56" ToolBox Giveaway from StrictlyToolBoxes.com
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TheGrooveking
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Shannon, received the box 15 minutes ago! Thank you very much, it was a very kind gesture on your part, the pliers will be used startig on Monday! Again, thank you, and wife didn't even throw a fit when I said this is the place I am going to order my next tool box from, normally a comment like that would incite a riot in this household.
Again, thank you!
TheGrooveking
Again, thank you!
TheGrooveking
PSYKO_Inc
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****, I missed the contest by 3 days. My suggestions that I came up with while reading the thread, in no particular order, were going to be:
COLD STEEL
LIBERTY
RUSHMORE
U.S. GENERAL
Congrats to Vettman!
COLD STEEL
LIBERTY
RUSHMORE
U.S. GENERAL
Congrats to Vettman!
Stuey
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Went to see if a webpage went up already. Looks like the domain "titantoolstorage" was registered a month ago.
http://www.whois.net/whois/titantoolstorage.com
Sure hope that's you!
edit: looks like it is you! http://who.godaddy.com/WhoIsVerify.aspx?domain=titantoolstorage.com&prog_id=godaddy
Looking forward to seeing the new product details and specs, and will start saving some $$. =)
http://www.whois.net/whois/titantoolstorage.com
Sure hope that's you!
edit: looks like it is you! http://who.godaddy.com/WhoIsVerify.aspx?domain=titantoolstorage.com&prog_id=godaddy
Looking forward to seeing the new product details and specs, and will start saving some $$. =)
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Stuey
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But then what would their domain be? strictlytits.com? Probably already taken.
GreenGooey
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I received my hat yesterday. When I picked up the box I thought that it was way too heavy to be the hat. I opened the box to find that I not only got a free hat but a couple of magnets and 4 PAIRS OF LOCKING PLIERS! That is so cool! I had a lot of fun trying to come up with good names and I really enjoyed the contest. Thanks again!
Can't wait to see them forsale. Contests like this are only good for business. It will give a person a sense of ownership in the way that they actually helped in naming a product. Even if only 3 people win I think it is a great way to attract customers. More companies should do stuff like this. It is a great way to get your company name out along with involving a great deal of potenital buyers. Thanks Shannon.
regguy1
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Geez......I sent over 60 suggestions and only got a hat.....not that I'm ungrateful........
jmh21586
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Will there be a special group buy price for garage journal??
Hey... someone had to ask, right?
Hey... someone had to ask, right?
jmh21586
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Gotta say...
Those hats are pretty nice. Might have to order a couple.
Those hats are pretty nice. Might have to order a couple.
Geez......I sent over 60 suggestions and only got a hat.....not that I'm ungrateful........
You really did get the shaft.
I had been so busy with the holidays that I overlooked sending you a special thank you. I had even emailed you awhile ago and mentioned that I was going to do something for you if memory serves me correctly. It is not like me to promise things and not follow through and I want to apologize for the oversight.
You had the most suggestions and my personal favorite for the brand name.
You were also first to suggest “Tool Vault” Which was the most suggested name. It was suggested over 70 times.
One of the things we do for our employees for a perk is give them a website. We let them answer the calls from their site during office hours and try to help promote it for them. Dave my IT guy got www.TheGarageLounge.com about a year ago.
I will give him a call and have him send me a code for a $50 gift certificate to be used on that site. I will PM that to you this week, plus keep an eye out for the FED EX truck.
Thanks for all of your input we appreciate it very much.
Dmaxman
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I see the Titan name used for ratchets and other tools and its trademarked. But you can use it by adding Tool Storage to it? I would have thought it was too similar
. Just trying to learn how the TM works.
. Just trying to learn how the TM works.Stuey
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Wow, that's a very nice perk!
Are you hiring any time soon?! j/k, I have no plans to move to Florida.
It's unlikely for "Titan Tool Storage" to be confused for "Titan" the import hand tool and power tool accessory brand. There's always a chance for a lawsuit; again, look at what the jerks at Monster Cable do to anyhow who tries to use Monster in any way.I see the Titan name used for ratchets and other tools and its trademarked. But you can use it by adding Tool Storage to it? I would have thought it was too similar
My normal counsel did not see an issue. Additionally the trademark attorney did not see an issue when we applied for the trade mark.
With that said I asked my attorney if I had anything to worry about. He responded by saying that I always have something to be worried about because anyone with $200 can sue me.
I see the Titan name used for ratchets and other tools and its trademarked. But you can use it by adding Tool Storage to it? I would have thought it was too similar
You have to file in different categories. One of the criteria the US patent and trademark office uses in issuing a trademark ™ and then approving and moving into the final ® Registered trademark status is likely hood of market confusion. So at any point Titan Bowling balls could file a complaint and say that we are creating market confusion. Then we need to respond. They say the process will take 12-18 months to get final approval to move to the ® status.
regguy1
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Rickster55
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Got my hat and a box of goodies! Thanks so much Sticktly Toolboxes! It's good to know there are still companies out there that do business the right way.
Ign
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I see the Titan name used for ratchets and other tools and its trademarked. But you can use it by adding Tool Storage to it? I would have thought it was too similar
Agreed.
Too bad you guys couldn't be more original. There's Titan hand tools and Titan auto lifts, who knows what else. Titan auto insurance w the stupid commercials.
Ya shoulda just gone w National, American, General or Acme.
Wow. You had to have a contest to figure this one out, huh?
blue dog
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When can we see what the new box looks like? and what is the price point?
I am due for a new box Shannon and wanted to see what you got brewing first.
I would like to see a 72" bottom box top 2 rows have 12" wide drawers on the outsides and 60" drawers in the middle. then 2 rows split down the center equalling 4 36" wide drawers, then 2 12" tall 10" deep drawers at the bottom corners and filled in with big drawers between. stainless work top and a finished height of 42" off the floor after casters.
That is my idea of the perfect bottom box.
Lets see the new box please and thank you for letting play your game.
I am due for a new box Shannon and wanted to see what you got brewing first.
I would like to see a 72" bottom box top 2 rows have 12" wide drawers on the outsides and 60" drawers in the middle. then 2 rows split down the center equalling 4 36" wide drawers, then 2 12" tall 10" deep drawers at the bottom corners and filled in with big drawers between. stainless work top and a finished height of 42" off the floor after casters.
That is my idea of the perfect bottom box.
Lets see the new box please and thank you for letting play your game.
regguy1
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Thanks Shannon for the contest all your goodwill to everyone here......
I orderd this from Garage Lounge...It's perfect for my shop !
http://www.thegaragelounge.com/director-chair-pontiac-short.html
I orderd this from Garage Lounge...It's perfect for my shop !
http://www.thegaragelounge.com/director-chair-pontiac-short.html
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I got a nice surprise delivered yesterday of a bunch of pliers, magnets and a hat! Thanks so much! Have a great holiday.
Dmaxman
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You guys need to post up some pics when get your boxes loaded up! Can't imagine trying to fill a top and bottom 56" set up
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1320stang
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Congrats to all the winners! I thought my one and only suggestion of "Maverick" would've taken the cake but... no hat or nothing for me but I paid for the best gift: my black out Montezuma. Almost 2 months and I'm still loving it more than ever!
GTOGreg
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There's a great 56" Craftsman top and bottom on sale for $999... But you have to check out soon. For all of is who didn't make the cut. Lol. Delivery is only $69 more. Just placed mine. Hny all!
Vettman
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Thought I'd post some photos of the Monetzuma box I won. It was shipped in two large box's securely banded to a large pallet. All that required assembly were the 6 casters and the large pull handle (mounts to either end). The bottom handle is made of stainless steel, the top box's handles are chrome plated steel. The box's have a very nice powder coated finish, very glossy (glad I didn't get black). everything is finished nicely, no poorly fitting corners on anything and the spot welds are barely visible. The trim on the drawers and vertical edges is a frosted finished metal. The box rolls very easily on the 6 heavy casters. All in all it's a very nicely put together tool chest. Lots of tool real estate! In one of the photos it dwarfs the HF service cart.
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sasquach
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Really nice . Congrats
Dmaxman
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Very nice! I thought the same thing about it dwarfing the tool cart when i looked at the photos....lol
Hey guys and gals,
Been quite a while since I have been on here. Just saw this thread again. Was looking on www.strictlytoolboxes.com website and dont see the name being used. Did they not go ahead with it? Hey and that reminds me I never did get my hat! lol
Been quite a while since I have been on here. Just saw this thread again. Was looking on www.strictlytoolboxes.com website and dont see the name being used. Did they not go ahead with it? Hey and that reminds me I never did get my hat! lol
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124618 Post #5
Montezuma makes two of the boxes for us. The other two come from a different source.
Below is the Titan story. It is a long but boring read.
Titan: Long story but it starts with me thinking I am smart and not listening to the people around me. I wanted to do the name contest around the holidays so we could give away some cool stuff during the holiday season. Sounded like a lot of fun to me. Everyone I know---EVERYONE told me it was a horrible idea because we were way to busy that time of year. So I just plowed forward full steam thinking it would be easy. Sure enough after around a thousand suggestions and working until around 1 am every night researching domain availability, trademarks etc I finally realized everyone was right.
I was just exhausted and sick of the process and grabbed my 20 favorite names and let the people around me choose the final 3 and we sent prizes. Now that some time has passed I have come to dislike for the name Titan. Mainly because I realized there are over 12 companies in this industry named Titan. 4 were at the ISN show in June. I have canceled my trade mark request.
Years ago I used to purchase Goodyear off lease equipment like Sun and Bear engine analyzers – Coats tire machine etc. That company was called Recon Auto Equipment. Even though the Recon name is not the best fit for tool storage I had decided that there is enough sentimental value in the Recon name for me. Yes I must be getting old. So we started moving forward with Recon Tool Storage.
The trade mark was filed and had met all initial approval.
We had 4 products on order.
Then Cummins attorneys called me. They have a trade mark on Recon for used parts. Since the parts are marketed to diesel techs and I market to the same they saw a potential conflict. My attorney said they may be right or they may be wrong but either way they could easily tie me up in court for years. So I lost my sentimental feeling for Recon and we have moved on.
We have since filed for 2 more names. For now we are still just labeling everything with StrictlyToolBoxes.com until one of the trade mark moves to the registered status.
Since that Post in 11-15-2011 There has been an Update
One of the very first names submitted within the first 2 hours of the name that brand contest was “Tool Vault” The problem was Tool Vault was already a registered mark. Since then that mark has expired and we were able to register the mark.
http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/al...-tool-cabinet-top-chest-with-side-locker.html
We contacted regguy1 and told him the whole story and asked him where he wanted his new box shipped. He decided to order the new side locker at that time. He has left a great review and also 2 video reviews.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175440&goto=newpost
Montezuma makes two of the boxes for us. The other two come from a different source.
Below is the Titan story. It is a long but boring read.
Titan: Long story but it starts with me thinking I am smart and not listening to the people around me. I wanted to do the name contest around the holidays so we could give away some cool stuff during the holiday season. Sounded like a lot of fun to me. Everyone I know---EVERYONE told me it was a horrible idea because we were way to busy that time of year. So I just plowed forward full steam thinking it would be easy. Sure enough after around a thousand suggestions and working until around 1 am every night researching domain availability, trademarks etc I finally realized everyone was right.
I was just exhausted and sick of the process and grabbed my 20 favorite names and let the people around me choose the final 3 and we sent prizes. Now that some time has passed I have come to dislike for the name Titan. Mainly because I realized there are over 12 companies in this industry named Titan. 4 were at the ISN show in June. I have canceled my trade mark request.
Years ago I used to purchase Goodyear off lease equipment like Sun and Bear engine analyzers – Coats tire machine etc. That company was called Recon Auto Equipment. Even though the Recon name is not the best fit for tool storage I had decided that there is enough sentimental value in the Recon name for me. Yes I must be getting old. So we started moving forward with Recon Tool Storage.
The trade mark was filed and had met all initial approval.
We had 4 products on order.
Then Cummins attorneys called me. They have a trade mark on Recon for used parts. Since the parts are marketed to diesel techs and I market to the same they saw a potential conflict. My attorney said they may be right or they may be wrong but either way they could easily tie me up in court for years. So I lost my sentimental feeling for Recon and we have moved on.
We have since filed for 2 more names. For now we are still just labeling everything with StrictlyToolBoxes.com until one of the trade mark moves to the registered status.
Since that Post in 11-15-2011 There has been an Update
One of the very first names submitted within the first 2 hours of the name that brand contest was “Tool Vault” The problem was Tool Vault was already a registered mark. Since then that mark has expired and we were able to register the mark.
http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/al...-tool-cabinet-top-chest-with-side-locker.html
We contacted regguy1 and told him the whole story and asked him where he wanted his new box shipped. He decided to order the new side locker at that time. He has left a great review and also 2 video reviews.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175440&goto=newpost
Thanks for the update Shannon, not boring at all.
I hope the people that told you it was a horrible idea are not your employees.
I would not want people like that working for me. I think it was a great idea. I see nothing wrong with getting potential customers involved with coming up with a name for a product line. More companies should get their customers involved with things like that.
I believe it is very good for business.
Thanks again for the update.
I hope the people that told you it was a horrible idea are not your employees.
I would not want people like that working for me. I think it was a great idea. I see nothing wrong with getting potential customers involved with coming up with a name for a product line. More companies should get their customers involved with things like that.
I believe it is very good for business.
Thanks again for the update.
fflintstone
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Glad to see that you finally have something I remember some PM’s back when you decided to try for recon. Sorry that didn’t pan out. Did you ever post the top 20 names? I remember I sent in about a dozen.