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Hi there, my name is Peggy and I just found this site this morning at about 6 a.m. and I have been reading it for about 3 hours straight.
I also have a small business that I operate out of my home.
I designed a Dorm Room Privacy Screen for my daughter that is inexpensive, weighs only 5 lbs and made of corrugated paper (yes, Cardboard!!!) Everyone in her dormitory wanted one when I sent it to her. It is called "Private Spacers."
 Right now, I sell it on Ebay (in the search box, type in "Dorm Room Privacy")  I`m the one from Memphis.
I`m looking for ways to really "get this out there" on a very shoe string budget because I am also a Middle School Teacher!!

Peggy in Memphis, yes, Graceland!

Here are the Ebay links:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=
1&item=120201823617&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item
=120201824063&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Hi there, Winston2,
Gosh, I am SO EXCITED to get a reply!!!

I tried the college newspaper route - just 2 inquiries - no sales. . . seems like college kids are just tethered to the computer and don`t read!
And the college bookstores??? Tried that!  Sent out emails with really good copy (I am a former copywriter for newspaper!) They all told me that they are hooked into some mega-college bookstore supplier. . . and because I didn`t have mega advertising or trade-show dollars, they were not interested.
My most memorable event:  When Hurricane Katrina hit, I sent 15 of these to
a Doctor in New Orleans who set up a make-shift clinic in a school gym!! I sent
them at NO COST and PAID THE SHIPPING!  They had to be sent to a neighboring
town, because there was NO WAY to get them to New Orleans via mail or FEDEX or UPS.

But, again, I`m really glad you saw this.

I`m trying to find maybe a radio station with an entrepreneur show and maybe I can call in, since school will be back in session in a couple of weeks.

So, listen, send the following links to Ebay to any and everyone you know!

Peggy in Memphis - yes, Graceland!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=
1&item=120201823617&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item
=120201824063&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Kathy thank you so much for replying!!!

I`m going to check your site out and the other sites you suggested.
I am so glad I found StartUpNation - I never knew it existed!

Peggy in Memphis - yes, Graceland!

Hello Kathy. . . again!

I checked your site out. . . it is really cool!  I used to work
for a company that sells American Flags and all kinds
of flags and banners,  so I can really appreciate this.

Peggy in Memphis - yes, Graceland!

Hello Kathy. . . again!

I checked your site out. . . it is really cool!  I used to work
for a company that sells American Flags and all kinds
of flags and banners,  so I can really appreciate this.

Peggy in Memphis - yes, Graceland!

Welcome Peggy - Great idea! My daughter is now a soph at Indiana U and was in a small dorm room - co-ed of course - and the kids leave their doors open constantly. No problems, but this sounds like something parents would purchase in a heartbeat.  Also, if you could get your printer to put school logos on the screens when ordered, they`d likely be more attractive (I believe).  Having dealt with numerous universities, they are not "business oriented"-academia is another world. But, I do have some thoughts on getting the word out - but it would mean possibly sharing your profits.  If you want to discuss, please contact me through my profile.  Have you thought of the number of summer camps that have 12 - 20 kids in one large room?  Just another potential target.  Rick    

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Rick Pipa Duffy Mac Golf Chicagoland, IL www.duffymacgolf.com Golf can be essential to career success. You may not even know what you`re missing by NOT playing. You must know Etiquette - skill is secondary. Respect; Attitude; Ready Golf: Ethical Behavior!

Hi duffymac,
Thanks for replying. . . the logo idea is a good one, but I have 2 buy these 500 at
a time, so that might not work for me.. . I don`t even KNOW 500 college kids,
let alone at one college!! LOL!

Appreciate your input!

This site is SO EXCITING!!

Peggy in Memphis -yes, Graceland

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Rick Pipa Duffy Mac Golf Chicagoland, IL www.duffymacgolf.com Golf can be essential to career success. You may not even know what you`re missing by NOT playing. You must know Etiquette - skill is secondary. Respect; Attitude; Ready Golf: Ethical Behavior!

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