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  • 1.  Testimony of the M2M community helping out again

    Posted 06-22-2022 14:35
    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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    Netsoft Studio


  • 2.  RE: Testimony of the M2M community helping out again

    Posted 06-23-2022 17:15
    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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    Netsoft Studio


  • 3.  RE: Testimony of the M2M community helping out again

    Posted 06-23-2022 17:57

    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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    Netsoft Studio


  • 4.  RE: Testimony of the M2M community helping out again

    Posted 06-23-2022 18:44
    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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    Netsoft Studio