APA Open Community

I want to send a huge shout out to @Cheryl Hall for coming through in a pinch with sublimation ribbons!!! It's just that simple to network with fellow people in our industry and lean on them when needed. Thanks again for the help, In this case I won't have to tell my customer we can't do the order. ​

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Megan Raymond
Owner, Raymond's Trophy & Awards
Bakersfield, CA
661-323-4015
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Love being able to access this forum when in need.  I needed some metal figures to help refurbish a customers trophies so he could display them and this was naturally the first place to turn.

The hive mind is stronger than it's parts and this forum definitely proves that out! 

Thanks for sharing Megan.

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Daniel Bencsik
Bux-Mont Awards & Engraving Services
Sellersville PA
215.257.5432 dan@buxmontawards.com
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Megan,

This year, more than any, has been a challenge for all of us, including our supplier members.  It has been a record year for me leaning on fellow members as well as opportunities to reciprocate.  I can easily say my membership has paid for itself solely on saved orders and goodwill earned with customers.

I've received help from Lisa Higginbotham at Five Star Awards,  Dennis Wong at Trophy Masters,  Van Brogden at M&M Engraving, and Judi Brown at Tacoma Trophy, just to name some of them.

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David Takes
Expressions Engraved
Saint Joseph, MO
816.232.6000
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Hi Meagan,

I love that you were able to source what you needed from a fellow member since your supplier was currently out of stock in the quantities you needed.  The M2M community has been such a blessing when help is needed.  I can't think of a time that I've posted in the forum when help hasn't come through to answer a question, point us in the direction of a supplier, or get us pointed in a direction to help us solve a problem.  This community is invaluable and I appreciate all of you who participate and help fellow members.  You're all a blessing and greatly appreciated!  I'm meeting members, making new friends and growing in knowledge by participating and it really does mean the world to me so again, thank you all!

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Mike Westbrook
Owner
Mile High Laser Engraving
Denver, CO
720-930-4667
info@milehighlaserengraving.com
www.milehighlaserengraving.com
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