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Android vs Iphone
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine Hauber Jul 21, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Choices, choices and more choices.Like many of you, it's time to make the change. Too many hidden charges and fees to keep that charge card machine.I went to the local Radio Shack and ATT stores and…Continue
Jury photos
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Berman Jan 7, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Is it ever appropriate or acceptable to have more than one item in a photo. For an example, I have three wood turnings that are similar but have dyed them in red, natural and blue. I call them my…Continue
How far would you travel to save $150. per night hotel fee?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Hoyt Apr 3, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
While the "jury" is still out I'm doing some ground work for a New York show in a very affluent area. It is also on the busiest weekend of the year. That being said, there is nothing available in…Continue
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Gordon Ekback replied to Peter Geiger's discussion Art in the Park in Boone? Which one?
"Boone??? Do you mean Blowing Rock? I live here and don't hear a lot of good reports. Seems like the same artist every month. Local economy is not what it was and the sales report aren't good either. The only months worth trying would…"
Gordon Ekback replied to Katheryn Hoban's discussion CREDIT CARD PROCESSING & MERCHANT ACCT'S-100% WIRELESS
"That is just the reason I asked about the android and Iphone. I was being charged for everything that's why we went to square too.
695 for a cancellation fee?....you would have to be nuts!!!! Their charges aer worse than what we were…"
Christine Hauber replied to Gordon Ekback's discussion Android vs Iphone
"I upgraded to the iphone. I have been with Verizon since 1990 and have no plans of switching. The plans through Verizon don't have rollover minutes like some other companies but I would rather have the coverage throughout the US when I am…"
Lori Flanders replied to Gordon Ekback's discussion Android vs Iphone
"I have a Droid X (verizon) I got just so I could use square. I've never had trouble getting square to work, it is the best thing ever invented (seriously!!), but my phone has crashed/frozen at other times, once playing Angry Birds and once…"
Kathy Oda replied to Gordon Ekback's discussion Android vs Iphone
"I recently went with the LG Optimus V droid using Virgin Mobile's $25 a month for 300 talk minutes/unlimited data. I'm using Go Payment. Haven't had service area problems to date that I've noticed. My Radio…"
Amy Ikenn replied to Gordon Ekback's discussion Android vs Iphone
"I have an HTC Incredible (Android) through Verizon. My overall experience is that Verizon has the most reliable coverage in the most places. I LOVE my Android phone but I was a google geek long before I got it. Square works really…"
Gordon Ekback posted a discussion
Android vs Iphone
Choices, choices and more choices.Like many of you, it's time to make the change. Too many hidden charges and fees to keep that charge card machine.I went to the local Radio Shack and ATT stores and came home even more confused than before we went. So, if you would,please educate me in what works best for you.What carrier, phone and plans do you all have?I have already received my card reader from square and all that is done and ready to go. Just not that phone savy so please help.Waiting…See More
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Gordon Ekback replied to Liz Ashe's discussion Festival in the Park -- Charlotte in the group CAROLINA ARTISIANS
"Hi Liz,
All I can say is good luck. As an award winner last year, I'm not going back.
Set up is a breeze. There is plenty of room behind you and even some people even set up another tent to escape the heat.
But that's the good…"
Gordon Ekback replied to Linda McGurn's discussion Raleigh/Durham shows?
"Take a look at Centerfest in Durham. We did it last year and it turned out good but we got lucky. I'll probably do it again this year but won't be too excited.It is only a 3 hr. trip for me.
They treat the artist very well but since they…"
Gordon Ekback replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What are you doing this weekend? May 20-22
"We are headed to the beautiful Stockley Gardens in Norfolk Virginia."
Gordon Ekback commented on Alison Thomas's blog post Crozet Spring Festival, Virginia
"Set up and tear down was a breeze. I just would have expected them to cut the grass. It was ankle deep and no one could put a floor down and trying to level a pedestal was difficult.
We traveled 4.5 hrs and that was too far for this show. "
Gordon Ekback commented on Alison Thomas's blog post Crozet Spring Festival, Virginia
"Low sales? How about no sales!
I am all for wood stuff but 6 turners,about 6 furniture makers, a fantastic scroll saw artist, wooden lamps and wooden outdoor furniture and planters. There are only 125 artist there so now I know how jewelers might…"
Gordon Ekback commented on BOB STUART's group CAROLINA ARTISIANS
"Regarding the Banner Elk show..We have been there for three years and we are done. It is in a well established area and there is more looking than buying. A lot of craft stuff too. There is another "promoter" in the area and she does…"
Gordon Ekback commented on Nels Johnson's blog post Southlake,TX, Mainsail, and Dogwood (Atlanta)--no reports, what gives?
"Mainsail.....Hot.Hot and sales were not so hot. I was down from and last year and there were a zero across from me. Then there was a mixed media painter with coy fish who just about sold out. He also was seen by us selling tee's but…"
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Centerfest in Durham NC
Posted on September 20, 2010 at 9:58am 0 Comments 0 Likes
This was our first time showing here so we talked with several other artists who could give a fair comparison from past events.
Setup..For the most it was a Saturday morning setup. The food vendors came in on Friday night but they did let the artists setup after 9:00pm when the food guys are done. That was a big help. We knew that the weather was going to be in the 90's the next day.
Organization. Flawless! They had "block captains" with radios. So, if you needed anything, you didn't… Continue
Setup..For the most it was a Saturday morning setup. The food vendors came in on Friday night but they did let the artists setup after 9:00pm when the food guys are done. That was a big help. We knew that the weather was going to be in the 90's the next day.
Organization. Flawless! They had "block captains" with radios. So, if you needed anything, you didn't… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:32am on July 01, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Gordon Ekback a gift…
Happy birthday, Gordon. I hope this is a great day and a year full of pleasant surprises. It must be kind of nice to have a birthday near this holiday weekend, everyone ready for a break and a party.
- At 11:09am on April 20, 2011,
Meredith Kuntzsch said… Awesome Neighbor Award goes to........Gordon Ekback!!!!
It was fun...and funny.
- At 10:06pm on April 18, 2011,
Sabrina Aughenbaugh said… - Congrats Gordon on your Purchase Award from St. Petersburg's Mainsail Arts Festival. Way to go....Sabrina
- At 2:44pm on November 18, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Gordon Ekback a gift…
- At 11:10pm on March 22, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
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