LiveStrong: I bet this isn't just happening in Rochester...
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Nope not just rochester - happened/or happening here in Connecticut too.
A guy here at work was, with the best of intentions, selling them for $3 - $1 that went to the Foundation (since he bought the bands from them), and $2 to support a local athletic club (which he was up front about in the sign above the box of wristbands).
Someone left him a very nice note explaining that it was in very poor form, and possibly illegal, to be profiting off the Live Strong bands. I have not seen them out there since.
Someone left him a very nice note explaining that it was in very poor form, and possibly illegal, to be profiting off the Live Strong bands. I have not seen them out there since.
I *still* haven't seen one.......... 
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Like I said, you clearly don't get out much...SkaredShtles said:I *still* haven't seen one..........
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Well, as I said, the person worded it as "possibly" illegal. I did a little poking online an saw nothing to indicate that it was illegal but I also didn't devote enough time to it to come up with a definitive answer.the Inbred said:
From livestrong.org FAQ section:
Can I resell yellow wristbands?
Live Strong wristbands may NOT be resold. They are not packaged for resale. There are significant state fundraising registration laws and tax and non-profit accounting issues that prevent their legal re-sell.
I have seen them priced from $1 on up - how much are they?
Live Strong wristbands sell for $1 plus sales tax. Sales tax must be charged and collected by local governments because the wristband is classified as merchandise. Official retailers of Live Strong wristbands may sell wristbands for $1 ONLY and not in combination with any other store promotion or policy. Abuse of this policy should be reported to the LAF.
Where does the money go from the sale of the yellow wristbands?
All proceeds earned from the sale of Live Strong wristbands will benefit the LAF. Proceeds may NOT benefit any other organization or private enterprise.
Can I resell yellow wristbands?
Live Strong wristbands may NOT be resold. They are not packaged for resale. There are significant state fundraising registration laws and tax and non-profit accounting issues that prevent their legal re-sell.
I have seen them priced from $1 on up - how much are they?
Live Strong wristbands sell for $1 plus sales tax. Sales tax must be charged and collected by local governments because the wristband is classified as merchandise. Official retailers of Live Strong wristbands may sell wristbands for $1 ONLY and not in combination with any other store promotion or policy. Abuse of this policy should be reported to the LAF.
Where does the money go from the sale of the yellow wristbands?
All proceeds earned from the sale of Live Strong wristbands will benefit the LAF. Proceeds may NOT benefit any other organization or private enterprise.
That? I thought that was a bling-bling gold pimp-a$$ bracelet......Morryjg said:Dang boy. You aren't very observant are you? I've had one on since Christmas. You were just over at my house a week ago.....
Awesome!! That $hit RULES!!
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I was at the grocery store the other day and saw colored bands that look just like those being sold for cancer in the 25 cent candy dispenser thingy. they didn't say anything like "livestrong" on them, but you can't read that from across the room anyways so they would be great for the trendy people.......
haha, 25 cents.
haha, 25 cents.
HAHAHA! This is funny...
The owners of the store have to turn the money over to the Armstrong Foundation and pay a $7,000 fine.
The owners of the store have to turn the money over to the Armstrong Foundation and pay a $7,000 fine.
Same thing is happening around here as well...saw something on the news about it last night or the night before.
Wow, that is just sad. There are plenty of other ways to make money, so why take it from a chairitable cause? Damn people...
To be honest, I'm sick of seeing the things.
Good cause and all yes, but now everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and you have different color band for everything imaginable.
Good cause and all yes, but now everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and you have different color band for everything imaginable.
That basketball star Labron James (is that right?) even has some out.
They're black and say "LaBron" on them. Since when does he need help?
They're black and say "LaBron" on them. Since when does he need help?
I think some people are under the impression that the LAF invented these plastic wristbands. They were out long before LiveSTRONG, but obviously the "Wear Yellow" campaign has been a little more successful than any others.
I bought mine at the mall for $5. I'm beginning to think it's fake.
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I wear one that is black and says "Live Wrong" with the exact same font.. Courtesy of some friend from AZ who found that in his local shop.
I love it since I HATE the hype surrounding this things. They are everywhere here. (I don't like Lance either but that's an other debate
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I love it since I HATE the hype surrounding this things. They are everywhere here. (I don't like Lance either but that's an other debate
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