Hi all,
You may have already noticed the new tab above, labelled
*Shop*
This new feature is designed to help raise money towards the running costs of the site. What began as a
kind of hobby quickly demanded much more of a commitment, both in terms of time and finances, then any of us ever could have imagined. Since the inception of the site we've managed to foot all the associated costs out of our own pockets; and have been glad to do so. We're very pleased with the way it has become a meaningful part of the wider Charlton Supporting community. However, success has meant challenges and we have operated on a small budget. Costs are now too much for us to bear outright from month to month and so we are looking for ways to raise funds to sustain growth and continue development.
Through our own choice, we've attempted to keep advertising to a minimum. With increased costs we are now beginning to seek advertising partners and sponsors, but we aim to keep this relevant, appropriate and relatively subtle. Since many kind souls have already requested a way to make donations to the cause, in the new year we will also provide a means to accept donations from those willing to personally contribute money to the site's sustainability and development.
But, in the meantime, it would really be helpful if anyone doing any online shopping this year will consider doing so through our new
Shop, as a small percentage of any money spent will go the running costs of the site.
The
Shop is associated with Amazon.co.uk, so shopping is safe and secure. The Shop includes Charlton gifts, from books to waterproof dog coats(!), as well as other exciting gift ideas, such as electronics (Blu-Ray players, iPods, Computers, TVs etc.), DVDs and CDs. Anything available on Amazon.co.uk is available in our
Shop so feel free to surprise your loved ones with something they really need or want, whilst simultaneously supporting your favourite site; all with the click of your mouse.
It doesn't cost anything extra to you! Amazon will pay us a small percentage from the cost of any products you order through our site, so please consider the convenience and security of shopping here.
Thanks,
Adam and Danny
Comments
PS Can I buy Charlton Life badges on Amazon ; - )
Is there no way we can donate directly to the site either? It seems ages since I done all the website costings/ecommerce stuff at uni but I reckon if every member chucked in just a couple of quid it would go a long way to help supporting the site for a while?
thanks for all your public and private responses, it really is much appreciated.
See if you can add some more bits!
Me too - but only 15 quid
Anyone with an older monitor will likely have issues with the right hand column of the Shop due to resolution issues. Unfortunately, I can't find an easy solution, but I will work to sort it. I'd like to get that right hand column over into the Control Panel on the left, which would work better I think.
bing, think that new monitor will help ;-)
Thanks for your support!
Yeah, lets hope so eh?
Black Books Complete Series 1-3 DVD Box Set for less than a tenner.
The Complete Blackadder DVD Box Set for just under 25 quid.
Coupling Complete Series 1-4 DVD Box Set for £15.98
There's a Five film Harry Potter DVD box set for less than 25 quid, and Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy for 13 quid.
And for the Doctor Who Fans
Complete Series 1 DVD Box Set for less than 25 quid
Complete Series 2 DVD Box Set for less than 30 quid
Complete Series 3 DVD Box Set for less than 30 quid
The IT Crowd Series 1&2 Box set is less than 15 quid, but unless you're planning on buying it as a gift, you may be better off pre-ordering the S1-3 set instead.
For the Spooks fans the early series are less than £12 each, although the series 1-6 box set is still extortionately expensive. The Series 1, 2 and 3 box sets for Lost are less than half price, in case anyone's still interested as well.
The Complete Sex and The City Series 1-6 DVD Box set is just under 50 quid, as is The Complete West Wing Series 1-7 DVD Box Set.
Anyone else got any recommendations?
Well done Lookout
Will now be my favourite online shop!
amazon binge!
In all seriousness, every little helps.