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Polago: The button designs? Can you clarify? The two nav bars are supposed to be separated by function. One being "Operations type stuff" and the other being "Product." It was originally on the left side in a column, but that, as it turned out, looked shitty. I can understand the confusion, however.
To be blunt, the blue "product" buttons just look outright generic, and don't feel like something to do with penny-arcade, or even something that had much thought put into it. Kinda harsh, but true. I'll agree though that a vertical column wouldn't fit too well.
The issue with the bars is that the primary menu (operations) while resting higher up visually, is actually somewhat obscured by the title visuals around them when considering both navigation, and the fact that those buttons on the main page do something completely different. There's a lack of consistancy and precedence where they should be easily familiar.
If you want the secondary menu to be the strong menu, then make it your only menu that pertains to the shopping page, and leave the upper links as they are with the main site.
There are also (in my opinion) too many choices in the first level of your navigation tree (so to speak). A few of those options could be condensed down into a single menu choice, such as FAQ, shipping, policies, and contact us all being in a unanimous "info" page. This changes if you are planning on adding quite a bit to each individual page, but that doesn't seem terribly likely given the nature of the options (other than maybe FAQ).
Sorry if these thoughts seem really jumbled. I'm somewhat out of it and not sure if my hands are typing what my brain is thinking.
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Shortytouching the meatIntergalactic Cool CourtRegistered Userregular
edited March 2007
Mr. Khoo, are you guys going to bring back any of the old stuff that Kiko sold from Gameskins? I am particularly interested in more ballcaps, as my WASD hat was awesome but got blown away in a hurricane shortly after they were discontinued.
And so far the store is looking solid. Here's hoping it sticks around this time!
Walk without rhythm and you won't attract the Khoo.
That doesn't even make sense.
but I get an image of a street full of people all walking very awkwardly down a city street with expressions of fear on their faces as they glance over their shoulders.
I should add that I have the odd few questions regarding:
-The opening page banner (do you plan on changing it frequently, or using it as an adspace?)
-The PA Store logo (why not use a more defining mark instead of a watered down main logo?)
Though the interface questions are more important by far.
I have to admit that the lack of prominent logo on most of the posters kind of gets me down. Not many of my friends know what Penny Arcade is, so if I just have the Birds Are Weird poster up there, they'd all be asking me what the hell it meant all the time, instead of just getting the joke.
I ran this with Lite Brigade small size t-shirts and I assume it has to do with the size of the box you have to ship it in or weight or something. It's still better than Think Geek but that is like saying that a poke in the eye with a red hot poker is better than a sharp stick because the poker will cauterize.
I ran this with Lite Brigade small size t-shirts and I assume it has to do with the size of the box you have to ship it in or weight or something. It's still better than Think Geek but that is like saying that a poke in the eye with a red hot poker is better than a sharp stick because the poker will cauterize.
I'd hit up DHL or UPS or some other carrier, Khoo, so you can have an exclusive conract; if you toss out your sales numbers with ThinkGeek and the shipping revenues that were generated, you might have a decent shot at a lower shipping rate.
UPS would be not so good for Canadians (as weretac0 mentioned earlier). Their rates tend to be rather high plus there are ridiculous brokerage fees at the border (usually as much as or more than the shipping fee itself). USPS or Fedex would be preferable.
Also, will the discontinued stuff from the ThinkGeek firesale be available at PAX or ComicCon, by any chance?
cool, look, I have to go take a nap now because my pills be kicking in something fierce, so if you get here with my food just come inside and leave it on the table and don't make too much noise.
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cool, look, I have to go take a nap now because my pills be kicking in something fierce, so if you get here with my food just come inside and leave it on the table and don't make too much noise.
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UPSWhat can I do for you?Handling Your GoodsRegistered Userregular
edited March 2007
I'm terribly sorry sir.
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RankenphilePassersby were amazedby the unusually large amounts of blood.Registered User, ModeratorMod Emeritus
edited March 2007
brown pride
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UPSWhat can I do for you?Handling Your GoodsRegistered Userregular
edited March 2007
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Damnit. Back to whorin for me.
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To be blunt, the blue "product" buttons just look outright generic, and don't feel like something to do with penny-arcade, or even something that had much thought put into it. Kinda harsh, but true. I'll agree though that a vertical column wouldn't fit too well.
The issue with the bars is that the primary menu (operations) while resting higher up visually, is actually somewhat obscured by the title visuals around them when considering both navigation, and the fact that those buttons on the main page do something completely different. There's a lack of consistancy and precedence where they should be easily familiar.
If you want the secondary menu to be the strong menu, then make it your only menu that pertains to the shopping page, and leave the upper links as they are with the main site.
There are also (in my opinion) too many choices in the first level of your navigation tree (so to speak). A few of those options could be condensed down into a single menu choice, such as FAQ, shipping, policies, and contact us all being in a unanimous "info" page. This changes if you are planning on adding quite a bit to each individual page, but that doesn't seem terribly likely given the nature of the options (other than maybe FAQ).
Sorry if these thoughts seem really jumbled. I'm somewhat out of it and not sure if my hands are typing what my brain is thinking.
And so far the store is looking solid. Here's hoping it sticks around this time!
That doesn't even make sense.
but I get an image of a street full of people all walking very awkwardly down a city street with expressions of fear on their faces as they glance over their shoulders.
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You should buy the design from her and mass produce them, Khoo.
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-The opening page banner (do you plan on changing it frequently, or using it as an adspace?)
-The PA Store logo (why not use a more defining mark instead of a watered down main logo?)
Though the interface questions are more important by far.
Edit: er, as in be able to.
That is large!
The light brigade tee kicks ass.
I really really want the beach poster, but to get it shipped out here it'd end up costing like $50 au
Need some stuff designed or printed? I can help with that.
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1 - 9.95
2 - 17.95
3 - 21.95
4 - 27.95
5 - 35.95
6 - 35.95
7 - 50.00
I ran this with Lite Brigade small size t-shirts and I assume it has to do with the size of the box you have to ship it in or weight or something. It's still better than Think Geek but that is like saying that a poke in the eye with a red hot poker is better than a sharp stick because the poker will cauterize.
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I'd hit up DHL or UPS or some other carrier, Khoo, so you can have an exclusive conract; if you toss out your sales numbers with ThinkGeek and the shipping revenues that were generated, you might have a decent shot at a lower shipping rate.
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Also, will the discontinued stuff from the ThinkGeek firesale be available at PAX or ComicCon, by any chance?
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Ok. Please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery. :P
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Let me provide a tracking number to give the illusion that you'll be able to track the progress of the delivery.
Z19E57139125649972
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I'm sorry but we don't have any tracking information on your order. If you have not received your order within 6 weeks, please contact us to initiate a trace.
At UPS we process hundreds of thousands of international packages on a daily basis, and virtually all are cleared immediately. With brokerage facilities in all the top world markets (representing 76% of all international trade), we cover the global trading centres where you do business with consistency, reliability, and flexibility.
The benefits associated with UPS Customs Brokerage Services include:
Electronic customs clearance that begins while your shipments are still in flight
Expert brokers to handle all complexities and ensure accurate rating of duties and taxes
Use of our advanced online tracking application to monitor your shipment throughout its journey
Routine customs clearance automatically included in all UPS air service rates (where applicable)
In addition to speedy Customs clearance for your everyday international shipments, we offer the expertise and depth of resources needed to help you transport goods that require special treatment in Customs at little or no additional charge. The services include:
Clearing formal entries
Clearing live entries
Facilitating temporary import bonds
Coordinating duty drawbacks
Preparing export declarations
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