October 25, 2016
Good afternoon,
Within the past few weeks, there have been some major changes in the glass world which have affected us here at Switchables.
The glass company in America that we currently purchase our raw materials from to make Switchables, has recently closed their doors. The EPA has stepped in and recently regulated the furnace emissions in the six companies in America that make stained glass. This EPA regulation not only caused the closing of the company we buy our glass from, but it also has raised the prices considerably from all other companies.
Once our manufacturer was faced with this news, they decided to double our prices. Doubling our cost, along with the closure of our Glass Manufacturer, has necessitated us into facing a major decision. As of December 15th, 2016 Switchables will no longer be able to continue in the wholesale venue.
We have PLENTY of stock available for you to purchase now for the holidays and spring. Because some designs are limited, we will be limiting large quantities of any one design so we can be fair to all our retailers around the country. Also, we will no longer be offering quantity discounts per sku.
As previously noted, Switchables is requiring all orders to be submitted with a credit card or pre-payment by check until our Wholesale closing on December 15.
If you find yourself in the new year with covers in stock and no plugs, please call us directly. After December 15, the SW000R price will be $4.00 each and we will not require you to purchase them by the case (12). Depending on stock availability, the plugs will be limited though.
Change is never easy… Bill and I have been making and selling stained glass for over 30 years and we have loved every minute of it. We have enjoyed working with our children as well as meeting new friends along the way. Time now for us to retire and we are very excited about this new chapter in our lives. Switchables has been our “baby” for 11 years now and it will be sad to see such a great product end, but it is time. Thanks for all of your support over these past years.
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions.
Best Always,
Joyce Birchler
Switchables Owner
joyce@switchables.net
Toll-Free:(866) 539-9331
Phone:(978) 827-1200
Fax: (978) 827-6670
www.switchables.net
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