UC Gear

[psax889906]

Where do you guys shop for your UC gear typically? I've been looking around for a few months at a couple places for the new basketball shorts, the consensus price seems to be $44.99-49.99 but finding them in general is tough to do.

 

[swg]

I saw a UC hat at Meijer for 5 bucks that was as good as any UC hat I've seen to date.

 

[psax889906]

I saw a UC hat at Meijer for 5 bucks that was as good as any UC hat I've seen to date.

Was it fitted? I'm a New Era fan and while pricey, the quality can't be beat, imo.

 

[swg]

It was an adjustable hat. I was surprised at the price, because the design was the best I'd seen.

 

[psax889906]

It was an adjustable hat. I was surprised at the price, because the design was the best I'd seen.

I'm usually a fan of the fitted though I've got a few adjustable hats that I like... I just really enjoy the New Era hats, I've got two authentic collection Reds hats (all red home and stars and stripes 2010 version) and they are undoubtedly my two favorite hats... I've gotten some nice stuff from Meijer every now and again when it comes to UC gear... got a Big East Championship sweater there last year ...

 

[swg]

I could use a quality UC shirt. Been looking for awhile.

 

[psax889906]

I could use a quality UC shirt. Been looking for awhile.

I was lucky enough to hit up a NIKE Outlet store while they had one, ONE UC Sideline Polo remaining in stock... and this was last fall so the switch to Adidas had been made a while ago... the retail was supposed to be $60.00 and I got it for $20.00... very happy with that purchase...

 

[Little Danny]

I've been looking for a nice black pullover for the fall. I've seen red but I really want black. It's a shame it is so hard to find good stuff. With UC's color scheme, c-paw logo and whatnot, I think there is an opportunity to sell well in certain markets outside of Cincinnati.

Question, here in Columbus there are entire OSU sections in places in Kroger's. You can get t-shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, hats, license plate frames, etc. Do they Cincinnati area Kroger's have this for UC. I am going to assume the answer is no (I'm not counting a t-shirt or two). Now, I have to ask, do they have OSU gear?

Why is Kroger, head-quartered in Cincinnati, Ohio not carrying a large supply of UC merchandise?

 

[swg]

Good question

 

[TheLivingLegend]

Was it fitted? I'm a New Era fan and while pricey, the quality can't be beat, imo.

If ur looking at hats, u can order bearcat fitted stuff off lids.com

http://www.lids.com/pid/20137945
they have some decent stuff.... like above


Also for the current bargin.. very cheap for fitted era hat.
http://www.hatland.com/store4hats.cfm/hats,4,5078.html


I have ordered from both. Hatland has alottttt of hats you will never see.

 

[psax889906]

If ur looking at hats, u can order bearcat fitted stuff off lids.com

http://www.lids.com/pid/20137945
they have some decent stuff.... like above


Also for the current bargin.. very cheap for fitted era hat.
http://www.hatland.com/store4hats.cfm/hats,4,5078.html


I have ordered from both. Hatland has alottttt of hats you will never see.

I use lids all the time... generally, I don't have problems finding hats I want and like... jerseys, shirts and retro gear is what usually takes a lot longer to find... I'd love to find a UC basketball jersey or pullover from the Nike Jordan days... every once in a while you find one on Amazon or Ebay but I've never pulled the trigger...

 

[MDW79]

I've been looking for a nice black pullover for the fall. I've seen red but I really want black. It's a shame it is so hard to find good stuff. With UC's color scheme, c-paw logo and whatnot, I think there is an opportunity to sell well in certain markets outside of Cincinnati.

Question, here in Columbus there are entire OSU sections in places in Kroger's. You can get t-shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, hats, license plate frames, etc. Do they Cincinnati area Kroger's have this for UC. I am going to assume the answer is no (I'm not counting a t-shirt or two). Now, I have to ask, do they have OSU gear?

Why is Kroger, head-quartered in Cincinnati, Ohio not carrying a large supply of UC merchandise?

They do have some displays here where I'm at (both the Mt. Washington and Anderson locations) They're not the biggest displays ever but they're not just one rack either. It seems they really started stocking up during our Orange Bowl run, and they seem to have them up seasonally (more football season than well into basketball)

I've seen multiple t-shirt designs, hats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, bumper stickers, mugs, clocks, flags, coasters, magnets, license plate holders, all kinds of good junk..... Like I said, they're pretty decent size display areas, and they usually devote an area in the front of the store in or the bigger middle isle. Of course, they do have some OSU stuff, but the UC stuff outnumbers it about 10-1 over here. I picked quite a few of weirder stuff you can't get elsewhere (clock, magnets, mug) I get my hats and clothes from eastbay or lids, unless I'm on campus, then I'll cruise by the bookstore.

Are the other Kroger stores in Cincy like this too? Or is just over here?

 

[david aka the TYZ]

Meijer's has always been a good place to find some decent and cheap gear. Kroger and Biggs in the past year and a half have started putting up displays. One problem with stores like these is most of their purchasing is done in bulk for many stores if not nationwide at least state-wide. Thus they won't carry a large selection of local teams and also why we find way more OSU gear in those stores than Bearcats.

I used to have luck at the Nike outlet for UC gear, but since we lost their contract that avenue has run dry. I've bought plenty of stuff from them in the past, even some Jordan stuff. The Adidas outlets don't really sell team gear too much. I can't believe they wouldn't sell UC gear in the Cincinnati area. You can always try the malls with the sports stores and shoe stores. They will usually have jerseys and sweatshirts. When all else fails the UC and DuBois bookstores will sell you stuff at top dollar.