Full Version: Quality Gifts
From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#20]
22 Sep 2005
To: ALL
I got one yesterday as well. I used to be an ARA member but no longer. My wife browsed through it but I haven't as yet. I did notice the high cost when flipping through when it came.
Some big bucks were spent on this endeavor for sure!
Brian
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#21]
22 Sep 2005
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#19] 22 Sep 2005
Dee,
You had the same reaction I did. I saw some products I liked, but I prefer to buy and negotiate with the original source, not another middleman.
From: Rob (AWARDZZ) [#22]
22 Sep 2005
To: ALL
I called them yesterday... the lady said they did an ARA mailing, and that they are now members of the ARA... I was just happy to see that they are located in Ohio, as most of the gift companies have been in, MA, CA, NJ, or NY. It was also nice to see that there is no min... as some companies are asking $100.00 or even $250.00 . They seemed very professional on the phone, a friend of mine who lives in Cinci is going to drive by their office/warehouse and give me an update.
Have a great day and good business.
Rob
(on the sunny southern shores of Lake Erie) Ohio
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#23]
22 Sep 2005
To: Rob (AWARDZZ) [#22] 22 Sep 2005
From: Rob (AWARDZZ) [#24]
22 Sep 2005
To: ALL
I guess I'm the newbie when it comes to giftware and such... besides Creative Gifts,,, what are the other "companies, distributors, etc". Sorry to be a pain but we're about 2 years behind in northern Ohio. Seriously any help in this regard would be most appreciative...
Thanks
Rob
(on the sunny southern shores of Lake Erie) OH
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From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#26]
22 Sep 2005
To: Bill (BILL_S) [#25] 22 Sep 2005
Quality Gifts
500 Quality Blvd.
Fairfield, OH 45014
888-589-6270 - phone
888-589-6271 - fax
info@QGifts.net - e-mail
www.QGifts.net - website (under construction)
From: trophyman (MIKEBERGER) [#27]
22 Sep 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#26] 22 Sep 2005
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#28]
22 Sep 2005
To: trophyman (MIKEBERGER) [#27] 22 Sep 2005
Mike,
I just got off the phone with Quality Gifts, again. They said that they DO NOT sell to the end user. I always like to ask if they sell to the end user via a company under their ownership, but under a different name. Emphatically, NO!
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#29]
22 Sep 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#28] 22 Sep 2005
David,
I have made 1 purchase from them. All I had to do was FAX them a copy of my sales tax certificate. I received my order the day after I placed it.
Dee
From: Cindy (CINDYM) [#30]
23 Sep 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#1] 23 Sep 2005
I just received the same and wondered who they were and what their track record is. Does anyone here order from them?
Cindy M
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#31]
23 Sep 2005
To: Cindy (CINDYM) [#30] 26 Sep 2005
Cindy,
My impression is that they are new to the mass market. Dee Lentchner is the only person I am aware of who has done business with them. Her post explained that she had only place one order with them.
From: Paul (MMENGRAVER) [#32]
25 Sep 2005
To: ALL
From: Linda (LINDAG) [#33]
25 Sep 2005
To: ALL
I just tried to email them at the info@qgifts.net address and it bounced back. Can someone confirm this address?
thank you!
From: Laura (ELLEMD628) [#34]
25 Sep 2005
To: Linda (LINDAG) [#33] 26 Sep 2005
From: gt350ed [#35]
25 Sep 2005
To: GBengraver [#8] 26 Sep 2005
We received one also. My first thought was "somebody is paying a chunk of money to print this one". Maybe it's us.
And, yes, we are members of ARA, as you know.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#36]
28 Sep 2005
To: ALL
They could use more of a description for some items, such as Revere bowls. Plenty to choose from and I'm sure they come in all degrees of quality, but other than differences in weight and price, there are no indicators of manufacturer or quality, i.e. Taunton, Oneida, Reed & Barton etc.
Naturally, in much larger quantities, going direct with their "partners" would be preferrable, but they're providing a valuable service in offering small quantities, with no minimums.
I also like the fact, the opening pages (dealer pricing etc.) are detachable, making this a nice catalog to put on your counter for customers to peruse.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#37]
28 Sep 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#36] 28 Sep 2005
David,
The thing I don't like about the pricing is that they only keystoned the price. On most gift items I divide my cost by .3 to get my selling price. It is likely I will never show this catalog to a customer.
From: Rob (AWARDZZ) [#38]
28 Sep 2005
To: ALL
Hi Gang!
We just recv'd our first order from these guys... we ordered a Brandon Footed Centerpiece bowl,,, Irish crystal (Shannon)...it is absolutely beautiful... we also rev'd a Taunton crystal (engraveable) bowl, totally awesome.. yea we know that the mark up is double the purchase price, however with the add on engraving charge ,, we are very happy.
I have to agree with DGL on this one... they may be a tad higher,,, however for small shops like mine,,, I prefer the no minimum order.
Allows for better inventory control and better cash flow. We have the cataloque out on display and are in the midst of a flyer announcing our complete line of giftware. We look at it this way.. 2 times something is better than 2 times nothing...
Have a great day and good business.
Rob
(on the sunny southern shores of Lake Erie)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#39]
28 Sep 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#37] 28 Sep 2005
It could work if you tell the customer the catalog price doesn't include engraving or shipping of the item to your store.
Of course, if the suggested retail were like the Owens catalogs, you could include all that in the price, or even discount the items to "favorite" customers and still come out ahead and a hero to the customer. :-)
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