What You Can Do... That Amazon Can't
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For as long as I remember, I have always enjoyed talent shows. Apparently, I’m not the only one, as there are lots of them on T.V.
“Great Sandy. Really appreciate you sharing this with us. I’m busy. What’s your point?”
My point is that there’s been a resurgence with shoppers returning to bookstores, children’s boutiques, and toy stores to do their shopping. Much of what is driving the resurgence, is “community”. Stores have found out what community means, and have drawn in hundreds of regulars who want to support their local store.
I don’t hear “How can I compete with Amazon?” as often as I used to.
Well here’s another idea. Hold a Talent Show. Give out prizes. Contact the media before and after about it. Make it a fun, lively, and silly event for all.
Who knows – things may change. But for now, Amazon can’t hold a talent show…and you can.

"It Is
So Stinking Cute!"
Sloths, cockatoos, koalas, and llamas - Mary Meyer makes plush "that is so stinking cute". With innovative designs, great prices, and plush that is "exceptionally soft and beautiful", they have emerged as one of the top plush lines in the industry.
But that's not all. Over the last few years, they have purchased both Wubbanub and Taggies, two fantastic lines for infants. They have Lovies, they have blankets, they have soft toys, and they have rattles.
We love this line, and we know you will, too.
(We start immediately. Please note that we have the line for toy stores only, and the
states we have it in are: AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN)

Need Catalogs?
When ordering this fall, you may need catalogs. We have them.
Let us know if you would like for us to send you hard copies or e-mail them, and which vendors you need catalogs for.
Has Mad Mattr Slowed Down?
We can enthusiastically say no. If anything, our
sales are better than ever.
With a total turn around in shipping, our stores are able to sell lots more product.
What has really helped us in addition, is the new Jewel Tones. Their colors have been totally revamped, and are now very vibrant. Choose from Pink Flamingo, Rocket Red, Purple Paradise, Green Dream, Orange Rush, and Blue Wonder. $6.50 (6)
Pink Flamingo
Rocket Red
Purple Paradise
Green Dream
Orange Rush
Blue Wonder
Sandy Ruben and Associates Road Reps
Sandy Ruben  (NC/SC/VA/AL/MS) 843-696-4464 sandyrubeninfo@gmail.com
Tom Darnell  (TN/KY) 615-945-8939 darnelltoys@gmail.com
Katherine Hodges  (NC/SC) 919-244-8774 toyrep@nc.rr.com
Don Smith  (GA) 919-749-8038 donsmithSRA@gmail.com
Valerie Bernstein  (AL/TN/GA) 678-595-3062 valeriebernstein1@gmail.com
Misty Blalock Audish ( NC/SC/VA) 704-258-7367 mbaudish@gmail.com
Rachel Jones  (VA/NC) 218-230-8898 toysalesrep@hotmail.com
Dee Senter  (SC/GA) 803-414-7207 dsentertoyrep@gmail.com
Catherine Coury  (NC) 732-841-9372 catherinecoury2@hotmail.com
Daryll Gunter  (FL/GA) 850-838-6568  toysarecool@ yahoo.com
Gabriella Araujo  (FL) 631-946-3030  gabriellatoyrep@hotmail.com
Christina Posso (FL) 954-496-0992 christinapSRA@gmail.com 
Karen Bortle (KY/TN) 913-787-3125 karenbortle@gmail.com