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I would also be interested in whatever information you can give us. We ran our first shop this year and it was a big hit, but would like to see what our "other options" are. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Originally posted by PTA Renegade:
I'm in Ohio as well, and I do have purchase contacts both locally and nationally. You know, you can always go to a good local dollar store to get some of those items that the santa companies sell for $2-$3 each-negotiate a discount to say, .95 cents and no sales tax. There are places to get decent jewelry for .50/$1 per piece, and order a catalog (the FULL one, not just the seasonal) from rhode island novelty ( www.rinovelty.com / 800-528-5599-They've got the best prices I've found on the small toys (25 die cast cars in a gift box $2). Anyhow, I could make one post a mile long BUT... Email me if anyone wants more tips - I'd love to help!
Alan
Hi PTONEBIE, I just wondered if you went witht he FUN Services. I wanted to know how it went???I may be interested in using them next year.Originally posted by ptonewbie:
We are planning our Santa Shoppe and need input on places that we can use. We have already talked to FUN Services but they only offer 10% profit. Thanks in advance for any help!!! [img]smile.gif[/img]
Please email me your resources and tips. We just used Fun Services this year and felt we worked too hard for a little money. It was a good idea to use them since this was our first time, but I think we can find better stuff at cheaper prices for our kids.Originally posted by PTA Renegade:
I'm in Ohio as well, and I do have purchase contacts both locally and nationally. You know, you can always go to a good local dollar store to get some of those items that the santa companies sell for $2-$3 each-negotiate a discount to say, .95 cents and no sales tax. There are places to get decent jewelry for .50/$1 per piece, and order a catalog (the FULL one, not just the seasonal) from rhode island novelty ( www.rinovelty.com / 800-528-5599-They've got the best prices I've found on the small toys (25 die cast cars in a gift box $2). Anyhow, I could make one post a mile long BUT... Email me if anyone wants more tips - I'd love to help!
Alan