F1 Merchandise - What do you buy?
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So what do you guys take with you or always 'have' to buy at the circuit?
Im guessing the most popular thing is a baseball cap for your chosen manufacturer / driver.
When I went to Spa last time I got a Hamilton cap, partly to show my support, but apart from that it was so outrageously (and freakily for Spa) hot, bright unbroken sun for the whole weekend. If I hadnt I would have probably wound up with sunstroke.
Im guessing the most popular thing is a baseball cap for your chosen manufacturer / driver.
When I went to Spa last time I got a Hamilton cap, partly to show my support, but apart from that it was so outrageously (and freakily for Spa) hot, bright unbroken sun for the whole weekend. If I hadnt I would have probably wound up with sunstroke.
A911DOM said:
So what do you guys take with you or always 'have' to buy at the circuit?
Im guessing the most popular thing is a baseball cap for your chosen manufacturer / driver.
When I went to Spa last time I got a Hamilton cap, partly to show my support, but apart from that it was so outrageously (and freakily for Spa) hot, bright unbroken sun for the whole weekend. If I hadnt I would have probably wound up with sunstroke.
Shoes Im guessing the most popular thing is a baseball cap for your chosen manufacturer / driver.
When I went to Spa last time I got a Hamilton cap, partly to show my support, but apart from that it was so outrageously (and freakily for Spa) hot, bright unbroken sun for the whole weekend. If I hadnt I would have probably wound up with sunstroke.
Got 5 pair of Puma Ferrari's, only got one pair signed so far though by Schumi.
I dont tend to buy much anymore but I've always been dissapointed by the offerings at the races themselves. I've often wanted to buy an event Tshirt but there never seems to be any officially produced event memrobilia on sale. All I usually find is cheap shoddy versions on sale by street vendors outside the venue. I'd reckon that alot of fans would be willing to buy an event Tshirt or cap if they had the chance, seems like a missed opportunity.
HAve to add that the last GP I went to was in 2005 so things might have changed since then!!
HAve to add that the last GP I went to was in 2005 so things might have changed since then!!
squirrel2007 said:
I dont tend to buy much anymore but I've always been dissapointed by the offerings at the races themselves. I've often wanted to buy an event Tshirt but there never seems to be any officially produced event memrobilia on sale. All I usually find is cheap shoddy versions on sale by street vendors outside the venue. I'd reckon that alot of fans would be willing to buy an event Tshirt or cap if they had the chance, seems like a missed opportunity.
HAve to add that the last GP I went to was in 2005 so things might have changed since then!!
+1HAve to add that the last GP I went to was in 2005 so things might have changed since then!!
When I lived in the US I went to a variety of motorsport events and shows, and all of them had really well managed marketing. Every team, the organising body such as the NHRA, the track, etc. - they all had something, usually decent, to tempt the fans.
F1 and the promoters seem to have a lot to learn by comparison, in terms of not taking the p*ss price-wise and not missing opportunities to sell things. About the only ones which seems to do a half decent job is the ACO at the Le Mans 24 hours. You can get both team and event merchandising.
I just got the McLaren t-shirt through from the official shop onling, silver with all the sponsors, fits really well seems to be really good quality...
I just seen a clip from Spa where the organisers had set up a proper shop, i seen someone saying that there wasn't many official stands set up at the events anymore, their stand looked really good at Spa, hopefully others will follow and put some proper ones in place.
I just seen a clip from Spa where the organisers had set up a proper shop, i seen someone saying that there wasn't many official stands set up at the events anymore, their stand looked really good at Spa, hopefully others will follow and put some proper ones in place.
I just got the McLaren t-shirt through from the official shop onling, silver with all the sponsors, fits really well seems to be really good quality...
I just seen a clip from Spa where the organisers had set up a proper shop, i seen someone saying that there wasn't many official stands set up at the events anymore, their stand looked really good at Spa, hopefully others will follow and put some proper ones in place.
I just seen a clip from Spa where the organisers had set up a proper shop, i seen someone saying that there wasn't many official stands set up at the events anymore, their stand looked really good at Spa, hopefully others will follow and put some proper ones in place.
Le Mans seems to have all the bases covered , tou can get most things (clothing , pens , mugs etc ) from the larger team shops although they do take the p*** price wise , the ACO shop has a vast selection of event merchandising and they also have many other less official type merchandisers selling all kinds of things - vast range of die cast F1 included - team shirts/caps etc last years stock at vastly cheaper prices , books , scalextric models old and new , some nice prints of various motorsport moments , there was even one guy selling beer through the fence by knapsack tank and pipe if you provided your own cup 
I would like to see Bernies face if he found somebody doing that at Silverstone/Donnington.
I would like to see Bernies face if he found somebody doing that at Silverstone/Donnington.
In response to my own question here, I attended Spa for the Friday practice only and was mildly disappointed at the 'promo' stuff going on this year. I came away with a hatful of posters and promotional bits and bobs before, which I know serve no real useful purpose - give you a nice warm feeling that you've come away from the experience with more than just the trackside viewing.
The set up of the 'stalls' left the F1 Village feeling a little 'cold' and the variety of stuff on offer I felt was limited IMHO.
I was quite keen to show my support for the Brawn camp, but couldnt bring myself to part with 35 euro for a simple baseball cap. Having already bought the Hamilton cap a couple of years ago, I had considered another item of clothing - But at 65 euro for a simple polo shirt, the prices simply escalated from there for anything that you could consider wearing anywhere other than at a race meet.
I came away empty handed (all bar a rather tasty Martini stitch on patch to compliment my vaguely Martini orientated 944 track toy).
The only bargain to be had seemed to be the Renault - Alonso gear which doesnt look like being 'current' for very long
The set up of the 'stalls' left the F1 Village feeling a little 'cold' and the variety of stuff on offer I felt was limited IMHO.
I was quite keen to show my support for the Brawn camp, but couldnt bring myself to part with 35 euro for a simple baseball cap. Having already bought the Hamilton cap a couple of years ago, I had considered another item of clothing - But at 65 euro for a simple polo shirt, the prices simply escalated from there for anything that you could consider wearing anywhere other than at a race meet.
I came away empty handed (all bar a rather tasty Martini stitch on patch to compliment my vaguely Martini orientated 944 track toy).
The only bargain to be had seemed to be the Renault - Alonso gear which doesnt look like being 'current' for very long
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