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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Pleasant daddy son time
Due to some technical issues, my latest chess set *cough*glowing pieces*cough* won’t be ready in time for tomorrow’s home show. It’s a shame because I think it would have made an awesome showcase piece, but hey, schtuff happens. Given my … Continue reading
Benefit speaks!
The other day I wrote about why B&M retailers will live on. Well, at least some of the online companies listen to customers. Hello Tom Kies, Thank you for writing to us at Benefit Cosmetics. Please accept our apology that … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s good to do test pieces
I’m working on a new chess set, one to actually list for actual money (the first two went as a gift and a fundraising donation respectively) and I still need to make the white side pieces. Well, tonight I started … Continue reading
Here’s why brick and mortar stores shouldn’t die
Everyone touts the ease of shopping via the internet. It is easy, and the breadth of product available can hardly be beat. But here’s the problem; in exchange for that convenience you subject yourself to the electronic equivalent to … Continue reading
Amazing differences in customer service
Maybe I’m just spoiled by the glass manufacturers and distributors I deal with, I’ve gotten used to hearing back from them in a timely manner. I’ve gotten used to easy communication via their sites, Facebook, and email. This is why … Continue reading
Posted in business, glass
Tagged Capresso, customer service, Delphi Glass, Glass Alchemy, Glow Glass, Origin Glass, Trautman Art Glass
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Hubba hubba sale!
I’m running a sale from Jan 26th – Feb 10th. During that time, enter code OOH LA LA during checkout to receive free shipping on all Mature category items. Spice things up for Valentines day with something special. As … Continue reading
How do I pack this??
As you may know, I made a lovely chess set to donate towards my friend’s surgery fund. However, I had to ship it down to Florida to the person organizing the sale of various pieces of glass artwork to help … Continue reading
Posted in glass
Tagged chess set, glass, glass chess set, Glow Joe, handmade, handmade chess set, packing, shipping
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The second chess set
This is kind of a dual post; it’s to tell about my latest project, but also to pipe up about a friend in need. My friend Joe is like many of my friends, self employed and uninsured. The healthcare … Continue reading
Condescend much?
Netflix and Nintendo announced today that the Netflix streaming service will soon be available on the Wii. I see this as a wonderful thing, mostly because I own one. But also because I don’t bother with digital cable … Continue reading
Posted in random
Tagged idiot, Jared Newman, Netflix, no talent hack, PC World, Playstation, Wii, Xbox
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Why you don’t abuse emergency message delivery services
Quick, think of the trip between here and the closest supermarket. You likely drive it every day, tell me the speed limit in each area you pass through. You can’t. You probably know, and you’ll likely notice the signs … Continue reading