New: When Gamers Were Made of Iron, and Consoles Were Made Of Wood - Atari VCS tee

This shirt is 20% off for a limited time.

OK, made of plastic meant to resemble wood - but really - stop being so technical , it was meant as a humorous comment on the ancientnousositiness (that's an official caveperson word) of the Atari Video Computer System. You can get it here.

The design; however, is apparently made of stone and wood.

A little bit about the shirts

All shirts are hand screened and are printed on demand. This shirt will generally be screened, heat set, and shipped within one to three business days of your order.

At the moment, the shirts are sourced locally; and we attempt to use Gildans or Jerzees for the heavyweight 100% cotton ones; however, we will also use heavy weight 100% cotton Hanes or Fruit of the Loom tees if that is all that is available in a particular size. You can also request Hanes Comfortsoft cotton/poly blend tees (the hues will sometimes be slightly different on these).

We can accept special requests; if you want a different color or type of shirt or ink, if you'd like the graphic (when applicable) to be a different color than the text, we'll be happy to work with you, just send us a note and let us know.

For special orders, please understand that since we currently source our tees locally, we can't guarantee the availability of a particular color in all sizes. This is normally only a problem in sizes larger than XL. In addition, for the women's fitted shirts, we currently have no control over whether the shirt will be scoop neck or v-neck. Contact us and we'll do everything we can to get you the shirt you actually desire.

Bulk Buying Options

single $12.79
2 up to 3 $12.39 per item
4 up to 6 $11.99 per item
7 up to 10 $11.59 per item
11 up to 20 $10.39 per item

http://thewitsend.aliboom.com/When_Gamers_Were_Made_of_Iron_-_Atari_VCS_tee/p3224001_14232941.aspx

New: Start, Select, Option, System Reset - Atari 8-bit tee

Function keys? We had them way before the IBM PC Compatibles

Introductory price of $12.99 - coupon codes still apply.

So, what is this shirt about?

This shirt shows the four function keys on the Atari 8-bit computers, and those computers are listed in the bars meant to represent the "safety" on the 800, which helped keep you from accidentally pressing the System Reset button. The function keys were programmable and assigned various uses in different programs.

This shirt is available in a variety of color combinations, and you can request your own.

The basic design

Here's a close up of the bars.

Some details on the shirts

All shirts are hand screened and are printed on demand. This shirt will generally be screened, heat set, and shipped within one to three business days of your order. 

At the moment, the shirts are sourced locally; and we attempt to use Gildans or Jerzees for the heavyweight 100% cotton ones; however, we will also use heavy weight 100% cotton Hanes or Fruit of the Loom tees if that is all that is available in a particular size. You can also request Hanes Comfortsoft cotton/poly blend tees (the hues will sometimes be slightly different on these).  

We can accept special requests; if you want a different color or type of shirt or ink, if you'd like the graphic (when applicable) to be a different color than the text, we'll be happy to work with you, just send us a note and let us know. 

For special orders, please understand that since we currently source our tees locally, we can't guarantee the availability of a particular color in all sizes. This is normally only a problem in sizes larger than XL. In addition, for the women's fitted shirts, we currently have no control over whether the shirt will be scoop neck or v-neck. Contact us and we'll do everything we can to get you the shirt you actually desire.

Bulk Buying Options
single		$12.79
2 up to 3		$12.39	per item
4 up to 6		$11.99	per item
7 up to 10		$11.59	per item
11 up to 20		$10.39	per item

http://thewitsend.aliboom.com/Start,_Select,_Option,_System_Reset_-_Atari_8-bit_tee/p3224001_14211635.aspx

New in the store: My Governor is an idiot and/or a pandering liar - Jade Helm tee

My Governor is an idiot and/or a pandering liar

He knows that Jade Helm 15 is just a regular military training exercise, or at least he should.

Get this shirt for an introductory price of 20% off for a limited time. Note that this shirt has no specific mention of Jade Helm 15, since the sentiment is certain to apply  a myriad of times during his term.

Available in an assortment of colors

About the shirts

All shirts are hand screened and printed on demand. This shirt will generally be screened, heat set, and shipped within one to three business days of your order. 

At the moment, the shirts are sourced locally; and we attempt to use Gildans or Jerzees for the heavyweight 100% cotton ones; however, we will also use heavy weight Hanes or Fruit of the Loom tees if that is all that is available in a particular size. You can also request Hanes Comfortsoft cotton/poly blend tees (the hues will sometimes be slightly different on these).

We can accept special requests; if you want a different color or type of shirt or ink, if you'd like the graphic (when applicable) to be a different color than the text, we'll be happy to work with you, just send us a note and let us know. 

For special orders, please understand that since we currently source our tees locally, we can't guarantee the availability of a particular color in all sizes.  This is normally only a problem in sizes larger than XL.  In addition, for the women's fitted shirts, we currently have no control over whether the shirt will be scoop neck or v-neck. Contact us and we'll do everything we can to get you the shirt you actually desire.

Bulk discounts are also available

single		$12.79
2 up to 3		$12.39	per item
4 up to 6		$11.99	per item
7 up to 10		$11.59	per item
11 up to 20		$10.39	per item

http://thewitsend.aliboom.com/My_Governor_is_an_idiot_Jade_Helm_tee/p3224001_14101973.aspx

New: I still remember my first! (with heart) Atari tees Colleen/Candy/Stella/Pam

Are you an Atari fan?  What was your first experience with Atari hardware?  If it was the Atari 400, Atari 800, Atari VCS or the Atari 5200, we have a shirt for you.

So what is this all about?

For those that aren't aware, these were the project code names for these products.  The names were derived from certain well endowed Atari employees (yeah, we won't get in to that whole bicycle thing).

Stella was the Atari VCS

The video computer system would later be redesigned and marketed as the 2600.

Pam was the Atari 5200

The 5200 was Atari's next generation console, following up on the VCS.

Candy was the Atari 400 computer

Colleen was the Atari 800 computer

Some information on the shirts

All shirts are hand screened and are printed on demand. This shirt will generally be screened, heat set, and shipped within one to three business days of your order. 

At the moment, the shirts are sourced locally; and we attempt to use Gildans or Jerzees for the heavyweight 100% cotton ones; however, we will also use heavy weight 100% cotton Hanes or Fruit of the Loom tees if that is all that is available in a particular size. You can also request Hanes Comfortsoft cotton/poly blend tees (the hues will sometimes be slightly different on these).  

We can accept special requests; if you want a different color or type of shirt or ink, if you'd like the graphic (when applicable) to be a different color than the text, we'll be happy to work with you, just send us a note and let us know. 

For special orders, please understand that since we currently source our tees locally, we can't guarantee the availability of a particular color in all sizes. This is normally only a problem in sizes larger than XL. In addition, for the women's fitted shirts, we currently have no control over whether the shirt will be scoop neck or v-neck. Contact us and we'll do everything we can to get you the shirt you actually desire.

Bulk Buying Options

single $15.99

2 up to 3 $15.49 per item

4 up to 6 $14.99 per item

7 up to 10 $14.49 per item

11 up to 20 $12.99 per item

http://thewitsend.aliboom.com/I_Still_Remember_My_First_-_Atari_tee_-_ColleenCandyStellaPam/p3224001_14196762.aspx

New items: Liberal Veteran tees, all five US service branches

Available for all five branches.
Get them at Military Tees at The Wits End

The Wit's End has liberal veteran tee shirts available. Many people are under the mistaken impression that the military is one giant block of conservatives.  That is not true at all.  Admittedly, the ratio is in favor of the conservative elements, but there are a significant number of progressive military servicemembers and veterans. Part of the problem is that the conservative members are more vocal, and get most of the attention.  This leads to the more liberal elements keeping their mouths shut because they believe that they are hopelessly outnumbered. These tees help get the word out that they are not alone, there are other liberal veterans and one of them is standing right in front of them as they read the shirt.

Each shirt has three variations (Army only has two) you can choose from (using the USMC one as an example ):

Abbreviation (Not available for the Army)

Without U.S.

With U.S. (this is the default)

Are you a liberal veteran?  Do you know one? Consider getting one (or even many - bulk discounts are available) of these tees. They are currently on sale, 20% off the normal price. That makes them $12.79 for a limited time - or as low as $10.39 each for bulk orders.

The shirts are hand screened on demand.  They are available in a variety of colors and shirt types.  You can also special order your own color combinations at no additional charge (note; however, that it may add a little time to the order while I find the shirt color you desire.)

Are you looking for shirts for active duty members?  Progressive military members? Atheist military members?  We'll have those available soon - they are on our Etsy shop and we are in the process of transferring them to our online store.

Tease the Jade Helm Tin Foil Hatters with this new tee

New in the shop:I Invaded Texas With Jade Helm 15 and All I Got Was This Lousy Tee Shirt!

Currently on sale for 20% off.

Just in time for Jade Helm 15, you or your military friends can tease the Jade Helm Tin Foil Hatters. 

All shirts are hand screend and printed on demand. This shirt will generally be screened, heat set, and shipped within one to three business days of your order. 

At the moment, the shirts are sourced locally; and we attempt to use Gildans or Jerzees for the heavyweight 100% cotton ones; however, we will also use heavy weight Hanes or Fruit of the Loom tees if that is all that is available in a particular size. You can also request Hanes Comfortsoft cotton/poly blend tees (the hues will sometimes be slightly different on these).

Visit http://thewitsend.aliboom.com/I_Invaded_TX___All_I_Got_Was_This_Lousy_T-Shirt/p3224001_14101973.aspx  for additional details, and to order.

White on Gray

Black on Gray

Blue on Gray

Blue on White

Custom colors available upon request.

Custom hand screened QR code tee shirts

https://www.etsy.com/listing/110845581/custom-hand-screened-qr-code-tee-shirts

You get the QR code and one line of text, printed on either the front or the back of the shirt. 
Only $22.00 for a completely customized shirt.

 

You can request custom shirt colors.

• Run a sociological experiment to see how many people will actually scan your shirt.
• Be your own business card.
• Advertise your web site.
• Wear your phone number or email address at the club.
• Speak your mind freely but discretely.
• Wear your biography (up to about 3,000 alpha-numeric characters) on your chest. Note; however, that older phones won't be able to read something that large, so you might want to do some editing of your life story down to around 300 characters :D.
• Say something; be it clever, pithy, groundbreaking or just plain insane.... Whatever you want.

Are you worried about censorship or offending my delicate sensibilities? Don't be; short of inciting people to physical violence, and within the range of what my QR code generator will accept (i.e., words with accented characters might not work), I'm pretty open to anything.

The shirts are hand-screened. You can request that the code be printed on either the front or the back of the shirt. One line of text (60 characters maximum) is included (if desired) and can be used as you like. Print your business name perhaps, or a note that says "SCAN ME!" - whatever you'd like. 

There is no up-charge for shirts larger than XL or for tees/baby dolls for females. 

Use the "Notes to seller box to request:

• Size and type (male/female) of they're not otherwise listed.
• Shirt color not listed (QR code must be black).
• Whether you want the code printed on the front or the back of the shirt.
• Text for the plain text line (if you desire one).
• Text for the QR code. Please ensure that the text is exactly as you want it to appear. I am not able to guess whether typos or grammatical errors are deliberately included for effect.

Get it for only $22.00: https://www.etsy.com/listing/110845581/custom-hand-screened-qr-code-tee-shirts

New Atari computer shirt up in the shop

Many people are not aware of it, but Atari was a major player in the computer market for many years. Starting with the 400 and 800, on up through the ST, TT and the Falcon; they put out an impressive selection of quality gear.

I have been using Atari computers since 1979 (and I still use them to this day).  Invariably though, if I mention that I like Atari, people assume that I am talking about their gaming consoles (I never even owned one of those until the late 90's).

Today, I put a new Atari related shirt up in the shop.  It's a generic "I heart" tee.

I heart Atari Computers tee

You can get one at I heart Atari Computers tee at The Wits End.

Like Monty Python and Venn Diagrams? Here's a shirt for you!

Expectations Venn Diagram - NOBODY Expects the Spanish Inquisition

NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition. Well, except possibly Cardinals Ximénez, Biggles and Fang. 


Want this shirt?  You can get it here.

These shirts are screen printed on heavy weight pre-shrunk 100% cotton. All shirts are printed on demand. This shirt will generally be screened, heat set, and shipped within one to three days of your order.

At the moment, the shirts are sourced locally; and we attempt to use Gildans or Jerzees; however, we will also use heavy weight Hanes or Fruit of the Loom tees if that is all that is available in a particular size. We can accept special requests; if you want a different color or type of shirt or ink, if you'd like the graphic to be a different color than the text, we'll be happy to work with you, just send us a note and let us know. 

For special orders, please understand that since we currently source our tees locally, we can't guarantee the availability of a particular color in all sizes.  This is normally only a problem in sizes larger than XL.  In addition, for the women's fitted shirts, we currently have no control over whether the shirt will be scoop neck or v-neck.  Contact us and we'll do everything we can to get you the shirt you actually desire.

Visit us at http://thewitsend.aliboom.com

Opening a new online store for our items.

Trying to expand some from Etsy. I'm not getting rid of the Etsy shop, this is just supplementing it, at least for a while.

There will probably be many changes over the course of the next month or so, and items will be put in place slowly, so please be patient.

There are some nice things that I can do, such as offer discounts for bulk orders, so that should be interesting.

Currently, I'm in the process of putting all of the atheism related tees up.

The new shop can be found at http://thewitsend.aliboom.com.

The Etsy shop is still available at https://thewitsend.etsy.com

Tomorrow is the last day of the sale on military shirts

Did you know that you could potentially save about 63% on these shirts?  The offers can be combined.  If you take the sale price, the buy three and get one free, and one of the 20% off coupon codes like TWE20OFF, a shirt was was originally $15.99 would effectively cost $5.99.
Visit the military view of our shop and check them out

All five armed forces represented,
veteran and retiree shirts coming soon
and can be specially requested now.

Liberal, Progressive, and Atheist
are currently available.

There are some military slang shirts
available too.

Stop on by and check them out. 

I sure would like to figure out the pattern.

Running an Etsy shop is interesting. I do screen printed tee shirts and onesies, and I never know, from month to month, how things are going to go.

Take February, for example. It was one of my best months ever, it tied December, which had all of the Christmas sales. Yet that was only through the 24th.

Then take March, which at the moment, is the worst month I've had since the very first month that the shop was open. I had one sale between February 25th and March 8th, when I would normally have  had something in the range of 10-15 (the beginning of the month is when I get the majority of my sales.

I have tweeted one of the shirts and have gotten four sales off of that tweet. Two days ago, I tweeted the same shirt, the tweet got over thirty favorites and was retweeted twenty-six times; to a potential audience of over 165,000 people (yes, I know, the audience is not really anywhere near that big) and not a single sale. I would have been thrilled to get 1/100th of one percent of that audience!

A little while ago, I was doing a brisk business in Atari related shirts. I decided to run a sale, which would have really given people an excellent break on the price. That was a bad move; I have not had a single sale on Atari related shirts in a month and a half now, ever since the day the sale started.

I'm really just curious about how this all works. I love that people like my items, and buy them. However, being on a fixed income, I also look forward to the sales to help me stretch my money through the month. Understanding how it works would help ease my stress.

New sections up in the shop

In order to make it easier to find things as our inventory of designs grow, we have started putting sections up in the shop:

For tees related to atheism, visit View Atheism.

Example from the Atheist section.

For tees related to Atari computers, visit View Atari.

Example from the Atari section.

For tees related to the military (with a liberal bent), visit View Military. There are quite a few new shirts up in this section.

Example from the Military section.

All of the other tees are currently uncategorized.  There are also sections for onesies, tote bags, bumper stickers, etc..

Two new Atheist tee shirt designs are up in the shop.

I've added two new tees to the shop.  They are a variation of an earlier shirt with modified text that should be easier for some people to read.

One version includes the Atheist Symbol and the other includes the Invisible Pink Unicorn symbol.

This shirt is available for $15.99 and can be found at https://www.etsy.com/listing/224184766/atheism-is-myth-understood-with-atheist

This shirt is also available for $15.99 and can be found at https://www.etsy.com/listing/224185096/atheism-is-myth-understood-with-ipu

Atari related items on sale at The Wits End

Just wanted to let everyone know that my shop is having a sale on all Atari related items from midnight (I'm in the Central timezone, GMT -6) tonight through the end of Friday. This includes shirts related to the Atari 8-bits, Atari ST/TT/Falcon, programming, Zork, MOS 6502, etc. The tees will be $11.99 each (there's also a buy 3, get one free option). Coupon codes also still apply. You might give FUJINUTS a try for 20% off.
https://thewitsend.etsy.com

New Atari ST related shirt available in the shop.

There is  a new Atari ST shirt up in my Etsy shop.  It features the busy bee mouse cursor and the "Power Without the Price" slogan.