LouBrawls Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) This sums up the state of the organization when they can't even spell former player names right. SMH. Edited January 20, 2020 by LouBrawls typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 I hope those are photoshopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tondas Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Seymour Knocks would be mortified. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouBrawls Posted January 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 24 minutes ago, Weave said: I hope those are photoshopped. I wish they were, but they are not. I had seen that Andreychuk pic many times too and never even noticed it until someone pointed it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Interns ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 4 hours ago, LouBrawls said: This sums up the state of the organization when they can't even spell former player names right. SMH. I remember Kyle OKOPOSO skating for one period before the error was spotted. Remember Ted Black and his mantra of "the million little things you do to win"? Well... 40 minutes ago, BuffalOhio said: Interns ... No. It goes straight to Kim Pegula. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 This is just terrible. Incompetence at the highest level. Bad work and bad oversight 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Lebowski Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 The absolute state of the franchise. The same thing happened to me earlier this month. There was a thread back in November that authentic 50th anniversary jerseys were for sale on icejerseys.com so I bought one (with a 30% off coupon code) that finally came in the day after Christmas. I took it to the Sabres Store to get it customized because I thought they would do things properly. The young kid working was giving me attitude and had to check with his manager because he thought it was a Chinese bootleg (It should've been obvious it was real, the fake jerseys have yellow stripes, not gold). After it was confirmed to be authentic, the kid said to me: "We can't even get these anymore." I couldn't help but think, "Maybe Adidas doesn't like the way you're price gouging. Especially since I got the jersey for only $125.93." So a couple weeks go by and I get a call that my jersey was ready. I drove all the way from Newfane to the arena (90 minutes round trip), only to find this when I picked it up. Even though Hawerchuk is in the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Sabres Hall of Fame, and the order form had the proper spelling, they still found a way to screw it up. The ineptitude of the organization is astounding. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouBrawls Posted January 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 HOLY SHNIKEYS!!! that's insane. Did you take it back to get redone? If so I hope you gave them an earful - that is inexcusable. They should also train their staff better, there's at least 3 sure fire tells to identify knockoffs, especially with the 50ths. I mean, the crest... duh. Also not to to cop an attitude with the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 47 minutes ago, FiXCzeR said: The absolute state of the franchise. The same thing happened to me earlier this month. There was a thread back in November that authentic 50th anniversary jerseys were for sale on icejerseys.com so I bought one (with a 30% off coupon code) that finally came in the day after Christmas. I took it to the Sabres Store to get it customized because I thought they would do things properly. The young kid working was giving me attitude and had to check with his manager because he thought it was a Chinese bootleg (It should've been obvious it was real, the fake jerseys have yellow stripes, not gold). After it was confirmed to be authentic, the kid said to me: "We can't even get these anymore." I couldn't help but think, "Maybe Adidas doesn't like the way you're price gouging. Especially since I got the jersey for only $125.93." So a couple weeks go by and I get a call that my jersey was ready. I drove all the way from Newfane to the arena (90 minutes round trip), only to find this when I picked it up. Even though Hawerchuk is in the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Sabres Hall of Fame, and the order form had the proper spelling, they still found a way to screw it up. The ineptitude of the organization is astounding. I guess they thought he was deserving of more than alternate, so they gave him the C. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Lebowski Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 minute ago, LouBrawls said: HOLY SHNIKEYS!!! that's insane. Did you take it back to get redone? If so I hope you gave them an earful - that is inexcusable. They should also train their staff better, there's at least 3 sure fire tells to identify knockoffs, especially with the 50ths. I mean, the crest... duh. Also not to to cop an attitude with the public. I immediately noticed their mistake when I picked it up, so I didn't have to make an extra trip. The kid at the counter had to get the manager and fill out a new order form (why don't they type things up on the computer instead of relying on the handwriting of the cashiers when they fill out a card?) They told me they send the jerseys out to AdPro for customization, so it really wasn't THEIR fault. I don't know if this is true or just a way to pass the buck, but I stayed as cool as I could, speaking only in short, one-word replies. I'm just glad the jersey wasn't ruined as result of needing to have the nameplate changed. If they had messed up the numbers, it would have been damaged goods due to the adhesive they use before the sewing process. That would've been a worst case scenario since Icejerseys is sold out of the 50 anniversary editions. When I finally got it fixed I calmly told them that this whole process was "incredibly unpleasant" due to the false accusations of having bootleg merchandise, to the ineptitude of the store to properly follow instructions as well as acknowledge the correct spelling of a player in the team's hall of fame. I didn't demand a refund or store credit, I just told them they should take more pride in the work they do and that I wouldn't be returning to buy anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 I can tell you with good authority ... AdPro is freaking terrible and take longer than competing companies. But they throw a ton of money at advertising and get big accounts because of it. And suckers keep using them. I constantly get clients who have had bad experiences with AdPro and come to me for not only a better experience but sometimes a better product and better prices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 49 minutes ago, FiXCzeR said: I immediately noticed their mistake when I picked it up, so I didn't have to make an extra trip. The kid at the counter had to get the manager and fill out a new order form (why don't they type things up on the computer instead of relying on the handwriting of the cashiers when they fill out a card?) They told me they send the jerseys out to AdPro for customization, so it really wasn't THEIR fault. I don't know if this is true or just a way to pass the buck, but I stayed as cool as I could, speaking only in short, one-word replies. I'm just glad the jersey wasn't ruined as result of needing to have the nameplate changed. If they had messed up the numbers, it would have been damaged goods due to the adhesive they use before the sewing process. That would've been a worst case scenario since Icejerseys is sold out of the 50 anniversary editions. When I finally got it fixed I calmly told them that this whole process was "incredibly unpleasant" due to the false accusations of having bootleg merchandise, to the ineptitude of the store to properly follow instructions as well as acknowledge the correct spelling of a player in the team's hall of fame. I didn't demand a refund or store credit, I just told them they should take more pride in the work they do and that I wouldn't be returning to buy anything. Mildly surprised they use AdPro for the customizations. A few years back they had several local embroidery / knitting companies do the work for them. Guess they felt it more important to save a very few bucks and have consistant "quality" (or lack thereof) and made the switch. Seems a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7+6=13 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hockey last names are especially tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouBrawls Posted January 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Taro T said: Mildly surprised they use AdPro for the customizations. A few years back they had several local embroidery / knitting companies do the work for them. Guess they felt it more important to save a very few bucks and have consistant "quality" (or lack thereof) and made the switch. Seems a shame. PSE does own it, so they're keeping it "in the family" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 oh this is just sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAud Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 In other words, the Sabres retail operations are of the same low quality as most retail operations in the United States these days. I mean, if Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Kohls, Michaels, and other large retail chains can't deliver consistent quality and customer service (and they don't) it's not unreasonable to expect a hockey team to struggle with it as well. Nonetheless it's surely frustrating for consumers and the alumni jersey thing should be embarrassing to the organization. My solution to this is a total spending embargo on Sabres gear or games until at least January 2021. I'll reconsider then. After blowing over $1000 in 2019 to take my family to two Sabres games and seeing them score a combined 0 goals across both games, I'm a little bitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Sakman said: In other words, the Sabres retail operations are of the same low quality as most retail operations in the United States these days. I mean, if Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Kohls, Michaels, and other large retail chains can't deliver consistent quality and customer service (and they don't) it's not unreasonable to expect a hockey team to struggle with it as well. Nonetheless it's surely frustrating for consumers and the alumni jersey thing should be embarrassing to the organization. My solution to this is a total spending embargo on Sabres gear or games until at least January 2021. I'll reconsider then. After blowing over $1000 in 2019 to take my family to two Sabres games and seeing them score a combined 0 goals across both games, I'm a little bitter. I bought a signed Eichel 15 jersey and that is the only jersey I own that isn't from before the tank. I refuse to buy things at this point. As for the Alumni thing, PSE has been questionable for years. Their artwork, game presentation, other events, and now this. That's what happens when you don't hire the best people. I have no idea how these people were hired but they clearly aren't that good at their jobs. You would think priority 1 for the alumni jersey would be correct name plate. It just seems like more of the same shoddy production we get with a few really nice exceptions thrown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 The thread is now Twitter Famous 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Youth Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) It's just not an organization that demands or expects excellence. The Pegulas seem content enough to own a sleepy backwater franchise. Their approach to the Bills seems different - maybe they're wary of being embarrassed among the NFL billionaires club. Edited January 21, 2020 by Cascade Youth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Yeah, this tells me noone opened a box and did an inspection of the jerseys. This is small details 101. Indicative of a culture problem inside IMO. Good organizations have the small ***** locked down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 I'm surprised the alumni even agreed to wear those sweaters... maybe they never looked at the back? No way I'd accept that. Terrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Every time I think we can't hit a new low, they find one. What a ***** joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 2:13 PM, LouBrawls said: This sums up the state of the organization when they can't even spell former player names right. SMH. I think the Robi jersey is from a different event. That shoulder patch is not the same as the other jerseys. It is lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 21 hours ago, Weave said: Yeah, this tells me noone opened a box and did an inspection of the jerseys. This is small details 101. Indicative of a culture problem inside IMO. Good organizations have the small ***** locked down. RIP, Rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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