Tater the New Addition says Happy New Year
In This Issue
CERAMIC CHANGES
FUR CHILDREN CHANGES
POLICY CHANGES
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GREAT GIFTS
ZEPPA STUDIOS NEWS  January 2010
Greetings, 

I'm Tater Water and I'm three months NEW! And as the NEWEST Zeppa Lab Assistant, it's my job to wish you a Happy NEW Year!  There is a whole lot of other NEW stuff to talk about but it isn't half as much fun as I am, so I'm turning that job back over to the experienced Assistants, Snake and Hawk.  There is a lot of important stuff here to digest, but if you think of me from time to time, it will all go down easy!
DISCONTINUED AND NEW CERAMICS
hand painted chargersPrice changes and other details, too.
This is all pretty important info...we have dropped some items, changed some prices and reintroduced some items.  All the changes go into effect immediately, unless you are an existing customer...then you have a grace period to order and receive last years pricing.
 
In the face of rising production costs, we have made all ceramic prices the same price as our Oval Platters. (Except the Whiners, their prices only went up a little.)  All these pieces cost the same to make in time and materials. Only the price of the Pleasure Tub Canisters actually  increases.
 
Pitchers, Casseroles, Sophie boxes and Hat boxes have been officially discontinued.  Chargers have been reintroduced. Should you wish to continue to offer any of our discontinued items, the prices will also be the same as the Oval Platters and production times will be somewhat slower.
DISCONTINUED AND NEW FUR CHILDREN® ITEMS 
Fur Children MugsPrices Remain at 2009 Levels
Prices for our printed Fur Children® items remain the same as last year as long as the minimum quantities (10-12 pieces per item-mixed designs) are met.  Existing customers have a grace period before they have to make the minimum orders.
 
Hats, ornaments, the original mouse pad style and any other items that aren't in the 2010 catalog have been discontinued as wholesale offerings.  You are welcome to inquire about the minimums required to put any discontinued item back into production for you.
 
We have lots of new customizing options available (like photo cards) and are currently deciding on a new item to bring out in the spring with our new designs.  If you have a breed or variation you'd like to see, let us know!
POLICY CHANGES
Our buildingLog into the Dealer Pages for More Info 
Due to the rising costs of processing orders, all orders under $200.00 will be charged a $2.50 handling fee plus actual UPS charges.  If you order a single pack of cards, you will be billed $5.75 (under 12 price) plus $2.50 plus the actual UPS charges (anywhere from $4 to $9 depending on delivery address).  This applies to shipments to your store, to your customer or to another location.
 
While you may mix Fur Children® and Hand Painted items on your order to meet minimums etc., we may ship them separately unless instructed otherwise.  (No handling charges if the original order is over $200.00.)  Also, "add-ons" will be treated as separate orders and handling charges will apply.  We'll make every effort to combine orders when possible.
We'll be faxing or otherwise sending you a hard copy of this newsletter and the new price list in the next few days or so for your files.  New catalogs will ship with your first order of the year.  Until then, you can download the pdf version from our web site.
 
Don't forget to check out the coupon below for info about the grace period and our SURPRISE FREE SHIPPING offer!  (Tater's idea!)
 
Thanks for pawsing,
 

Snake, Hawk and Tater (made you smile!)
The Lab Assistants
Zeppa Studios, LLC
GRACE
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FREE SHIPPING
For existing customers, 2009 prices will be honored for all orders placed before January 25, 2010 for shipment by March 25, 2010. 
 
ALSO, all orders from existing or NEW customers over $500.00 placed by January 25, 2010 for shipment by March 25, 2010 are eligible for free shipping. Just ask for it!
 
Offer Expires: January 25, 2010