So I mentioned to the Osram rep. that Philips reps were visiting me this last week. Somehow after months of requesting
swag swaps, I suddenly had some found and overnighted. Granted he was more concerned with me switching brands.
Than the Philips rep's that tripple teamed me no doubt in hearing that I'm not a easy sell asked a final faitful question of the day, "anything else we can do for you?" I have
swag coming from them also now, or if not, you bet I won't let them forget.
Next up, Ushio and GE. Ushio should be an easy sell. Expect the vendor rep. to make her yearly visit at any time now. I'll simply note to her that if she does not bring
swag with her two things will happen. First, the lighting department will be wearing Osram and Philips
swag the day of her visit, and second the visit (- her fishing for a healthy order) won't go well for her in my being nice and giving her a order of interest.
GE is the next real challenge. Have not used that account in years, about time to re-establish it.
For me,
fixture, production company and show
swag is easy, I'm currently wearing a Reed Rigging above a
Leprecon shirt. This given I'm yet to get anything from
ETC still. Think I'm about to give up on them. That or take them up on the invite for a tour and all the
swag I want as long as I do the
road trip. Sometime about a letter to them mentioning that last time I was there to
pick up some gear with
swag in
hand, no tour or exchange.
If possible during summer break, a trip to various manufacturers for the tour might be a interesting idea. Those on the East coast perhaps go to
Altman, those in the central go to
ETC or High End, those on the West.... for lack of other perhaps go to Mole Richardson,
Kino Flo or TMB. This with prior asking to get the tour.