shirt to have on my back?... I'm going with the latter. Now that that's out of the way, I'll choose something that is appealing to my eye, something I would like to 'show off' and be proud to wear. If I like X company because I think they have quality gear, and they have a cool shirt that catches my eye, why not wear it? Advertising something you like can't be all a bad thing... it can keep them around longer or help them expand (benicial for the consumer), and it can start a good conversation with passers-by because of your similiar interests.

As examples, I play Paul Reed Smith Guitars, drink Stone Brewing Company beers, ride NeverSummer snowboards, and love Eagles football... and I have a few shirts from each company. I like to show pride in the things I like. This doesn't mean I have to wear their shirt to prove it, but it's there as an option and I need something to wear, so why not?

 

[burna]

If I like X company because I think they have quality gear, and they have a cool shirt that catches my eye, why not wear it? Advertising something you like can't be all a bad thing... it can keep them around longer or help them expand (benicial for the consumer), and it can start a good conversation with passers-by because of your similiar interests.

Well....wearing it isn't so much the issue, I guess, as paying for the privilege.To me it just seems back to front. People pay $30 or more for a shirt that prolly costs $5 to make, and it carries a logo (lets say a brand of dive gear), which is advertising.

If I was selling XX brand gear and someone spent upwards of $500, to me, chucking in a $5 t-shirt would scream cheap advertising.