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Thank you from The Rod Shop, Inc.
Posted by: Clyde Alho (---.dsl.emhril.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 04, 2008 09:28AM

First, let me say thanks to Tom Kirkman for giving me the permission to
post about my experience at the expo. This being my first expo in High
Point, I must say I had a wonderful time and met so many great people at
this event. Much thanks to Tom and company for a fantastic expo. Tom, my
hats off to you for all the effort you have put into developing this great show.
Your hard work is greatly appreciated. Thanks also to everyone else who
worked the expo at the ShowPlace, i.e. food concession, admission,
reception etc.

Next, thanks to everybody that stopped by our booth to chat or to see the
demonstration of our EcoWrapper® rod wrapping system. A special thanks
to all that purchased our wrapping system and made this a successful show
for us. Also, for the wonderful feedback received by some past customers
and people who know someone that own and like our system. This means
so much to us, thanks!

Thank You,
Clyde Alho

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Re: Thank you from The Rod Shop, Inc.
Posted by: Bill Colby (---.int.bellsouth.net)
Date: March 04, 2008 09:48AM

You have a neat feature that locks the blank when you let go. I wanted to see more but each time I came by you had several guys you were demonstrating for. I should have come back on Sunday but family obligations limited me to just one day. I power wrap mostly now but if I was hand wrapping I'd say you have one heck of a nice tool going there.

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Re: Thank you from The Rod Shop, Inc.
Posted by: Gary Colling (---.fibrewired.on.ca)
Date: March 04, 2008 10:31AM

Where can I find out more information on this EcoWrapper® rod wrapping system? It's the first I have heard of it.

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Re: Thank you from The Rod Shop, Inc.
Posted by: Harold Krause (199.67.140.---)
Date: March 04, 2008 10:41AM

I'm with Gary. I hand wrap you have captured my attention.

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Re: Thank you from The Rod Shop, Inc.
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: March 04, 2008 11:45AM

I mentioned to Clyde the business opportunity that comes from being a sponsor here. He came to the Expo last weekend not really knowing what to expect. Some folks had told him that I was exaggerating whenever I spoke of the event, the attendance, etc. As it turned out, he not only sold every single unit he brought to the show, but ended up having to take orders on units to ship when he returned home. I think he pretty much found out that what we've all been saying about the Expo is more than just hype or fluff.

I also suspect that a sponsorship here or a single advertisement in the magazine might result in more business than he could handle. I think Clyde has a regular day job, although I'm not sure. He may not be ready to have that much business, just yet.

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Re: Thank you from The Rod Shop, Inc.
Posted by: Ed Sabatini (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: March 04, 2008 10:15PM

Best hand wrapper I think I've ever seen.

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Re: Thank you from The Rod Shop, Inc.
Posted by: Terry LaValle (---.ips.PaulBunyan.net)
Date: March 05, 2008 09:55AM

best hand wrapper I think I've ever owned. Nice to be able to "lock" for all of the various reasons.

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