New Ubuntu US Store

[kevin11951]

I haven't seen any other posts, so i thought i would make my own:

Canonical has opened a new store specifically for United States citizens:

https://usshop.ubuntu.com/

I found this very funny, because of all the happy laughing people covering the nice pages.

also, for those wondering if canonical would be selling 8.10 cds:


CDs & DVDs
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What do you think of a US store?

[niccholaspage]

Cool. A US Store for us US citizens.

[tikal26]

Well I think that there are enough people in america interested in Ubuntu to open a USA store and that is a good thing, butit is weird and normal at the same time

Edit: ohh I can also buy a Hoodie at a reasonable price. i just wished they had some kubuntu stuff

[Grant A.]

Woo! No more 2 Month shipping!

[aysiu]

Is it just me or does the software section list pounds instead of dollars?

[steveneddy]

Finally! I wrote them all the time when I was ordering stuff from the UK store that sometimes the freight from the UK was more than the merchandise.

Time to go shopping for more Ubuntu swag!

[TwiceOver]

I'm cool with every thing in the store. Though I wish they would release an Ubuntu iron on patch so I could just buy a $50 Ogio bag and put my own patch on it. Seriously $118 for a laptop backpack is WAY over priced. I currently have the Ogio Metro and it was only $45.

Other than that, I'll probably pick up the stickers and a polo.

[kk0sse54]

Is it just me or does the software section list pounds instead of dollars?


The software is only available from our international shop
:-s Now there's your problem :D

[cardinals_fan]

Finally! I wrote them all the time when I was ordering stuff from the UK store that sometimes the freight from the UK was more than the merchandise.

That's still true for us Alaskans ;)

[jsmidt]

Is it just me or does the software section list pounds instead of dollars?

That is too funny.

What do we in the US need our own store for some sort of legal reasons? Some shirt may violate the DMCA or something? :) Does this mean I can't shop at the international store? :)

[eragon100]

That is too funny.

What do we in the US need our own store for some sort of legal reasons? Some shirt may violate the DMCA or something? :) Does this mean I can't shop at the international store? :)

Offcourse you can, but the shipping rates will be lower if you shop at the US store :wink:

[bigbrovar]

Canonical has opened a new store specifically for United States citizens:

for US citizens or US residence.

[Dragonbite]

I haven't seen any other posts, so i thought i would make my own:

Canonical has opened a new store specifically for United States citizens:

https://usshop.ubuntu.com/

I found this very funny, because of all the happy laughing people covering the nice pages.

also, for those wondering if canonical would be selling 8.10 cds:



What do you think of a US store?

Actually, there was a thread started 3 days ago : http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=950702

Like I said in the other thread, I hope it brings down the cost of shipping some or speeds up delivery?

I recently got an Ubuntu cap (black.. they didn't have the tan ones available at the time) and the other night when I was picking up Pizza the guy behind the counter asked "You Ubuntu?"! :)

Seems he tried it, but has gone on to other distro(s).

Regardless, I thought it was cool how it was recognized and think that this is a great marketing method because the Ubuntu logo is very recognizable and those that know what it is know that it's Linux! So it's like 2 advertisements in one!

I also get questions from a number of people as to what it is. I should really just make sure I have dozens of CDs in the car and keep a few in my pockets so when somebody asks I can hand it right to them! :guitar:

[notwen]

Sweet, might actually get around to ordering something now. Paying more for s&h from the Canonical store kept me from doing so in the past.

Good to know. Thanks =]

[olskar]

Very nice design!

[forrestcupp]

Is it just me or does the software section list pounds instead of dollars?

There's a drop down box on the right side to change it to dollars.

[Dr Small]

That's still true for us Alaskans ;)
I was wondering where you were from ;)
I think the site looks to cheesy, but that's just me.

[AndrewRodaway]

To answer various questions raised here about the new US store, we created it to solve the problem of high shipping costs and taxes for US residents who wanted to buy Ubuntu gear. We can only ship to the 50 US states - we looked into shipping to Canada, but there are punitive import duties on many items and associated customs and freighting costs.

On pricing, we have a 'carbon-friendly' policy of sourcing good quality, locally-produced, organic and recycled products where possible, and these are typically a bit more expensive than stuff of lower quality or from less ethically responsible sources. It does also create pricing differentials between the two stores, although we have tried to equalise these somewhat.

Finally, we are looking at creating some Kubuntu gear, but the demand is lower, and it only makes sensible prices possible if we can get a fair volume per item. We will also have seasonal and 8.10 stuff along soon.

If anybody has any questions or suggestions, feel free to email me - andrew.rodaway@canonical.com (I'm Marketing Director at Canonical.)

Andrew.

PS - Thanks to those who said kind things about the new look of the US store - the people in the pics are all Canonical staff, and we had a real laugh taking them.

[Dragonbite]

PS - Thanks to those who said kind things about the new look of the US store - the people in the pics are all Canonical staff, and we had a real laugh taking them.

That's really cool! I like that kind of stuff!

[barbedsaber]

what about the AUS store, I'm waiting.

[AndrewRodaway]

> what about the AUS store, I'm waiting.

We have discussed other geos and the APAC region was one of the key ones. There is a surprising amount of work to set up such a store - so it has to be viable in terms of the volume, local availability of quality goods, a reliable local fulfilment partner, etc, etc. So I can't promise we will do one in any particular place, but it is on the radar to do more.

a.

[Dragonbite]

Is the shipping time going to be any shorter?

I know it isn't all that bad now, but like at our computer club somebody is talking about doing a presentation on Ubuntu at our general meeting and I am thinking of getting a few things that can be raffled off at the meeting (mugs, key fobs, etc).

It will help to know how much lead time I need to factor in.

[oldos2er]

Those speakers are kind of cool-looking.

[AndrewRodaway]

> Is the shipping time going to be any shorter?

Yes, as little as 1 day. The following is from the shipping page - sorry about the formatting.

a.

Shipping & handling

The information below is for US orders only.

You have the option to select a ship method during the checkout process. The default ship method is Standard. All orders placed by 4:00 PM CST will ship the same day following payment verification. Orders shipped via Standard are usually received within 5-7 business days. (see map below)

Shipping costs within the US
Purchases Standard UPS 3 Day UPS 2 Day UPS 1 Day
$0.01 - $25.00 $6.95 $10.95 $17.95 $23.95
$25.01 - $50.00 $8.95 $12.95 $19.95 $31.95
$50.01 - $100.00 $9.95 $14.95 $21.95 $35.95
$100.01 - $200.00 $12.95 $18.95 $25.95 $42.95
$200.01 - $300.00 $16.95 $23.95 $31.95 $52.95
$300.01 - $400.00 $21.95 $28.95 $38.95 $59.95
$400.01 - $500.00 $26.95 $33.95 $45.95 $65.95
$500.01 - $600.00 $31.95 $38.95 $52.95 $71.95

[MasterNetra]

Great! Now if they can only start selling labtops and desktops! :)

[Dragonbite]

Great! Now if they can only start selling labtops and desktops! :)

Oh.. that would be evil (on my wallet)

[1cewolf]

Wow, they even have organic clothing! AWESOME! :guitar:

I'm impressed. I wonder if they'll ever make some Kubuntu merchandise. In the mean time, I'll be more than happy to snatch up some Ubuntu merchandise!

[MasterNetra]

Oh.. that would be evil (on my wallet)

Not if they sell around Dell's prices or lower :P

[Dragonbite]

Wow, they even have organic clothing! AWESOME! :guitar:

I'm impressed. I wonder if they'll ever make some Kubuntu merchandise. In the mean time, I'll be more than happy to snatch up some Ubuntu merchandise!

Mentioned earlier


Finally, we are looking at creating some Kubuntu gear, but the demand is lower, and it only makes sensible prices possible if we can get a fair volume per item. We will also have seasonal and 8.10 stuff along soon.

[bash]

Hmm ... when I look at the store page, the most sold item seems to be happy people in funny cloathing.

[Nostrafus]

I noticed the US shop a couple days ago, didn't realize it was a recent thing. I'm waiting to see if they release a new t-shirt for the release of Intrepid Ibex like the Hardy Heron t-shirt. If it looks good I'll tack it on to my current plan of getting a hoodie a few stickers, and maybe a coffee mug.

[Dragonbite]

> what about the AUS store, I'm waiting.

We have discussed other geos and the APAC region was one of the key ones. There is a surprising amount of work to set up such a store - so it has to be viable in terms of the volume, local availability of quality goods, a reliable local fulfilment partner, etc, etc. So I can't promise we will do one in any particular place, but it is on the radar to do more.

a.

Here's a question... where is your USA warehouse (which state) or where is it going to be?

[richg]

You have got to be kidding. There is nothing useful there. Surely you jest.
:roll:

Rich

[Frak]

Is it just me or does the software section list pounds instead of dollars?
Since it just redirects to the Canonical store (located in the UK), I can see the pound status.

Though, it'd be nice to update for us non-mathematical folk.

[cjnkns]

Ok - I had to buy the hoodie jacket its so cool and I get to support ubuntu :)

[AndrewRodaway]

> Here's a question... where is your USA warehouse (which state) or where is it going to be?

I believe it's in St Louis.

a.

[jocose]

I haven't seen any other posts, so i thought i would make my own

Did you use search as I did prior to posting this?

I posted on this topic 1 week ago:

Ubuntu US Store
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=950702

[kevin11951]

Did you use search as I did prior to posting this?

I posted on this topic 1 week ago:

Ubuntu US Store
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=950702

I'm pretty sure I searched the forum first. like always.

[jocose]

thread merge requested with:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=950702

please, thanks

[jocose]

Actually, there was a thread started 3 days ago : http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=950702

Indeed.

[Macintosh Sauce]

When I get some money, I want to order some Ubuntu swag. :)