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Todd Patterson
Here is something that was mentioned to us a couple of weeks ago that interested us enough to check into it.

We are looking at forming a type of a buyers "Co-Op". What this consists of is 3 or 4 major direct distributors that we have presently been going through with a huge variety of items from Vitamins to Toys.

If we can get a few of us together to produce some bulk size orders, we can get some excellent pricing. This could all be done in a matter of a couple of weeks, enabling all of us to offer some super low pricing for a variety of items. We do currently have the access to the majority of the marketing materials (ad slicks, volume pricing, images, etc.) from a couple of these companies, but we alone cannot purchase in the high volume.

If anyone would be interested in this, let us know. We would like to get something initiated in time to be of use for the upcoming holidays, so that means within the next week or so.

I know that at least one of these vendors will allow for direct drop shipping, but it is going to be based on combined purchases.

ultimatekeychains
I may be interested... biggrin.gif
Todd Patterson
Ultimate--

As you deal in "Ultimate Keychains", we do have access to several products that are on a keychain (if that makes sense?!) There is the world's smallest digital camera on a keychain, a minature PDA, etc. Would any of those interest you? If so, I could send you the copy I have on the product for your review.

Thanks.
ultimatekeychains
Sure. I sold those camera's before but my supplier kept running out on me and giving me incorrect shipment dates for when I'd get more.
Todd Patterson
The Digital Cameras come in a variety of 4 colors, packaged 12 cameras to a case. I have been in contact with our manufacturer today and they have just over 4,200 cases in stock for shipment. The camera is in retail packaging and is retail priced at $49.99 and includes the editing software, USB cable and a camera case. I am told that if we can get enough people together to order 20 cases we can get them at $ 21.52 per item (or $ 258.24) per case plus shipping of approximately $7.50 (depending on where they are being shipped to).

Anyone interested, let me know. We are trying to work up an order for next week. I do have the images and specs if you want further information.

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