Arch Schwag: Interest in USB bracelets?

Hey all,
I'm thinking of getting a batch of Arch Linux wearable USB bracelets for sale via http://schwag.archlinux.ca/. Would anyone be interested in this product? I bought 50 USB keys a couple years ago and had trouble selling them due to the continually dropping price of flash memory. However, that has now stabilized. I think the bracelets would make a unique and saleable Arch schwag product.
I will probably get 8GB USB bracelets featuring the Arch Linux logo, and they would sell for about $14 USD. For $25 I will preload them with an Arch Linux installer. Post here if you would be interested in such a product.
Post here if you would be interested in such a product.
Cheers,
Dusty
PS: To those people who have expressed interest in Arch Linux lanyards, I am in the process of getting a new batch made. They will not match the previous lanyards as I am going with a different company and printing process.
Cheers,
Dusty

DO EET (please) ! I would buy one. Also, if at all possible, have the bracelets be adjustable in size, because I have freakishly small wrists.

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Dusty wrote:
Hey all,
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