Re: Motion regarding purchase of Magazine Binders

All good questions, hope to have some answers soon. I do like the idea of preorders. I suspect the first hundred could go quickly but I am just guessing that the last might be around for awhile. Since the Market would indicate a value of these to be $20 each I would suggest pricing them at that, and if we wanted to give a discount for preorders, or for members, or for the first year, whatever, we could do that. But establishing what they are normally worth is important. I would suggest that if we have a reasonable price we could pay for a large part of the purchase immediately. Establishing a price is tricky because you want it fair but still making some profit.

----- Original Message -----
From: "gary white" <in2iris@yahoo.com>
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 1:10:52 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion regarding purchase of Magazine Binders

I'm all in favor of these binders, and thanks to Bob for obtaining the info and a bid.

I do think we need to have these in the Storefront before the convention.

A few questions.

1) Is there a shipping charge from this company to the AIS Storefront, or is shipping included?

2) Is there an estimate of mailing charge from the Storefront to individual purchasers?

3) Does the Storefront have sufficient storage space for 200 binders initially?

4) Would it be possible to take pre-orders once we have a firm price that includes mailing, so that part of the investment in the first shipment of binders is quickly replaced, and number kept on hand reduced? Or is that more trouble than its worth?

Gary White

--- On Thu, 3/18/10, Robert Pries <robertpries@embarqmail.com> wrote:

From: Robert Pries <robertpries@embarqmail.com>
Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion regarding purchase of Magazine Binders
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 8:03 AM

Magazine Binders

I surfed the internet for magazine binders and all the publishers I found offering these get them from the same source and are very satisfied with that company. That firm, Rogers Looseleaf provided me with a bid for 200 binders. They would be dark blue with gold printing saying: The American Iris Society, Quarterly Bulletin and the insignia of AIS printed on the spine. There would be a one time charge of $150 for creating the dye. Each unit cost would be $5.45. If we desire cardboard shipping boxes individually packed they are an additional $0.85 each

It is true that we have a budget crunch. But we have also put into place measures to compensate. We will only increase membership by providing the services expected of a 21st century organization. Efforts are being made to get us there. It is true this is a minor issue. But then again if we can not offer services like this for fear of loosing money than what products can we sell that can bring in money? I believe this is a modest investment in inventory and could potential make a few bucks.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Aitken" <terry@flowerfantasy.net>
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:34:29 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: RE: [AISdiscuss] Motion regarding purchase of Magazine Binders

Ok, would somebody stick a dollar sign on these things?
Are there options?
I'm sure that quantity plays a role.
Yes, we have to charge enough to get us out of trouble quickly.
Terry

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-aisdiscuss@aisboard.org [mailto:owner-aisdiscuss@aisboard.org]
On Behalf Of Michelle Snyder
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 4:03 PM
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Subject: [AISdiscuss] Motion regarding purchase of Magazine Binders

Bob Pries moved and Rita Gormley seconded the below motion. As such, it
is now open for discussion.

"That AIS offer Magazine binders for the bulletin."

Michelle Snyder
AIS Secretary

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