WWE Shopzone:Are merchandise prices TOO HIGH?

[Vermaat]

Now here is an area that I have encountered where WWE needs to be looked at negatively.

I think the shop zone prices BREAK THE BANK.

$25 for the newest shirts? Plus shipping? $25 for a pendant?

Now, I'm not one of those people who is hesistant to show their colors in the street and support their favorite stars, but to be honest, these prices are jacked up. $20 should be tops for T-shirts and stuff like pendants and etc are really not worth as much when you can get a DVD for $20.

How many of you have ordered from WWE Shop Zone recently? Did you find the prices to be too high as I did? Are there any superstars that you think WWE missed in merchandise?

I think WWE pretty much has every star with merchandise that is COST EFFECTIVE to have merchandise for, but the prices are too high when you think about shipping and such. I am just curious in what the other fans think ??

http://shopzone.wwe.com/product_detail.asp?CAT=FEATURED6&productId=01-07611

This T-Shirt is hilarious

[Kane Knight]

The prices aren't high, one or two bad apples ruin it for the rest of them.

[Goulet]

The prices aren't high, one or two bad apples ruin it for the rest of them.

:rofl:

[Xero]

MAKE IT OR BREAK IT!

[Xero]

The prices aren't high, one or two bad apples broke it.

[Vermaat]

I hope you guys can graduate from KINDERGARDEN :roll: and have a serious discussion.

[Xero]

Just to let you know, shirts have been $25 for wrestling (and more money for other things) for a LONG time. This is nothing new.

[Vermaat]

That doesn't make the price appropriate and it is actually more then that with shipping

[Team Sheep]

The only time I buy a wrestling shirt is at live events. I like to go all out at shows, just to get into the atmosphere. Then I just use them for rugby practice or something.

[Xero]

That doesn't make the price appropriate and it is actually more then that with shipping
But, you see, if they lowered it, they wouldn't make money. After all, those bad apples are not buying them.

I'm sure it was brought up in the other thread, but the WWE is a publicly traded corporation. They don't give two shits about their fans. The only thing they care about is making money. If something moves, they're going to hike the price up.

If someone is popular with a certain demographic (See: Cena-Women/Children), they're going to hike up the prices on that person's merchandise for that demo. If it doesn't move for that or any demo, they're going to stop producing them and get rid of their stock.

[Dorkchop]

I hope you guys can graduate from KINDERGARDEN :roll: and have a serious discussion.

This coming from someone who found a "Do you spit or swallow" t-shirt hilarious.

[Kane Knight]

I hope you guys can graduate from KINDERGARDEN :roll: and have a serious discussion.

You know, the fact that you reacted in that way reeks of irony.

[Kane Knight]

That doesn't make the price appropriate and it is actually more then that with shipping

But your statements that they are too high and BREAK THE BANK seem to be fucked by the sheer fact the shit sells. If it was higher than people could pay (Breaks the bank), it wouldn't be selling. If it was higher than people would pay (too high), it wouldn't be selling.

WWE has always charged a lot for shirts, and the merch has done well. You talk about cost effectiveness, why do you think it's cost effective? Yeah.

[Vermaat]

I said that they have merchandise only for those stars that it's cost effective to have merchandise for (one that sell). And yeah, the merchandise is cost effective and good for business, but I think if it was a little lower people would buy even more. Do you?

[Kane Knight]

Would it be cost effective?

[Kane Knight]

You see, here's the thing. It's an economic issue. If they lower the prices, they need to make more sales to cover the price difference, or they take a hit, which may make supplying so many shirts ineffectual. If more people buy the lower priced merchandise, they can still see themselves making less money than before.

The problem is, wrestling is back to being a niche market, meaning it's probably not cost effective to lower prices in hopes that more people will buy, because they really don't have the fanbase to merit it anymore. Further, they seem to be satisfied with the prices. While it may or may not be a smart business decision, they have little reason to change if they're satisfied with sales.

[Vermaat]

well I think you're right. It's just the fan in me wanting more shirts.

[Xero]

well I think you're right. It's just the fan in me wanting more shirts.
And that's just it. The WWE doesn't give a shit about you unless you're buying shit from them. When you are, they still don't give a shit, they just take your money.

[V]

yeah. The decision to lower prices will make or break the wwe.

CHAIN GANG SOLJAAAAH

WORD LIFE

[V]

if da wwe don't lower their prices


they CAN'T SEE ME!

[V]

god damn, this guy has got me making fun of one of my own favourite wrestlers :nono:

[XL]

Just a question...

How many of you guys on here actually wear wrestling t-shirts?

and on a side note, is this guy obsessed with things breaking?

[Kane Knight]

I wear only plain black T-Shirts period.

If I were gonna wear merch Tees, I'd probably start with bands, but I think I might actually wear a couple of the wrestling shirts I've seen. Especially the Eddie tribute//memorial shirt, which I need to get anyway.

[Y3J]

Those who can't buy, sell.

Those who can't sell, are sold.

[Xero]

Just a question...

How many of you guys on here actually wear wrestling t-shirts?

and on a side note, is this guy obsessed with things breaking?
I don't except to events. They're basically collector things for me.

My favorites include my SummerSlam 1998 shirt and my Cactus Jack shirt.

(That was sort of random... :shifty: )

[Dorkchop]

Just a question...

How many of you guys on here actually wear wrestling t-shirts?

and on a side note, is this guy obsessed with things breaking?

I used to, but I stopped once I stopped wearing baggy clothes. Their smalls are too large for me right now. I would if I was bigger.

[Kane Knight]

I used to, but I stopped once I stopped wearing baggy clothes. Their smalls are too large for me right now. I would if I was bigger.


How tall are you?

[Dorkchop]

How tall are you?
I think I'm just under 6'. The problem is that I'm thin (Not skinny. I've gained enough weight to upgrade to thin).

Things are always messed up for me.

* The length fits
* The neck fits
* The chest area is usually somewhat ok (I work out so I have pecs and lats[not huge, but I do have some])
* The arms are baggy
* The body is baggy around my stomach and back.

If I could gain another 20lbs It'd be fine. They're never insanely baggy, I just like my shirts kind of almost tight.

[Kane Knight]

Gah. I'm 6'5" but even if I was in shape, I'm broad as all fuck.

[RGWhat316]

I don't think the Shopzone prices are too bad. I just recently bought the Divas DVD/Magazine package since it was cheaper together than buying them apart. And I usually only buy shirts at live events, and even then I'll get 1 or 2. Plus at the live events, you just pay the $25. No shipping, no tax involved.

[JH]

i took advantage of the free shipping and bought the triple h broken skulls shirt in january
i also have the rey mysterio black & white face shirt,a orton legend killer shirt,jericho old wwf y2j comic book shirt,a nwo white & red letter shirt and 2 cena shirts and yes i wear them very often

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

You know, the fact that you reacted in that way reeks of irony.

The fact that he misspelt kindergarten reeks of irony

[Disturbed316]

www.highspots.com is your friend for all wrestling related merchandise.

[Kane Knight]

The fact that he misspelt kindergarten reeks of irony

I just chalked it up to him being a wigger and all. You know, like saying things like Excape?

[alvarado52]

yea ill tell you man, these shopzone prices are either make it or break it when it comes to your personal wardrobe

[Vermaat]

I wear a lot of wrestling T-Shirts but not on a daily basis cause I don't want them to get ruined. Wear them from time to time. Kinda like a special occasion item because I don't order the shirts that often so I don't want to ruin the ones I got especially the ones they don't make anymore.

Oh and making fun of a typo is really hilarious and shows your intelligence and the fact that you never make typos :roll:

[Shadow]

I like to eat shit.

Because really...that's all you say.

[Xero]

I wear a lot of wrestling T-Shirts but not on a daily basis cause I don't want them to get ruined. Wear them from time to time. Kinda like a special occasion item because I don't order the shirts that often so I don't want to ruin the ones I got especially the ones they don't make anymore.
Can't let that Chain Gang jersey get mussed before the Ghetto wedding...

[Skippord]

i took advantage of the free shipping and bought the triple h broken skulls shirt in january

I got the Broken Skulls Hoodie

[Kane Knight]

Oh and making fun of a typo is really hilarious and shows your intelligence and the fact that you never make typos :roll:

You type like you're nine. You should be thankful people are ONLY ripping on your typos.

[Vermaat]

What, do you want formal essays? :roll:

[Y3J]

Yes please.

[Kane Knight]

What, do you want formal essays? :roll:

Now there's a logical assumption.

Asking you not to type like a nine year old who's failing special ed must mean I'm looking for a formal essay.

Make sure to properly outline your thesis. :|

[Shadow]

And show your drafts.

[Evolution]

In England, I think the EuroShop prices are fine. A brand new shirt will cost you $18 (the pound key is broken) and p+p is $2.95. I've bought loads off of them. And eBay for the hard to find ones.

WWE EuroShop:

What?
D-Generation X
Screw The Rules
Wanted
Wanna See My Worm?
Underdeveloped
Austin 3:16
Mattitude
Falling Objects
Have A Nice Day
Hulkamania

eBay:

Austin 3:16 V2
nWo
DX Jersey
WCW Alliance Version

I wear them all the time. Just wash them inside out to avoid wearing out the design. I also had a Kurt Angle Submit shirt but that got destroyed by an over-zelous girlfriend. Stretched it to fuck, so in the heat of the moment I Hogan'd the shirt.

-edit- You didn't need to know that.

[Xero]

In England, I think the EuroShop prices are fine. A brand new shirt will cost you $18 (the pound key is broken) and p+p is $2.95. I've bought loads off of them. And eBay for the hard to find ones.
That would mean they're about $30 there, $5 more. Vermaat would have to save up THREE allowances to make that.

[Kane Knight]

That would mean they're about $30 there, $5 more. Vermaat would have to save up THREE allowances to make that.

With shipping, he's looking at almost 40 dollars (36-37 bucks).

[Corkscrewed]

:lol:

Man, Vermaat, how old ARE you?



Anyway, honestly, I'd say the prices are too high, but I also feel that CD prices at most stores are too high. That's why I buy online (cheaper even with shipping).

However, they're high because WWE.com can make them high. The demand is there, and they control the market.

It's the same reason gas prices are so high... because people will pay for them. And the gas companies reap in record profits.



Meanwhile, you should get back to thinking up more fallacies to support your whole "Rey is the only innovative wrestler" and "Cena booers are pressured into it" arguments.

[Skippord]

What, do you want formal essays? :roll:
Yes and we want to see comperative analysis