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TCS T-Shirts Campaign Ended
« on: February 22, 2014, 0055 UTC »
Own and wear a piece of pirate radio history!

The Crystal Ship/TCS T-shirts are now available at
https://www.booster.com/tcs

The campaign is now over.


(I've actually wanted to have TCS T-shirts for listeners since 2004, but none of the options seemed very workable before this.)

All support is much appreciated!

"The Crystal Ship and many other pirate radio stations operate because we believe that free speech, including broadcast free speech, should not be limited to only those with very deep pockets who can ante up millions of dollars just to start a station.  Unfortunately, licensing requirements in the United States and many other countries stipulate that one must prove they have a HUGE bank account to be licensed to do what WE are technically able to do for under four figures.  We think this is wrong.  Thus, pirate radio broadcasting is a form of civil disobedience.

"The Crystal Ship was founded in 1982, disappeared after 1984 and returned to the airwaves twenty years later in 2004. Since then, TCS, with hosts The Poet and The Radical, has been logged by shortwave pirate radio enthusiasts in over 30 US states and 8 countries.  In 2011, The Crystal Ship was inducted by unanimous vote into the North American Pirate Radio Hall of Fame."
« Last Edit: March 11, 2014, 0702 UTC by John Poet »

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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2014, 1749 UTC »
Odd...

Last Sunday, was reviewing my wardrobe of t-shirts and was lamenting I have no pirate radio shirts (nor where to acquire them). Then a few days later out of the blue, you & Benway have shirts available.

Hope this is a pattern that is starting.
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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2014, 1918 UTC »
I'd like to thank you, Skeezix, and OldDXer and Fansome, and Tim R. and a few anonymous folks for their early and very generous support on this!  Some of you surprised me by ordering more than one!

(I was a little concerned that it might be "one T-shirt too many" in a given time, but after just the first 24 hours we're already halfway to the minimum we need to be able to print!)

Keep it up, and you'll transform the "station T-shirt" into a positive concept for TCS!
(Some of you may recall that it previously had some negative connotations... for me....)




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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2014, 0227 UTC »
We need just a few more orders for The Crystal Ship T-shirt to assure we will go to print
on our booster campaign at https://booster.com/tcs

Just nine days left after tonight, and then your chance will be over.  Once the booster closes, you can't get them at any price.  So for those who have been holding back, why not get your order in now?

"You know you want it!"

MANY THANKS to those who have already given your support--
you are SUPERHEROES to us!

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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2014, 1721 UTC »
The TCS T-shirt booster is now past the 20 shirt minimum order required, so they will definately be printed and shipped to buyers after it closes.

My heartfelt thanks to Sealord, Docbar, CoastieDan, The Mad Trapper, and George The Cabin Boy who put us over the top since yesterday-- and to all of the rest of you who have given us your generous support!  
You are all Super-Heros to Us!

Now everyone else who would like to have one can order with confidence that they will get their shirts in the end.

Are you one of the holdouts?  Why not get your order in now?

https://booster.com/tcs

How is it going to look, if you walk into the next anarchists club meeting without one?  

What will all your comrades in Red Square say?  

Think about it!

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« Last Edit: March 02, 2014, 1730 UTC by John Poet »

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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2014, 1742 UTC »
What will all your comrades in Red Square say?  

Nyet!

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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2014, 1808 UTC »
P.S.  Naturally we oppose any Russian aggression against Ukraine...  doesn't fit in with our truth/peace/justice platform.

Guess I better get a telegram off to Comrade Putin... and lay off the Soviet Anthem..




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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2014, 0204 UTC »
Just wanted to say thank you John very much for a chance to own a piece of disobedient history! ;D

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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2014, 0213 UTC »
I need a 5X size shirt John,how do I get one,big guy here !

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Re: TCS/The Crystal Ship T-Shirts
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2014, 0644 UTC »
I need a 5X size shirt John,how do I get one,big guy here !

I've made an inquiry about it.

We can make a substitution.  Check your Email.


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Re: TCS T-Shirts: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to get yours!
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2014, 1911 UTC »
My sincere THANKS to the pirate radio SUPER-HEROES
who have already supported TCS with their T-shirt orders!

If you haven't ordered yours yet, time is running out--
The Crystal Ship T-shirt Booster campaign ends in 3 more days!
(ends on Monday 3/9)

Don't be left out!  Get YOURS ordered at
http://booster.com/tcs

All shirts are expected to be delivered around March 24th.

(Geez, I sound kinda like one of those capitalist advertising late-night infomercial type people...)

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Re: TCS T-Shirts: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to get yours!
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2014, 1954 UTC »
Next thing you know, you'll be hawking t-shirts on Rush's show...

My sincere THANKS to the pirate radio SUPER-HEROES
who have already supported TCS with their T-shirt orders!

If you haven't ordered yours yet, time is running out--
The Crystal Ship T-shirt Booster campaign ends in 3 more days!
(ends on Monday 3/9)

Don't be left out!  Get YOURS ordered at
http://booster.com/tcs

All shirts are expected to be delivered around March 24th.

(Geez, I sound kinda like one of those capitalist advertising late-night infomercial type people...)



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Re: TCS T-Shirts: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to get yours!
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2014, 0701 UTC »
I'm considering getting one of these for my own, but I'm curious.  what do the designs on the front and back look like?  I can't see the pictures provided.  (that's not a problem with your site, it's my eyes that don't work.) 
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Re: TCS T-Shirts: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to get yours!
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2014, 0912 UTC »
They look very cool, Chanter. The front features a large three masted sailing ship flying the jolly Roger, above the ship it says "The Crystal Ship   TCS" & below the ship it says "shortwave pirate radio   fighting for free radio since 1982". The print is in white & yellow & the ship is white & the shirt is black. The design is large & takes up the entire front of the shirt. You won't regret getting one I'm sure.
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Re: TCS T-Shirts: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to get yours!
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2014, 1027 UTC »
Ooooh!  that sounds really cool!  :)  Now I'm super tempted to go there.  thanks for the description, Glimmer! 

I've belatedly realized I could have been punny with my reasoning in the last post, i.e. it's not a problem with your site, it's a problem with my sight.  Boooo, I know.  :P 
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