Jun 1, 2009
Issue 589
Don Love of Spooner, Wisconsin aptly notes the secretiveness of many collectors when he answers
How many Steuben collectors are out there? I don’t think that we will ever know. Many are very apprehensive about letting people know what they collect & also where they live, phone numbers etc. Many collectors do not join clubs or organizations for the same reasons. while many of us like to share our collections & stories of how we found a certain piece I am sure there are many, many more who will always be anonymous or keep a low profile.
Guy Hoskins of Tehachepi, California suggests we find Steuben collectors by
We might try putting flyers out at Antique Shows (as they usually have a flyer table at the entrance). This might entice more membership into the club also. Have a great day.
David Donaldson of Orlando, Florida points out a glass web site to look at when he says
You might try posting some type of announcement on the following web site: http://www.worldartglass.com/
Eleanor Cicerchi of Newark, New Jersey talks about marketing and says
Does the club have a Facebook site? Perhaps you could try offering something low-cost or free — something that will be of benefit to Carder Steuben collectors. You could gather email addresses and/or direct viewers to the Club website. You could also purchase ads on relevant websites, but that might be too expensive. I’m sure you’ll get lots of better ideas from others. E-marketing is a fast-growing field.
Food for thought.