It’s frustrating when you have a great idea and designs but stores are so affraid to sell it. They are so closed minded and don’t even want to hear what Gimp actually means. We are selling gear all over the United States, Canada, U.K., Sweden , and even Guam. FYI Guam is considered domstic shipping (Crazy, aint it?)
We have a bunch of established athletes that are promoting and wearing our gear, we’ve sponsored many events and we’ve even volunteered at events and not done it through Gimp. I think we’ve already proven that we’re not some make-shift fly by night outfit.We are the real deal with quality products and designs and have the means to give back to the disabled community.
Even with the abreviated logo,G.A.,inc. it still scares them off. They don’t get that the name expressess the attitude of the athlete. With so many programs relying on donataions and the economy being they way it is, we are in a great spot to really do some good here. We are making and selling a product so our profit margin is that much greater. In turn our contribution is that much greater. All we need is a couple stores to take a second and see what we are all about and they rest will catch up.
So many people write to tell me about all the attention they get by wearing a Gimp Apparel shirt, once the concept is explained people are really into it. This is huge for adaptive sports because public awareness is also so important and gets forgotten alot of time.
I understand most adaptive sports programs have limited space and money. I’m not putting any of these stores down for that, I’m just frustrated with the closed minded, timid stores. We have a great product with a great message and mission. I just need to get it to more customers. Gimp Apparel is still sold in our Ebay store and is linked to our website but to have it in the customers hand to feel the quality and see it first hand makes a difference. To us and adaptive sports and the disabled community.
Thanks for reading my rant. Look for us at a retailer near you very soon!
Getting Gimp Apparel of the Ground
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