Perfect gifts for the CTA enthusiast on your list
With only six shopping days before Christmas, you better get crackin' if you want that CTA lover on your gift list something special for the holiday.
The CTA itself obliges us with a long list of "Wearables" and "Useables." I like the CTA scarf and hat set for $15 and the Transit Map Socks for $7.50. Too bad both are out of stock.
There's another interesting note with the socks: "CTA's Pink Line is an experimental service and does not appear on any Gift Express products including those featuring CTA maps."
Hmmm. . . . I think they need to update that page and the socks!
I do know that a sporty CTA Take It! denim shirt is available. But it's gonna cost you $50.65 total to get the second-day air shipping.
You could go a bit cheaper and just get an El button. Go here (scroll down a bit) to get a limited edition set of buttons representing each El line for just $15, including shipping. Such a steal.
Happy CTA gifting.
"There's another interesting note with the socks: "CTA's Pink Line is an experimental service ......"
"Hmmm. . . . I think they need to update that page and the socks!"
I thought the Pink Line was still experimental. When did the board vote it permanent?
Posted by: ridertoo | December 19, 2007 at 08:39 AM
"Take it" is the worst slogan ever. I always mentally add "Up the ass."
Posted by: Anna | December 19, 2007 at 08:56 AM
I think it should change to the layout used in today's Sun Times 'Commentary' section (pg 36). Since the state has the money to buy Wrigley Field (home of the truely pathetic 0-100yr Cubs) instead of bailing out an essential city service, it's quite fitting if they at least own up to it.
Posted by: Ed | December 19, 2007 at 09:14 AM
Those socks have been out of stock since August.
Posted by: Cheryl | December 19, 2007 at 10:36 AM
Sadly they won't be out before Christmas, but they'd be worth waiting for.
http://www.mth-railking.com/detail.asp?item=30-2673-1
and
http://www.mth-railking.com/detail.asp?item=30-2755-1
Posted by: Matt | December 21, 2007 at 07:44 AM