Defiant, I think you've got the right idea
... there can never be too many choices!
I like the idea of an embroidered hat, especially if they are well made.
Your idea of posting the designs first, before doing a run sounds like a winner!
Several guys have done runs of various items, and they have turned out pretty well, all things considered.
I got one of the Diego hoodies, and I must say he really did a nice job on them.
Quality materials with a very nice design, very fair pricing, good stuff all around /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
He also cleared everything with the staff, and kicked some dough back to the site.
That's how it's done. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/applause.gif
... probably didn't make much, if any money on the deal, he (like the others) just did it because they love the cars/site and wanted to give something back.
[edit] I don't think many of the guys doing these kinds of things even fully cover their expenses by the time it's all said and done. It also takes a lot of time/effort to track everybody down/confirm orders, so just know going in that you're doing it to share a personal hook-up / get the .org colors out there.
After Garfields failed calendar debacle, many folks are once bitten/twice shy, so it'll be tough sledding to get folks onboard.
Myself, I like the idea of an embroidered hat, and I'd be down for one after I see the design choices.
Good luck, and carry on. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif