Creating a Catalog System for Show Guests

[nikki70563]

How do you give your catalogs to guest at your shows? Because this is my problem it seems that everyone wants to just take my catalog and do nothing with it I was thinking of taking than and putting them in a binder or plastic folder and cut them and put in plastic sleeves what do you think?

 

[cathyskitchen]

Too much work. I tell them they are free to take them, but they can't go in the trash. If they're done with the catalog, they can pass them on to a friend or leave them on their desk at work (or at their hairdresser's, Dr. office, whatever). I found people don't like it when you tell them they can't take them, but if you tell them they can take them but not throw them away, they're ok with that.

 

[abaker1]

Too much work. I tell them they are free to take them, but they can't go in the trash. If they're done with the catalog, they can pass them on to a friend or leave them on their desk at work (or at their hairdresser's, Dr. office, whatever). I found people don't like it when you tell them they can't take them, but if you tell them they can take them but not throw them away, they're ok with that.

That's a great idea about telling them they can't throw them into the trash--instead pass them on! Thanks!!

I also let my customers take the catalogs if they want! And most do...

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I only put one catalog in plastic covers for events. This way my catalogs don't grow legs!

 

[nikki70563]

thanks for the replies

 

[sklay723]

I keep two in plastic sleeves in small binders...one I keep with me in my totebag so wherever I go (within reason) I have it with me. The other one stays in my car, so that on the rare days when I don't have the other one handy, I always know there's one in my car. I also use both when I have a booth or demo display opportunity...less chance of someone wandering off with a catalog that will end up in the trash.
I love the idea of telling guests they can keep one, but to pass it on instead of tossing it in the trash! LOVE it. I'm going to use that line at my show on Sunday.