Re: Export Lewis Clark

In a message dated 8/10/02 12:13:00 PM, malcolmd@moscow.com writes:

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Thanks for the discussion and feedback. I think you have prevented me from

traveling down a dead end. Upon further questioning, it turns out these are

just random trade leads that come into the state (as they do in every state)

and, yes, I think you are right, not necessarily useful, in fact, not even

that specific to Lewis Clark. I will meet with them, just to see what they

have to say, and find out more about what services they might offer to

exporters (I understand that most states offer this kind of "assistance" to

in-state businesses), and for my own education. I am optimistic that some

opportunity or insight may arise from the discussion.


As for competition in souvenirs, its already there. Fortunately we started

the business at a time when demand for Lewis Clark products exceeded supply,

and have developed a loyal circuit of retail customers. Most of them now get

two phone calls a week from small businesses selling new LC products.

Fortunately, we represent many proprietary lines in a wide variety of

categories, souvenirs are just one "line." And trust is a big factor in

dealing with retailers, something we have earned with old fashioned elbow

grease. I would not recommend that someone get into this chase right now,

things are fast becoming glutted. However, we ARE looking for Lewis Clark

private label product lines to represent in certain niche categories -- if

someone works with specific types of products and wants to email me off

list: lewisclark@idaho.net we would welcome inquires. Please understand, we

are not distributors, just commission reps. So we would not be buying, just

selling on your behalf for a commission, in an exclusive territory.


Thanks again John, for the interesting discussion!


Malcolm

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