[vendtalk] AmeriSource

Mon Nov 5 17:26:10 UTC 2012

I as a vendor who really appreciate the AmeriSource rebate think that getting that check in the mail and not having to do anything is wonderful. I do shop at the SAMs club and save quiet a bit of money. Plus they are apart of the rebate program. 

As a business owner I am ALWAYS looking for any type of savings. National Association of Blind Merchants has and will continue to work with all blind business owners to better our bottom line. 

Thank you Nickie and Kevan for working so hard for all of us. 

Now lets go back to work and make some more money.

Kim Williams
National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee
423-400-6994
Rkvend at aol.com

On Nov 5, 2012, at 12:03 PM, Kevan Worley <kevanworley at blindmerchants.org> wrote:

> I would only suggest that Kathy, who has written on this list about this program, can often serve as a mediator if you feel you're not getting rebates in a timely or accurate manner. Nicky Gacos, President, National Association of Blind Merchants, has worked in collaboration with our Illinois folks and our members from other states to put together this great program. There are always pros and cons with every program. When I ran dozens of vending machines, I had friends who told me I should go to Sam's more often. They said I would save pennies here and dollars there. I decided my time was more valuable than spending twelve hours a month at Sam's. I spent that time doing other business developments. This approach worked well for me. I am not suggesting that my approach is right for everyone. I am suggesting that sometimes we trip over dollars by chasing dimes. Some of my buddies in this program tell me that this rebate program is working very well for them. At the very least, I think folks should sign up for it. It is for all blind vendors. It is administered by an outside group which is not affiliated with RSVA. RSVA has shown themselves not to be credible. This is why we have worked very hard to develop a program for all blind vendors.
> 
> That said, the National Association of Blind Merchants has taken the lead and will continue to lead. We will keep searching for rebate and buying programs. We will support our members when they face legal challenges under Randolph-Shepard. It was the NFB which worked with Social Security to clarify un-incurred business expense eligibility. All of us, together, will keep doing the heavy lifting to increase our opportunities.
> 
> Have a great week.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vendtalk [mailto:vendtalk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Horn
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 3:50 PM
> To: 'Vendor Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [vendtalk] AmeriSource
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> AmeriSource is a great idea but be sure you are getting the pest price, even with the rebate.  Depending on your supplier the net cost is sometimes
> better at a buying club without the rebate than with it.    Examples are
> Kellogg's and General Mills.  In the area I live both lines are better priced at a buying club without the rebate than through a traditional distributor with the rebate.  And you do not have to wait 2-3 months for you money.  
> 
> Also, keep track of your purchases.  AmeriSource has omitted rebates due me and, even though they assured me they would "make it right", I never heard another thing.
> 
> Don't get me wrong, it is a great idea developed by nice people but, in spite of it being money you would never receive without it, it is nice to know it is doing what it purports to do.  
> 
> Moreover, they take 30% of the total due you.  This seems a little steep to me but, until competition arises, they get what they get.
> 
> Dennis Horn
> 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: vendtalk [mailto:vendtalk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kathy Ungaro
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 2:10 PM
> To: vendtalk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [vendtalk] AmeriSource
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> Hi Rhonda (and all),
>  
> I double checked, your application was received on September 5th, so providing your distributor is an authorized distributor you will receive a 3rd quarter
> 
> rebate check soon, the data is being complied now.
>  
> As Kevan mentioned earlier everyone who has not yet signed up for rebates can do so by following this link.
>  
> Directly from our blindmerchants.org website here is the link:
> http://www.blindmerchants.org/library/Amerisource_Rebate_Program_Application
> .pdf
>  
> In Illinois alone we brought in over $20,000 in rebates for the 2nd quarter... 
> It was likely over $70,000 for the entire United States Blind Entrepreneurs! This is such an awesome opportunity; everyone needs to be a part of this. Also some should be considering changing their purveyor from someone like Sam's (where we only get credit for Mars purchases) to an authorized vending distributor.  Because now having the ability to collect rebates and the ease of having your product delivered vs. going and hand picking orders... The benefits can outweigh the initial savings.
>  
> Anyone with questions can feel free to call me, I am also willing to help anyone complete the application and submit it for them. 630-234-4444
>  Thank you, 
> 
> 
> Kathy Ungaro
> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
> Chicago, IL 60604
> (630)234-4444
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> Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:25:44 -0500
> From: "Rhonda Hutson" <rhondahutson3 at gmail.com>
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> I have already signed up for it but did not understand how to order.
> 
> 
> Rhonda Hutson
> 918-962-5445 Home
> 918-774-3213 Cell
> rhondahutson3 at gmail.com
> Order Corinthia Falls by Kim Hutson!
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Kevan Worley
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 9:17 AM
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> Rhonda,
> 
> I'm traveling in Ohio this weekend.
> 
> However, AmeriSource is very very easy. You simply sign up. You order 
> through the same sources from which you have always ordered. AmeriSource 
> will track that data for you. You will then receive a quarterly check. This 
> typically works better when you are using a national vend supplier, such as 
> Vistar. When I get off the road next week, I can get you further 
> clarification. Everyone can sign up on the AmeriSource program.
> 
> Directly from our blindmerchants.org website here is the link:
> http://www.blindmerchants.org/library/Amerisource_Rebate_Program_Application
> .pdf
> 
> Kevan Worley
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: vendtalk [mailto:vendtalk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rhonda 
> Hutson
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 5:53 AM
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> I'm not understanding how Amerisource works. Can someone explain to me how 
> it all works? Where am I suppose to order from? How is it shipped to me? Is 
> there shipping and handling charges attached?
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> Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:19:01 -0500
> From: John Fritz <jhvi at centurytel.net>
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> Hello Rhonda,
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> You should just continue to ordering as you have been.  You should have
> given 
> them your customer info to the places you have been ordering from.
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> John Fritz
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