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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 20, 2005 19:00:21 GMT -5
ok this was a test i got these free only paid shipping i would have set up the card alittle dif but i had few choices since they where free ----- i wanted it to say ---------------------SANDS OF TIME ----------------------------& --------------BITEMETWICE LAPIDARY PRESENT --------------HAND CUT,SHAPED,AND POLISHED -----------------------CABOJOHNS so when i go and buy some ill set it this way whataya think too much hahaha  |
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Post by xenaswolf on Dec 20, 2005 19:52:49 GMT -5
Not bad! Hope they bring you bucketloads of business!
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Post by Cher on Dec 20, 2005 20:13:50 GMT -5
Very cool Sands, very cool. Can't beat that with a stick!!
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 20, 2005 20:32:43 GMT -5
did you use vista print? great deals there. nice looking cards sands.
kim
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Post by parfive on Dec 20, 2005 21:31:28 GMT -5
Sands - How many did ya get?
I dare ya to trim 'em all up different with scissors, so ya got Cabojohn's cabocards.
Rich
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 20, 2005 21:32:47 GMT -5
yea it was vista i fig it would give me some for now people keep askin for them so i fig better get some
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 20, 2005 22:13:04 GMT -5
cool cards, Sands!
KD
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 20, 2005 22:37:08 GMT -5
rich i got 250 cards i think they charged me like 8.00 to ship so im sure i realy paid for the cards but i didit online in about 20 mins so it was worth it to me for now-- if this all works out ill go to a print shop and get a bunch made up
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Post by rockds on Dec 21, 2005 1:30:09 GMT -5
good looking cards sands, very professional looking
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stefan
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2005
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Post by stefan on Dec 21, 2005 10:41:11 GMT -5
Great cards sands- Heck gotta have a biz card- How else are people gonna remeber ya- My boss makes us put a label on everything we send out- It has our Phone number and website on it- You can never advertise too much!
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Post by jdennis on Dec 21, 2005 16:50:28 GMT -5
Lookin Good  |
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drupe
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2005
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Post by drupe on Dec 21, 2005 17:10:41 GMT -5
Sands I especially like the background. Hope these bring you all the bis you can handle. Merry Christmas.Pete  |
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Post by cookie3rocks on Dec 21, 2005 23:29:28 GMT -5
LOVE IT!
cookie
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rollingstone
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by rollingstone on Dec 22, 2005 4:35:22 GMT -5
Sands, geez, I'm really struggling here with whether to respond to this post or not... I don't like the cards. I was hoping someone else would take issue with them so I wouldn't have to, but I only see positive comments so far, and the more positive comments I see, the more uncomfortable I become.
So I'm going to dis your cards... please take this as the constructive criticism that I intend it to be, and not something that is only negative.
If you are setting up a business, I think you need to project a professional image so that customers take you seriously. The "bite me twice" thing might be catchy, but it also comes across as very amateurish. Honestly, if I was in the area and was given a bus. card with "bitemetwice lapidary" on it, I wouldn't even bother to stop by the place.
"Sands of Time" is good, but I would follow it with the word lapidary, ie "Sands of Time Lapidary" -- the name sands of time presents a certain mystique, and the lapidary part lets people know the nature of your business.
The second thing I take issue with is the bottom of the card, where it says "featuring cabojohns". Only the 800 people on this RTH forum know what is a cabojohn, the rest of the world is clueless. So you need some description. I see that in your modified card you are suggesting adding "hand cut, shaped, and polished", but I don't think that is enough. I would suggest trying something like "Featuring cabojohns -- unique freeform cabochons for brooches, pendants, rings, and fine jewellery". Or something like that to tell people what a cabojohn is, and why it is special. If all they have is your card, and they have never heard of a Cabojohn, it needs an explanation.
It's only those two points that I take issue with. I like the design of the card, and I definitely think it is important that you have a card to pass around. I just think that you need to project a more professional image than is given on your current card. (Plus stop giving your stuff away for free -- no business ever survived for very long that way ;D)
Sorry for being the downer on this thread, but I really think you need to reconsider the image that you are projecting to your potential customers.
Don
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Post by creativeminded on Dec 22, 2005 9:29:29 GMT -5
I'm sorry I have to agree with Don, the Bitemetwice Lapidary really caught me off guard. That is the only thing I don't like about your card, the rest is nice, I love the background.
As for "Cabojohns" that might peek enough curiosity in someone they just have to come and check it out. Shoot the average person doesn't even know what a cabachon is.
Tami
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 22, 2005 16:45:41 GMT -5
don and tami im glad you both told me your true opinions thanks ---- thats one of the reasons i went with only 250 cards to see how people take them i havent ordered a sign for the shop yet because i havent made up my mind yet as to a name or even what should be on it hahaha--- thats why you guys and gals where first to see the cards-- i gave out a few today but got no responce from anyone good or bad --- so do me a favor dont hold back haha---- i said it many times befor if nobody says anything ill keep doin it wrong
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Post by Cher on Dec 22, 2005 17:24:46 GMT -5
Well Sands, I guess if I had read more here I wouldn't be bugging you with the PM's. *smile* He already knows that I'm praying he drops the bite me stuff but the design and cost of the cards, you still can't beat with a stick. There's only one other problem I see that really bugs the daylights out of me. I helped you out, anyone else see the problem here?  |
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 22, 2005 21:16:58 GMT -5
you guys should see the card joe just made for me hahaha too dam cool --hey joe if you can do the little changes post it when your done i think it was great
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 22, 2005 21:23:42 GMT -5
the funny part is i was playin with a new card last nite and only got this far --- i think joe works for these guys hahaha how would he pick the same stone i did to set in a card hahaha  |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 22, 2005 21:29:08 GMT -5
i want to see!
kim
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