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Tuesday, 1 September 2009

...quick question

I know, I know - I keep asking and not giving you folks any cards to look at!! I'm hoping that very soon I can make a card or two. The little stamp business has taken on a life of it's own and I'm working very hard to get everything in order. There is a special event that I am planning at the moment and I would love to blab all about it, but I don't want to let my chickens out before the coop is built!! lol.

In the meantime - I had a couple of requests from folks about pre-ordering.
At present when I release stock, I spend a week or so previewing sets and then open the selling for each set on the same day. Usually I have the stock to hand and can spend the next while fulfilling orders. Then they ship.

A few folks wondered about being able to place orders before the actual release. It might be possible for me to allow ordering during the sneak peeks and samples, but I'm not sure if half the fun isn't in the waiting. Also, it has to be said, especially after the last release, that there is the possibility of selling out before the release even gets under way. Some folks might be annoyed by this.

I honestly believe that the fairest way to do it is to carry on as I have with a build up of sneak peeks followed by a release when ordering is opened, but I just thought I'd ask what you think...
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19 comments:

  1. Babies-Beth2 September 2009 at 00:31

    If you have the sets when you start showing, folks 'preorder', then you ship all on one day? Isn't that really just ordering on the first day of previewing, and shipping a week later? I think then you are really just releasing a set on the first day, and showing us what you do with it in the following days. I don't like the idea of some people getting a different order time then others, so preordering would have to be open to all. lol, I"m a bit confused!

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  2. katrynka2 September 2009 at 00:58

    I agree with your idea to keep it the way it is. It seems to be the way that all the stamp manufactures seem to do... some seem to have as long as a week of sneak peaks before the full reveal and the stamps going on sale.

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  3. Jak Heath2 September 2009 at 01:22

    I think start how you mean to go on Claire, the way you have been selling obviously works so why fix something that isn't broken.
    Keep up the good work.

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  4. Rachel Hope2 September 2009 at 01:28

    I would have to agree with you...while your samples always make me want to buy the set, I would like to see the whole thing before I commit and if it was sold out before I even saw it I would be super bummed out!

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  5. Heidi2 September 2009 at 02:32

    I say continue as you have been doing things. I think it's fantastic that your stamps have taken off and sell out so quickly but I enjoy waiting to order during the previews. It's fun! Anyway, Congratulations Claire on the success of your stamp line. I knew your designs would be a big hit!!

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  6. Emilia2 September 2009 at 05:32

    Claire, I prefer to order on release day. I need to see the full sets before I decide what to order. Is it possible to have an official release time and date? Are you going to release your sets every month?

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  7. Polly Pierce2 September 2009 at 10:01

    I couldn't agree more Claire. Yes, it's frustrating to have to wait an extra couple of days if I get to the button after everyone else, but what the heck? It just adds to the anticipation and excitement!

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  8. Julia Aston2 September 2009 at 13:20

    Hi Claire! Here is my humble opinion: from your viewpoint it would be nice to have orders prior to the release - from the buyers standpoint - I think it's more fair to only sell when the sets are fully shown and released - those who come when they know the sets are released - and order only to find they are already sold out might get discouraged... on the other hand - if people could preorder and then you ordered more sets to start with since you knew you had so many sales up front - perhaps that would satisfy everyone?

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  9. Karin2 September 2009 at 16:02

    I would ask that you keep it as is...no early ordering. I know everyones excited, and your stamps are fab, but they are, just "stamps." Not food, not shelter...We crafters tend to lose sight of this when we love something! Do not complicate things for yourself. Just my humble opinion.

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  10. Antje2 September 2009 at 16:27

    I am with you Claire - it is fun to wait and see until the end, what you need and then everybody has the same chance at the same time.... keep going, you are doing it right!

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  11. Mandy2 September 2009 at 16:47

    Claire, I think you should carry on as you are doing. As you say the fun is seeing the sneak peeks and the waiting !!

    Mandy

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  12. Cindy Sinars2 September 2009 at 17:03

    I rather like waiting until the release to order, but I think you should do whatever makes more sense for you! :) And congrats on being such a success!!

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  13. Clark's Blog2 September 2009 at 19:12

    Kepp it the way it is - sneak peek then release those babies. Way fairer and much clearer. Also in line with most other companies I think ! REALLY looking forward to recieving Earth Angel !!! XX

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  14. Donna2 September 2009 at 23:46

    I think you should leave it as it is Claire, I love seeing all your cards first and get all excited and up early to get my order in lol, I know...I need to get a life lol. I'm having great fun with my new sets and was over the moon when I got my halloween set today, great service and fabulous stamps hun! x

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  15. Heather3 September 2009 at 00:27

    I agree with so many-let the orders begin the day of release. Here's how I see it: if the same ones (as it will always be them) always pre order, then no one else will ever get a chance as you will always be sold out in advance. Pre sale, is it be. It ain't broke Girl, so please leave it as it is.
    Meanwhile, I am patiently waiting to see when the Xmas set is not sold out and will place my order then.

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  16. Lyndall3 September 2009 at 03:46

    No pre-orders. people can just wait until the release date. Keep it as you are doing Claire.

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  17. Kevin Renz3 September 2009 at 07:47

    I say go with your gut or your second tummy as your little one put it. Keep it the way it is :)

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  18. Busym13 September 2009 at 18:55

    I say keep it the way you have been doing things. I like to see what is been done with them, before I would decide too. It is working for you, so leave it the way it is! Hugs to you on your great success! Michelle

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  19. Nancy4 September 2009 at 18:01

    I think that you should leave it like you have it. While we all might want it right now a few days a week is not going to change anyones life. I think the anticipation and excitment is a driving force don't get rid of that.

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