Director Conference T-Shirt Purchase Controversy | Reflections on Maui Trip

[PCJenni]

did you see the Newswire?? We are supposed to PURCHASE a tshirt to wear on Saturday at conference??? Really? I don't think that is cool at all. After the amazing trip to Maui, I am wondering why they would cheap out on tshirt at conference?

 

[BethCooks4U]

Long ago you got one when you went to NC. Then they let you buy one. Then they went away. Now they're back, pricier and they want us to wear them a specific day?! I have a ton of PC tshirts that I never wear (I don't wear any tshirts) so I think I'll pass on this one or maybe I'll wear one out of my closet...They have been cutting corners every year for the last several years. Ever since Doris stepped down. Now don't get me wrong, I still love PC and feel that we still get a lot of perks and goodies (especially our downlines do) and I do appreciate all that. I'm just talking about the fact that they are cutting back on all those things especially at conference. It is what it is.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

AND - if purchasing it from Merrill, you'll also be paying the shipping costs on this t-shirt...bringing the cost for a t-shirt closer to $25.

I won't be buying it...

 

[chefkathy]

You could do one big order for your team and save on shipping costs.

 

[flemings99]

I placed a Merrill order after the first time they announced the shirts and they weren't even on Merrill's site at the time. I won't be getting one either. My guess is they'll have them on-site.

 

[akaskydebil]

I haven't gotten my newswire yet.

 

[Malinda Klein]

Yeah, i have tons of tshirts too-

i'm trying to think possitive, I was thinking of buying a shirt for my team to wear, so maybe i'll just buy this one instead.

 

[PCJenni]

they want us to wear them on Saturday.. my guess is so that we are all wearing them as we travel home. Not going to spend $15 for a shirt I will never wear again. Seems silly to me. Either give them to us or not have them at all... not cool in my opinion

 

[akaskydebil]

In todays economy people are really sacrificing just to get to conference and some have even made the decision not to go....then encourage to spend more? I'm with Jenni - "not cool".

 

[akaskydebil]

Ok I must add that although Idon't think they should be encouraging more to spend for conference, I really really like the t-shirt (just got my newsletter) and would buy one even if not going to conference as I think its a GREAT conversation starter / out & about shirt. Although I love the color, my casper the ghost skin-tone is not going to fare well in it. I'll still give it a thumbs up.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I placed a Merrill order after the first time they announced the shirts and they weren't even on Merrill's site at the time. I won't be getting one either. My guess is they'll have them on-site.

That was my thought too.

 

[Sheila]

They gave us 2 weeks notice? I finally got my Newswire & it says order by June 1. What if we were wanting to buy for our downline? Wouldn't they think that we'd need more notice? I'll actually probably order mine in advance so that I can wash it first. It drove me crazy wearing a t-shirt around Toronto that hadn't been washed. But various chemicals bother me too. I have to use Tide Free on all my laundry & bedding. LOL

 

[Nanisu]

Um....it's REALLY green....kermit anyone?

 

[Sheila]

LOL - Hey! I happen to be wearing another Merrill Logo shirt right now that's the SAME color! I bought a group of shirts from a friend & it was in the bunch. Oh, and it IS laundry day. I wore it because everything else was in the wash. LOL

 

[dannyzmom]

I won't be buying one.
I think it's rude, in this economy, after asking us to invest SO much money in travel, hotel, registration, meals just to attend...to then ask us to spend ANOTHER $15.95+tax/shipping on a t-shirt.
AND...how does a t-shirt fit into "business casual?"

 

[finley1991]

AND...how does a t-shirt fit into "business casual?"

I'm totally with you on this on Carolyn! That is the first thing I though of! The t-shirt is a far cry from that. But each to his own...

I think I'm going to skip it... I'll wear my Toronto t-shirt instead.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Colleen, that's actually a great idea! We should wear our trip shirts! I like the Disney shirt the best. I think the cut is different from the shirts in previous years.

 

[finley1991]

Colleen, that's actually a great idea! We should wear our trip shirts! I like the Disney shirt the best. I think the cut is different from the shirts in previous years.

Thanks... actually, I would find it inspiring if everyone would wear their trip shirts instead... then newer consultants or those who feel they are out of reach could see how many are actually earning them. Hmmm... I think I'm sending an e-mail to my NED and JJ next!!!!

Maybe they can promote it as "wear your trip shirt and if you don't have one... here's one you can buy..."

 

[Sheila]

Unfortunately, I think Lynette & I started it. I did a design for her group last year & she chose the green shirt to put it on. I'm betting her group really stood out at conference & HO reps probably noticed! They are probably guessing that the design they came up this year will also stand out in a crowd on the street and in the airport and be great advertising.Here's the Almond Team shirts from last year:

I have to admit that Corporate's color is a bit more tame. It's a light green, but doesn't have that fluorescent touch to it.

 

[baychef]

they want us to wear them on Saturday.. my guess is so that we are all wearing them as we travel home. Not going to spend $15 for a shirt I will never wear again. Seems silly to me. Either give them to us or not have them at all... not cool in my opinion

I feel the same. I don't wear tee shirts per say (unless I am cleaning) and I have plenty.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Unfortunately, I think Lynette & I started it. I did a design for her group last year & she chose the green shirt to put it on. I'm betting her group really stood out at conference & HO reps probably noticed! They are probably guessing that the design they came up this year will also stand out in a crowd on the street and in the airport and be great

Sorry Sheila, you didn't start it. People have been making tshirts for their teams for years. There are always many different ones each year.

Personally, I think that if they had to charge for them they should have made the $15 including shipping and right from PC. They've done that before with other things.

 

[Sheila]

Oh, I wasn't saying we started team shirts, I was referencing the color.

 

[akaskydebil]

Personally, I think that if they had to charge for them they should have made the $15 including shipping and right from PC. They've done that before with other things.

Great idea! :love0010: