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I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters)
#14420723 - 05/08/11 05:49 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I am opening up a head shop in Seattle, WA called The Purple Potamus. My investor has already promised a predetermined amount to help with inventory and startup costs, but he requested that I write a carbon copy business plan for him to review before we get the ball rolling. In a sub-chapter of the marketing section, the plan outline asks various questions about customer preference and marketing strategy, this is where you come in...
Edited by Microppose (05/08/11 07:03 PM)
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14420775 - 05/08/11 05:55 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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in response to the first question (i picked other) : I almost never trust or listen to advertisements... i prefer word of mouth from trusted friends....
in response to the second questions (i picked other) : I only go to one head shop in my area (even though there are a FUCKTON), and I go to it because they only stock products from local blowers, they take in tons of local consignment on non glass merchandise, they are WAAAY more affordable than anywhere else around, and the people are very mellow and friendly there..... + they dont sell a bunch of BS fake weed and bath salt.... just legit shit that they would use themselves.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14420784 - 05/08/11 05:57 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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You should have some packs of papers made with your name on it and give those out, make sure they are decent quality though, that way people will go to your store. they will look at he pack at least 24(papers) times if the papers are zig zag quality at least. Breaks down to like 5 cents a view.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: stranger_danger]
#14420793 - 05/08/11 05:58 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Thanks for the response, I should have added "word of mouth" advertising to the options, as it's a source I myself generally follow.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14420864 - 05/08/11 06:08 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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very cool man!! Where about in seattle are you thinking about opening?
I'll definitely come in and buy a piece  make sure to post when you're up and running!
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#14420870 - 05/08/11 06:08 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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What hits me most for advertisement knowing that a new head shop is opening up. If I hear about a grand opening Ill be there within in a week of it opening and usually walk out with a new GoG bong or nice pipe. The prices have to be competitive to that of online prices. When I can get a volcano online brand new with a ton of accessories for 540 with shipping and I see one in a headshop and there trying to push it for 799 It pretty much makes me walk out the store and never come back, Same thing goes for glass.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Bodhi of Ankou]
#14420887 - 05/08/11 06:11 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Yeah dude let us know when you open up, I'll definitely come check out a shroomerites shop.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: propensity]
#14420907 - 05/08/11 06:13 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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good luck!
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Anthony917]
#14420912 - 05/08/11 06:14 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Anthony917 said: very cool man!! Where about in seattle are you thinking about opening?
I'll definitely come in and buy a piece  make sure to post when you're up and running!
I was thinking in the University District, or Downtown. I am not fluently familiar with the area but my investor insists I stay in Seattle. Are there a high concentration of head shops in the UV District or Downtown? I should be opening my doors within 3 months, hopefully before the bulk of summer is over with! 
Haha thanks for the support! Battle isn't over with until my investor forks over the cash haha..
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: zgbzgb1]
#14420925 - 05/08/11 06:16 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Customer service and quality > *
I hate shops where the employees hound you to buy something, especially when it's crap. If I want to look at something in the counter, I'll tell you.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: SS32]
#14420944 - 05/08/11 06:20 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Fair prices, extensive selection, and helpful staff win my business
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14420948 - 05/08/11 06:20 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Azurascender said:
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Anthony917 said: very cool man!! Where about in seattle are you thinking about opening?
I'll definitely come in and buy a piece  make sure to post when you're up and running!
I was thinking in the University District, or Downtown. I am not fluently familiar with the area but my investor insists I stay in Seattle. Are there a high concentration of head shops in the UV District or Downtown? I should be opening my doors within 3 months, hopefully before the bulk of summer is over with! 
Haha thanks for the support! Battle isn't over with until my investor forks over the cash haha..
The U-district has a few. There's this cool one called Puffin Glass on 50th that has some good stuff. There's a Piece of Mind on University Ave that has a really big selection but their prices are pretty steep. There's also a few smoke shops downtown, but most of them are in Fremont/U-district.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14420960 - 05/08/11 06:22 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I only go to one headshop, I have been going there since the first time I bought salvia yearssssss ago. The owner is cool as fuck, remembers me when I go in and lets me know if they got any deals going. Personally well placed flyers and word of mouth is gonna get you your business. Social networking wont work to well because not many people want to "like" a headshop page and look bad to family members / friends. Just gotta get to know your customers and make them want to come back. Also if you can find a niche item to provide cheaper than other headshops that helps. cheeeap spoon bowls, extensive shisha collection, or quality name brand items that other stores dont carry
Hope my opinion helps somewhat, and the papers idea sounds grand.
If you want a flyer thrown together when the time comes pm me, Id love to make one.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: SS32]
#14420964 - 05/08/11 06:23 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Yeah I got that a lot when I lived in MI, there's a place called Krazy Katz, and the employees were rude as hell. They'd ask for ID's all the time (which is understandable) but they don't remember you by face even if you've spent a fortune in there. They would carry on conversations among themselves without helping customers that are obviously in need of service and when you do approach them directly, the most of them get an attitude that they have to lift a finger. I always went to OZ just down the street from there. Locally blown art, reasonable prices and they always have nice workers. This is on the MSU campus for those who live in MI.
That stuff about Krazy Katz was about a year ago, it's been long time since I've been in, so it may have changed. But this is a good example of how word of mouth works...
Lots of great input. As far as advertisement, fliers seemed like the most cost effective way to advertise other than of course networking and word of mouth which are both free. The only cost is that of attractive paper and ink, or in my case laser . The paper idea is great, and deserves recognition. I have something similar to that in the works, purple beer pong balls with the logo and store's contact information. I need to search the internet for a custom rolling paper provider and perhaps use those to replace conventional business cards. All good ideas so far, keep them coming.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14420965 - 05/08/11 06:23 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I have several friends who own their own headshops and I am friends with the employees at others. It's weird, i feel like Im betraying one if i go to the other.
Most of the publicity seems to be from word of mouth but I know of one that uses radio advertisements.
What I highly recommend is vending at festivals on the weekends, or having a couple employees go to a festival (while someone man's the shop of course) and hand out flyers there.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: thissongis]
#14420971 - 05/08/11 06:25 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Bodhi of Ankou]
#14420995 - 05/08/11 06:31 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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To tell you the truth I've had these wholesale accounts for a couple of years now, and my main secondary source of income was in fact going to barter fairs and festivals to sell a lot of the product. It's supplemental but reliable. The only downside is the shortage of festivals, there are only a few a year in WA that I am aware of.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14421003 - 05/08/11 06:31 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I voted. Best of luck with your endeavors, friend.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14421016 - 05/08/11 06:33 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Azurascender said: To tell you the truth I've had these wholesale accounts for a couple of years now, and my main secondary source of income was in fact going to barter fairs and festivals to sell a lot of the product. It's supplemental but reliable. The only downside is the shortage of festivals, there are only a few a year in WA that I am aware of.
That's pretty much what Ive been doing too. Luckily I can make a festival every weekend here.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14421022 - 05/08/11 06:35 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Azurascender said: To tell you the truth I've had these wholesale accounts for a couple of years now, and my main secondary source of income was in fact going to barter fairs and festivals to sell a lot of the product. It's supplemental but reliable. The only downside is the shortage of festivals, there are only a few a year in WA that I am aware of.
Hempfest, Bumbershoot, Folklife 
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Anthony917]
#14421096 - 05/08/11 06:47 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I will write those down Anthony haha, anyone know of any other festivals around here? I need an edge in this economy!
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Anthony917]
#14421114 - 05/08/11 06:50 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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dont use span emails and pop ups cause people will resent you.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Salomon]
#14421130 - 05/08/11 06:52 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Haha I didn't plan on that, or telemarketing. Both are horrible ways to gain favor...
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14421288 - 05/08/11 07:24 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Vote or die...
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14421305 - 05/08/11 07:26 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I put other for the first question, usually ads in magazines catch my eye the most.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: Microppose]
#14421481 - 05/08/11 08:01 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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You must have a quality product at a decent price. Otherwise you can kiss business goodbye.
Unless of course you have stupid clients who think that breaking 3-4 pipes a month is normal.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: SlashOZ] 1
#14421490 - 05/08/11 08:03 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Fuck. I feel old now. Thanks, poll.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14421630 - 05/08/11 08:33 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Quality product at a decent price is a given, but it's common knowledge that quality costs a bit more. The store front I was looking at is quite large, I could easily fit pipes from all kinds of vendors and qualities. It's more in my intent to provide something for everyone, with varying price and quality.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: Microppose]
#14421668 - 05/08/11 08:39 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Selection and variety is what you want to go for. One of the guys who just opened a shop here hardly has shyte for selection.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: MisterMuscaria]
#14422444 - 05/08/11 11:00 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Still need about 66 votes to compile enough info!
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: Microppose]
#14424008 - 05/09/11 10:58 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I voted. I put in Other on question1 - I usually see ads in the local free papers. We have a New Times and City Link here that have all the cool stuff to do in town. So I check those out for events, parties, etc. and then I happen to see the headshop ads.
Additionally, I'm always looking for stores or vendors to help move my own stuff (pendants, patches, prints, etc.). So let me know as you get set up and we'll figure something out
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: dwpineal]
#14424271 - 05/09/11 11:56 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Atmosphere, vibes, energy, creativity.
Goodluck
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: LoveOverAll]
#14424417 - 05/09/11 12:34 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Sponsoring a local small event or a band's show with your name everywhere at the event can help also.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14424464 - 05/09/11 12:42 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Other: Word of mouth
You should have something that other headshops don't have...
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Meat_hod]
#14424768 - 05/09/11 01:52 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Indeed, I have a couple of excellent custom blowers working with me. I design a lot of new things and they bring my vision to life. There are a lot of one of a kind pieces coming out of these guy's work shops.
Ok, so word of mouth and networking are two of the more valuable tools for advertising, as well as good quality and price. Most of the people will be between 18-24 by a long shot and most people are willing to travel for an impressive head shop.
I'm sure all of this information will remain consistent but I still need 100 votes to make the research valid!
I appreciate all of your input and good wishes. When I open my store, just mention you are a "fellow shroomerite" and I will hook you up with some deals!
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14425333 - 05/09/11 04:04 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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It's good to hear that you have some one of a kind stuff coming in...
The headshop world is way too saturated with mass produced SHIT.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Meat_hod]
#14427586 - 05/09/11 11:34 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Well to tell you the truth, I have to carry something for everyone, in all kinds of budgets. I carry a lot of one of a kind products, but I also carry bullshit for people that just need a pipe at any cost... That's a tactic of any head shop you will come across, even though I am most proud of the quality pieces I carry. Especially starting out,I need to satisfy all buyer's needs, though the skilled buyers will be able to identify quality over quantity..
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14427627 - 05/09/11 11:55 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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ifoundwaldo said: Fuck. I feel old now. Thanks, poll.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: DrRockso]
#14427647 - 05/10/11 12:01 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Thanks, I was waiting for an "Anna Molly" in my survey, thanks for being the one, and for participating in the survey altogether.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... (Need at least 100 voters) [Re: Microppose]
#14428292 - 05/10/11 05:03 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I can't view the results, so I started thinking that maybe it didn't tally my vote, so I clicked the same choices again and hit submit, and it just clears the check marks, but doesn't show me the results...So I'm not sure if it recorded me twice or not at all...
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: 2jew4u]
#14428714 - 05/10/11 08:07 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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2jew4u said: You should have some packs of papers made with your name on it and give those out, make sure they are decent quality though, that way people will go to your store. they will look at he pack at least 24(papers) times if the papers are zig zag quality at least. Breaks down to like 5 cents a view.
that would be a hell of a business card
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Prisoner#1]
#14428719 - 05/10/11 08:11 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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The head shops around here put their business card on lighters and give those out free with every purchase.
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: MisterMuscaria]
#14428752 - 05/10/11 08:24 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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The place I go to is family owned. The people are very nice and always strike up conversation. Its very cheap and the selection kicks ass. I think the most importanat reason I go is location however. Its right next to my house. They also offer other services like dhl shipping wich is stupid cheap. that's one thing I've noticed that works well.. most single hobbie shops dopnt work as well as say a shop that has a few other services as well.. you bring in people for say the pipes but not a lot of people buy more then 1 pipe for a while but if they come in and see oh cool you sell cheap shirts or have healthy foods for sale or juices or offer shipping they'll come back for that. Just some ideas. I hope you do well.. I want to open a business one day.
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dwpineal
Psychedelic Artist



Registered: 07/20/06
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: MisterMuscaria]
#14429012 - 05/10/11 09:33 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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MisterMuscaria said: The head shops around here put their business card on lighters and give those out free with every purchase.
Same, and that works pretty good if every time you reach for a lighter, you see the company name and phone number...the local guy that does that here with lighters goes to festivals and shows and hands them out, in addition to giving 2-3 with every purchase at the store...
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Microppose
Things Maker



Registered: 11/30/10
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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: dwpineal]
#14430049 - 05/10/11 02:20 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Lighters? That sounds hella expensive! Matches or papers maybe, I have purple ping pong balls I was going to use for my business cards. I have a bulk supplier, pretty cool idea I'd throw out there. Almost at 100 voters.
Edited by Microppose (05/10/11 02:21 PM)
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Microppose
Things Maker



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Re: I'm opening a store and need everyone's help... [Re: Microppose]
#14439821 - 05/12/11 11:51 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Still need 36 votes.
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