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Ok, I need to know the "rules" for talking about unreleased SU info on this site...I was looking with at the new SU Summer Mini Catty, that isnt out yet and wondering if we are even "allowed" to mention what is in it on here. I think we may not be allowed to since there isn't anyone talking about it. Maybe they are discussing it in the Demo Only Forum but we don't know.
Just wondering, thanks!
Speaking just for myself, as a demo, I would prefer you not disclose the information. I am still trying to promote the Spring Mini, along with the April Special. I have already lost a customer order for April because the gal found out about the May special from a friend that comes to SCS. And that's not even a definite order, as she said that she "might" want to order it.
I'm glad that all you ladies are excited about new products, but it really can have a negative impact on us demos when the information is leaked so early.
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Personally I would love to know what is in the summer mini. I am not a demo, but I need to place another order for paper, but am waiting to see if there are any sets that I "need" to have. Is the linen BS in it?
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I also would love to know what's in the mini, but two things are stopping me from begging:
1) I don't want to steal my demos thunder,
and
2) If I can't see the sets, it doesn't much matter since I won't "get it".
About the Linen background, I'm guessing it's not in there -- if it's going to "make it", it'll probably be in the new IB&C.
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thanks for not sharing...I know how hard my demo works, and it is so much fun hearing from her what is new..that doesn't mean I wouldn't love to know...however, I will wait...
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I guess it actually would be better if I didn't know because now I am already "shopping" in it, in my mind...and on my "wish list", and it is a little painful knowing how long I have to wait to get the new stuff. Oh well, i'll just order some more from the Spring mini
That is really nice of you to ask!!! A lot of times as soon as someone knows something 'new' they have a hard time keeping it to themselves. I know I have moments like that.
I think waiting to see the mini....is always well worth the wait. SU! did a great job with the mini this time around
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Yes it was nice to ask..but I do not think it is against the "rules" to post what you know..and there are lots of folks here who are not demos who will be really happy to hear the news. Before you flame me on this..I have a home based direct sales business too..and my customers find out the scoops before I send out new flyers..that's just the breaks...and it's part of the business..so let us have our fun and find out about the spring mini before we get it in our hands.. you can't control outside influences..provide good customer service and your customers will be loyal..just my 2 cents..I do not mean to offend...
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Yes it was nice to ask..but I do not think it is against the "rules" to post what you know..and there are lots of folks here who are not demos who will be really happy to hear the news. Before you flame me on this..I have a home based direct sales business too..and my customers find out the scoops before I send out new flyers..that's just the breaks...and it's part of the business..so let us have our fun and find out about the spring mini before we get it in our hands.. you can't control outside influences..provide good customer service and your customers will be loyal..just my 2 cents..I do not mean to offend...
I think this is one of those moments that it is best I bite my lip, and just say that I understand the excitement. Your demo has access to the summer mini, and if you are that excited then you should contact her and ask her to share it with you.
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So when is this catty available for us mere mortals?? I already went broke on the Spring Mini! Darn, there goes the grocery money - sorry, honey, no food AGAIN this month, but I'm stampin happy!!
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Knowledge is power! I would be a much happier customer knowing I had passed over a cool special in April so I could double my order for even cooler stuff in May, rather than splurging in April and not being able to get stuff from the new mini that I wanted. My order would still bring my demo that much closer to the cruise no matter if I placed it this week or next, right? JMHO, I know there is room for all kinds of opinions and approaches here at SCS!
Knowledge is power! I would be a much happier customer knowing I had passed over a cool special in April so I could double my order for even cooler stuff in May, rather than splurging in April and not being able to get stuff from the new mini that I wanted. My order would still bring my demo that much closer to the cruise no matter if I placed it this week or next, right? JMHO, I know there is room for all kinds of opinions and approaches here at SCS!
You are not going to be able to order from the Summer mini until June 1. That background special is awesome. I say take advantage of that now!
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For us non-demos would there actually be an "overlap" period where I might know what's in the summer mini and still be able to order from the spring mini? I want a lot from the spring mini but I'd really like to see what's in the summer mini before I place a huge order from the spring mini and then end up not being able to order anything from the summer mini. I hope I was clear enough, talk about a run-on sentence!
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I agree with Mahloumel...knowledge is power. Ignorance is bliss, but only if one remains ignorant. If I knew what was in the summer mini now, I could better plan how to spend my money. I only have a certain amount of money to spend on stamps...it's not like I would spend a lot in April and then have another large sum of money to spend again in June. The retirement list will be coming out soon, and I have to start saving for that, too. I would appreciate knowing what was in the summer mini as soon as possible so I could make decisions that are best for me.
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I would appreciate knowing what was in the summer mini as soon as possible so I could make decisions that are best for me.
Then this is something you need to discuss with your demo. Maybe she will give you a sneak peak. There has been a lot of discussion on the Demo boards about spilling the beans so early, and stealing the thunder away from demonstrators who like the opportunity to share the information with their customers. Let me reiterate that as a demo, I would appreciate that this information be kept off of this board until customers begin receiving their mini catalog in the mail.
And as for the argument in general (not directed at any ONE person here) that you want to know if you should skip this special to plan for the next mini catalog, there will always be changing purchase priorities. Those who skip the April special to wait for the May special will then decide they want to order retiring sets, but then get a sneak peak at the Summer Mini & wait to order from that. BUT WAIT! The new catalog will be out on July 1st, so I'll just wait for that to come out instead! When do you ever actually BUY anything?
JMO, so flame away. But I refuse to participate in trying to "one-up" a fellow demonstrator.
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For us non-demos would there actually be an "overlap" period where I might know what's in the summer mini and still be able to order from the spring mini? I want a lot from the spring mini but I'd really like to see what's in the summer mini before I place a huge order from the spring mini and then end up not being able to order anything from the summer mini. I hope I was clear enough, talk about a run-on sentence!
There is an overlap period. Demos will have the minis soon. And customers will get their complementary copies in mid May so yes there is time. HTH
Your demo is the best place for you to get this information
If you are having a hard time deciding what to order...that is what your demo is there to help you with.
If you love getting sneak peeks, perhaps you should talk to your demo about becoming a demo...it is one of the many perks!
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well speaking as a customer I would think it would be unfair to list the info on the list but privately I think that would ok. Personally don't care for the may special but took full advantage of the April special. My demo is awesome and gets the word out as soon as she can meaning mailing to me. But the inpatient side of me wants to know asap. lol
Then this is something you need to discuss with your demo. Maybe she will give you a sneak peak. There has been a lot of discussion on the Demo boards about spilling the beans so early, and stealing the thunder away from demonstrators who like the opportunity to share the information with their customers. Let me reiterate that as a demo, I would appreciate that this information be kept off of this board until customers begin receiving their mini catalog in the mail.
And as for the argument in general (not directed at any ONE person here) that you want to know if you should skip this special to plan for the next mini catalog, there will always be changing purchase priorities. Those who skip the April special to wait for the May special will then decide they want to order retiring sets, but then get a sneak peak at the Summer Mini & wait to order from that. BUT WAIT! The new catalog will be out on July 1st, so I'll just wait for that to come out instead! When do you ever actually BUY anything?
JMO, so flame away. But I refuse to participate in trying to "one-up" a fellow demonstrator.
Although you did not direct your statement to any one person, I will respond and give you my viewpoint. I spent over $150 on SU's background special this month alone. Most of the background stamps I ordered were on my wish list so I was happy, but a few were splurges. I spend plenty on stamps, but find there are times I cannot buy what I want because the money is already spent. So it's not that I don't spend money because I constantly delay purchasing. I actually buy from several demo's. I'm sure I keep all of them happy with the amount I spend. I will take your advice and discuss this issue with them.
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And I reiterate as a customer: I want to know, I want to know! If the original poster won't do it, someone else will. We've pretty much always known beforehand on SCS what's in the Mini catalogs. Why should this one be any different?
There is an overlap period. Demos will have the minis soon. And customers will get their complementary copies in mid May so yes there is time. HTH
Personally, I think both minis are great.
Thank you. For the life of me, I just couldn't remember if I received my spring mini before or after March 1. I was planning to order from the spring mini in May, so I think I'll wait until I see the summer mini and then I could drop something from my spring mini wishlist if the summer mini is really good.
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Knowledge is power! I would be a much happier customer knowing I had passed over a cool special in April so I could double my order for even cooler stuff in May, rather than splurging in April and not being able to get stuff from the new mini that I wanted. My order would still bring my demo that much closer to the cruise no matter if I placed it this week or next, right? JMHO, I know there is room for all kinds of opinions and approaches here at SCS!
I agree with this completely as I like to plan my purchases. However, what is a downer for me as a customer is seeing hundreds of cards uploaded before I can even order the stamps. By the time I got unfrogettable it was old news here. I wish we could see **some***** cards but not hundreds of them before they are available. However, if the poster doesn't release the info then somebody will.....it's like trying to stop a waterfall with a thimble.
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However, what is a downer for me as a customer is seeing hundreds of cards uploaded before I can even order the stamps. By the time I got unfrogettable it was old news here.
This has been discussed very recently on the demo boards as well. We have agreed among ourselves to post samples for several upcoming sets to the demo-only gallery for now, and they will be moved to the general gallery once the sets become available to customers.
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I'm just a good customer, not a demo. I buy from two ladies, one is really my demo, the other is a friend's. We buy at each other's workshops. If I happen to attend a stamp camp, etc. at my demo's house, and she is in possession of a yet to be released mini catalog, she will pass it around and let us see what is available. If I don't make it to a class, then I get it in the mail. No problem.
What I have really appreciated here is finding out the specials! My demo has had family issues and doesn't send out newsletters like she used to. I don't really want to bother her to ask "What is next month's special?" So, it has been very convenient that I can find it out here. I got 9 backgrounds this month, but will be ordering from the spring mini in May at my sister's workshop. Nothing in the summer mini would keep me from ordering what I want from the spring mini, so I don't mind waiting until it comes in the mail. If someone started a thread telling the types of stamps in it, would I listen? Sure I would. That's part of the fun here.
But, it is a lot of work for my demo to send out newsletters, I don't think she can call all of her customers just to tell them the special, so I don't see a problem if I read it here. I know now that I am not interested in the May special, so that lets me plan the rest of my order for my sister's workshop. Does that make sense?
Oh bummer. I ordered so many more sets because of the cards I saw demo'd here. I don't mind that the demos post cards here first- I love seeing their creativity.
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Killin' me!
You're killin' me!!! I'm rediculous when it comes to secrets. I'll drive people nuts to find out. I shake, rattle, sniff, scratch, rub, and x-ray my Christmas presents.
AAAACCCKKK!!!!
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You're killin' me!!! I'm rediculous when it comes to secrets. I'll drive people nuts to find out. I shake, rattle, sniff, scratch, rub, and x-ray my Christmas presents.
AAAACCCKKK!!!!
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