'Indie Kids' band badges

[Darren]

Sorry for the self-promotion but I've never really plugged my eBay shop

I'm finally in the process of planning a website to sell custom pin badges but it may develop into something a bit more.
Could have my own designs on there and thinking of having other peoples designs, that's if I get anyone interested.
Also thought it might be good to offer a special service for unsigned bands/artists, offering the badges at a cheaper rate. This could also apply to charities and other good causes.

It will take a while to plan and sort out the coding etc (that's the norm for me ) but hopefully I'll have it up before the end of the year!

I would love to hear your feedback and wondered how many of you would want custom badges? or Do you even buy badges?

Maybe you have used a similar service before? if so:
What website did you use?
How many badges did you order?
Did you design the badges yourself? or Did you get them to design the badges?
What was their service like? (helpful/timescale/quality/price etc)

Hope you find time to help me out and thanks for reading my shameless plug - Cheers

[Darren]

Oh I forgot to mention if your thinking of getting some custom badges made I'm ready right now.
The only size I make is the classic round 25mm but I do plan to buy other sizes/shapes machines if things take off or I can make some decent record sales in the eBay shop.

My badges are handmade, no fancy machines that pop out a 1000 or so badges ever hour showing no mercy!
Don't you find those badges are badly made? (a machine can't blow off bits of crap stuck to the plastic cover or design)

Anyway, all the badges are to high standards and nothing escapes my quality control ;D
It doesn't matter how many you want, could be 1-100, they can be packaged or just put in one bag ready to dish out.
A larger order can have upto 5 different designs e.g. 100 badges can have 5 designs of 20, this could also be put into a 5 badge set and could then be specially packaged.

To get an idea have a look at my eBay shop, it needs more stock at the moment and some of the shop pages are in need of redeveloping but you'll get a good idea of what I do.

I can work with you to find the best solution to your needs, just give me a PM and I'll help out the best I can - Cheers

[Sean]

I personally wouldn't really buy badges, but had a look at them and they're really good quality, look great. I could definitely see bands selling them at gigs and stuff, might be worth trying to branch out with other merch and stuff.

[Darren]

Forgot all about this, although I'm still no where near ready with the website, I'd still appreciate any feedback if have a spare few minutes.

Maybe you have a band, event or just want to resell them, I'm ready to make your badges, have a read through the opening posts for more of my blabbering

[Darren]

I've reinstated the thread for my badge shop since I took over the original one for the merch label I'm working on.

I'll move the posts relevant asap

[Darren]

www.facebook.com/pages/Indie-Kids/218901118152361

Indie Kids now has a facebook page, please add it and spread the word

You'll be the first to hear of new releases, offers and promotions.
Once I find a good fb app for including html, I'll add a page about custom badges etc

[Darren]

I could do with support for my hobby turned job, I'm not laying it on but without it I wouldn't be able to put any cash into S&C (hosting, domain, projects).

I would appreciate it if you could all "Like" the page and then share it on your walls.... pretty pleeeeeeease

www.facebook.com/Indie.Kids.Merchandise


More exciting news....
I'll be producing a limited edition of 100 Badge packages for Adam Ficek's band RKC ;D
I think the badge sets will be bundled with the first 100 pre-orders of RKC's upcoming album British Plastic, which is due out in October.

Keep your eyes peeled for that everyone because judging by the latest FREE download 'Here Comes The Summer' it's going to be a great album.... Check out the video below!

[Darren]

I'm sorry if my email about this caused any offence but it was kind of S&C related, my 'business' does pay for this forums custom domain name & picture hosting and will pay for any future projects once I get myself sorted.

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