long time no see, blogspotters!

As you've probably noticed by now, this blog has largely been replaced by the new website and the facebook page. So, please go check out those links - and especially be sure to like the page (and choose the "subscribe" option) on Facebook to get the latest news! thanks!!

2012 Pricing Update

By all accounts, 2011 has been a banner year for LVAC. My working hours have been longer and more consistent than ever before. I've had the opportunity to work with tons of new customers and put my efforts behind a slew of very exciting projects. I love what I do and I'm immensely grateful to every person who has allowed me to live this dream. Unfortunately, the past few years also brought along with them some serious increases in my overhead - the skyrocketing cost of cotton has driven blank garments up by 30% or more in many cases, my primary ink manufacturer has raised their prices 5-10% across the board, and high fuel costs means that shipping anything anywhere costs that much more. I know that none of us are millionaires - heck, half of my customers are charities and non-profit groups! - so I've always tried to maintain the lowest possible pricing for my customers. Unfortunately, after absorbing all those increases over the past two years, I have no choice but to finally adjust my prices to reflect my ever increasing overhead. If you've gotten a job quoted in the past month or so, don't sweat, I'll honor the price I gave you. Watch the website for some new special packages that will run for the first few months of 2012. Ideally, those will help us all ease into the new prices with some of our projects.

In addition to the new pricing, we also took the time to add a few new pics to the portfolio page, if you'd like to check out some of the cooler products that have been coming out of these humble surroundings as of late.

Thanks to all of you for the unbelievable support you've given LVAC for the past few years. I'm excited to see what the next few hold for us!

As always, if you've got any questions/ideas/opinions/etc, don't hesitate to get in touch via phone or email.

Also, if you haven't already, please go LIKE the LVAC page on Facebook!!

SUMMER TOUR!

From May 17th until June 4th I will be traversing the US w/ dear friends Snowing. As you probably know by now, this is a one man operation - which means there won't be any printing done while I'm gone! I can't guarantee any orders placed after MAY 1st will be completed before I leave. If you've been meaning to place an order to be ready for late spring, NOW IS THE TIME! As an added incentive, I'm going to offer 1/2 off of all setup on all orders finalized BEFORE APRIL 22nd! In addition, there will be a 10% discount on any order of 50+ t-shirts finalized by that date. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!! Pay your full balance up front and I'll waive the other 1/2 of your setup cost!

TO REVIEW:

1. Finalize your order by April 22nd and get 1/2 off setup!

2. Order 50+ tees by that date and get 1/2 setup AND 10% off!

3. Pay your balance up front by that date and you pay NO SETUP!

When placing your order, simply mention the promotional phrase "STINKY DIONNE"! Be sure to say the magic words or else you won't get your discount!!

ATTN: Tattoo Artists/Shops

Need fresh merch for the 3rd Annual LV Skindustry Expo? All tattoo shops/artists who place an order of 50 or more shirts before MARCH 27th will get a 10% discount and 1/2 off all setup fee! Orders must be paid in full up front, but that's seriously the only catch.

VIVA LAS VEGAS!

Alright, folks, the deadline for any orders due before Oct 23rd has come and gone. If you missed the date, don't sweat it! Submit your orders anyway so we can get the ball rolling and you'll have shirts as soon as I get back! I am only gone for a week, after all!

In other news, the website that has been in the works is finally up! Take a look at it HERE! Ask questions, send feedback, or prank call me! Huge THANK YOU to Adam for designing the entire thing from scratch!

That's it for today!

Thanks!

chris

NEWS!

WHOA! I finally set up a Facebook page for LVAC and have been putting in hours of work on a proper website! It feels great to make some long needed progress on the internet front. This blog will continue to exist to keep everyone updated - this will be the place to look for day-to-day news and whatever SALE I decide to run for a limited period of time.

In other news, I will be out of town from October 23rd until October 31st. This has been a really great year so far filled with tons of printing and going on tour, but I am excited to get a nice little break for that week. If you need you shirts before I leave, artwork must be submitted by October 12th. NO EXCEPTIONS. I will still be working for the week before I leave and I will finish all orders placed after that date within a few days of returning! You've got ONE WEEK left to finalize those designs! Let's print some shirts!

That's it for today! Please be sure to LIKE the Facebook page and don't be afraid to share it with friends that might be interested in getting some work done!

THANKS!

-Chris

The FEST special!

HEY BANDS PLAYING THE FEST: I want to make your shirts!

PKG 1 :: 40 one-color shirts :: $180

- Setup included

- Any color shirt, any color ink

- Youth M through Adult XL, XXL add $2 each

- PA Union made shirts add $1.75 each

- Add more shirts for only $4.00 each

PKG 2 :: 40 2-color shirts :: $200

- Setup included

- One color front and back OR two color front only

- Any color shirt, any colors ink

- Youth M through Adult XL, XXL add $2 each

- PA Union made shirts add $1.75 each

- Add more shirts for only $4.50 each

BONUS: Add 100 1" buttons for only $15 (must be same art as shirts)

In order to be eligible for these specials, your band just needs to be playing the FEST. Simple, right? HECK YES! Artwork needs to be submitted by Oct 10th and all orders will be completed by Oct 22nd. If you need them faster, I will do my best to accommodate. The only catch is that your order must be PAID IN FULL when you submit it.

Those prices DO NOT include shipping, by the way.

Thanks!