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WINDOW-PRO Digest for Friday, September 25, 2009.

1. Econo 102
2. Unraveling Our US/China Relationship
3. Buy Small Business
4. Re: Econ 101
5. Junk Mail
6. Buy American--Economics 101
7. Re: window-pro digest: September 24, 2009
8. Hunter Douglas Ultraglide end mount?
9. Prestige WIndow Fashions Press Release

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Subject: Econo 102
From: Alan Prostick <prostick@optonline.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:35:29 -0400
X-Message-Number: 1

To: Steve Dale

Subject : Econo 102

Import more than you export.

Devalue Dollar.

"Ride The Inflation Tiger"

Lesson Over.

Alan Prostick
Window Treatment Services

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Subject: Unraveling Our US/China Relationship
From: Alan Prostick <prostick@optonline.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:14:09 -0400
X-Message-Number: 2

M.A.Plumlee's concept of buying more goods from China (which will  
further increase our debt to China) to help the Chinese loan us ever  
more money gives new meaning to the term vicious cycle.

Can she not see that eventually , even the Chinese will say "enough  
credit" pay me ?!

What do you do then , when you finally have no cash to pay for the  
foreign goods , no credit , and you can not get any US goods because  
you have cheerfully waved goodbye as all of our factories have been  
crated up and shipped to China.

Can no one see the wisdom of making an extreme effort to buy American  
made window treatments whenever possible ?

There is a classic european fable known as the "Pied Piper". It tells  
of a town full of people who did not understand the seriousness  of  
incurring  debt and the need to pay that debt. I sincerely hope that  
our future generations are not marched into a debtors' mountain never  
again to see the light of solvency .

Alan Prostick
Window Treatment Services

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Subject: Buy Small Business
From: Alan Prostick <prostick@optonline.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:41:46 -0400
X-Message-Number: 3

Insofar as Dan Johnson's comment that he makes every effort to buy  
from small businesses ,  I agree totally.

I do however believe that if a customer is told that one product is  
made here and the other is made in China , many will choose to buy the  
domestically made product. Especially if the quality differences of  
the products are promoted . It is my feeling that this is rarely done.  
Most retailers don't tell their customers where their items are made.

You mention that we need to get the balance of trade back. It might  
help if we stopped giving trade concessions to the Chinese while they  
are beating our brains in . We should be the ones right now who are  
getting the trade concessions. What crooked politicians negotiated  
away our ability to compete fairly ?

Are any of you aware that China puts a 30% import duty on a US made  
car ? Shouldn't it be more the other way around ?

Alan Prostick
Window Treatment Services

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Subject: Re: Econ 101
From: "m. a. plumlee" <blindladie2001@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:15:44 -0700 (PDT)
X-Message-Number: 4

Econ 101

In response to Steve Dale, I had to chuckle when you said the consumer tells 
us what they want, which is true in a lot of ways. But watching my on
staff designers who would rather sell than eat or breath. They tell the consumer 
what they want....and the consumer is so happy when they do.
Maybe we have more influence over the buying habits of our customers than 
we realize. Maybe we ought to maximize that.

Just a thought.

M. A. Plumlee
Workroom Association of America LLC, Founder & CEO
Southwest Publishing Group LLC, Pres.
columnist "from the workroom" D&WC Magazine
WCAA

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Subject: Junk Mail
From: "Grant Whittenberger" <grant@theinterioritycomplex.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:19:40 -0500
X-Message-Number: 5

I was hoping that this would be a great resource for sharing information on
the window coverings estimate.  Leave the politics and horn blowing to Fox
News.

Better content or it is just Junk Mail.

Grant

_________________________________________________________________________
From Rory,

Hi Grant,

If Window-Pro's content is created by fellow subscribers are you part of the problem 
or part of the solution?

Best regards,
Rory McNeil
www.Window-Pro.org
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Subject: Buy American--Economics 101
From: Decorate Now <decoratenow@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:21:16 -0400
X-Message-Number: 6

quote: "Switzerland makes watches.If another country
can make watches as well for less money, Switzerland will have to find
something else to do"

I remember that also from Eco 101 and International Trade classes.
However, when running those equations, the only factor considered was the
actual cost to produce the product.
Additional fluctuating costs (transportation, damage and loss of
product during inter-continental shipping, etc) associated with importing
products were not considered.

And I always wondered why they did not factor in quality.
The assumptions for all those equations were that Country A could make the
product to the equal standards as Country B.
And that the products would be have the same life span.
As we know, this is not always the case.

The old "buy American" was focused on loss of jobs, as the quality of the
imported cars were considered acceptable.
The current "buy American" trend is concerned with job loss combined with
the quality of the product for the price.
There is the perception not only that we've given away jobs overseas, but
also that the quality of the goods imported from overseas is lacking.

So price isn't always the determining factor.  Sell quality.
Smart people will spend more, if the product lasts longer, thus saving in
the long run.

Lisabeth Martin
www.DecorateNowPatterns.com 
www.DecorateWOW.com

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Subject: Re: window-pro digest: September 24, 2009
From: "Vincent Paul Migliore" <vpmigliore@budgetblinds.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:28:51 -0400
X-Message-Number: 7

Someone said this was a little racist, but I don't think so beacuse it's 
pretty damn factual and germane to this discussion.

RE:   ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENT

This is a very exciting program.  I will explain it using the Q and A formula.

Q.  What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
A.  It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.

Q.  Where will the government get this money?
A.  From taxpayers.

Q.  So the government is giving me back my own money?
A.  Only a smidgen.

Q.  What is the purpose of this payment?
A.  The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition 
TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

Q.  But isn't that stimulating the economy of China?
A.  Shut up.

Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the U.S. economy by 
spending your stimulus check wisely:

1.  If you spend the stimulus money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to China.

2. If you spend it on gasoline, your money will go to the Middle Eastern 
countries.

3.  If you purchase a computer,  it will go to India.

4.  If you purchase fruits and vegetables, it will go to Mexico, Honduras,
and Guatemala.

5.  If you buy a car, it will go to Japan.

6.  If you purchase worthless stuff, it will go to Taiwan.

7.  If you pay your credit cards off, or buy stock, it will go to management 
bonuses, and they will hide it offshore.

Instead, keep the money in America by doing the following:

1.  Spending it at yard sales

2.  Going to ball games.

3.  Spending it on prostitutes, beer, or tattoos.

These are the only businesses still operating in the U.S.

(I'm going to a ball game with a tattooed hooker that I met at at yard sale
, and drink beer.)
 
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Subject: Hunter Douglas Ultraglide end mount?
From: MBarone183@aol.com
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:21:15 EDT
X-Message-Number: 8

Hi Pro's,
I need your help. Has anyone installed a HunterDouglas 3/4" Duette with  
Ultraglide with an end(side mount) lately?
Is it really true one must resort to bolting an installation bracket to a  
(ugly) extension bracket and suffer a 3/4" deduction on the Duette? I 
thought I  read about a new end mount bracket being developed but may be wrong.
Any clarity input here would be appreciated.
Thanks in  advance.
Mark 
Today's Window Fashions Inc.

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Subject: Prestige WIndow Fashions Press Release
From: Joel Botwick <jsb@prestigewf.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:47:41 -0700
X-Message-Number: 9

Dear Valued Prestige® Window Fashions Customers,

It is no secret that 2009 has been a challenging year for many of us in the home furnishings
industry.  With 2010 on the horizon, we are seeing an improving economic climate, rising
consumer confidence and increasing optimism. At Prestige® Window Fashions, we are confident
about the future and our ability to meet and exceed customer expectations. .

As the New Year approaches, we believe it is truly a new day for Prestige®.  We know that earlier
this year there were concerns about our Company but we are pleased to report that those issues
are firmly behind us.

With the support of vendors, our production staff and other team members, we are producing
quality products and delivering them on time. This has been the cornerstone of Prestige's
success for the past 23 years and remains our ongoing commitment.

The entire Prestige® team is focused on your needs.  You can trust that we stand behind our
products and ship on time, including the 72-hour shipment targets we have on a number of
products.

All of us at Prestige® appreciate the long-term customer relationships we have and trust you will
be pleased with the results as the new Prestige® continues moving ahead.

Thanks for your business and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.

Joel S. Botwick, President

Phil Goldweitz, Executive Vice President

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