Can We Talk?
Forgive me if I offend anyone...but I need to say something here. First of all, NO WE ARE NOT GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. I've had so many people ask that (because of the sale). I'm really just trying to move some outdated inventory so that I can get some new things in.
Now...on to the touchy stuff.....
I've heard from so many of you, how much you love having a scrapbook store in town...(and I love being here for you). I am also VERY MUCH aware that you can get so many things cheaper at Wal-mart and at Hobby Lobby.....I shop there for pity sake....but I beg of you....please do not make this a topic of discussion at the store. 1) I have tried very hard to keep prices fair and to make my catalogs available to you as a convenience. I even special order product in for you to save you the trip to town, and I don't charge you shipping and handling. 2) It hurts my feelings because I know that I can never offer you the deals that the big stores do, nor can I offer the same selections, no matter how much I want to. 3) Sometimes it robs me of potential sales. (This part is really important, because this is what keeps me here, serving all of you wonderful people!)
Maybe I'm being petty...unprofessional...I don't know. But it's been happening so much lately that I just feel a little overwhelmed by it...and, well, I know that there aren't too many that read this, so I'm safe to vent a little.
I truly love and appreciate all of you. Being here, and having the pleasure of teaching you and scrapping along side of you has brought me so much joy, and has helped me get to know so many of you. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. But I need your help to stay here. Please post any suggestions (helpful...not cruel..lol!) that you think would make things better. I am looking forward to reading (and trying out) your suggestions.
P.S....Could you all include my friend Jennifer and her son Chet in your prayers? We are praying that Todd (Jennifer's other son) is a perfect match to be a donor for Chet. We need to get Chet better! (Jennifer, if you are reading this, you have the password, so if you want to put a link to Chet's page here, you can...but I wanted to leave that option up to you.)
P.P.S. ....To my other friend Jennifer in TX....HUGS!!! I miss you and I can't wait until next weekend to see you!
Now...on to the touchy stuff.....
I've heard from so many of you, how much you love having a scrapbook store in town...(and I love being here for you). I am also VERY MUCH aware that you can get so many things cheaper at Wal-mart and at Hobby Lobby.....I shop there for pity sake....but I beg of you....please do not make this a topic of discussion at the store. 1) I have tried very hard to keep prices fair and to make my catalogs available to you as a convenience. I even special order product in for you to save you the trip to town, and I don't charge you shipping and handling. 2) It hurts my feelings because I know that I can never offer you the deals that the big stores do, nor can I offer the same selections, no matter how much I want to. 3) Sometimes it robs me of potential sales. (This part is really important, because this is what keeps me here, serving all of you wonderful people!)
Maybe I'm being petty...unprofessional...I don't know. But it's been happening so much lately that I just feel a little overwhelmed by it...and, well, I know that there aren't too many that read this, so I'm safe to vent a little.
I truly love and appreciate all of you. Being here, and having the pleasure of teaching you and scrapping along side of you has brought me so much joy, and has helped me get to know so many of you. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. But I need your help to stay here. Please post any suggestions (helpful...not cruel..lol!) that you think would make things better. I am looking forward to reading (and trying out) your suggestions.
P.S....Could you all include my friend Jennifer and her son Chet in your prayers? We are praying that Todd (Jennifer's other son) is a perfect match to be a donor for Chet. We need to get Chet better! (Jennifer, if you are reading this, you have the password, so if you want to put a link to Chet's page here, you can...but I wanted to leave that option up to you.)
P.P.S. ....To my other friend Jennifer in TX....HUGS!!! I miss you and I can't wait until next weekend to see you!
posted by Johanna at 9:14 PM
4 Comments:
Thank you, Johanna...:0)
I don't remember the password, but Chet's update blog is chetsjouney.blogspot.com It is linked on my blog too.
Do you want your blog updated? I can do it next week if you would like.
Oops... stupid typos!
chetsjourney.blogspot.com
We love you, if you got it it is comin from there. Jen is lookin forward to seeing you too. Probably will be at the store Saturday unless Jen is runnin late, see you at the boys birthday bash.
Hey girl! Thanks for the shout out! Right on... if you've got it in your store.... I am buying it there. Hobby Lobby is doing just fine without me dumping all my scrapbook cash there!
Love you loads! you rock!
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