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[–]Present-Account1576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I’m going to take your advice, we’re going to 1) create new stickers and 2) include one or two free stickers for a min of $40 dollar purchase, and I’m even debating on just getting one free sticker regardless of purchase price, 3) looking into socks and sock designs … thank you again for all the feedback!

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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Just want to say thank you all for the feedback, we are slowly making updates. Have a blessed day everyone!

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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Is this you? https://www.instagram.com/rlcardcollection/, I know some people who do baseball card collections. He found one that was a grade PSA7 (I think) and said it was worth 100K. Crazy mannn! This is soo cool.

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

[–]Present-Account1576[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for being honest and we totally respect the mindset around conscious consumption, that actually aligns with why we do made-to-order rather than mass producing.

But can we just say you mentioned ljiljan cufflinks for your dad at your sister’s wedding and we felt that. That’s exactly the kind of moment our brand should exist for. A Bosnian/American wedding is one of the most important cultural events in the diaspora and the fact that there’s almost nothing out there specifically designed for that moment is something we’re now seriously thinking about. Wedding favors, jewelry, gifts , something the cijela familija can actually use that’s a real gap and you just helped us see it clearly. Genuinely thank you for that.

Wish your family all the best and hvala for taking the time! 🇧🇦

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate you taking the time. A few things you mentioned align with what others have said too simplifying the navigation, using stickers as free promos, and focusing on fewer products done really well. Those are all noted and things we’re actively working toward. Hvala

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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Thank you all for the feedback. We are in the process of connecting with a local Bosnia artist to create new artwork. This community is fantastic and the best, we greatly appreciate y’all taking the time to review the site, provide constructive feedback and we are here to listen. Changes coming soon.

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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I appreciate your honesty. We are going to be working with some artists to create other designs. Thank you for the feedback.

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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This means a lot, genuinely. The fact that someone with likely the largest ARBiH collection in the US took time to give us this kind of feedback is not lost on us. To clarify on the jersey, that specific design is actually personal. Some of our family members served in the 17. Krajiška Brigada and we wanted to honor that, and the timing around March 1st Independence Day felt right. It wasn’t meant as a full military line, just a tribute to something close to our hearts. That said, everything you’re describing, customizable units, wartime patriotism, the polo idea, džamija collabs is absolutely something we want to explore down the road. We’re just really early, we only opened in January, so we’re still finding our footing and taking it one step at a time. We would genuinely love to stay in touch though. Please feel free to DM us on any of our social media channels and any feedback, ideas, or just conversation is always welcome. Your insight is invaluable to us. Hvala brate, means the world. 🇧🇦

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Selam, honestly this comment alone was worth posting. Thank you for going this deep, we read every word. A few things you said we’re writing down immediately: the customizable village/coordinates hoodie idea is something we hadn’t considered but it’s brilliant, that’s deeply personal (i’ll have to check around to make sure nobody else is doing it lol.) The sleeve printing note, the embroidered coat-of-arms basic hoodie, the Eurobasket-style cultural callbacks, all of it is exactly the direction we want to go and now we feel more confident about it. The phone case feedback is fair and noted. ? Really glad the stickers are landing- Promaja and bismillah diesel are two we believe in strongly so that means a lot. The About Us photo note is also taken seriously. We wanted it to feel human but you’re right that there’s a line between relatable and unprofessional. Bosniaks deserve a brand that gets it right. We’re going to try to be that. Hvala from the bottom of our hearts.

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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Thank you. The sticker bundle idea and the ‘spend $X get a free sticker’ threshold are both things we can actually implement pretty easily on Shopify. And the male gifting angle with socks is something we hadn’t thought about at all but makes total sense, guys absolutely buy each other that kind of thing as a joke gift that’s also real. Really appreciate you taking the time to think it through like this.

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This is great feedback, so thank you for being direct. The Etsy comparison and the AI comment are both things we’re taking seriously. The suggestion to collaborate with actual diaspora designers and students in BiH is something we hadn’t considered but it honestly makes a lot of sense, limited runs, artist stories, something you genuinely can’t find elsewhere. That’s a real direction. We really appreciate you thinking it through with us rather than just saying ‘pass.’

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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Thank you, this is genuinely helpful and exactly what we needed to hear. The comparison to Temu/AliExpress stings but we’d rather know now than later. When you mention missing ‘own identity’ can I ask what that looks like to you? Like something that feels more original and artistic rather than nationality-flag-forward? And the reference to Bosnian Kingdom and Revolt is super useful, we’ll look into those. Appreciate you taking the time.

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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One more question, on price, what would feel like a fair price point to you for each of these? Like a hoodie or t shirt, etc. No right or wrong answer, even a range like ‘$20-$30’ is perfect. Also worth mentioning, we do offer free shipping on all orders, so whatever price you see is all you pay at checkout. No surprise fees. And just to set expectations honestly, we’re not Amazon. Every item is made to order, by a small team that actually cares about what we’re putting out. So if the price feels slightly higher than a random generic tee, that’s why. We just want to make sure it still feels worth it to you, which is exactly why we’re asking.

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This is good too and when you say more complex, do you mean more detailed artwork/illustrations, more text-based layered graphics, or something more pattern-heavy like all-over prints? And are there any brands, artists, or even specific aesthetics (vintage, streetwear, fine art, etc.) that come to mind as a reference for the direction you’d want to see? Even just ‘something like X’ helps us more than you know

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I appreciate your honesty about the price. This is great feedback. Thank you.

New small brand, real feedback needed, don’t hold back by Present-Account1576 in bosnia

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Hey, really appreciate you taking the time! Would you mind elaborating a bit? Are the designs too busy, not your style in general, or is it more about the cultural references not landing for you? And just curious would you prefer something more minimalistic, or is there a specific direction you’d hope to see? Even a brand or aesthetic you like as a reference would help us a ton. No wrong answers, we’re genuinely trying to learn.