Salute Vendors - Frustrating!!

[Sterling Moose]

Mini rant incoming!!

Over the past 3 or so weeks I've emailed a few Salute vendors through their official 'Contact Us' pages regarding pre-orders for pick up at Salute.  I got the automated, 'Thank you for contacting us' email, but so far only one has got back to me.  Do they want my business or not?  In these lean times I would think that they would but apparently not.

These are not one-man band Vendors either but large commercial entities.

Apologies, rant over.

[Inkpaduta]

Yes, that would be frustrating.
They could be missing out on sales.
Hopefully they will reply soon or give them
a call. I have always had good luck calling rather than writing.

[Sterling Moose]

Hopefully they will reply soon or give them
a call. I have always had good luck calling rather than writing.

I certainly would if I lived in the UK, but not really practical from Canada.

[Inkpaduta]

I don't know. I live in the US and I have called companies in the UK.

[FierceKitty]

I've called a UK vendor from Thailand, for that matter.

[Peterem]

I've had a couple of no replies but most people have been very helpful. My main problem has been keeping track of the various payment methods different vendors prefer: pre-payment online with a "Collect at Show" option; the same  with postage refund on the day; separate Paypal invoice; or just cash at the stand. Many people take a wishlist of stuff to Salute - I have to take a list of orders I have and haven't already paid for!

Also beware that many vendors have deadlines for pre-show orders too close to the big day. Several traders I've come across won't accept any after this weekend.

Good luck,
Peter