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Thursday, February 05, 2009
Ok here's the chart from FedEx, showing the drastic reduction in fuel surcharges from November until now: FedEx Express Surcharge Effective Date 7.50% Jan. 5, 2009–Feb. 1, 2009 15.00% Dec. 1, 2008–Jan. 4, 2009 28.50% Nov. 3, 2008–Nov. 30, 2008 Now it's only 1%!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL, that's all I can say - amazing.... Labels: fedex, fuel surcharges, shipping
by: CLCLeather
 
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
 Anytime you step out of the country you call home, you are going to be carrying with you your passport and other legal documents that contain your legal identity. These are possibly the most important things you pack as you are going to need them to enter a new country and return back to your own. You would not think twice about purchasing luggage to protect your things, so why would you think twice about looking at leather passport cases to protect your identity? This purchase is especially important for people who are planning to study abroad / internationally as the amount of paperwork they will need to carry along with their passport is immense, and even more pertinent to their success in a new land. It is very hard for a visitor to prove her identity in a country that does not house the identification records of international students. You will need your passport and documents to even begin establishing an identity and record of your residency in a new country, so you should not have to think twice before looking at leather passport cases. Leather passport cases are a good idea because most are finished / fine leather; therefore, your passport is protected from the possible weather elements you may face and is durable to the rough handling it may experience at customs. There is a stigma that customs is a very rough obstacle to go through when entering or reentering a country, and this stigma is not over exaggerated. Customs is a very serious matter, and if you have leather passport cases they will see that you respect the value of your documents and thus their jobs meaning you may be treated a little better. If you are not, at least you will be able to move through the area quicker and smoother because you have everything organized within your case and can find the right documents easily. There are many leather passport cases out there, but one thing you may consider is having your initials embossed on the cover in the leather. Usually, the personalization will not cost much more than the original costs of leather passport cases, and it is an added safety and possibly the reason why you will get your documents returned if through some circumstance you lose your passport and papers. There are some decent people who will make sure that it is returned safely to you if you give them the information they will need to do so. Labels: international traveling tips, leather passport cases, passport covers, travel wallets, traveling abroad
by: CLCLeather
Friday, August 08, 2008
 People more than ever are shopping online. It is just a convenient way to shop and it really is an easy way to save. There are a lot of things you may not want to buy online, however, like clothes or shoes, simply because you e not sure of the fit. But, there are other products like men’s leather wallets that are very easy to buy online. All you have to do is search for a men’s bifold leather wallet or whatever style you are looking for. Once you have searched the search engine for men’s leather wallets then you may start searching through the selection to find what you are looking for. If you find it difficult to find just what you are looking for then get more specific. For example, you could search “men’s black wallets” if that is what you are looking for. Or, you could type in “men’s wallet on sale” to search out the clearance prices. There really are a lot of ways to find the right wallet or accessory like a men’s leather money clip wallet when you shop online. You will find, also, that the following suggestions will really guide you through your online buying experience of men’s leather wallets. Tip #1 -Reputable Site The first thing you want to ensure when you are buying anything online is that you are shopping with a reputable website. There may be a few ways to know whether or not you should deal with a particular website within moments. First of all, if the site does not offer secure encryption for your payment data then you definitely want o skip that virtual store. Identity theft is running rampant and when you submit your personal information over the web when it is not encrypted then you are really rolling the dice. Another way to tell whether the site is reputable or not is to look at the design. If you can tell the design took a lot of time and the website is really put together then you have a better chance of dealing with a reputable business person. IF the site looks like it was thrown together in a couple days then it probably was and you should avoid the site altogether. Tip #2- Name Brand When you are shopping online it always helps to buy a brand you are familiar with. Many times this is a name brand that you have purchased over the years and always had quality products. If this is the case then you will feel comfortable buying the same product over the web because you will be confident that it is a quality product. The last thing you want to do is start experimenting with cheap items that could be of poor quality when you are buying online. This is not such a bad idea in concept, but in reality it can really cost you because if you want to return the item you have to pay additional shipping and handling charges. So, the cheap item soon becomes expensive. There really are a lot of things you will want to keep in mind when you shop online and these are just a couple. As long as you are smart and focus on what you are buying and where you are buying it from then you should not have any problems. Labels: cheap leather wallet, leather wallets, slim men's wallet
by: CLCLeather
Thursday, June 19, 2008
 When you go shopping for leather laptop briefcases there are several things you need to keep in mind. You don’t want to go out and make an impulse buy so it really does make sense to plan out your purchase. When you know what you are looking for it will be much easier to find and narrow down your selection. For example, if you are in search of leather wheeled laptop bags there are a couple of things you will want to ask yourself. One is whether you want to look specifically at women’s laptop bags with wheels or whether any leather wheeled laptop bags are appropriate. If you are looking specifically for laptop bags for women then you will find this significantly narrows the search and will help you find the right bag much faster. Narrowing down the details will also help you find the perfect bag. For example, if you need a 17 inch laptop case there really is no sense in looking at smaller or larger cases. When you have narrowed down the type of bag you want then the following factors will help you make your final choice. Detail #1- Style Many individuals are looking for a particular style of laptop bag. This could be the way it is designed or the way it looks but many individuals want to carry their computer around in an attractive looking bag. Determining you want a certain style in a particular color will help you on your shopping trip and will save you a lot of time. Detail #2- Quality Remember, the quality of the bag is also very important. If you are looking at a selection of bags and the one you are interested in just does not appear to be the quality you are looking for then skip it. There are plenty more to choose from. Don’t let yourself buy a bag of poor quality because you are carrying your laptop around and this bag should be sturdy. Detail #3 -Storage Another thing you will want to keep in mind is the storage. If you need a lot of storage in your laptop bag then you will know to skip those little sleeve bags that have no storage at all. Narrowing down the amount of storage you need in your laptop case will help immensely. Detail #4- Price Finally, you should consider the price when looking for a computer case. The price will affect your budget and it may affect the quality of the bag. So, give it a thorough review and see if it is worth what is being asked. These are just a few suggestions to help you find and buy the right computer case. It will take a little bit of time to come up with all of your specifications but when you do you will find that shopping is a lot easier and a whole lot faster. Labels: laptop cases, leather briefcases, shopping for women
by: CLCLeather
Friday, June 13, 2008
Once every 18 months, we go crazy and offer free monogramming to our website visitors. No one in our industry is so daring, I might add. Well, this year, our free monogramming offer (engraving one's initials (up to 3 letters) on the leather product) coincided conveniently with Father's Day and the offer was a huge hit with new and old clients alike. So, before the free monogramming offer expires on Monday night, June 16th, 2008 at 11:59 PM EDT, I just wanted to make sure our blog readers get a chance to order in advance of upcoming birthdays or even early Christmas gifts.The next time we will offer Free Monogramming will be towards the end of 2009, so don't say I did not warn you! Happy Shopping and More Savings to those who plan ahead, Adam from CLCLabels: advance shopping, free monogramming
by: CLCLeather
Sunday, May 18, 2008
 When it comes to buying leather desk accessories there are many things that you need to keep in mind. It might not seem all that difficult when you first think of it, but when you begin shopping you will realize there are actually quite a lot of things that you need to decide before you choose on desk top leather accessories. The following tips will help you make the right decision and find the best leather desk accessories on your budget. • Tip#1 Quality The most important thing you want to consider when buying accessories like a leather valet tray is the quality. If you are buying leather accessories you are doing so because you like the fact that they are attractive so it is important to ensure the attractiveness of these items last for years to come. The only way to ensure this is to buy products that are made of high quality leather and top of the line stitching. The stitching on the leather items should be double threaded and appear durable. Any loose threads or broken strands signify that the item is not the kind of quality you are looking for. • Tip #2 Price When you are searching for items like leather coasters or women’s desk accessories you will notice that some of the prices are really expensive. That is because leather is expensive and when you are buying quality leather from a name brand store then you will pay a pretty price. Keep in mind, however, that there is quality leather for affordable prices. You just have to know how to find it. One of the best ways to find affordable yet quality leather products is to search the web. When you search the Internet you can find the product you want to buy for the most affordable price. There is no need to sacrifice quality simply because of your budget. You can search the web and find just what you want at a price you can afford. Not to mention, it is very likely you could find what you are looking for on sale! • Tip #3 Brand Believe it or not but the brand does not always reflect quality even if it is an expensive brand. So, when you are buying leather desk accessories try not to get too caught up in what brand you are buying. Instead, focus on the quality and if the price equals the quality before you consider brand. And, although some brand names do typically have excellent quality that is not the case all the time. So, be sure you pay attention when shopping. If you keep these tips in mind while shopping for leather desk accessories then you will realize it is not so difficult to find the quality items you are looking for in a price range you can afford. Sure, it does take time but if you are patient you will find just what you have been looking for. Labels: business card holder, card file, desk accessories
by: CLCLeather
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Yesterday, we moved the bulk of our warehouse from our old location to our new location. Even though the two locations are 1 mile apart, the move was still difficult. We had the best moving help (the only way to contact them is through Uhaul's moving service online called eMove.com - their company name is Queen City Movers in Amherst NY and ask for Garrett, Frank and Jason). So, that's why we have not been able to post so often on the blog and our newsletters are almost nonexistent these past few months. I assure you, though, that once we move in, we will be in a better position in Grand Island, NY and for our tourist visitors! So, thanks for your patience and stay tuned for our newly designed monthly newsletter coming out in the middle of April 2008! Happy shopping, Adam from CLCLabels: fedex, move, uhaul
by: CLCLeather
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