Thanks again for all this Joe.

Rather than send an email, and then wait for the phone to ring, it would more efficient to just call Cindi. I assume we should call the same (562) 252-6005 number?

—Peter 

> On Mar 9, 2021, at 2:02 PM, Joe Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net> wrote:
> 
> Okay, Rhodies, here’s the deal:
> You’re saying to yourself “I already ordered!” NO, you committed to order!
> That gave me a number to give to fabricators in order to get the best price.
> I originally estimated between $30 and $35 plus shipping.  The Burgee Shoppe
> gave us the best price and the only vendor that would allow individual
> ordering. It is the same company that makes burgees for the Marine Trawlers
> Association. The price is $29.95 INCLUDING shipping within the U.S.!  There
> is an additional $7.00 charge for shipments to Canada. HOWEVER, it requires
> us all to get our orders in right away so they can “pool” the orders to get
> required minimum production. All is ready for you to place your orders. It
> will be a somewhat clumsy process, since the owner of the business recently
> passed away, and his wife, Cindy is running the show. Although, not ideal
> from my standpoint, it’s the best we could come up with. From my
> conversations with her, she is genuinely nice and easy to work with.
> Although they have a shopping cart system on their website for inventoried
> products, there is no shopping cart style on-line ordering for custom items.
> [REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS] Hopefully, once we
> are established with the initial order, they will be able to add a tab for
> “Rhodes 22 Burgees”. Normally, an organization would place the minimum order
> with a deposit and have it paid for so individuals “members” could order
> directly. Cindy is going to let us pool our orders and they won’t start
> production until those orders reach 25.  The good news, is that you guys
> have committed to 48 and counting!
> Until she can get IT help to set up a R22 Cart for on-line ordering, we’ll
> have to order via email or phone. If you order by email, PLEASE cc me:
> joedempsey at hughes.net so I can monitor the ordering until we’ve got the pool
> amount.
> Specifications: The burgee will be made from high quality 400 denier nylon
> pack cloth, UV treated on both sides; and stitched with extra strong UV
> resistant thread also treated for mildew resistance.  The burgee pattern is
> sewn on both sides concurrently with the same stitch, called appliqué and
> provides the best marine burgee.  The two brass star grommets along the
> polypropylene heading are special design for burgee applications. Burgees
> are designed to withstand a marine environment and are by far the highest
> quality burgees available. 
> Pricing:  $29.95 including free shipping only to United States. Add $7.00
> for Canada. No Europe delivery. 
> Delivery will in 3-4 weeks via US Mail. 
> Ordering Instructions:
> 
> TYPE THE FOLLOWING:
> 
> Please send ____  15” X 18” RHODES 22 Burgee(s) at $29.95 to:
> NAME, SHIPPING ADDRESS
> Your phone number (for Cindy to call for your payment information)  
> 
> Email above to Herb at Halling.com or a secondary email
> Cindy.Halling1 at gmail.com.
> PLEASE cc: "herroberst at hughes.net" 
> Expect a return call from Cindy Halling : (562) 252-6005. 
> 
> NOTE: Your card statement will show the billing as OPB Entertainment.
> 
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> 
> 
> 
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