Post #306146 by ikitnrev on Sun, May 13, 2007 9:24 PM

Although I am one of those who would like an Oceanic Arts mug, I am not offended by the selling policy. I don't feel it is my role to criticize Oceanic Art's policy, as I am sure that they have many other things that they wish to think about.... (i.e. carving tikis rather then shipping tiki mugs)

Bob and Leroy can be proud of a business that has lasted 50 years. If I were them, I might like the idea of 250 to 500 of their former customers, or potential new customers, coming in to congratulate them and simply say 'Hi, thanks for a job well done'.... especially if those people trickle in over a several month period.

They could have offered all the mugs for sale on a website, but then those mugs might have sold out and shipped out quickly, and then there would have been no incentive for people to stop on by.

[ Edit revision: I meant to say 'there would be less incentive for people to stop on by' ... there is always good reasons to stop in at Oceanic Arts - a tip of the hat to Tipsy for pointing out my late night poor choice of words ]

I am not sure of when my next visit to the L.A. area will occur. Perhaps it might be sooner than I anticipate, and a mug may still be available. But if they were sold out, I would likely spend the money on some other tiki carving, or some other cool product they have offered for sale. And hopefully I would still be able to shake their hands and offer my congratulations when I do so.

I do believe the key thing here is to recognize and celebrate Oceanic Arts 50 years of being in business - that is an achievement that is perhaps as grand as the Mai Kai celebrating their 50th anniversary last year. Obtaining a mug for myself, in comparison, is a quite minor concern.

I just hope that Bamboo Ben hasn't made six visits, and grabbed 12 of the mugs, to go along with that 12 pack of Budweiser he purchased.

Vern

[ Edited by: ikitnrev 2007-05-14 05:22 ]