Blog #8

1.   Topic: Where to Get Your ASU Gear

a.   Places: Sun Devil Bookstores/Campus Stores, College Store, Student Book Center, Campus Corner

2.   Evaluative Criteria and Research Ideas

a. What type of ASU affiliated clothing does the store carry?

-Sun Devil Bookstores/Campus Stores: 

http://www.bkstr.com/Home/10001-196905-1?cm_mmc=iCrossing-_-PaidSearch-_-SchoolSpecific_-Google

-College Store: https://foursquare.com/v/the-college-store/4cd0a97a7f56a14314b9cfa6

-Student Book Center: http://www.studentbookcenter.com/home.aspx

-Campus Corner: https://plus.google.com/108934269478991287689/about?hl=en

b. How affordable are the items?

- Sun Devil Campus Store is the most expensive of the four shops, selling all collegiate licensed products at its original price under expensive brands like Nike.

- The College Store is definitely cheaper than the Sun Devil Campus Store, but has a much smaller variety.

- The Student Book Center seems to be the most preferable by public opinion, it offers variety (although it is still not as big as the Sun Devil Campus Store), quality, and affordable prices.

- The Campus Corner offers the smallest variety of all four shops, mainly because they split their merchandise between apparel and food. However, they remain fairly affordable.

c. What kind of events or occasions are the stores good for?

-Sporting events

-Spirit events, homecoming week, gold Fridays, etc

- Arizona State Fanatics

-Gifts

d. Customer Reviews

-Sun Devil Campus Store: 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/sun-devil-campus-stores-tempe

-College Store: 

http://linktown.azfamily.com/biz/college-store/tempe/az/85281/290883

-Student Book Center: 

http://linktown.azfamily.com/biz/student-book-center/tempe/az/85281/290006?sl=21144458&so=0

-Campus Corner: 

http://linktown.azfamily.com/biz/campus-corner/tempe/az/85281/290008?sl=21144126&so=0