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Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:30 pm
by GamedayCloth
Sorry our men's selection has been down for a couple weeks. We were WIPED OUT before the SMU/TCU game and have been working on getting new product in ever since.

SMU is doing a "blue out" for Homecoming and we have SMU coming in early next week just in time. Men and women.

And for the record, SMU isn't actually stingy about the license. It's the same cost at TCU. What we've noticed is if it isn't a high quality product, SMU fans don't want it (myself included - which is why I opened Gameday Cloth). So it won't sell if it isn't good, therefore stores don't order more. Catch-22.

Go Mustangs against Navy! We'll have the game on in the store with the mini-fridge stocked and ready.

Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:22 pm
by smusic 00
Yes, we don't buy crap!

This year especially, I've doubted that 'expensive license' bs line....look how much there is available on the interwebs compared to when we really sucked. BUt, glad to know the SMU fan hasn't lost their eye for quality.

Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:26 pm
by ponyte
Thanks for the real information GamedayCloth. Guess I am the unusual fan as I have too many kids to afford the good stuff. I don't mind the less high end stuff cause they outgrew it.

That said, for me I want the best. Unless I eat too much, I can't outgrow stuff anymore.

Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:31 pm
by Insane_Pony_Posse
I too have heard different vendors complain over the years that SMU licensing, fees, royalties, whatever...are higher than some schools. Of course winning can cure all ills and smusic it is amazing how much more is available now that we are winning! Hopefully that will just get better and better. The SMU Bookstore on Mockingbird can be pricey but wow they have tons of great quality stuff. BTW...anybody know when they tear down that shopping center where the new SMU Bookstore will be located?...Thats one of my favorite stores!

Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:34 pm
by RGV Pony
Insane_Pony_Posse wrote:I too have heard different vendors complain over the years that SMU licensing, fees, royalties, whatever...are higher than some schools. Of course winning can cure all ills and smusic it is amazing how much more is available now that we are winning! Hopefully that will just get better and better. The SMU Bookstore on Mockingbird can be pricey but wow they have tons of great quality stuff. BTW...anybody know when they tear down that shopping center where the new SMU Bookstore will be located?...Thats one of my favorite stores!


I've heard both that a) it's staying there now and/or b) it'll be on Hillcrest

Calallen knows the definitive answer I'll bet

Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:54 pm
by Insane_Pony_Posse
RGV Pony wrote:I've heard both that a) it's staying there now and/or b) it'll be on Hillcrest
Calallen knows the definitive answer I'll bet

I hope at the new store they have a real dressing room,
it's always a bit odd trying stuff on in the men's restroom.

Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:56 pm
by CalallenStang
RGV Pony wrote:
Insane_Pony_Posse wrote:I too have heard different vendors complain over the years that SMU licensing, fees, royalties, whatever...are higher than some schools. Of course winning can cure all ills and smusic it is amazing how much more is available now that we are winning! Hopefully that will just get better and better. The SMU Bookstore on Mockingbird can be pricey but wow they have tons of great quality stuff. BTW...anybody know when they tear down that shopping center where the new SMU Bookstore will be located?...Thats one of my favorite stores!


I've heard both that a) it's staying there now and/or b) it'll be on Hillcrest

Calallen knows the definitive answer I'll bet


The shopping center won't be torn down for a long while. The current plan is to build the new dorms on Potomac, then eventually (read: 5+ years down the road), convert the shopping center area to student apartments with retail (including CVS and the Bookstore) on the lowest floor.

I don't know where the bookstore will go when they do undertake the project.

Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:21 am
by SMU2007
why in the world would we be stingy with our licensing?? that makes zero sense to me. we aren't exactly a texas or a&m who have a built in fanbase no matter what...

Re: Rally House (Galleria area store)

Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:40 am
by ponyscott
GamedayCloth wrote:Sorry our men's selection has been down for a couple weeks. We were WIPED OUT before the SMU/TCU game and have been working on getting new product in ever since.

SMU is doing a "blue out" for Homecoming and we have SMU coming in early next week just in time. Men and women.

And for the record, SMU isn't actually stingy about the license. It's the same cost at TCU. What we've noticed is if it isn't a high quality product, SMU fans don't want it (myself included - which is why I opened Gameday Cloth). So it won't sell if it isn't good, therefore stores don't order more. Catch-22.

Go Mustangs against Navy! We'll have the game on in the store with the mini-fridge stocked and ready.


Thanks and will drop by to get something BLUE for the Houston game...of all the SMU stuff in my closet I don't have a BLUE shirt....