They claimed internal book-keeping system problems as the cause of their delinquency. The test will come in two weeks, when the first of two invoices comes due. Again, they are located in the Midwest, in a artsy, tourist-type location within an hour or two of a major city. I get a little concerned about someone expanding in this environment. Most of my new accounts for this year's BMAC are just re-ordering now, so I'm just beginning to extend Net 30 terms to these folks.
Retail sales are both up and down.
Not much more I could add without explaining our whole strategy for the year. We're about as busy as we can get, and thankful for all of it. This Discussion Group is monitored regularly. Any posted messages soliciting products or services will be removed. This discussion group aims to provide an open forum for professional craftspeople, retailers, collectors or show promoters to share issues, ideas and information.