Abstract:
I’m proposing the DAO fund a service that orders, packages & ships custom merch kits based on the buyer’s NFT & social media handles. The kits will include an assortment of custom items such as: Ball Cap, Conference Badge, Pins & Stickers. The box itself would be a custom collectible for the buyer to store conference materials or memories in.
Author Description:
I’m an entrepreneur with over 15 years experience in business. I’ve been active in the Web 3 space for over 2 years.
Motivation:
Since July 2021 , I’ve attended 2 NFT.NYCs, 2 Veecons, 2 Apefests, 1 SXSW, and various other Web 3 meetups. 1 major takeaway is IRL event-goers LOVE flexing their digital identities. I’ve seen attendees sporting custom jackets, hats & shirts with their PFPs. However, not everyone has the time to craft or custom order items individually. My proposed service would be a one-stop-shop for the Web 3 community to order their “Starter Pack” showcasing their forever PFP. Since every item in these kits would feature the buyer’s PFP, this would be marketed & priced as a premium product.
Rationale:
This proposal would give Web 3 event attendees exposure to the Apecoin DAO because:
Verbage such as “Funded by ApeCoin DAO” would be prominently displayed on the website & socials
$APE would be a payment option for them to purchase the kits
Key Terms:
IP, Custom Merchandise, Events
Specifications & Steps to Implement:
Secure funding of 20 , 000 $APE to begin R&D.
Research & establish vendor partners to lock-in pricing & turnaround time.
Potential Partners for the custom merch may include:
Badges - https://flextag.io/
Hats - https://customlids.com/ (Offers custom embroidery)
Boxes - https://www.packola.com/
Pin & Stickers - https://www.stickermule.com
Establish Drop-ship / Fulfillment partners
Build site & social media channels
Market & presell 1 , 000 kits via burnable NFT drop. Presale would include a genesis POAP or other early-supporter accolade, and serve as proof-of-concept.
Future orders would be placed as limited-edition drops, and marketed ahead of upcoming major conferences.
Timeline:
3 - 6 months to implement
The proposal suggests that the DAO funds a service that creates custom merchandise kits based on buyer's NFT and social media handles. The kits would include items like caps, conference badges, pins, and stickers, all featuring the buyer's profile picture. This service aims to cater to the Web 3 community's desire to showcase their digital identities at events. The plan includes securing funding, establishing vendor partnerships, creating a website and social media channels, and launching a presale of 1,000 kits as proof-of-concept. The timeline for implementation is estimated at 3-6 months.
Interesting AIP! :mechanical_arm: : 100 : I am a merch lover myself too. I have a few questions th…
Interesting AIP! :mechanical_arm: : 100 : I am a merch lover myself too. I have a few questions though:
1 .Have you considered the potential demand for this service and how it may scale?
2 .Have you thought about the potential cost of producing custom merchandise for each buyer and how that might impact pricing?
BitSaga: I’ve spoken with a couple potential vendors. For promo items (Stickers, pins & boxes) pricing is reasonable. The badges & hats would be more costly, but I confirmed I could send them a spreadsheet with bulk-images. Assembling the kits would be a manual process. However, they’d be priced accordingly, likely retailing in the range of 0.4 - 1 ETH each. Cost analysis must be done to get a better estimate.
BitSaga: That would be cool inclusion, and we could mass-produce those. Partnering with https://niftyslabs.com/ to include a 1-of-1 print in the kit would be interesting too.
Just wonder if the scope is too small? there are several 3 rd party merch shops that can customize…
Just wonder if the scope is too small? there are several 3 rd party merch shops that can customize any pfp you like, how to compete with those more general purpose online shops?
BitSaga: Buyers could always order their swag a-la-carte from merch shops. But our advantage would be in the high quality curation & assembly of the their “Conference Ready” package. We would add value in the same way gift basket companies add value.
I’ve spoken with a couple potential vendors. For promo items (Stickers, pins & boxes) pricing is re…
I’ve spoken with a couple potential vendors. For promo items (Stickers, pins & boxes) pricing is reasonable. The badges & hats would be more costly, but I confirmed I could send them a spreadsheet with bulk-images. Assembling the kits would be a manual process. However, they’d be priced accordingly, likely retailing in the range of 0 . 4 - 1 ETH each. Cost analysis must be done to get a better estimate.
That would be cool inclusion, and we could mass-produce those. Partnering with https://niftyslabs.c…
That would be cool inclusion, and we could mass-produce those. Partnering with https://niftyslabs.com/ to include a 1 -of- 1 print in the kit would be interesting too.
Buyers could always order their swag a-la-carte from merch shops. But our advantage would be in the…
Buyers could always order their swag a-la-carte from merch shops. But our advantage would be in the high quality curation & assembly of the their “Conference Ready” package. We would add value in the same way gift basket companies add value.
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Hi mate,
Seen a couple similar ideas and I think that one or possibly more will eventually (and sho…
Hi mate,
Seen a couple similar ideas and I think that one or possibly more will eventually (and should) get approved. Two points I’d look for, top quality/high-end “blanks” and possibly trial and/or samples to say top 25 - 50 contributors perhaps as like a focus group before we commit long-term (I see you have R&D planned which is great).
I certainly see no reason why ‘we’ couldn’t corner this market or have a substantial share of it. GL. Look forward to the final draft.
Cool idea. You might want to look at this AIP and see if and how you can merge your idea.
Cool idea. You might want to look at this AIP and see if and how you can merge your idea.
There’s definitely some overlap in these ideas. Perhaps the marketplace could feature a conference …
There’s definitely some overlap in these ideas. Perhaps the marketplace could feature a conference bundle.
Also this from April:
ThankApe x ApecoinDAO AIP Idea-a-thon: Innovate on DAO Governance
Summary…
Also this from April:
ThankApe x ApecoinDAO AIP Idea-a-thon: Innovate on DAO Governance
Summary:
This proposal suggests creating an eCommerce merch store for ApeCoin DAO community members to purchase high-quality ApeCoin DAO gear and IRL event supplies with unique and attractive designs that embody the spirit of the ApeCoin DAO community. Cost+ pricing for payment in $APE
Description:
Our proposal aims to create a print-on-demand eCommerce merch store that offers high-quality ApeCoin DAO gear and IRL event supplies. The store will offer a wide range of promotional items, such as T-shirts, hats, banners, tablecloths, designs for tradeshows, hoodies, giveaways, stickers, etc with unique and attractive designs that embody the spirit of the ApeCoin DAO community.
The store will also provide IRL event supplies that community members can use to promote ApeCoin DAO during events and conferences. This merch store will be a one-stop-shop for all ApeCoin DAO community members to purchase high-quality merch and IRL event supplies that they can wear and use to promote the community.
Thanks for jumping on our ApeComms stage on Monday.
SSP - :call_me_hand:t 4 :
Yeah I’d be psyched for this but honestly for the DAO I would think apecoin merch would be a better…
Yeah I’d be psyched for this but honestly for the DAO I would think apecoin merch would be a better fit. Displaying our Apecoin pride out and about can lead to questions about what it is and possible onboarding, you never know!
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June 11, 2023, 10:46 a.m.
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June 14, 2023, 9:21 a.m.
Hi @BitSaga ,
Thank you for your ideas [and the ApeCoin DAO community for the thoughtful discussion…
Hi @BitSaga ,
Thank you for your ideas [and the ApeCoin DAO community for the thoughtful discussions]. A moderator will get in touch with the author to draft the AIP in the appropriate template. Once the AIP is drafted and meets all the DAO-approved guidelines, the proposal will be posted on Snapshot for live official voting at: Snapshot
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July 14, 2023, 11:55 a.m.
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