What a pleasure it is to chat with our wonderful customers! We were talking recently with a woman pastor for a church in the north of Iowa just by the Minnesota border and not far off Interstate 35 which runs from Canada to Mexico, right through the middle of the country. Despite this proximity, the trucking company we use to make our deliveries only goes there once a week and charges a $100 “beyond charge” to do so.
The local ministerial association in this community was looking to purchase a large outdoor Nativity scene for the local courthouse lawn to replace an “old, worn out, small, 2D plywood set”. They had a total of 64 square feet in which to set up their display. They were concerned about durability in their harsh winters and of course, the total price, including truck freight charges.
We gave them five options ranging in size from 35 inches to over 60 inches and prices from $1549.00 to $9999.00 plus shipping. When they placed their order, they purchased a 30″ Holy Family for $449.00 plus shipping of 219.66. I spoke to the pastor to be sure that was what they needed and she said that given the rough time the area has had during our “Great Recession” even this small new Holy Family represented “great news” for her town and the churches which had banded together. A local craftsman will build a stable to contain the set and they planned to add to the Nativity in future years
Her positive outlook and optimism is infectious and I hope it spreads.