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Due to the immense popularity of the ESPORTS aviators, my girlfriend has been gracious enough to make a couple more and put them out for sale. At this moment I'd just like to gauge interest in who would be actually willing to purchase some personally crafted ESPORTS aviators.
The new aviators should be higher quality than those shown at Anaheim, as they were made with water-based sharpie paints which aren't too permanent, and they don't have any finish so they may chip (had to fix em at Anaheim).
They'll be $25 possibly with shipping and we'll handle everything through PayPal. If you're interested becoming ESPORTS just leave a comment below. We plan to be distributing at most 25-30 in the first wave, and eventually 100 if the interest is high. Hopefully to have some out before MLG Raleigh!
EDIT UPDATE:
We may be able to ship outside US if people don't mind covering the extra shipping costs.
Update on visibility
We're looking into paints that will allow much more visibility than our original glasses. Essentially we're looking into glass paints which will basically make a stain glass effect with the ability to see through the lenses. We will keep you updated on the experimentation, but putting paint on lenses will inevitably obscure vision to an extent. We are aiming to minimize it.
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SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
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Can I get the original? I want that Boxer glow.
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I'm not handsome enough for them =(
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I will definitely order these.
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WTF, ONLY US??? 
Good work on these though! 
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Gah!
I want a pair but I'd have to get someone to order them on my behalf. I guess that counts as interest but not a definite :/
Time to start making some phone calls haha
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Is it noticable when looking through the lenses?
As in, does the writing get in the way of your view?
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On August 03 2011 15:43 Dusty wrote:
Is it noticable when looking through the lenses?
As in, does the writing get in the way of your view?
you can't see anything with them.
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^^ what he said. Can you see through the lenses ?
nvm these arent what i was hoping for then=/. Just sunglasses with esports painted on them.
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On August 03 2011 15:46 Milkis wrote:Show nested quote +On August 03 2011 15:43 Dusty wrote:
Is it noticable when looking through the lenses?
As in, does the writing get in the way of your view? you can't see anything with them.
You can only see ESPORTS.*
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NOOOOOOOO, USA ONLY ): Would have loved to grab myself one of these
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$25 for the glasses and shipping? I'd probably buy them :O
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On August 03 2011 15:47 MaestroSC wrote:
^^ what he said. Can you see through the lenses ?
nvm these arent what i was hoping for then=/. Just sunglasses with esports painted on them.
The original pairs weren't see-through but then again, they were just a prototype that we kind of threw together for MLG. We're looking into transparent glass paint and aviators that are more reflective than just dark so those would ideally be see-through.
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TL should get a whole set for their players next time.
And have the entire team just stand there and stare people who enter MLG Raleigh down
would be so fucking awesome
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If you could see through them/wear them functionally. I would totally rock em with all my TL shirts at every event I go to.
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@MaestroSC Just read up on trasparent/transluscent paints with Eri, so its something we're going to definitely aim for so you don't accidentally ESPORTS too hard and walk into a wall.
Also, shipping to outside the US wasn't as horrible as we thought but people will probably have to cover the extra shipping costs.
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If I will be photobombing at my optimal, I will need these.
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US only is hurting ESPORTS!!!
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Shindigs didn't mention it yet, but we are also considering shipping internationally depending on the rates. The only downside is that we would need to charge additional for shipping, but it's not a huge amount for the flat-rate small box :X
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On August 03 2011 16:35 Eri wrote:
Shindigs didn't mention it yet, but we are also considering shipping internationally depending on the rates. The only downside is that we would need to charge additional for shipping, but it's not a huge amount for the flat-rate small box :X
maybe you could just charge a flat rate + shipping, at least that way the glasses always cost the same! instead of working out the pricing for each region
i definitely think alot of people would be interested in these though!!
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On August 03 2011 16:38 IceSlipper wrote:Show nested quote +On August 03 2011 16:35 Eri wrote:
Shindigs didn't mention it yet, but we are also considering shipping internationally depending on the rates. The only downside is that we would need to charge additional for shipping, but it's not a huge amount for the flat-rate small box :X maybe you could just charge a flat rate + shipping, at least that way the glasses always cost the same! instead of working out the pricing for each region i definitely think alot of people would be interested in these though!!
Thanks! That is something we can consider, but the only downside is that we would probably have to increase the flat rate for the glasses just to compensate for the pricier international shipping, which wouldn't be entirely fair for those in the US :\ We will see though!
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Tim, mass producing these was my idea... I deserve a free pair as compensation
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On August 03 2011 16:35 Eri wrote:
Shindigs didn't mention it yet, but we are also considering shipping internationally depending on the rates. The only downside is that we would need to charge additional for shipping, but it's not a huge amount for the flat-rate small box :X
You could consider just making stickers out of the letters and let people overseas buy appropriate glasses
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Holy shit, I need one of those.
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Sign me up, I was wondering if this would happen soon.
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Can i get a pm of your e-mail or paypal so i can buy a pair. Those are amazing
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I don't think I can pull them off, but I'd still buy them. Got no problem paying $25 for them.
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On August 03 2011 16:10 Milkis wrote:
TL should get a whole set for their players next time.
And have the entire team just stand there and stare people who enter MLG Raleigh down
would be so fucking awesome
That would be so awesome, Tell Victor to order a bunch for all players.
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Not sure if I'd buy a pair on my budget, but I totally would otherwise.
I wonder if they'd make the criteria to sell on etsy.com. I haven't really looked at their rules and regulations for products, but it could be a way for you to set up an online shop easily and possibly help reduce some of the headaches of selling online.
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I would buy a pair in a heartbeat.
Honestly, coolest sun glasses ever.
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Expensive for some aviators that cost 3$.
But hey, they are pretty sick 
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I'd definitely pay for shipping to get a pair here if you can figure out the see-through paint.
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I will wear them while playing starcraft! Add one more to the "interested" column
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I'm definitely interested. if you can get the transparency on the ESPORTS then i'm pretty much down.
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Oh hells yeah I'll buy this
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I'd be down for a maybe. Love the glasses, only thing holding me back would be not being able to see. Id really only be able to wear them once or twice a year when I go to mlgs
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I'm interested, hopefully I'm not too far in line to receive one for Blizzcon
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I would hands down buy a pair immediately.
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you cant see sh*t with those on..
i'd still totally buy one.
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Hmm, 25 bucks to face plant on walls in the name of esports? I'LL TAKE TWO!! >:O
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oh shindigs, this is so awesome you have no idea.
setting trends everywhere.
ESPORTS
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I may have to get me one of these bad boys =D
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On August 03 2011 23:24 LovE-z33k wrote:Expensive for some aviators that cost 3$. But hey, they are pretty sick
Unless i'm wrong there all hand painted on.
Time = money.
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SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
Seriously what do I do? I'm in!
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On August 04 2011 14:00 jplus wrote:
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
Seriously what do I do? I'm in!
For those who are interested, hang tight! We're brainstorming on what we can do to increase visibility and will start experimenting with different paints and aviators after this weekend. We'll probably create another post with a prototype with a product that is more visible and gauge interest on who will like the new versus the old.
We're also keeping a close eye on this thread, so if you don't see another thread in the near future, we'll send you a PM
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On August 04 2011 14:03 Unlikely wrote:
Can you see out of them?
Sorry for the double post, but see the above response. Thanks!
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We're looking into paints that will allow much more visibility than our original glasses. Essentially we're looking into glass paints which will basically make a stain glass effect with the ability to see through the lenses. We will keep you updated on the experimentation, but putting paint on lenses will inevitably obscure vision to an extent. We are aiming to minimize it.
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I'd buy one for sure. Keep us posted
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I'm interested, any idea on the extra shipping costs to The Netherlands? Around 20 dollars? I would say you could sell 1000 easily, but might be better to keep things in proportions and not having some leftovers.
How to make it in America
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Count me in as well, take my money
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TAKE MY MONEY PL0X. I am willing to pay 60 for a pair lololol. Srsly, where do I order???
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I would buy a pair if they are being shipped to Canada.
I dont care if i can see or not if i can wear those.
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i would definitely buy a pair
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On August 05 2011 02:45 AzashaRa wrote:
TAKE MY MONEY PL0X. I am willing to pay 60 for a pair lololol. Srsly, where do I order???
We're going to be experimenting with new aviators and paints for the writing next week, so we'll keep you posted!
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Hahaha, totally interested. ESPORTS
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I am going to look into making a pair of Kamina glasses with Esports and esports cape!
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Man, I would get them if it would be possible to deliver them outside of US.
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Seriously you should just get a huge box of these and bring them to the MLG, Blizzcon, NASL, etc. Would sell out immediately probably.
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JUST SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
Edit: realized that on the front page someone already posted it; my excuse is that in my excitement to post I didn't read through even the front page.
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On August 03 2011 16:08 Liquid`TLO wrote:
HOLY...... II love you!
I gave you my pair Dario!
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On August 03 2011 16:10 Milkis wrote:
TL should get a whole set for their players next time.
And have the entire team just stand there and stare people who enter MLG Raleigh down
would be so fucking awesome
Its like that training scene in New Hope aboard the Falcon where Ben tells Luke to try using the lightsaber and block the bullet with the blast visor down. Now TL will train to play SC while their vision is obscured by ESPORTS
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On August 03 2011 23:24 LovE-z33k wrote:Expensive for some aviators that cost 3$. But hey, they are pretty sick
Are you kidding? I bet they could auction these for a lot more.
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I would love to rock a pair of these!
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