On August 24, 2012 we moved
into our new business location.
Photo's Here.
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The
Little Big Book Dictionary
and since 6/06 -
The Little 12n12 Dictionary |
In the beginning was the
word - er - dictionary... First printed - November 1998.
The culmination of nearly 3 years work and another 3 years of work in subsequent
years.
Then Lyle learned how to create a website... and one thing led to another.
The dictionary has undergone numerous additions and improvements through the
years,
Many hundreds of thousands of the 'LBBD' have been distributed since 1998.
Now - over 1,000 copies are distributed every week.
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Recovery Emporium Inc.
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About us...
We're Lyle and Theresa P. - two fellowship members.
SD's ... Theresa - 4/19/95
Lyle - 2/8/83
and as of this entry we now have 6 employees, all but one of which are also
active fellowship members, with a total of over 60 years sobriety and clean time. We know recovery first hand.
Now having over 13 years
in the recovery related medallion, book, and gift business we know the entire
network of suppliers and competitors like no other.
Our current ( 2013 ) average daily order rate runs near 80 to 120 orders
per day.
( Based on sales numbers from the two major suppliers of medallions in the
world, in 2008, we became the largest retailer of medallions in the world - by
far. )
Our current routine stock of medallions nears 200,000.
Our routine stock
of other items is similarly massive due to our ever growing sales volume
demands.
We know recovery circles and their needs first hand.
Our aim is to responsively serve those needs with integrity and fairness.
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A word of caution to those who would entertain entering the
"drunk junk business"
( as it's lovingly described ).
Beware - it's an extremely small market with few
suppliers.
You're essentially selling "trinkets" with very low profit potential although
with the same overhead expenses as any other business endeavor.
Hardly a month goes by without someone contacting us saying they want to
start a "recovery store" and are seeking suppliers. I've shortened my response
to pretty much this: "How many bumper stickers or medallions do you think you'll
have to sell to pay an electric bill?"
Or - "We have to sell near 4 bronze medallions to make a buck and the IRS takes
their portion of that. Think about it."
This word of caution not because we fear competition. It's solely because
through the years we've come to know a number of people who have been severely
hurt financially as a direct result of jumping into this business without first
being aware of it's inherent challenges and pitfalls.
By fate or chance we happened to enter this arena at a prime beginning of
exponential growth of internet e-commerce. We began with the dictionary and one
thing led to another. Hundreds of thousands of dictionaries have been
distributed and continue at a staggering rate. We have spent tens of
thousands of hours in website work. We have spent an ocean of money through the
years and our lives have been, and still are, absolutely dominated by the needs
and challenges of the business.
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Call Toll Free - USA & Canada 1- 888 - 798 - 3496
Direct - Not Toll Free:
1 +
304 Area Code +
424-3496 or 304 - 428-0318
Fax Number on Request
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time |
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Our Team - Here to serve you.
Mandy B.
Office - Customer Service -
Primary Phone Support
Tracy H.
Office - Customer Service -
Primary Phone Support
Cat R. Stock Management - Customer Service
- Order Processing
Amy H.
Website Maintenance -
Customer Service - Order Processing
Tom G.
Customer Service - Order Processing
Tommy V.
Engraving Specialist, Laser Creations - Customer Service
Lyle P. - Boss
Man
Creator of Big Book & 12n12 Dictionaries
Webmaster - Ship Captain ( Dad :-)
Theresa P. - Boss Lady
( Momma T :-) |
On August 24,
2012 we moved
into our new business location.
Photo's Here.
