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Originally Posted by treasure
Golly, I feel like I am being interogated by the floristry fbi. It's ok I am not out to steal any ones business, just hopefully part with some money and get some gerberas in return.
I understand completely that every business has it's own contacts, I just wanted to see if anybody could help me! as my wholesaler sadly could not.
Thank you anyway for your suggestions. I shall continue my search!
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Treasure I think a lot of the people on here have been burnt by people picking their brains who are not in it to make a living or who don't run fully commercial operations. And I have to say that I don't blame them.
It's actually a really tricky one - for example, yes of course I can give you a whole slew of leads on where to get them but should I, given this is an open forum and I haven't the foggiest who you are. For all I know the company you work for stopped using a shop florist and took you on instead which would go against my principles of supporting commercially based florists.
On the other hand, given the supply side of the industry pay to advertise with me and as such need every bit of business they can get I should. My moral dilemma is solved by saying that if you're a subscriber to my magazine -which on the face of it you should be - then ring our office, quote your membership number and under our helpline terms we can give you any advice you like and contact details.
However please don't feel offended by the responses ... I don't believe it's meant nastily - just a case of self preservation in an increasingly competitive market.
JMO
Carrington