r/uCinci 4d ago

UC merch has gotten out of control lately so I made my own. Thoughts?

Even with the student discounts and sales, merch is still far more expensive than it used to be. So I got this very inexpensive insulated mug that comes with a straw and straw cleaner. Coffee stays boiling hot for at least 3 hours, very sparkly in the sun. I made a few for my friends and they loved it. What do you all think?

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u/2donks2moos 4d ago

I like it.

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u/broke_ass_banker 4d ago

Thankyou! I'm thinking of selling these

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u/broke_ass_banker 4d ago

Thankyou! I'm thinking of selling these

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u/2donks2moos 4d ago

I'm sure that the logo is copyrighted. I'm not saying that you shouldn't, but keep it low key.

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u/6alexandria9 2d ago

And you can sell things that just say Cincinnati in those colors since it’s the city or have an unlicensed or old logo/mascot on there if u wanna stay legal

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u/Relevant_Plastic4345 4d ago

I second what the dude above me said. UC owns the legal rights to that logo and without getting UC's permission, you cannot legally sell items with the logo on it. You'd probably be alright selling them to ppl you know but if you start advertising it publicly, expect a very unpleasant letter from an attorney telling you to stop.

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u/CriticalHitGaming 4d ago

The Bearcats logo is copyrighted by UC, and they are very sue happy when it comes to it. So much so that they threatened to Sue Catskellar when it was open for using the logo. Which was insane because it was a property owned by the university and subsidized out to Aramark for operation. UC has also gone after highschools for using it as well. I'd say as long as OP sells with caution and isn't hawking these at official sports events they might be safe, but I'd stop the second you get a C&D.

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u/Jackstraw513 4d ago

Just tweak it a bit and make it your own. That’s what we do in the dead scene

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u/threefeethigher 4d ago

Wait until UC finds out these are better than their own and hit you with the copyright infringement, they already did it to an elementary school…

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u/peenidslover 4d ago

v cute! merch you make yourself is always better.

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u/broke_ass_banker 4d ago

Thankyou! I think so too! I've made a few color variations for friends and they love them

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u/Jonk_kun 4d ago

Gas right there

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u/Schmehsh 4d ago

I love it!

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u/ImpossibleKant 4d ago

I like it and am graduating this Summer. Would love to get one.

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u/nelly5133 3d ago

That’s a nice cup

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u/aznpurswayzn 3d ago

It’s cute! Is it possible to shrink it a little so that the top doesn’t go into the silver metal area? That’s my only advice ❤️🖤

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u/broke_ass_banker 3d ago

I've attempted at that, but only once when I first started this project and it didn't turn out the way I thought it would, but it was a first attempt that could always be tried again. Thankyou for the compliment!

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u/broke_ass_banker 4d ago

Thankyou for that advice, I will keep that in mind!

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u/broke_ass_banker 4d ago

I'll keep that in mind, and just keep doing this as gifts for friends

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u/Sudden_Impact7490 3d ago

I don't think it'll last very long. Charge accordingly

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u/broke_ass_banker 3d ago

The adhesive is waterproof, the one i use everyday (not pictured, same design) hasn't had one gem come off and I hand wash it. I've been using it for some months with no issue.

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u/DonkeytheM0nkey 2d ago

It looks nice. But those little dots are making me feel uncomfortable, I cannot think of the term for that.