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The Importance of Earning Your Colors
May 15th
When a biker attempts to join a motorcycle club, there are generally two ways of becoming a “patched” member; i.e., one who wears the club’s full colors on the back of his vest or jacket. In clubs like the Patriot Guard you are given the club’s patch as soon as you’re approved for membership. On the other hand, a club like the Laffing Devils requires that you earn your club patch through various acts of service. In the latter case these new members are called prospects.
To outsiders it might seem strange that some clubs require members to earn their colors. But it’s actually not so unusual. There are plenty of other non-motorcycle club organizations that do similar things. As an example, let’s talk about the Boy Scouts.
New Boy Scouts are initially given a handful of stock patches to sew to their uniforms. Those patches include, among other things, an American flag. They will also be given the patches which designate the council, troop, and patrol they belong to. But rank patches have to be earned as do merit badges and skill awards. The patches and medals for these accomplishments are a way to motivate the boys to do their best and to honor them when they do so.
Motorcycle clubs that use the prospect method are accomplishing much the same thing. They want members to earn a custom club patch as a means of motivating them to be loyal to the group and being serious about the club’s business. When the patch is finally earns it becomes a symbol of honor which most bikers are not willing to part with. In fact, many would be willing to die rather than part with their colors or act in a way that’s disloyal to the club.
Remember Sept 11, 2001 with this Patch
May 15th
One of the most memorable days in history is September 11, 2001. It was on that day that what has been called the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil occurred. These attacks occurred in New York City and Washington, D.C., resulted in the destruction of the World Trade Center, and saw many lose their lives. These four suicide attacks were carried out by 19 terrorists from the al-Qaeda militant group. They captured four passenger jets, few two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, and crashed one into the Pentagon. The other plane crashed in a field after passengers fought back. Many have chosen to honor those who lost their lives in this tragedy by wearing patches such as this Sept 11 2001 – Embroidered Patch. You’ll find it in the Firemen Patches and American Patches categories.
It’s certainly true that these attacks changed the lives of just about everyone in the U.S., and they impacted the world as well. The family and friends of those who died in the attacks and the rescue personnel who lost their lives in the aftermath were directly affected, but the aftermath of these events would eventually touch all U.S. citizens. The new laws regarding flying, for example, lead to much stricter security.
September 11, 2001, also left an emotional impact on many. Seeing this attack on their homeland caused most people to feel shock, sadness, and even fear. It was a day we will never forget. If you’d like to remember those lost in this tragedy, this patch is one nice way of doing so. It measures 3.5 by 1 inch and features old English style lettering. The patch can be sewn on or ironed on to materials other than leather.
This Gorgeous Sticker is for the Ladies
May 15th
Lady riders need some great decorative Biker Stickers for their helmets, too. Sure, some of the sayings and other images work equally well for men and women, but there are some stickers women just don’t really like that much. To balance this out, there are some stickers made just for lady riders. One of these is the Lady Rider Helmet Sticker With Wings And Feathers. This gorgeous sticker features shades of purple, pink, and green along with a little bit of red and tan. It’s really detailed, even though it’s a fairly small sticker.
This sticker says “Lady Rider” above the pair of wings. The feathers are in shades of hot pink and purple, while the tail feathers that drop down from the middle are done in green, tan, and red. The tail feathers look like a dream catcher, especially with the small yellow circle in the center in the wings. The whole sticker has a Native American look and feel to it. It’s definitely a cool looking sticker.
Even better, it’s made from vinyl that is stretchy and will fit over the curves and rivets in your helmet. This material is also weather resistant and won’t fade in direct sunlight. The sticker measures about two inches by two inches, giving you plenty of room for other stickers on your helmet. Of course, you can put it on other items, too.
Feeling Scared? This Patch Has the Solution
May 15th
Have you ever been in a scary situation where you felt powerless and afraid for your life or the lives of others with you? If so, you’ve probably wondered what exactly you could do to never be in such a situation again. One solution is to carry a gun. This “Carry A Gun Just Like Me Patch” points out that there’s no need to be scared when you’ve got a weapon on you. It reads, “Don’t fee scared, Carry a Gun! Just Like Me.” It’s one of several in wholesale patches on The Cheap Place that you’ll find in the American Patches category.
There’s no need to feel scared when you’ve got a weapon on you. Of course, if you add this patch to your jacket, perhaps people will assume you have a gun, which can be just as much of a deterrent as having one. However, as a biker, especially a biker who rides alone or late at night, having some form of protection can be very reassuring.
You can use this patch, like many others, to decorate your jacket, pants, hat, or even a canvas belt. The Carry a Gun patch measures 3 by 1.5 inches and has white text on a black background. The patch also has die cut boarders for sewing it on leather plus iron on adhesive for attaching it to other materials. Add a bit of security to your outfit with this patch or, if you really feel like you need protection, follow through and actually get a gun of your very own.
This Patch Points Out One of the Most Confusing Things in America
May 15th
When it comes to social programs, The U.S. is a little contradictory at times. While the government has set up a number of welfare programs to help the needy, sometimes it seems like these programs are simply rewarding those who have learned how to work the system, while those who really need help get left out in the cold. These programs do sometimes work, but it’s definitely true that they don’t always work exactly like they should. Some people certainly get help when they don’t truly need it, and some who truly need it find themselves denied. This Are You Sure Welcome to America Patch points this out by asking this important question: “So the more I make, the more they tax, and if I don’t work, they give me money…Are you sure? Welcome to America.”
As one of the Saying Patches, you’ll find this patch next to others that point out some of life’s most confusing things. As it points out, the more you work to make more money and get ahead in life, the more you’re taxed and the more the government wants. But if you don’t work at all, you can qualify for things like food stamps, unemployment, and other welfare programs. Some people have figured out how to work these systems so that they actually get more money than they might earn working, and they’re not taxed on any of it! How is this possible? A lot of people wonder that, and there’s really no clear answer. It’s just how the system works.
If you want to point out how wrong this system is, add this patch to your jacket. It’s one of many in stock patches available on The Cheap Place.
In Retail Practice Makes Perfect
May 14th
If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time you know The Cheap Place offers wholesale patches at reduced prices to resellers. Those resellers then turn around and sell them online, at biker rallies, and at local festivals. It’s a great way to put some extra money in your pocket part-time, or even earn a living if you’ve got a good head for business. But for the new entrepreneur, inventory can be an issue that either makes or breaks your business.
For example, it’s normal to assume you would only want to stock patches your customers are interested in buying. With thousands of different patches to choose from how you know which ones will become great sellers and which ones are likely to flop?
There’s really no easy answer to that question except to say that practice makes perfect. The more experience you have as a patch retailer the more you’ll come to instinctively know what’s good and what’s bad. Even when you do learn how to stock patches you’re still likely to have some flops, so don’t get too hung up about it. In the meantime, here are some helpful tips:
- pay attention to seasons – e.g., concentrate on rally patches in the weeks just before and after a given bike rally
- avoid redundancy by offering too many patches that look the same
- track customer buying habits throughout the year
Most of all, don’t give up if you’re not making money hand over fist after your first season. It’s a common rule of business that it takes 2 to 3 years before breaking even, let alone making a profit. If you can stick it out for a few seasons you should be well on your way to making a good go of it.