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Advantages™ Hot Deals Newsletter Volume 196 / August 27, 2008
Keeping you in the loop on products and deals you may not have heard about.
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My friends, where does the time go? (Can you tell I’ve been listening to a lot of political speeches lately, my friends?) We are quickly closing in on the end of summer with Labor Day weekend and I will be happy to have Monday off. Hope
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you enjoy your holiday barbecues and whatever other shenanigans you have planned. Also, enjoy this edition. Send your feedback directly to: khuston@asicentral.com. It may be published in a future issue of Advantages magazine. For additional information, contact the supplier. To unsubscribe, follow the instructions at the end. Click here to subscribe to Advantages magazine.
– Kathy Huston, editor 

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Rain on Me
The Pitch: One of my supplier sales buddies here at ASI suggests you tell your rental car clients that they should have imprinted umbrellas handy for clients on stormy days. Mary Sells (yes, that’s her real name and she sells) was in Georgia this week for a meeting and she got soaked by the remnants of hurricane-turned-tropical storm-turned-tropical depression, Fay. Peerless Umbrella Co. Inc. (asi/76730) has the L’il Buddie (item #4210), an ultra-mini pocket umbrella with manual opening and matching rubber spray handle. Plus it has a matching nylon sleeve. This would also be ideal for your retail clients and supermarkets too. Pricing starts at: Qty.50; list price-$16; price code-P. Web address: www.peerlessumbrella.com.
The Bottom Line: Be a pal.

Watch and Wash
The Pitch: Now you can sing in the shower and watch yourself doing it. Zipline

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(asi/99030) has a great sale on item #ZIP1029, a shower anti-fog mirror/radio with a fold-out razor/toothbrush holder. It also has a digital clock, so your Madonna imitation doesn’t make you late for work. Batteries are included. Suggest it to your clients for holiday gifts and employee incentives. This would also be super for bathroom renovation companies, plumbers and any organization who wants to shower their customers with great service. Sales price is: $23.70 (C) for a minimum of 25. Web address: www.addsomezip.com. Expires: 12/31/08.
The Bottom Line: Soapy sales.

Got it Licked
The Pitch: For all your breast-cancer awareness runs and events, Lollypops & Candies (asi/67872) has a sale on awareness lollypops: For head logo only, $.076 per piece; for head and stick imprint, $.086 per piece. They come in boxes of 1,000 pieces. Use promo code: AWARELOL08. Web address: http://67872.asisupplier.com. Expires 10/31/08.
The Bottom Line: Suckers for a cure.

Booster Club
The Pitch: According to a survey by Harris Interactive, 40% of employees say water-cooler talk about TV shows boosts morale at work. And for the third year in a row, American Idol is the most-talked about show. (I know that’s true here in the editorial department; and did you hear they are adding a fourth female judge? Maybe, she can pipe in when Paula zones out.) Aqua Sheen (asi/36575) has an item that would make an awesome incentive gift for outstanding employees and would help them out with their TV watching too. It’s also perfect for company stores. Actually, this product (#323) is right up my alley: It’s a 50” x 60” heavy, non-pill fleece TV blanket, which is machine washable. It has a 20" pocket to keep your tootsies warm, as well as a pocket for your remote, glasses, etc. Pricing starts at: Qty.-48; list price-$30; price code-Q. Web address: www.aquasheen.com.
The Bottom Line: Cozy up.

Splitsville
The Pitch: Apparently, he does not want to be her “Soul Provider.” Even cutting his mullet off could not save Michael Bolton’s relationship with Nicolette Sheridan. They have, sadly (sniff, sniff) ended their engagement. While we’re on the topic of break-ups, however, Molenaar LLC (asi/71980) offers the Klip Kit, a set of 14 break-off utility clips, which are mailable and patented. They come in blue, red, white or yellow. Anybody can use these. Pricing for item #5015 starts at: Qty.-250; list price-$1.06; price code-P. Web address: www.miline.com.
The Bottom Line: Keep it together.

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