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Official Statement- Jewelry Warehouse Temporarily suspending ads

  • Scott,

    Not sure I would have done what you did as I do not hold you guys responsible for any of this. You are a business and advertising is the medium to which you spread the word. Nonetheless, I respect you and just finished purchasing a nice order from you online. Best of luck to you and I will continue shopping at your establishment as I have for the last 20+ years.

    Order# 29328

    Thanks Scott!

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    Gamec0ck ●

  • Really sad our fanbase is so butthurt over the opinion of one guy. I've had a business relationship with Jewelry Warehouse and they are some of the best guys in the licensed goods business.

    Nothing good comes from boycotting, hands down, the best supplier of Gamecock goods anywhere on the face of the planet. Some perspective would be appropriate for some of the whack jobs that pull for our program.

    Scott.... I hope everything turns quickly for you and this stupid boycott doesn't effect you and your staff.

    FloBird

  • Thanks for your stance against the State. I usually get my game day gear from the bookstores but will now change my business over to you.

    madcock

  • just bought four shirts (mom, dad, daughter, son) and two coffee cups.

    Scott!!!

    Looking for scotch glasses (not shot glasses) - last foursome I bought was off amazon. Do you have em?

    gamecocklou ●

  • Scott, I spent a couple hundred dollars in your store in Lexington today.Please don't listen to these morons telling you to take your ads out of the newspaper. It would be crazy for you to hurt your own business because of a few loud mouths that don't even know what they are talking about.

    I don't care much for what Ron Morris has to write so I don't read his articles. I don't buy the paper but 3-4 times a week and I never read the ads. Ron Morris is a jackass but who really cares, Spurrier makes his feelings known and he should ban him press conferences. The Ron would not have a job and would have to get out of the business.

    You do not need to fight this battle for a few people with your business. Just keep doing what you think is best for your business.

    Those of you who are proud of yourself and patting yourselves on the back should be ashamed for dragging others in to fight your battles. Battles that are not even worth fighting.

    What about the 80,000 fans that are not even a member of this or other sites. They don't even know this BS is going on.

    This post was edited by Rebelcock84 on 8/29/2011 at 8:13 PM

    Rebelcock84

  • Thanks Scott!

    Just completed submitting my order on-line....

    asoots

  • Awesome Scott! I usually frequent the Two Notch store but will be making an extra trip each week to support you!

    cef1964

  • Love the ua jerseys. Sold out of men's but if kids aren't sold out buying 3 for nephews ....conversion from hawkeye parents .... was conflicted thought about big spur shop but they don't carry so it will be you thanks , assume your decision will get you far more loyal customers than advertising in the state would and cost nothing. Should advertise on here Nd eat at bodacious bbq

    Twittter: @Game_Cocks21

    yellowfin


  • Don't know that i would have done what you did Scott, but you guys have had a never successful business for a long time, so I trust your judgment is good.

    In case you're wondering, everybody didn't buy into the whole boycott deal because I've been a customer of G&BT forever, and will be....

    Good luck, I hope it works for you.

    CockyMike1

  • Hope you decide to also advertise on here now that you have renewed your relationship with TOS.

    77 Gamecock ●

  • FloBird said...

    Really sad our fanbase is so butthurt over the opinion of one guy. I've had a business relationship with Jewelry Warehouse and they are some of the best guys in the licensed goods business.

    Nothing good comes from boycotting, hands down, the best supplier of Gamecock goods anywhere on the face of the planet. Some perspective would be appropriate for some of the whack jobs that pull for our program.

    Scott.... I hope everything turns quickly for you and this stupid boycott doesn't effect you and your staff.

    I just realized something and I can't believe you people down graded this post.

    CockyMike1

  • Thank you Scott. I placed an order as well for hats, flags and other tailgating stuff. Appreciate the stance you've taken.

    Gamecock Jay ●

  • Bunch of frauds on here. You will ask a company to stop advertising in a bad but you all read the paper or you would not have a clue what Ron the mouth has to say.Stop buying the paper don't threaten to boycott local business owners. Just the wrong way to do things.

    Rebelcock84

  • I wonder if people will buy the paper more now that there is a strategic battle going on between fans and the paper? Will folks,(no pun intended), buy the paper just to see the response?

    Claymation

  • Never thought we should start this process with a boycott. I do believe reaching out to the advertisers and asking for their help was the right thing to do. The advertisers have a voice with The State. Hope this is a step in the right direction and The State makes the necessary changes.

    BTW, just placed order # 29337. UA jersey for the 6 year old. I need a 4t cheerleader outfit when more come in.

    This post was edited by Jefe5235 on 8/29/2011 at 8:31 PM

    Jefe5235

  • I was going to post a long diatribe about how stupid, selfish, unfair and short-sighted this boycott is...instead I'll just say thank you for continuing to support the USC and its faithful fans.

    You have secured my continued business with or without a boycott.

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    JTUSCFAN ●

  • I'm in the newspaper industry so let me give my 2 cents.

    There are a lot of great people at newspapers across the country, people like you and me that frequent sites like TBS, show up at your tailgates, and cheer for their alma maters. These people are affected if you drop your subscriptions or pull your advertising. I promise you, with this economy, people pulling ads costs newspapers a ton of jobs. Gannett just laid off 700 a few weeks ago, some people I knew. If you want your voice heard, don't pull your ads or cancel your subscription. The best way to make your point is to write the editor about your specific displeasure. Pinpoint your focus, that way their is fewer collateral damage.

    Go buy a subscription or buy advertising and if you have a problem, write the editor and write him or her again. Im coming in late to the conversation so I don't completely know the story here, but it sounds like JW had taken a few steps before they pulled the plug temporarily. If so I can respect that.

    Go cocks!

    @fauxfrankwren

    fauxfrankwren

  • Went to Rockaways tonight and then drove over to a different store that sells Gamecock Gear.it was closed.I am so happy it was. Tomorrow I will go to your store and spend my money and tell the clerk why I chose to come there. Thanks for having the guts to do what you did.

    cockeyed ●

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Bunch of frauds on here. You will ask a company to stop advertising in a bad but you all read the paper or you would not have a clue what Ron the mouth has to say.Stop buying the paper don't threaten to boycott local business owners. Just the wrong way to do things.

    Many of the people that read his columns see them online and not in print. I do neither. Thank you Scott for standing up for All Gamecocks. You have won many new supporters as well as solidifying existing relationships. Go Cocks & JW!!

    smedlyp

  • fauxfrankwren said...

    I'm in the newspaper industry so let me give my 2 cents.

    There are a lot of great people at newspapers across the country, people like you and me that frequent sites like TBS, show up at your tailgates, and cheer for their alma maters. These people are affected if you drop your subscriptions or pull your advertising. I promise you, with this economy, people pulling ads costs newspapers a ton of jobs. Gannett just laid off 700 a few weeks ago, some people I knew. If you want your voice heard, don't pull your ads or cancel your subscription. The best way to make your point is to write the editor about your specific displeasure. Pinpoint your focus, that way their is fewer collateral damage.

    Go buy a subscription or buy advertising and if you have a problem, write the editor and write him or her again. Im coming in late to the conversation so I don't completely know the story here, but it sounds like JW had taken a few steps before they pulled the plug temporarily. If so I can respect that.

    Go cocks!

    @fauxfrankwren

    The State has NEVER been a friend or even friendly to our school, thanks for your input but screw MoRon and The mis-State.

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by Pierce211 on 8/29/2011 at 8:33 PM

    Pierce211

  • Scott- Was in town for a meeting on the 16th. GBT on "that" road way out two notch was my FIRST STOP. Dropped about $65. Even more last year on a trip after the CWS to get my gear. I will make sure to spread the word to all my Garnet friends to buy from you!!!!

    THANK YOU!

    ''fair is not getting them same as everybody else, fair is getting what you need to succeed."

    RaginRooster ●

  • fauxfrankwren said...

    I'm in the newspaper industry so let me give my 2 cents.

    There are a lot of great people at newspapers across the country, people like you and me that frequent sites like TBS, show up at your tailgates, and cheer for their alma maters. These people are affected if you drop your subscriptions or pull your advertising. I promise you, with this economy, people pulling ads costs newspapers a ton of jobs. Gannett just laid off 700 a few weeks ago, some people I knew. If you want your voice heard, don't pull your ads or cancel your subscription. The best way to make your point is to write the editor about your specific displeasure. Pinpoint your focus, that way their is fewer collateral damage.

    Go buy a subscription or buy advertising and if you have a problem, write the editor and write him or her again. Im coming in late to the conversation so I don't completely know the story here, but it sounds like JW had taken a few steps before they pulled the plug temporarily. If so I can respect that.

    Go cocks!

    @fauxfrankwren

    I understand where you are coming from. I cancelled my subscription, wrote the editor and parent company. The State put up billboards with Morons face baiting us. They've received plenty of letters and have done nothing to make changes.

    The reality here is that there is only one bad guy and its not the boycotters or the advertisers.

    This post was edited by Jefe5235 on 8/29/2011 at 8:38 PM

    Jefe5235

  • Sweet Scott. I think this is awesome.

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    roosterrizk1 ●

  • fauxfrankwren said...

    I'm in the newspaper industry so let me give my 2 cents.

    There are a lot of great people at newspapers across the country, people like you and me that frequent sites like TBS, show up at your tailgates, and cheer for their alma maters. These people are affected if you drop your subscriptions or pull your advertising. I promise you, with this economy, people pulling ads costs newspapers a ton of jobs. Gannett just laid off 700 a few weeks ago, some people I knew. If you want your voice heard, don't pull your ads or cancel your subscription. The best way to make your point is to write the editor about your specific displeasure. Pinpoint your focus, that way their is fewer collateral damage.

    Go buy a subscription or buy advertising and if you have a problem, write the editor and write him or her again. Im coming in late to the conversation so I don't completely know the story here, but it sounds like JW had taken a few steps before they pulled the plug temporarily. If so I can respect that.

    Go cocks!

    @fauxfrankwren

    They are cowards and have to get someone else to fight their battles. The few people on this site going and buying a little bit of stuff are not going to be close to making up the people that miss those ads in the paper.I'm late on this too, I didn't even read all the crap about boycotts and stuff that has been on here over the last couple weeks.

    Rebelcock84

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