[Jewelry making - Article 00543] - Re: [Orchid] Eastern Tools

[Teresa Masters]

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    I fail to see where this topic invited a "bash the supplier"
    segment. I personally feel that Rio Grande puts a large portion of
    profits back into this industry. Look at what support they offer, not
    just to top accounts, but to a little one such as me. 

    I have never felt Rio is anything but interested in making our lives
    easier. You cannot put a price on customer support and service.
    Every business wants profits, some are just more willing to share
    them than others. 

    It appears, when there is a chink, some put a sledge hammer through,
    totally out of left field. I do not care for the "Nature" of some
    human beings. 

    While eating lunch, I was rereading the Spring 2007 edition of Rio
    Grande News and Product Review. Within it, Andrea Hill, recaps a
    portion of a session at 2006's Clasp Conference. The header is "10
    Resolutions For Being a Better Business Person This Year." I find
    Item #4 apropos, "Recognize that establishing a good working
    relationship with suppliers is many times cheaper than constantly
    shopping around for a better deal. In a world where competition is
    fierce and customers are demanding, you need to be able to lean on
    your partnerships with your vendors to help you be competitive.
    Building long-term relationships of trust and reciprocity can
    provide you with bottom-line results." 

    To ask for a list of "Good" vs "Bad" suppliers, puts your
    responsibility onto others. Why give that away? Orchid is a
    wonderful place to find vendors who care enough to spend time on this
    forum to respond to questions. I "knew" many long before I physically
    met them. They were exactly as I expected them to be. This also
    applies to places to learn. I know where I want to go to add to my
    abilities, positive comments from others are helpful. Negatives,
    usually are specific to one event, online trashing is over the line,
    IMHO. 

Terrie
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