Mike Maihack
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Exclusive Merch Survey
🕑 Added 2022-01-31 21:08:29 +0000 UTCHi Space Cats!
Earlier this year, I was thinking about ways to bring a little more exclusivity to this Patreon and a little more fun into your mailboxes. The sticker sheets at sign-up are nice, but I've always wanted to have something a little more ongoing. One of the things I've been looking into is the "Merch for Membership" that Patreon offers. Here's how it would work:
As a group, we vote on on one of my illustrations or designs. Patreon then ships out a small print (or sticker...or mug...) of that illustration to everyone in a specific tier once every quarter. This is no extra cost to you (although a bit for me--my Patreon fees go up + the cost of the prints). It's simply one more way to thank you for your continued patronage.
Now, I could always simply make little prints at home and send them directly, but Patreon doing it for me would save me a whole lot of hassle and time in doing this (plus, I'm already going to be extra busy this year). It'd also give the higher tiers something to look forward to multiple times a year rather than just the hope of getting some original art.
However, I've never used this service before nor do I know the quality of the merch. Perhaps there's a few of you who have gotten something from Patreon before and can let me know what you thought? Or perhaps you know of a better alternative that does nearly the same thing? Or maybe none of this is of any interest to you at all. Regardless, please take a quick second to vote and let me know. :)
Comments
Scott C. Hamilton
I think the shirt idea is fantastic but I'd rather purchase it with a discount in the store. Smaller prints are great because I can put them in a binder!
Mike Maihack
Thanks, David! I really appreciate that. It would just be a little bit of artwork being mailed out to you every so often.
David Bird
I'd need more info. As much as I do appreciate the free stuff, I signed up to support you and not to be a cost.
