Thoughts on labeling?

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:49 am

Okay here is a question for you guys since you all would know better than I would. Here is my deal, I hate freaking labeling on everything you buy these days, but sometimes it works if it is understated. For instance if the Kaenon sunglasses had a Michael Kors type of attitude on their products than the chances of me wearing them would be lower.

I do not think I will ever get the hardware on my straps labeled, I think it distracts from the watch you are wearing them on. If anything maybe on the back of the buckle but even then I am not sold on it. So the reason I am asking this is because a vendor offered to put my label on the ToxicTool (yes my wife might be jealous) and I am not sure I want to.

The whole Toxic thing is cool but like I said I don't want to be stupid with it (except for the names of the products

).

Let me know your thoughts on this.

Thanks guys

streetracer101 · Post by **streetracer101** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:55 am

I see no issue with labeling the tool. It's free advertising. As for labeling of straps, I'd avoid it or do it in an inconspicuous way.

HapaHapa · Post by **HapaHapa** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:01 am

"ToxicNato" on back of buckle might be a good idea. Someone gets one of your straps with a purchase, likes it, wants to buy more but doesn't know which seller to contact.
Labeling on the ToxicTool seems like a win win for same reason.

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:09 am

Would I not buy it if it had branding, no. Would branding make me buy it, no....
but if given the choice, I wouldn't pay more for the branded tool over the way it is now if that makes sense.

59yukon01 · Post by **59yukon01** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:12 am

HapaHapa wrote:"ToxicNato" on back of buckle might be a good idea. Someone gets one of your straps with a purchase, likes it, wants to buy more but doesn't know which seller to contact.
Labeling on the ToxicTool seems like a win win for same reason.

+1

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:18 am

The tool is an easy yes. The straps; ok if inside.

My Maratac NATO's had always been sterile, but recent ones have "Maratac ZULU" laser etched on the outside of the buckle. It's not noticeable unless you're looking, but I prefer a clean, logo free exterior.

foodle · Post by **foodle** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:25 am

I would vote for subtle/unobtrusive labeling. So the back of the buckle on the straps or similar. Not as PR so much as letting people know the origins of the strap/tool/etc. if they want to buy one. Otherwise someone might love the strap but have no idea where it came from or how to get another (if they forget or buy it 2nd hand).

mellonb1 · Post by **mellonb1** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:40 am

HapaHapa wrote:"ToxicNato" on back of buckle might be a good idea. Someone gets one of your straps with a purchase, likes it, wants to buy more but doesn't know which seller to contact.
Labeling on the ToxicTool seems like a win win for same reason.

^^^^This

hidden by leaves · Post by **hidden by leaves** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:20 pm

+1 on unobtrusive/underside etc. I also tend to like a symbol vs a bunch of writing. Not sure if it would be too small to do, but in this case maybe the skull & straps?

jswing · Post by **jswing** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:50 pm

HapaHapa wrote:"ToxicNato" on back of buckle might be a good idea. Someone gets one of your straps with a purchase, likes it, wants to buy more but doesn't know which seller to contact.
Labeling on the ToxicTool seems like a win win for same reason.

Yup, this.

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:34 pm

If you can get the ToxicNATOs on the underside of the clasp, that would be a homerun

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:37 pm

Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?

gonzomantis · Post by **gonzomantis** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:38 pm

hoppyjr wrote:Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?

Wow! You want to brand your junk with Terry's logo? Bold, dude.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:40 pm

gonzomantis wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?
Wow! You want to brand your junk with Terry's logo? Bold, dude.

Doesn't every one????

gonzomantis · Post by **gonzomantis** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:41 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
gonzomantis wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?
Wow! You want to brand your junk with Terry's logo? Bold, dude.
Doesn't every one????

I just figure my wife would divorce me. It's cheaper to keep her, you know?

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:32 pm

gonzomantis wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
gonzomantis wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?
Wow! You want to brand your junk with Terry's logo? Bold, dude.
Doesn't every one????
I just figure my wife would divorce me. It's cheaper to keep her, you know?

Hey just tell her how cool I am and I am sure she will approve of my branding.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:35 pm

gonzomantis wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?
Wow! You want to brand your junk with Terry's logo? Bold, dude.

I guess T- bone could just have the logo etched into a tooth crown, then he could bite down to brand things.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:53 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
gonzomantis wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?
Wow! You want to brand your junk with Terry's logo? Bold, dude.
I guess T- bone could just have the logo etched into a tooth crown, then he could bite down to brand things.

Thats an idea, but what if I just put the branding on butt checks so when I am twerking on you I can brand you???

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:56 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
gonzomantis wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?
Wow! You want to brand your junk with Terry's logo? Bold, dude.
I guess T- bone could just have the logo etched into a tooth crown, then he could bite down to brand things.
Thats an idea, but what if I just put the branding on butt checks so when I am twerking on you I can brand you???

You don't twerk very well, so that's not a viable option.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:57 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
gonzomantis wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Can we get a Toxic logo branding iron, so we can brand our own junk?
Wow! You want to brand your junk with Terry's logo? Bold, dude.
I guess T- bone could just have the logo etched into a tooth crown, then he could bite down to brand things.
Thats an idea, but what if I just put the branding on butt checks so when I am twerking on you I can brand you???
You don't twerk very well, so that's not a viable option.

but you do know how to put those dollar bills "IN"

Post by **Pasquale** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:01 pm

Terry. The natos could be marked on the inside for ID purposes.
The tool can be branded.

But perhaps you can also brand some natos on the outside as well.
Buyers have different feelings and opinions on this. Then taxioNato
Can become some WIS cult following

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:07 pm

patstarrx wrote:Terry. The natos could be marked on the inside for ID purposes.
The tool can be branded.

But perhaps you can also brand some natos on the outside as well.
Buyers have different feelings and opinions on this. Then taxioNato
Can become some WIS cult following

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:01 pm

I didn't real all the replies- but TOXIC laser etched on the buckle would be best- kinda like the maratac brand NATO

Marjak · Post by **Marjak** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:04 pm

I am also for branding the inside of the buckle. And branding the tool is a given as Hoppy said already..

blowfish89 · Post by **blowfish89** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:32 pm

Yes, you should brand them - I don't mind where - interior exterior sideways all good.

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