Dave,
Too bad the calendars are not "moving" like you had hoped. Did you print the
same number of copies as last year, or more? How can a person estimate
sales of such an item?
I did not order a copy last year, but in the interest of the List I will
order a copy to "help out the cause".
Roger Howard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 5:57 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Calendars!!!
> Hi All,
>
> There are still plenty of calendars available!
>
> Sigh... I really hate to have to say it this way, but please hear me
> out...
>
> It doesn't look like we're going to make any money on them this year.
> In fact, there are so many unsold, I'm going to go broke. Only 33 of
> the 425 people on the list have bought them. I know that part of this
> is because they were finished so late, but we've sold 25% less than last
> year, despite the huge increase in print quality for the 2001 calendar.
> At present, that means we will be wiping out the money left in our
> treasury as well as taking around $600 out of my pocket personally. If
> you're considering purchasing one (or more), now is the time! Sorry to
> have to say this, but unless we at least break even, there will -not- be
> a 2002 calendar.
>
> The 2001 Forward Look Mailing List Calendar features 16 full-color
> photos, important dates in the history of Chrysler Corp., and points out
> many shows & swaps in the U.S., Canada, and around the world. It's
> printed on heavy glossy stock with a hanging tab and pre-drilled holes
> for hanging in your garage, at your office, or in your kitchen. They
> are truly nice; ask anyone who purchased one!
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Dave
>
> CALENDAR ORDERING INFO:
>
> They're $10 each, with a flat rate on shipping of $3.50, no matter how
> many
> calendars you order, or where you are in the world. It makes things a
> lot
> easier that way.
>
> New this year is the ability to order your calendars online with Visa or
> MasterCard through a web page at http://www.forwardlook.net/calendar2001
>
> The online payments are being handled by PayPal. For those of you not
> familiar with PayPal, it's the Internet's #1 online payment service.
> It's
> fast, easy, and secure. (Many of you may already be familiar with
> PayPal
> due to their association with eBay.)
>
> Of course, I'll still be accepting money orders & checks in the mail
> just
> like last year at:
>
> FORWARD LOOK CALENDAR
> Dave Stragand
> 19 Mildred Street
> Etna, PA 15223
>
> (Please make checks payable to Dave Stragand)
>
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