I'm placing this post here because a) I got it in my email and b) wanted to pass it on to you, because I have bought a LOT of stuff from these folks and really love both the price and the quality. If things are not dirt cheap, I don't want them. LOL. These folks meet my criteria:
RocknRocks Needs You June 26, 2007
Greetings!
Please bear with me as I try to communicate our situation with you all. First of all, I would like to apologize to any of you who have been irritated by our intensive marketing campaigns this year. Instead of just making you think we're greedy or pushy, I thought it was just time to be perfectly honest with all of you, those who have helped grow RocknRocks into the dynamic company that it has become.
This year, we have experienced a 45% decline in sales, as the costs of running a small business have continued to grow. We feel that there are many reasons for the drop in sales: the general slowdown in the economy, the growing demise of eBay, concerns about the war, the cost of filling up the gas tank - all factors out of our control. So far this year, we have had to lay off four good employees and cut our expenses in many areas to deal with this decline financially. So that's the reason why we have been marketing so heavily by emails and promotions, to simply pay the bills.
We are a family owned and operated business since 1973, with a steadfast commitment from this generation and the next to continue to bring you the best beads at the best prices on the net. When you choose to purchase your beads from us, you are directly impacting the present and future of all the families who depend on RocknRocks for our livelihoods. We promise to work our hardest to continue enhancing our services, to give you what you need. In that spirit, we invite any of you to share your ideas with us to bolster this ongoing effort.
In the meantime, please share
If any of you would like to call on your local bead stores to introduce them to our wholesale side, we will work with you on a commission basis for those sales. Please address any such inquiries to snipped-for-privacy@rocknrocks.com to discuss details. This is another way for you to use your love for beading to supplement your income!
Bottom line is, we need your help. Your continued support by giving us the opportunity to supply your beads, your referrals to your friends and communities, and your goodwill are greatly appreciated by all of us here at RocknRocks..... more than appreciated, they are necessary for our very survival. We owe everything to you, our valued friends and customers, and we promise you that fact is always in the forefront of our minds and our hearts are filled with gratitude for all of your continued support as we weather the storms of this years unique challenges.
Sincerely,
Dede Casteel RocknRocks Owner
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