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January 31, 2008, 3:22 pm

Ecko's startup story: Rhinos and maxed credit

To launch his streetware fashion line, Ecko burned up his credit cards and learned to dampen checks to slow down the bank's cashing them. What's your take on his startup tale?

Your Answers
AFrom Lisa, Orlando Florida

Thanks for the inspiration to keep moving forward, whenever I have setbacks the success stories are a treasure. http://www.hollaworldwide.com

Posted By Lisa, Orlando Florida : July 13, 2008 12:29 pm
AFrom iVerge, Toronto Canada

This move by eBay is going to hurt the small business operator who basically built eBay to what it is today! There is no competition, I wish a new player in the online auction business would give eBay a run for it's money. Maybe Facebook?

Posted By iVerge, Toronto Canada : February 10, 2008 4:03 pm
AFrom Bill Ellis, New York NY

Four years ago, Marc Ecko Enterprises (“MEE”) launched the G-UNIT clothing line as a joint venture with 50 Cent. MEE is proud of what it accomplished since inception of the brand, but a decision has been made to explore transitioning this brand to a different apparel company in the coming months. Consistent with current industry-wide practice, there has been a consolidation in staffing within MEE and its G-UNIT division. Having merged specific functions, MEE will continue to sell and distribute the G-UNIT line, support the brand, and service its customer base. This will enable a smooth and seamless transition of the clothing brand in the event 50 Cent finds a new partner. Additionally, within MEE’s celebrity-brand division, a number of new and exciting partnerships are currently under negotiation, and are expected to be announced in the coming months. These initiatives, among other exciting ventures within the organization, will fuel the continued growth and success of MEE.

Posted By Bill Ellis, New York NY : February 9, 2008 4:10 pm
AFrom Sheri, Providence, Rhode Island

Ebay/paypal is terrible!! They force you to use Paypal and do not allow competitors in…how is this anti-trust monopoly allowed?? They have the nerve to freeze payments for 21 days??? we need regulation here…as a seller i lost over $800 dollars through paypal because of chargebacks/fraud…of course they were no help in protecting me the seller….never Again will i use this horrible company!!…they think they are above the law and have become a greedy fat cow..sucking hard working sellers dry with incessant fees!

Posted By Sheri, Providence, Rhode Island : February 9, 2008 3:56 pm
AFrom W. Faulkner Memphis, TN

Go for it Marc Ecko, this is the stuff dreams are made of only in the good ole USA. It takes guts and perseverance to do the impossible. I totally identify with this article with my on startup http://www.kutro.com

Posted By W. Faulkner Memphis, TN : February 6, 2008 6:51 am
AFrom nino, chicago, ILL

i praise marc ecko for his hard work to get street art to the public and consumers…i am where he started and hope to reach his level in the near future…ecko ltd. is a great example of a company reaching to the youth of today and them responding…great work mr. ecko.

tselone

Posted By nino, chicago, ILL : February 5, 2008 12:43 pm
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