Pathetic Quality From Castore
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The_Joker
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The Golden God
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Wasn't impressed with them first and second seasons, in fact first season they were shocking, but think this years stuff has been a step up in quality. Bought loads of stuff this season and it's good. Particularly like the 3/4 zippers.
Now and forever
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Ok i'll sum it up.151 page? No thanks
You may not have had any bother but loads of our support have and have been ripped off.
Stuff is p ish and they are ripping off the punters.My guess is Rangers suit them more than they suit Rangers.Best in class they most certainly are not.
SuperGers07
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Sadly they’ve put money into the stores at the club, wouldn’t be surprised if we are tied in for a long time to come
The_Joker
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To be fair loads of fans wont have had any bother either.
Haven’t had an issue either & have ordered a ton
bluebearMcleod89
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Fortunately I've not had any issues but the evidence is clear, not just on this forum but with fans of wolves and Newcastle aswell.
Now and forever
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Which is irrelevant to the loads that have
Probably not worth starting another thread for but looks like Genoa are binning them off after one season.
Il Genoa lascerà Castore dopo solo un anno
Al posto del brand inglese tornerà Kappa, sponsor dal 2019 al 2022www.nssmag.com
According to rumors, the marriage between Genoa and Castore has already come to an end. In fact, after only one season the rossoblu will return again to Kappa , left last year for the young English brand which however has been experiencing numerous problems in recent times. In fact, it is no mystery that various Castore customers have complained of various defects in the shirts and slowdowns in the delivery times of the kits, among these the noisiest were the fans of Rangers Glasgow , but also Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bayer Leverkusen did not remain satisfied with the quality of Castore.
The relationship with Genoa didn't start in the best way, with delays in the delivery of training kits , so much so that the team continued to train with the old ones made by Kappa until late August. Subsequently they received the first official shirts a few days after the first official match, therefore not having the time and the way to organize a real kit launch. Delivery delays are not over. The first team had to wait until December to receive their winter jackets, while some youth teams only received these garments in January. Meanwhile, they were forced to use last season's Kappa jackets. Supply chain problems they also affected the fans, who for long stretches of the season were unable to buy their team's shirts due to lack of stock and problems with the online store. Finally, the lifestyle line and merchandising of Genoa this season was considered uncared for and not in line with the history of one of the oldest clubs in Italy.
The official interruption of the relationship between Genoa and Castore has not yet arrived, but the rumor seems to leave little doubt. Obviously Castore will do everything to not lose the customer to avoid the backlash of publicity and reputation, already affected by the latest problems highlighted with the latest supplies. At the same time, Genoa now in full swing to return to Serie A would like to start their new adventure in the top Italian competition with a partner they know very well like Kappa, having been the sponsor of the Genoans from 1998 to 2001 and from 2019 to 2022. A partnership that could come back into fashion after just one year of interruption.
All I can say about this (and believe me I could go into shitloads of more detail) is that if a club like Genoa thinks they are unacceptable then why shouldn’t we?
And this is aimed at the club issues with Castore, not the ones our support have to endure.
100% that is happening
Just to buck the negativity for a minute. Placed what's probably my 10th or 12th order with Castore maybe more on Monday night and everything was delivered today. No issues. I've bought every shirt since Castore came in and a few other bits all washed multiple times and not an issue with any of it. Must be extremely lucky.
macjohn212
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You're definitely in the minority , paying full price for most of this season's offerings has left me not only skint but disillusioned at the quality for the price .
It is no surprise that they have been heavily discounting for months now .
Bar home shirts (I buy them as soon as they are released) I don't pay full price for anything Rangers related. Always wait for them to be discounted. Just never had an issue is all. Clearly I am in the minority.
Sbear
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They don't care it's all about profit
Blue Goose
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For some reason we seem to be unable or unwilling to relieve ourselves with Castore. I genuinely believe that this is holding us back. I also think that as a club we haven't pursued other kit manufacturers and it's clear that there is something personal between the club and Castore.
Alfie shhh!
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Castore run all the shops and online stuff, I doubt other manufacturers would do the same for us.
It would be a challenge, but I don't quite subscribe to the theory we are limited in options due to the Ashley stuff either.
Mr. T.
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The thing is that satisfied customers don’t make a song and dance about it. Noise comes from those who have a complaint.
mkgers
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You've obviously never been in a Louden thread
Caskie
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This is my 150th Anniversary shirt, which folk complained about the quality. At Christmas 2021, I burned a hole in it.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
Waltzingwalter
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I just bought my boy two quarter zip training tops a bench jacket and three pairs of shorts in black, blue and white, total price should have been £254 got the lot for just £80. There’s bargains to be had but Castore need to cut the crap out and go by the mantra less is more. More quality and less items.
Now and forever
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TerrySilverLoyal
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Looks like Peter Norths spare rag there mateThis is my 150th Anniversary shirt, which folk complained about the quality. At Christmas 2021, I burned a hole in it.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
Bouncebackability
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This is my 150th Anniversary shirt, which folk complained about the quality. At Christmas 2021, I burned a hole in it.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
Must be the dulux version.
Lana Wolf been round?This is my 150th Anniversary shirt, which folk complained about the quality. At Christmas 2021, I burned a hole in it.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
BlueBougie
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I think Lana Wolf has had a loan of your top mate,This is my 150th Anniversary shirt, which folk complained about the quality. At Christmas 2021, I burned a hole in it.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
SouthsideTrueBlue
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That's not true, Adidas are buying them out.
Rangers fans might be quite pleasantly surprised this season with a better online service/delivery and hopefully quality.
Bocanegra
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Buying them out/sacking them.
Shite/jobbie.
Newcastle fans hate Castore as well.
What issues have the club had?
mrmachinegunn
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Got tops that lasted me 20 years and still in good condition then got the crap castore sell that is falling apart after a couple of months still get people telling me how to wash them but wash them the same as the old tops on a delicate wash and the quality difference shows.
Not just the kits but jackets tracksuit tops and t shirts, the 55 champions range was a shambles and the top logos fell off with the 1st wash along with the champions tracksuit top that done the same too.
Not to mention the fact every time i make an order i have to chase it up for weeks to get it ordered stuff mid november last year and got it on xmas eve after weeks of chasing it up.
Not just the kits but jackets tracksuit tops and t shirts, the 55 champions range was a shambles and the top logos fell off with the 1st wash along with the champions tracksuit top that done the same too.
Not to mention the fact every time i make an order i have to chase it up for weeks to get it ordered stuff mid november last year and got it on xmas eve after weeks of chasing it up.
They should put this on their websiteThis is my 150th Anniversary shirt, which folk complained about the quality. At Christmas 2021, I burned a hole in it.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
SouthsideTrueBlue
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Might be on to something with the cum/paint splatter design.
mrmachinegunn
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The pricing strategy is starting to remind me of a big discount sports store more and more.
Bluenose1979
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I haven’t had any quality issues with their kit personally. Not a fan of the current home kit but that’s no big deal.
Biggest issue I think is how far they are from being able to fulfil peak demand at launch of kit.
Preordering is almost pointless as it’s a lottery if you’ll get it anywhere near launch day and many folk order later and receive sooner than others who ordered in advance.
I found last season it just made a lot more sense to just go to one of the stores as there was tonnes of stock and avoided the frustration of their logistics on web orders.
I’ll never use their site for a launch day purchase again to be honest.
Biggest issue I think is how far they are from being able to fulfil peak demand at launch of kit.
Preordering is almost pointless as it’s a lottery if you’ll get it anywhere near launch day and many folk order later and receive sooner than others who ordered in advance.
I found last season it just made a lot more sense to just go to one of the stores as there was tonnes of stock and avoided the frustration of their logistics on web orders.
I’ll never use their site for a launch day purchase again to be honest.
SouthsideTrueBlue
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All this has been revamped for the new season. Should be 10x better when the new kit gets launched.
Crouchy
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This is my 150th Anniversary shirt, which folk complained about the quality. At Christmas 2021, I burned a hole in it.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
Looks like @LadyBearBelfast_CD5 after @Number8 has been round.
The point is, no fans should have any bother with the quality of product.
The_Joker
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Don't think that's ever happened with any retail/sports company in the world, ever.
Mainstandbear
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Surprised there has been no leaks of next seasons kit yet
Main Stand Bear
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They’ve improved immensely since year 1 and year two with regards to quality.
Still a few errors but much better than they were.
Can’t say I’m a fan of this seasons kits as they are lazy attempts as designs. But I’m prob knit picking there.
The main issue that Castore still have is their inability to maintain stock throughout the season.
SD having better stock of items than our very own online store is poor.
Still a few errors but much better than they were.
Can’t say I’m a fan of this seasons kits as they are lazy attempts as designs. But I’m prob knit picking there.
The main issue that Castore still have is their inability to maintain stock throughout the season.
SD having better stock of items than our very own online store is poor.
Main Stand Bear
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There will be soon. Then a Castore source and “ITK” poster will tell us that’s only a template/concept and not the final completed design……. Then it’ll eventually become apparent that it is/was the final completed design and they were talking shïte
There’s not much we can change in the home strip. I hope they keep it minimalistic.
Go adventurous with the change strip(s)
That's 1 of the more expensive pro edition shirts bu the look of it.This is my 150th Anniversary shirt, which folk complained about the quality. At Christmas 2021, I burned a hole in it.
I’ve worn it to renovate a full house since, ripped everything out and went through basically every job you can do in a house. Been through a year of gardening, and any other old clothes work, and it hasn’t got a bit of torn thread, fraying, or peeling of the prints. Been washed dozens of times with no care at all.
Apart from the burn and paint, it’s basically in great condition. I think it’s the most durable football shirt I’ve ever had.
More detail in it
The main positive people had going with Castore was the fact they were the only company that would take us, and free us from old contracts etc.
A new fresh start to make us money, finally.
Here we are 3 years later with shit merchandise, shirt strips but still in court, paying out millions.
A new fresh start to make us money, finally.
Here we are 3 years later with shit merchandise, shirt strips but still in court, paying out millions.
ScottXC
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Held off on buying anything Castore based on hearsay but the training trousers and top were on sale and bought them for fives.
After one outing and one wash as advised on them, the RFC logo started to peel on the trousers. Emailed Castore who said to return and they will replace them. Fair enough.
Received an email the next day to say that the top has been dispatched rather than the trousers. Good start.
Emailed them back and said I would return the top when received and it was the trousers that were faulty. Told me to keep the top as a sign of goodwill (bit daft as the top I have is still in good condition) and sent out replacement trousers.
The new trousers eventually come and after two washes (again, as advised in the label), same peeling on the RFC logo. Feel it’s pointless to email again to replace with a third pair and now running about with a peeling logo.
Should have stuck to my gut, as much as I like the designs of some of the stuff they bring out, I don’t think the quality is ever going to match the price unless they have serious words from the club. I was still over £50 with the 2 items being on sale and to just get 3 uses out 2 separate items is incredibly poor. Will see that I keep my money next season.
Wish the club would follow suit with Genoa but get the feeling every club could drop them, and we would be the sole one left signing up for another 5 years such is the way of things at the club just now.
Bleak.
After one outing and one wash as advised on them, the RFC logo started to peel on the trousers. Emailed Castore who said to return and they will replace them. Fair enough.
Received an email the next day to say that the top has been dispatched rather than the trousers. Good start.
Emailed them back and said I would return the top when received and it was the trousers that were faulty. Told me to keep the top as a sign of goodwill (bit daft as the top I have is still in good condition) and sent out replacement trousers.
The new trousers eventually come and after two washes (again, as advised in the label), same peeling on the RFC logo. Feel it’s pointless to email again to replace with a third pair and now running about with a peeling logo.
Should have stuck to my gut, as much as I like the designs of some of the stuff they bring out, I don’t think the quality is ever going to match the price unless they have serious words from the club. I was still over £50 with the 2 items being on sale and to just get 3 uses out 2 separate items is incredibly poor. Will see that I keep my money next season.
Wish the club would follow suit with Genoa but get the feeling every club could drop them, and we would be the sole one left signing up for another 5 years such is the way of things at the club just now.
Bleak.
