Re: Motion regarding purchase of Magazine Binders


For the record, they were the wire-type binders. 
However, having read Cheryl Deaton's note, I will mention that one of our members was rather incensed to think that after the AIS changed the format of its Bulletin it would ask its members spend more money to buy binders to store them.  He suggested the Bulletin come with 3-holes for storing in a binder like The Medianite.  This way members who choose to save their bulletins can recycle old binders or buy cheap ones from the dollar-store.  And I thought he made a good point when he asked, how many actually save their bulletins in this throw away world? 
I wonder how many others feel like this member and how many feel like Cheryl's members i.e. they won't buy?
What if RVPs or Affiliate Presidents were asked to poll their members to see if there is a market? 
Kate

On 21 March 2010 18:24, Robert Pries <robertpries@embarqmail.com> wrote:

It sounds like the binders you had before were three hole types with holes punched in the magazines? My experience with the wire type is that once the binder is full it performs very much like a bound book. Slip cases are another way of doing something but generally one can get these generically at places like Office Depot. I have used those also, but they are not as elegant looking on a book shelf and since they are available on their own people could always find them and buy them. The slipcase is probably not as durable as these binders.


----- Original Message -----
From: "K Brewitt" <just1moreiris@gmail.com>
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:02:37 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion regarding purchase of Magazine Binders

Has any other binder-type item been investigated?  A gardening magazine I subscribe to offers a slipcase that holds one year (or 7 editions)...think of a box that holds a set of books or videos.  A slipcase makes for a sturdier holder.  The magazine in question used to sell binders, which I used to purchase, however after 4 I decided they didn't sit steadily on a bookself i.e. the binder kept opening as there was nothing to keep the front and back covers securely in place.  Also, with the open top, the magazines get dusty and the uneven surface is a challenge to dust.  A slipcase would have a flat surface and protect the bulletins from dust.
Just throwing in my 2 cents of experience,
Kate Brewitt
AIS Region 16 RVP

On 18 March 2010 19:44, Janet Smith <ypauls@sti.net> wrote:

Depending on the price - I may purchase 2 or I might purchase 5.
If they are $20 each ---- 2 if they are $12-15 each 5.
Since I am not going to Madison, guess I would be paying postage from
Storefront.

Janet

P.S.  I would be using them for other mags I have.


---- Original Message ----
From: gardens@molalla.net
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion regarding purchase of Magazine
Binders
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:19:35 -0700

>Just as a note....Most of these binders sell for from $12.00 to
>$15.00 each
>and the cost should be covered fairly quickly (with the first 120
>sold)
>after that there would be profit (aprox $1000.00 on the first 200)
>and more
>profit after that as the dyes will only be charged the first time.
>
>Will
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Robert Pries" <robertpries@embarqmail.com>
>To: <aisdiscuss@aisboard.org>
>Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 6:03 AM
>Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion regarding purchase of Magazine
>Binders
>
>
>>
>> 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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