SalesNotes

AA75001 Artist's Value Pack Order Quantity Reduced

The minimum order quantity for AA75001 Artist's Value Pack has been reduced from 6 to 1, making it possible to now order in eaches!  This set contains an 8-1/2" x 11" hard-bound sketch book with 110 sheets of 75lb. paper, a 9" x 12" drawing pad (tape-bound, 80 lb. paper, 24 sheets) and a 9" x 12" sketching pad (wire-bound, 65 lb. paper, 50 sheets).  MSRP is $28.95 and it is currently on promotion in the WInter BTS Buyer's Guide for $7.99 net. - Lisa D. ext. 6635

"Blank" Catalogs (TCCATART) in stock in all DCs

Our 2012 "blank" or "generic" catalogs are now in stock in all DCs.

New this year:
• Blank catalogs be purchased in "eaches", not just cases
• Blank & MacPherson's logo catalogs are available online for easy ordering

(MX) Montana Gold Brochure Update

We are currently out of stock on MXGBROCHURE - the Montana Gold color chart/ brochure with a more arts & crafts flavor to it.  It's being re-designed to include a page about the Acrylic Marker range.  Until we get the updated version, you can order the standard Gold color chart/ brochure which is item # MXGFLYER.  Lisa ex. 6620

Art Alternatives 30yd canvas rolls available out of all warehouses and now by drop ship

Need a lot of canvas at a great price?  Don't forget that in addition to 2 yard folds and 6 yard rolls, Art Alternatives also offers 30 yard rolls of canvas which offer substantial savings on both primed and unprimed, cotton and linen canvas.

Four 30 yard rolls (primed and unprimed 7oz and 10oz cotton, item #'s AA5936, AA5930, AA5909, AA5914) are available for immediate shipment from all three of our warehouses. Once the current inventory is gone though we will not continue stocking them in our warehoues.  Instead, even more options will be available for drop ship. Eight new rolls in our most popular weights and widths have been added to our drop ship program which can be downloaded below or from MacPhersonArt.com under Annual Programs - Art Alternatives. Swatches are available.  Please let me know if you need some and I'll be happy to send them out from the Emeryville office. -Lisa D ext 6635

Download AA_CanvasRollsDS_2012

(MS) Staedtler Mars Lumograph Temporary Change

Please note that the vendor Staedtler Mars will be temporarily sending item# MS100-HB LUMOGRAPH PENCIL HB (12/BX) in a nice tin, rather than the usual cardboard box. This is for a limited time only and the tin will be marked with EAN code 4007817100189. This tin is 7.9"x2.4"x1."

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(CM) Top 10 Reasons Why Copic Markers Rock

TOP 10 REASONS WHY COPIC MARKERS ROCK

1. COPIC REMAINS THE ONLY COMPANY THAT ACTUALLY HAS GUARANTEES ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR PRODUCT.  

       - GUARANTEES DEALERS THAT SHOULD THEY EXPERIENCE A DRY MARKER IN INVENTORY WITHIN 3 YEARS, WILL REPLACE IT, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

       - GUARANTEES EXACT COLOR DUPLICATION WITH THE VARIOUS REFILLS. 

2. COPIC OFFERS REPLACEMENT AND OPTIONAL NIBS SO THAT THERE WILL NEVER BE A REASON FOR A CONSUMER TO THROW AWAY A MARKER, FOR LIFE.

3. BECAUSE OF THE REFILL, COPIC IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE MARKER TO PURPOSE - BASED ON 1 MARKER 1 REFILL = 13 PENS FOR MSRP OF $14.98. 

4. COPIC IS CONSUMER DRIVEN.  IT IS THE ONLY MARKER ASKED FOR BY NAME AND IT IS THE DEMAND FOR THE NAME THAT ALLOWS DEALERS TO PUT MORE $$$ IN THEIR REGISTER FROM MARKER AND ACCESSORY SALES COMPARED TO OTHER MARKERS. 

5. COPIC HAS THE LARGEST COLOR RANGE IN THE INDUSTRY AT 358! 

6. COPIC DOES NOT DISCONTINUE COLORS.  THIS IS IMPORTANT, AS CONSUMERS RELY ON PRODUCT CONTINUITY. 

7. COPIC OFFERS A PROPRIETARY AIR BRUSH SYSTEM THAT ACTUALLY WORKS AND WORKS WELL. MARKERS CAN BE AIRBRUSHED WITH AND ARE BLENDABLE. 

8. COPIC MARKERS ARE THE FIRST MARKER CREATED ENTIRELY WITH THE DESIGNER IN MIND. THE INK FORMULA AND COLORS HAVEN’T CHANGED SINCE THEY WERE FIRST DESIGNED OVER 25 YEARS AGO. 

9. COPIC MARKERS HAVE A HAND-BUILT, UNIQUE SUPER BRUSH NIB THAT NO ONE CAN IMITATE AND THAT PRODUCES A WATERCOLOR EFFECT. 

AND, LAST BUT NOT LEAST.... 

10. COPIC IS THE ONLY MARKER COMPANY THAT ENFORCES A M.A.P. PROGRAM, THEREBY PROTECTING THE DEALER FROM ONLINE DISCOUNTERS OR ANY ADVERTISED DISCOUNTER SO THAT THERE WILL BE MARGIN AVAILABLE EVEN IF THE SMALLEST DEALER WISHES TO MEET A PRICE.

CLICK HERE for info on Copic at CHA 2012

Annalee x6647



OEX Update - Template Folders

A new feature to the Carts & Templates page provides for putting MacPherson's Templates inside folders. This also gives us the ability to name each template a bit clearer.

I like to take this opportunity to put out the call for suggestions for lists of frequently ordered items. If any of you think customers would benefit from a common list of items, please forward it along to me.

Thanks!

Dave Tavel x6644
davet@macphersonart.com

February '12 Recently Discontinued Items

Small, but with good stuff…February's list of 66 recently retired items includes: Robert Simmons Simply Simmons Brushes; Montana Markers and Inks; Grumbacher Sable Brushes; Elmer's Project Popperz; Crescent ATC Chunky Books and more! An updated, complete list will be emailed Jan. 23rd and posted to the web site by the 24th. (Click on link below for just the new stuff.)

Happy Hunting

Dave T x6644

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(MX) Montana Acrylic Marker Replacement Nib - ETA Update

We should have the replacement nib skus for the new Montana Acrylic Marker range around late March/ early April.  Lisa ex. 6620

(MB) MABEF Spiffs - Deadline Update

The deadline to turn in MABEF SPIFF program forms was Sunday, January 15th.  However, we are extending the deadline to Friday, January 20th.  Please make sure to have all forms submitted by then.  Submissions received after this date will not be eligible for the nation wide top Spiff earner prizes.  Lisa ex. 6620