geekhack

geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: jameslr on Sat, 03 August 2013, 22:40:06

Title: [IC] Autism/Other Awareness PBT dyesub cap (for charity!)
Post by: jameslr on Sat, 03 August 2013, 22:40:06
Would like to see if anyone else is interested in a group buy for an Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap. My 4 year old son is Autistic and I would like to spread awareness, and what better way to do it than through my new hobby?

Meiosis had an idea to open this up to other disorders / disabilities, and I think that's a great idea. If you have other initiatives you would like to see caps for to raise awareness this will be somewhat of a charity benefit.

With Meiosis' support we have met the MOQ for 50 caps. Let's keep it going and everyone submit their ideas so we can make this a great charity related Group Buy!!

The Autism cap would have the image:

(http://i.imgur.com/G5kPUeo.png)

qtan's pricing tiers are as follows:

MOQPrice/ea
50$3.50
100-199$3.30
200-500$3.00
500+$2.50

The_Beast recommended upping the price of the cap to a flat $5 and donating the remainder to an Autism research / support related charity. I like this idea and would like others opinion on it as well.

Potential research organizations:
Autism Research Institute (http://www.autism.com/)
Organization for Autism Research (http://www.researchautism.org/)

Initial color suggestions for the base cap would be black, white, red, blue, or yellow. Can make a mixed order if there is enough interest, but that will effect the price per qtan's post in his vendor forum (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=29213.0).

Interested:
jameslr 10
jonathanyu 1-2
meiosis 38 !!
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 03 August 2013, 22:50:22
This is cool. Props for awareness!
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 03 August 2013, 22:57:00
Feng's or qtan's?  Your link is to the latter.  Good cause, nice looking cap.
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: jameslr on Sat, 03 August 2013, 22:58:59
My bad, I'll update the post. I've been dealing with Feng a lot lately so... :D Thanks for catching that!
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: jonathanyu on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:08:30
cool, and the price isn't expensive. will get one or two
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:12:17
Maybe do $5 for a cap no matter how many are sold, but then donate whatever the difference between the cost and how much you collect to autism research.

I don't think anyone would be against a donation.
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: jameslr on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:14:18
Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:12:17
Maybe do $5 for a cap no matter how many are sold, but then donate whatever the difference between the cost and how much you collect to autism research.

I don't think anyone would be against a donation.

Great idea!! I like it! We could vote on the charity of choice as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: PointyFox on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:15:09
How would this spread awareness?  Is this for a charity?
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:15:12
Quote from: jameslr on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:14:18
Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:12:17
Maybe do $5 for a cap no matter how many are sold, but then donate whatever the difference between the cost and how much you collect to autism research.

I don't think anyone would be against a donation.

Great idea!! I like it! We could vote on the charity of choice as well.

I would assume since this is an autism awareness cap, it should go toward autism research (if there is such a charity)
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: asdfjkl36 on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:16:30
Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:12:17
Maybe do $5 for a cap no matter how many are sold, but then donate whatever the difference between the cost and how much you collect to autism research.

I don't think anyone would be against a donation.

Love this idea and would like to help spread awareness.

Also, I agree on having a donation added to the sale cost.
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: jameslr on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:22:01
Quote from: PointyFox on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:15:09
How would this spread awareness?  Is this for a charity?

Primarily among this community I suppose, but recommendations for donation of surplus money to a charity would be an idea.

And as a note, if you're interested could you please let me know of a quantity you think you'd be interested in so we can get an idea if we're close to the MOQ of 50 or not (regardless of pricing).
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: jameslr on Sat, 03 August 2013, 23:31:54
The Light it up blue project (http://www.lightitupblue.org/Markslist/home.do) by Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org) looks to be a nice initiative for raising awareness. It's not necessarily research related though.
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: meiosis on Sun, 04 August 2013, 04:48:44
I will purchase however many needed to reach MOQ (I believe it is 50?). So leave me from 1-38 (if we decide to make this GB happen).

This hits a little close to home :).

Although perhaps you would be open to similar genetic/mental diseases?

(http://cdn.soaps.sheknows.com/images/news/2149_1_32406.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Autism Awareness PBT dyesub cap
Post by: jameslr on Sun, 04 August 2013, 09:53:49
Quote from: Meiosis on Sun, 04 August 2013, 04:48:44
I will purchase however many needed to reach MOQ (I believe it is 50?). So leave me from 1-38 (if we decide to make this GB happen).

This hits a little close to home :).

Although perhaps you would be open to similar genetic/mental diseases?

Show Image
(http://cdn.soaps.sheknows.com/images/news/2149_1_32406.jpg)

I'm definitely open to other awareness initiatives! Please feel free to post what you have in mind and we can roll it all in to the same order. I would be interested in purchasing other awareness keycaps myself. Thanks for your interest!!
Title: Re: [IC] Autism/Other Awareness PBT dyesub cap (for charity!)
Post by: Toad1677 on Sun, 04 August 2013, 10:53:09
I would buy a few
Title: Re: [IC] Autism/Other Awareness PBT dyesub cap (for charity!)
Post by: jameslr on Sun, 04 August 2013, 11:32:17
Ok I guess this has garnered enough interest to move forward with a group buy. We can start organizing the order to send to qtan.
Title: Re: [IC] Autism/Other Awareness PBT dyesub cap (for charity!)
Post by: jameslr on Sun, 04 August 2013, 22:56:54
Anyone have a preference for cap color? I'm fine with any color. If white is too boring we can do something like green or yellow. Maybe pink or purple? light blue? I'm flexible.
Title: Re: [IC] Autism/Other Awareness PBT dyesub cap (for charity!)
Post by: TimIsABat on Mon, 05 August 2013, 16:11:47
I work with children with Autism, and would love this. I would definitely buy this if you do decide to donate. So definitely interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Autism/Other Awareness PBT dyesub cap (for charity!)
Post by: meiosis on Mon, 05 August 2013, 18:25:24
Quote from: jameslr on Sun, 04 August 2013, 22:56:54
Anyone have a preference for cap color? I'm fine with any color. If white is too boring we can do something like green or yellow. Maybe pink or purple? light blue? I'm flexible.
\

Is it possible to do a near translucent white?
Title: Re: [IC] Autism/Other Awareness PBT dyesub cap (for charity!)
Post by: jameslr on Mon, 05 August 2013, 18:31:42
Not sure ill check with qtan. That would be cool though!