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Hello from Memphis, yes, Graceland!!

trinityimagestrinityimages subscriber Posts: 1
edited December 2007 in New Member Welcome
Hi there, my name is Peggy and I just found this site this morning at about 6 a.m. and I have been reading it for about 3 hours straight.
I also have a small business that I operate out of my home.
I designed a Dorm Room Privacy Screen for my daughter that is inexpensive, weighs only 5 lbs and made of corrugated paper (yes, Cardboard!!!) Everyone in her dormitory wanted one when I sent it to her. It is called "Private Spacers."
 Right now, I sell it on Ebay (in the search box, type in "Dorm Room Privacy")  I`m the one from Memphis.
I`m looking for ways to really "get this out there" on a very shoe string budget because I am also a Middle School Teacher!!
Peggy in Memphis, yes, Graceland!
Here are the Ebay links: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=
1&item=120201823617&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item
=120201824063&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITtrinityimages12/28/2007 11:57 AM

Comments

  • trinityimagestrinityimages subscriber Posts: 1
    Hi there, Winston2,
    Gosh, I am SO EXCITED to get a reply!!!
    I tried the college newspaper route - just 2 inquiries - no sales. . . seems like college kids are just tethered to the computer and don`t read!
    And the college bookstores??? Tried that!  Sent out emails with really good copy (I am a former copywriter for newspaper!) They all told me that they are hooked into some mega-college bookstore supplier. . . and because I didn`t have mega advertising or trade-show dollars, they were not interested.
    My most memorable event:  When Hurricane Katrina hit, I sent 15 of these to
    a Doctor in New Orleans who set up a make-shift clinic in a school gym!! I sent
    them at NO COST and PAID THE SHIPPING!  They had to be sent to a neighboring
    town, because there was NO WAY to get them to New Orleans via mail or FEDEX or UPS.
    But, again, I`m really glad you saw this.
    I`m trying to find maybe a radio station with an entrepreneur show and maybe I can call in, since school will be back in session in a couple of weeks.
    So, listen, send the following links to Ebay to any and everyone you know!
    Peggy in Memphis - yes, Graceland!
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=
    1&item=120201823617&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item
    =120201824063&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
  • trinityimagestrinityimages subscriber Posts: 1
    Kathy thank you so much for replying!!!
    I`m going to check your site out and the other sites you suggested.
    I am so glad I found StartUpNation - I never knew it existed!
    Peggy in Memphis - yes, Graceland!
  • trinityimagestrinityimages subscriber Posts: 1
    Hello Kathy. . . again!
    I checked your site out. . . it is really cool!  I used to work
    for a company that sells American Flags and all kinds
    of flags and banners,  so I can really appreciate this.
    Peggy in Memphis - yes, Graceland!
  • trinityimagestrinityimages subscriber Posts: 1
    Hello Kathy. . . again!
    I checked your site out. . . it is really cool!  I used to work
    for a company that sells American Flags and all kinds
    of flags and banners,  so I can really appreciate this.
    Peggy in Memphis - yes, Graceland!
  • trinityimagestrinityimages subscriber Posts: 1
    Hi duffymac,
    Thanks for replying. . . the logo idea is a good one, but I have 2 buy these 500 at
    a time, so that might not work for me.. . I don`t even KNOW 500 college kids,
    let alone at one college!! LOL!
    Appreciate your input!
    This site is SO EXCITING!!
    Peggy in Memphis -yes, Graceland
  • GrillCharmerGrillCharmer subscriber Posts: 7
    Hello Peggy!!  WELCOME!!!
    wow I`m impressed!!  GREAT idea and cool ebay listing.  You so need to be in every College Store on every campus in the US!  Maybe check out the National Association of College Stores

    http://www.nacs.org/public/events/

     
    Also tradeshows like "The Campus Market Expo"

    http://www.camex.org/

     
    This is great stuff Peggy, keep it up and keep us posted!!!
     
     
     
  • theswaynestertheswaynester subscriber Posts: 15 Bronze Level Member
    Welcome aboard.
    Anyone from E`s home town is a`right by me.
  • theswaynestertheswaynester subscriber Posts: 15 Bronze Level Member
    Also...
    Have you tried to put some college logos on the dividers?
    You might also want to check out Facebook and Myspace as a way to market to college kids.
     
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