In 2008, Team Liquid took its first step in store ownership. At the time, it was just a small store and we only had two things in stock: the Team Liquid "Winged" shirts and a single poster.
Yet that very store would grow into something more: it was the home of the first generation of the Team Liquid jerseys to ever be sold to our fans. Over the years more apparel was added on, such as the "Spirit", "Swarm", and "Steel Horse Head" shirts. As our esports presence grew, we broadened to DOTA shirts and more.
The store has had a bunch of things—things that came and went. The Team Liquid hoodie was a big hit and people clamored for more, but we knew that we could do even better. We had mousepads produced by Razer and Team Liquid branded HyperX Fury USBs. We even sold our most premium product ever: the Team Liquid Team Jacket.
Even after seven years, our fans still want more. Not only are we partnering with J!NX for our brand new store, but we're also welcoming J!NX as a new team sponsor. They are the best makers of gaming apparel in the market, and we hope to produce more gear and accessories in the following year!
Because we've moved our entire warehouse to J!NX, all of our shipments will originate from the United States from now on. While that means slightly increased shipping charges for EU customers and the possibility of taxes, J!NX's impressive track record and quality of service ensure a better overall shopping experience.
For now, the Team Liquid store is back to help you greet the holidays with stunning swag. J!NX is having a 25% off promo on tees and outerwear all this month, and shoppers can avail of free shipping worldwide on orders over $75 for US and $100 for international buyers. Make sure to check regularly for new developments, because we'll have something new to unveil very soon.
Statement from Team Liquid
We had first discussed the possibility of a partnership with J!NX all the way back in 2011. Despite a lot of interest from them at the time, it was just a little too early for them to venture into team sponsorships. Fortunately, we kept in contact over the years and our need for growing store capabilities opened up a great opportunity to work together. I've always held J!NX in the highest regard for their apparel in the gaming space and it was only natural that we collaborate on something bigger. The people working at the company represent the culture we have all come to love and appreciate, and I'm sure we'll make great things happen.
We are thrilled to announce J!NX as our new sponsor as well as our store partner. As you may have noticed, our store was taken down a while ago, due to moving our inventory over to the J!NX warehouses. We're going to reopen the store again today just in time for the holidays, and fans who have been waiting to make a purchase will finally be able to do so once again. In the meantime, we have started working on a couple of key projects together with J!NX, most notably a sports jersey to replace our current team shirt, and a new hoodie.
The quality of products and flexibility with production were key factors in our decision to make this move. Up until a month ago, we had run our own store and oftentimes had to find different partners for all of our base products. Working with a partner who has the in-house capability to help us with all of that will allow us to come up with more awesome products regularly. Their superior inventory management, top rated support, and prompt shipping are icing on the cake. We have some really cool ideas for new products, and I can't wait to share more with everyone as we move along.
-Victor "Nazgul" Goosens Founder and Co-Owner
Statement from J!NX
We are excited to announce that JINX.com will now be the home of Team Liquid! With a record for housing top tier teams, creating quality content and fostering one of the best online communities, Team Liquid is a powerful force to be reckoned with. With this partnership, we are thrilled to bring together our teams of passionate gamers to provide and produce merchandise for the eSports community and beyond.
At J!NX, we pride ourselves on high quality materials, top notch design and official partnerships with the best brands, teams and organizations. Today we take the first public step in this partnership with the reopening of the official Team Liquid store, just in time for the Holiday season. In the next year, we plan to unveil new and unique Team Liquid merchandise created in-house by the J!NX team.
We are so proud to be working with such an outstanding organization and cannot wait to show you what we have in store for the future!
I hope this helps with your guys' product pipeline, both in development and supplies.. It seems like there's awfully long droughts of when something is completely unavailable.
Wish you guys the best, I'll buy something when I can.
GL to both parties involved. Sorry to the EU about the increased cost.
I just hope there is a bit more integration on the storefront end of things, perhaps so that one wouldn't have to leave Team Liquid to complete a purchase as it currently links to Jinx's domain. Hopefully something a bit more native to TL, at least in appearance to come.
The way it is set up now has a kind of cafepress vibe to it for me.
I'm sure improvements will be made down the line, and many esports dollars made though.
The banner has got to be temporary to hype the announcement, right? To dilute your own header/brand to show where the store is located/sponsored by is incredibly tacky and ugly as shit.
On December 02 2015 04:05 crms wrote: The banner has got to be temporary to hype the announcement, right? To dilute your own header/brand to show where the store is located/sponsored by is incredibly tacky and ugly as shit.
On December 02 2015 04:05 crms wrote: The banner has got to be temporary to hype the announcement, right? To dilute your own header/brand to show where the store is located/sponsored by is incredibly tacky and ugly as shit.
Seems good, I've only gotten one shirt from J!NX ever but it fits nicely and doesn't have the obnoxious "gamer" aesthetic that a lot of gaming products do.
On December 02 2015 10:56 Shock710 wrote: The banner temporarily gonna be like that, because it reads like this is a Jinx store website of liquiddota (which is something else)
On December 02 2015 04:05 crms wrote: The banner has got to be temporary to hype the announcement, right? To dilute your own header/brand to show where the store is located/sponsored by is incredibly tacky and ugly as shit.
Yea like holy fuck that keycap is expensive, wasn't it way cheaper on TL's own store or do I recall wrong. Think there was like a pack with discount for multiple keycaps too.
Anyways might finally buy something from TL assuming Jinx supports other payment methods than paypal, I'l have a proper look later.
The TL Jacket is soooo good. I am using it since I got it. I ride my bike every day to work and the in autumn/late summer shirt + jacket = perfectly warm and now in winter + pullover = perfectly warm but you dont sweat because you can still breath through it.
On December 02 2015 20:09 Xoronius wrote: Dumb question, but is the a way to disable the logo from the "Store" between "features" and "WCS"? It seems visually unfitting to me.
It should be possible with some browser plugin. At one time I used "remove it permanently" or something like that for Firefox to hide annoying elements on some sites. Right click the icon, choose hide and it removes the html element with the image. Should be quite easy to google the right plugin for your browser and needs. There might even be a simpler solution as you just want to get rid of one image, but I haven't really looked into that.
On December 02 2015 22:25 Chexx wrote: The TL Jacket is soooo good. I am using it since I got it. I ride my bike every day to work and the in autumn/late summer shirt + jacket = perfectly warm and now in winter + pullover = perfectly warm but you dont sweat because you can still breath through it.
Best thing ever
But whites get stained so easily it is still pretty sexy tho
I guess this is great step for TL, but bad one for me Now the TL jacket doesn't look that appealing anymore. + Show Spoiler +
So this means it will be probably delayed on the border, I will have to pay for customs administration(or I can go to Prague myself which would cost me more) and then I will have to pay tax(if over 22 €) and customs duty(if over 150 €)).
TL Softshell jacket is in for 122,85€... is this with or without the 25%? Did anyone from Germany order this yet? I'd like to know if i have to add custom etc to that as well
On December 02 2015 20:09 Xoronius wrote: Dumb question, but is the a way to disable the logo from the "Store" between "features" and "WCS"? It seems visually unfitting to me.
It should be possible with some browser plugin. At one time I used "remove it permanently" or something like that for Firefox to hide annoying elements on some sites. Right click the icon, choose hide and it removes the html element with the image. Should be quite easy to google the right plugin for your browser and needs. There might even be a simpler solution as you just want to get rid of one image, but I haven't really looked into that.
On December 02 2015 23:28 tofucake wrote: if you have tampermonkey or greasemonkey, add a new script, then copy+paste:
<code><pre>// ==UserScript== // @name RemoveSkull // @namespace http://tampermonkey.net/ // @version 0.1 // @description Remove the J!NX skull logo from TL Store link // @author tofucake // @match http://*.teamliquid.net/* // @match http://teamliquid.net/* // @grant none // ==/UserScript== /* jshint -W097 */ 'use strict';
On December 03 2015 01:18 Harris1st wrote: TL Softshell jacket is in for 122,85€... is this with or without the 25%? Did anyone from Germany order this yet? I'd like to know if i have to add custom etc to that as well
It's without. The discount is applied at checkout and comes down to €92.14
On December 03 2015 00:18 deacon.frost wrote: I guess this is great step for TL, but bad one for me Now the TL jacket doesn't look that appealing anymore. + Show Spoiler +
So this means it will be probably delayed on the border, I will have to pay for customs administration(or I can go to Prague myself which would cost me more) and then I will have to pay tax(if over 22 €) and customs duty(if over 150 €)).
Hope it will work for TL.
Exactly this. Not that I am a very big customer for this kind of stores anyway (I just don't really buy "gamer" stuff), but in general, if something is not available from within EU, it makes me think twice before buying because of all this possible customs hassle, which may potentially cost so much time and money ...
(I'd make a fat joke if it wasn't for the fact I only noticed because mine was a tiny bit tight and looking to upsize T.T Well I can just avoid zip it in public)
EPT
