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ThePromotionalGuy.com February 19, 2011 11:36 PM

Re: Coffee Mugs Another way to sell them
 
Hey Mark,

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Originally Posted by Mugs Across America, Inc. (Post 27842)
Hi Woody,
You are correct. There are a few ASI decorators that sell high end vitrified mugs but they are very expensive and there is an extra fee to have them fired at Vitrified temperatures of 1600 degrees. More than what we charge. I noticed you said that the C-Handle mugs get destroyed in the commercial dishwashers. Am I correct in saying that white c handle mug is the mug you started your "Little White Mug" program with.


No. When I went in to speak with restaurant owners and managers their biggest concerns were cup breakage from their commercial dishwashers. Knowing this in advance I made a point of following up to tally any breakage. Fortunately for me none of my restaurants had breakage from their dishwashers, just employees or customers dropping the mugs on the ground which didn't amount to much.

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Originally Posted by Mugs Across America, Inc. (Post 27842)
I am curious about something I read in your little white mug manual (where you sell this whole ads on mugs concept) When you said you got the idea from seeing a guy holding a mug with several small ads imprinted on it in a website somewhere. Do you remember what site that was? I would like to know. Thanks in advance if you can remember.


When I came across that photo it was by accident. I don't remember how I came across it. I might have been doing some research at the time for my promotional products business when I came across it. That's what gave me the idea to use a promotional program to promote my business. Worked out real well.

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Originally Posted by Mugs Across America, Inc. (Post 27842)
I was actually surprised that since you lived in Central FL. when you started your manual, then you must have seen the mugs that Mugs Across America had done all over Orlando area, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Titusville, Haines city, Deland, Orange City...etc. We brought the concept to Florida ( Titusville actually ) back in 1989. I left Mich in 1989 to live the snowbird life and did my first 4 ad mug jobs in Fla. in Titusville, Orange City, Sanford and Apopka.


Looks like we were not far apart. The farthest north I did was Lakeland over to Tampa and southward to Port Charlotte across to Fort Pierce.

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Originally Posted by Mugs Across America, Inc. (Post 27842)
How long did it take for you to realize the horrible breakage of using that mug back in 2006 when you sold your first couple of orders?


I used Customer Crest mugs out of Texas. They held up real well and never had many problems with them. The biggest complaint from the restaurants managers is their customers stealing the mugs.

One of the biggest benefits for me was the clients who paid to have an ad on my mugs. Each of them started having people call into their different businesses for parts or service. When asked they told my clients they saw their ad on a mug at one of the restaurants.

That got my clients all charged up and they started buying more promotional material from me to either give away or programs I put together so they could target specific markets they were going after.

Thanks and Peace

Enge joan February 22, 2011 12:38 AM

Re: Coffee Mugs Another way to sell them
 
Many people are often stuck for an idea as to what to get a person for a gift. Funny coffee mugs are something anyone would appreciate receiving.
No matter what the occasion may be there is bound to be a mug of some sort that will be suitable.
No matter who it is a coffee mug is something that will be used in the home. Whether it be for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate the majority of people use a mug at some point in time. This makes funny coffee mugs a gift that is not only humorous but useful as well.
Think of the person that you are buying the mug for when looking at funny coffee mugs. There personality, age, quirks that they may have can all be used as factors when trying to pick a mug that will suit them to a tee. Perhaps they love a certain cartoon.
You can find mugs that are specifically designed to resemble cartoon characters. Tweety, Scooby, Mickey and Minnie are just a few of the many popular mugs that are available.
Sayings that are on mugs is another type of mug a person may choose as a gift for a person. Many places around the country have mugs that have sayings on them that range in numerous topics such as fishing, hunting, sports, age specific themes and many other things.
Taking a bit of time to look at what is available is the best way to ensure that you find a gift that is perfect for the person you are buying it for. Many places are around now on the internet that sell these items so this can be a very easy way for you to locate one. By browsing the many websites you will see that there are numerous choices that will be available, this can give you a lot of laughs while you get your shopping done.


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