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      Creator Carin Agiman on November 8, 2012

      Hoorah! Dana, may piles of sweet chocolatey gelt rain upon you! :)

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      Creator Dana Fitkowski on November 8, 2012

      Thanks Carin, my moms sweater looks awesome! Hope it scores me some extra chocolate coins!

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      Creator Carin Agiman on September 24, 2012

      Hahahaha---now you've made MY week! I'm a big fan of surprises, but who can resist the temptation to spill the beans?! Now you'll have all those other people dreaming up some Chanukah awesomeness!

      Thank you, Ed!

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      Creator Ed White on September 24, 2012

      Carin, I was having a horrible start to the work week... then I remembered I had some great sweaters on the way. I can't wait! I was so excited last week that I ruined the surprise and told everyone what I had ordered for them.

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      Creator Dana H. on September 21, 2012

      Thank You Carin!!

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      Creator Carin Agiman on September 19, 2012

      Hi Dana!

      From the sizing specs (http://www.geltfiend.com/pages/sweater-sizing), it looks like the Men's Small is going to be 1.5 inches wider in the shoulders, but that might not be too big a deal. Otherwise, the cut is boxier, but I'm sure you could rock it (there's almost nothing that a belt can't fix!).

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      Creator Dana H. on September 19, 2012

      CARIN! Hi, hate to be annoying but if I'm a short but busty female (duh, i'm jewish) who normally wears like a women's medium... do you think I could rock the small men's red cardigan? I really like the red better than the teal. Do the sizes compare? I'm willing to sacrifice cut if the men's sweater is cut more boxy and less cute.
      Muchas Gracias

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      Creator Carin Agiman on September 15, 2012

      Hi Daniel!

      You'll be receiving your survey by tomorrow (been sending them out tier-by-tier). We're also working on a preorder system on the website, so stay tuned!

      Carin

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      Creator Daniel Wald on September 15, 2012

      L'shana tova. I never received a survey. Let me know what the next steps are. I am very interested in purchasing a couple before the holidays. Thanks!

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      Creator Billy Wellen on September 5, 2012

      Yay! This gentile will finally be able to cast off the damn reindeer and lights sweaters!!!

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      Creator Ed White on September 5, 2012

      GREAT JOB!

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      Creator Rachel Hillberg on September 5, 2012

      WOOO HOOOO!!!

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      Creator Zachary P on September 5, 2012

      Hooray!

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      Creator Andrew Farmer on September 5, 2012

      YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!

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      Creator BraveGirlNYC on September 5, 2012

      Congratulations!!!! Peace on earth and Chanuka sweaters for all!

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      Creator Jeffrey Langham on September 5, 2012

      Well done! I knew you could make it. Who doesn't believe in Chanukah miracles? Looking forward to sporting my new sweater in sunny Los Angeles. Is it too late to claim the red and white viewmaster? :D

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      Creator Carin Agiman on September 5, 2012

      Woooo hoooo!!!! We made it!!!!!!

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      Creator Sharon Thawley on September 5, 2012

      Well done Carin! I'm so proud of you!!!

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      Creator Kim Means on September 5, 2012

      Congratulations, Carin!

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      Creator Trevor Stricker on September 5, 2012

      Woo hoo, made it!

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      Creator STACT LLC on September 4, 2012

      Carin,

      Nice job, you nailed it with this one. Let's make this happen!

      Jamie

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      Creator Charles Chicky Winkleman on September 4, 2012

      This will be the least lonely Xmas ever!

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      Creator Dana Fitkowski on September 4, 2012

      Love your video and your sweaters!

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      Creator Rachel Hillberg on September 4, 2012

      Oh my gosh, Carin! It's going to happen- i can just feel it! Sooo close, I can almost feel my sweater on me! I will continue to share and I just know this is going to be a huge success!

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      Creator BraveGirlNYC on September 4, 2012

      So hoping this is successful - I really want my Spinster! Good luck, Carin. This project is so creative and cool - very inspirational. Ali x

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      Creator JS on September 4, 2012

      Wish they were wool (animal friendly wool or alpaca or something (I really dislike non-natural fibers).

      That said, I'm still really excited and hope we can pull off the missing 2k in the next 34 hours!

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      Creator Carin Agiman on August 29, 2012

      Thank you so much, Ed! I want nothing more than to see a whole bunch'a Jews in Chanukah sweaters this year, and I'm thrilled with the amount of support this project has gotten so far. Keeping my fingers crossed that we make it!

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      Creator Ed White on August 29, 2012

      6 more days, I hope you make the goal! (mostly because I really want my 5 sweaters...but also because you did an amazing job with the design and style) Wish you the best!` ed

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      Creator Carin Agiman on August 24, 2012

      Hi Asher!

      Of course you can :).

      Sweaters are acrylic for 3 reasons---

      - It was important to me that the sweaters be animal-friendly, which eliminated wool. (I thought about cotton, but it just wouldn't have given the sweaters the same soft texture and holiday sweater warmth and fuzziness. Also, cotton tends to be less fade-resistant)
      - When I was developing the designs, I looked at a lot of vintage 50's and 60's sweaters, and many of them were also acrylic (Seriously---not makin' it up)
      - The comfort of the sweaters was important, and the feel of acrylic was much, much softer than any of the other fiber types, and would give the sweaters the right bulk.

      Hope that answers your question! Feel free to ask anything.

      Carin

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      Creator Asher Einhorn on August 24, 2012

      Hi, I just saw that these are made from 95% Acrylic, 5% Spandex - can I ask why?

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      Creator Kim Means on August 13, 2012

      We can all be Jewish at heart!

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      Creator Bridget Steiner on August 13, 2012

      Sweaters that make me wish I was Jewish. Very stylish! I enjoyed the video as well. :) Best of luck!

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      Creator Kim Means on August 11, 2012

      I'm not Jewish, but I am partial to latkes. And in holiday fun for all.

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      Creator Sj Heckscher on August 10, 2012

      I'm only half Jewish, but these sweaters put a big smile on my face...

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      Creator Billy Wellen on August 7, 2012

      Sweet. Perfect for my "wishes she was Jewish" fiancee.

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Aug 6, 2012 - Sep 5, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    16 backers

    Sincere gratitude usually doesn't come this cheap, but here it is! Give us a buck and we'll telepathically transmit bucketfuls of gratitude, so make sure you're prepared!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    18 backers

    Give us 10 bucks, and we'll profess our undying affection for you with a handwritten Chanukah-themed sonnet.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    12 backers

    Spice up your friends' mailboxes with your Geltfiend Chanukah postcards, featuring 5 of our favorite images from our photoshoot! Set of 20 cards. [International backers, please add $5 for shipping]

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    100 backers All gone!

    EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Be one of the first contributors and pick your very own Geltfiend Chanukah sweater for a smokin' bargain. (And you know how we feel about bargains...). Set of postcards included. [International backers, please add $20 for shipping]

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $60 or more

    71 backers

    Take your pick of any Geltfiend Chanukah sweater, and be one of the first to show some Jew-pride this holiday season. Plus, you get some Geltfiend Chanukah postcards! [International backers, please add $20 for shipping]

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $120 or more

    31 backers Limited (19 of 50 left)

    Two Geltfiend Chanukah sweaters AND a vintage Viewmaster with a reel of highlights from "Santa's First Chanukah"?! Once this shows up at your door, pick up some Manischewitz and you can call it a date. [International backers, please add $25 for shipping]

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $155 or more

    15 backers

    By special request! Get any three sweaters. Just the right number to get one for yourself, one for your boo, and one for your sweet bubbie (she's got to look good too!). [International backers, please add $25 for shipping]

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    5 backers

    By special request! Snag one of each of our five sweater designs, and you can watch your friends compete for Top Four placement on your BFF list. [International backers, please add $30 for shipping]

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $450 or more

    4 backers

    Another special request?! Ohhhh, yes! 10 sweaters for $450? That's like... (counts on fingers)... each sweater for $45! Gather round by the piano and get ready to sing some Jew-tunes. [International backers, please add $40 for shipping]

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer

    For this level of support, you'll be (1) awesome, (2) one of our favorite peeps AND (3) have your name listed on an Honorary Geltfiend page on geltfiend.com. And, of course, you'll also get a Geltfiend Chanukah sweater!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers

    For $5,000, you get everything above (awesomeness, favoriteness, honorary Geltfiend status, sweater), AND we'll take an ad out in your local paper thanking you for your generosity.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    You deserve a Chanukah sweater party! Invite friends to your very own Chanukah party, and we will show up with some Geltfiend Chanukah sweaters, a giant menorah, decorations, a Chanukah-sweater-wearing Santa and a professional photographer. Plus, images from your event will be featured on the Geltfiend website, so everyone will know just how awesome you are!

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012