|
|
Post by 42falcon on Dec 29, 2013 18:34:33 GMT -6
Hey guys are any of your teams / schools solely one company ie: Nike or UA?
If so what is the benefit of it (price of gear?) and how did you set it up?
Just to clarify I am talking about going through the corporate vendor not through a sales rep at a third party, ie: I go to store A (that sells all types of brands) and work with "jim" to get Nike stuff for my team. I am not interested in doing that as we have been doing that and have not been satisfied with the type of service we get.
|
|
|
|
Post by coachdawhip on Dec 29, 2013 19:03:55 GMT -6
We are now an Adidas school, we get 40% off everything, 34% off cleats and 15% back to purchase items. I did it, because I was tired of going through x y and z for stuff. Was it the best deal guess I will see. But I like being able to call my rep and get my stuff mapped out, Adidas is new to my region so they signed on for a 2 year test run with 5 schools and I am trying to see if it is worth it.
|
|
|
|
Post by 42falcon on Dec 29, 2013 21:01:02 GMT -6
OK cool and how did you set it up thru Adidas themselves? If so would you mind firing me the reps contact info via PM? He/She may be able to set me up with right contact on my end here in Canada.
|
|
coachgrob
Sophomore Member
Potential is just a cute way of saying you haven't done anything.
Posts: 202 
|
Post by coachgrob on Dec 30, 2013 13:52:17 GMT -6
We are a UA school AD set it up. 40% off everything. Have to phase out all old jerseys and equipment within a couple years. I won't see him for a week though but I can get you the info then.
|
|
|
|
Post by larrymoe on Jan 3, 2014 12:55:48 GMT -6
For Nike don't you have to commit to spending X amount of dollars a year with them?
|
|
|
|
Post by 42falcon on Jan 3, 2014 15:15:19 GMT -6
All good stuff guys but how did you hook up with these companies like this?
|
|
|
|
Post by mholst40 on Jan 4, 2014 0:28:01 GMT -6
We used to be a completely Nike school and received 40% off retail of most items. We also received bonus kickback money for gear based on how much money we spent during the school year.
Now, we are an Eastbay school. We get anything Eastbay carries (plus some other stuff) and get 40% off retail. Now, we can choose from Nike, Under Armour or Adidas and aren't stuck with Nike, although that's all we use still.
|
|
|
|
Post by holmesbend on Jan 4, 2014 14:41:02 GMT -6
Good thread.
I know here in Kentucky, a sporting goods company out of the Lexington area called "Bumblebee Sports" has become an authorized Adidas dealer, and they are absolutely taking over. We are a couple hours west of there, but even some schools in my area have gone their route.
UA and Adidas both are doing some good deals. I'm hearing a lot of the same here as far as UA goes, our local sporting goods store has even hooked up with them and they are doing a lot of UA business (along with Russell contracts)
We have Russell Unis, and while I love the Unis, a lot of Russell's other stuff just isn't the quality of the Adidas and UA.
Russell's "coaching" shorts though, might be the single best thing since sliced bread. Want to wear them to play golf? Check. (side and back pockets). Wear them to workout in? Check. Wear them to sit around all fat and lazy, eating Cheetos all day? Check.
Their uniforms are VERY solid, too, but as far as everything else…it's hit or miss. When it's good, its good….when it's bad, it's just generic.
|
|
|
|
Post by ftbll7801 on Jan 7, 2014 10:00:32 GMT -6
I am actually a dealer for one of the largest sellers of all these companies. Not trying to make a shameless plug or anything, but if anyone has any questions or needs any help with anything just shoot me a pm and I will get you my contact info. Oh and I also should add I am, and will always be a coach first. I am actually a hc here in Oklahoma. I got started through a friend of mine. Again if I can help anyone with anything, advice or whatever just shoot me a message.
|
|
