As we have been hinting at for about a month now, we have been moving towards some new addition to the 2C Photography family. We have been telling you that we would be opening a studio but haven't disclosed the location. We have also indicated that we would be also opening another business that didn't really pertain to photography. Well, let's let the cat out of the bag.
Starting on May 17th we will be opening a thrift store along with a photo studio in Kirbyville MO right next to the post office. Kay's Thrift Store will open first with the photo studio following shortly there after. Jackie and I have been putting so many hours getting ready for this move with most of the efforts coming from her.
This store will eventually have a large variety of item priced to save your budget. But that's not all! The store will be taking items in from our customer in exchange for credit towards in store purchases. We will also be excepting some items on consignment. Those who are interested in antiques and collectibles will also have things of interest at Kay's Thrift Store. We are currently looking to have items available for purchase online. Buyers of antiques and collectibles will have the opportunity to apply for a Premier Buyers Membership which will offer special deals for their consideration. And that's just for starters. This will be something that you will want to check out and follow because we intend for it to become your favorite store where your shrinking dollar stretches farther.
Just a final little entry about the thrift store. We recognize how tough times are getting and we want to make sure that we do whatever we can to make things a little easier whenever we can. We will always be trying to find more ways to accomplish that mission.
Well, what about the studio? Well that will be coming real quick with additional ways to save our customers money. Look, let's face some reality here. Not matter what service is provided there is always a cost to providing that service to include providing for the means of the one providing the service to live. However, if a service out prices it's self there are no winners as the customer can't get what they need and the provider goes out of business. Let's look at the cost of school pictures for example. I have had so many people tell me that they have had to pay nearly $40 for the child's school photos and that adds up when those same people tell me they have 3 school aged children now and another one starting school next year. When I was a kid they only cost $6 or $7 and my folks complained about that. Well we plan to offer an alternative option for our customers with children. While we have not tallied up the final numbers yet, we believe that we can save around $10 or more for a similar package. That parent of 4 is very excited about that. Wedding and senior package as well as Christmas card and family portraits will also be available for Thrifty prices. I know that was a shameless Stretch. I just hope it didn't Shrink your attention. I will not take this any Farther.
On a final note, while I have told you about our souvenir division I haven't ever mentioned any of those venues that we service. We have plans to change that for those who want us to in the very near future. But I have to stop and mention one of them in closing out todays post. Jackie and I went to Dockers Restaurant today. I mention this because we often find it necessary to eat out at a restaurant due to the activities of the day. Lately, we have noticed that with very few exception the service has been lacking in our opinion to say the least. The quality of the food in many cases is lacking as well and I have for the first time in a while found myself debating whether to leave any tip at all. Not the case today! The team of Dockers was a very refreshing change. They out did themselves in seeing to our service and the food was (wait for it) to die for! I didn't have to disguise any of my food with salt or pepper (my doctor thanks you) or cover it with ketchup or some other kind of sauce. It was simply GREAT. And the prices are very good as well. So If you're looking for a great place to go out to eat and have a completely wonderful experience, Dockers Restaurant should be on your short list of places to go. Tell them we sent you (won't get you a thing) and while you're there let one of my staff take your picture (and buy it please). You'll be glad you went I am very sure.
That's it for this time, so until next time, have a great day everybody!
Richard
