Amy
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18 years
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Lindy from Bronx
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Drawstring Sportpack - 18" x 14"
Item No. 6188-1814
Everyone who received a drawstring sportpack asked for an additional one for a family member or friend. Big hit with nursing and medical students.
Foldable Hand Fan
Item No. 115480
With air conditioning being cut back to conserve energy, these fans have proven to be beyond helpful. I have been asked for two so that nurses can fan with both hands. Well received and definitely appreciated.
Folding Chair with Carrying Bag
Item No. 5648
Fabulous chair. Unfortunately family members decided they could use them more than my clients.
Jennifer from Oxford
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Light-Up Coaster
Item No. 118445
Fun item. I haven't had any problems with them at all. Colors LED's are bright. Would be a nice giveaway for a bar or restaurant.
Golf Organizer Shoe Bag
Item No. 100848
This is a classy looking bag for a promo item. Our golfing clients loved them!
Doreen from Cedar Key
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Gildan 6 oz. Ultra Cotton T-Shirt - Ladies' - Screen - White
Item No. 590-L-S-W
Our ladies loved the t-shirts with our stylish logo smack on the front. We purchased these t's for our housekeeping staff to use. They look so good that now we will order in some pretty colors with our logo. Loved the fact I was able to order a sample first because I do like to see touch, wear and wash.
Bic Clic Stic Pen
Item No. 39152
Great pen, always reliable, writes great. We give out to all the restaurants and shops in our community to keep our motel/cottages in everyone's mind. Clear and precise imprinting.Great promo item!
Jessica from Thonotosassa
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Twister Smartphone Holder and Stand
Item No. 140885
Our logo looks beautiful on these. IT was very happy with them.
Promotional Drawstring Sportpack - 24 hr
Item No. 7194-24HR
Great little bags. We use these to bundle shirts and other promo items so that we can give them to new employees once they pass the climbing course. The logo is large and bold against any color. We picked Royal Blue.
Pacific Aluminum Sport Bottle - 26 oz.
Item No. 109484-26
I love that this bottle has a carabiner so i can clip it to my bag and be hands free!
Jane from Raleigh
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Brite Spots Jumbo Highlighter - Opaque - 24 hr
Item No. 117403-S-24HR
Great highlighter. We have reordered twice. Wonderful giveaway item. Staff also love using these.
Mood Stadium Cup - 17 oz.
Item No. 110198-17
Cup is much smaller than expected so we were disappointed with this item. We chose the 17 oz., expecting a taller cup. The color change is a fun aspect of this cup. If we had known the size was this small, we would have chosen a different item for our event.
Individual Life Savers - Pep-O-Mint
Item No. 106343-P
Big hit for our event. Great draw to our table.
Eileen from Vineland
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Jupiter Bluetooth Speaker
Item No. 139393
These are a great giveaway. The sound is great, and they look very classy in black with a silver logo.
Full Color Cleaning Cloth - 6" x 7"
Item No. 118795-67
We gave these out several months ago. Wow, were these popular with our customers and staff! The graphic came out spectacular.
Bic Intensity Clic Gel Pen - Opaque
Item No. 3421-S
Our customers LOVE these pens! Worth every penny.
Hanes Authentic T-Shirt - Youth - Full Color
Item No. 6729-Y-FC
These were perfect for Bring Your Child To Work Day. The colors were bright, logo area is good, and fit was spot-on.
Laura from Stratford
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Home Sweet Home Metal Keychain
Item No. 130721
The quality of this keychain is exceptional. Very well made item.
Budget-Beater Golf Umbrella - 60" Arc
Item No. 25001
For the price, this is a great umbrella. The quality of the artwork was very good. Overall quality of the item was not exceptional but certainly acceptable for the price paid.
"BIG'UN" Folding Camp Chair
Item No. 104480
The size of this chair is actually ideal for an average size adult. The quality is nice and the zipper carrying case was a nice feature too.
Crystal from Miami
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Bean Bag Buddy - Frog
Item No. 118038-FRG
Adorable! We used these as swag for a recent training session and they were great! Great quality & price!
Northern Waterproof Slicker - Men's
Item No. 136329-M
These are GREAT! We ordered gray with blue embroidery and they look and feel amazing. True to size. Excellent Quality!
Crossland Fleece Jacket - Men's
Item No. 123990-M
Our employees LOVE these jackets. They're a great value! We purchase them every year in a new color.
Alberta from Roscoe
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Del Rey Pen - Metallic
Item No. 120801-MET
This pen is GREAT!!! Comes in a variety of colors and the imprint area is large enough to put a message. Writes very smooth
Javelin Pen - Translucent
Item No. 6551-T
This is the do all be all works for everyone pen and the color selection is what is the most pleasing thing of all. That and the choice of blue or black ink. This one will get reordered again and again.
Color Panel Sport Duffel - Screen
Item No. 110945-S
OMG!!! This is the "do all" ..."be all" bag for the week end sport person or the kids that need to carry everything. Sturdy material...strong handles....plenty of room!!! Will buy again.
Nadine from Brandt
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Luncheon Napkin - 1-ply - White - Low Qty
Item No. 105458-LQ
Could be a little heavier, but for the event we use for they are perfect.
Paper Hot/Cold Cup - 12 oz. - Low Qty
Item No. 4943-12-LQ
They are great for cold drinks. Not so good for hot beverages, they are to thin. Many people couldn't hold them.
April from Ft. Belvoir
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Whistle Key Light
Item No. 6900
This item was suprisingly popular for our work force. Because of the whistle and light combination, it's great for runners who may be outside when it's poorly lit. I'm not sure if the compass works, but all three together make a formidable trinket.
Zip Pouch ID Holder - Black
Item No. 111205-B
Perfect size to wear around the neck without getting too heavy. Our work-force has enjoyed these so far.
Melissa from Monticello
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Deluxe Hemmed Golf Towel - Colors
Item No. 9485-C
The towels turned out fabulous. They were a little bigger than anticipated, which is a good thing! Highly recommend!
Brushed-Cotton 6-Panel Cap - Embroidered
Item No. 5154-E
Embroidery turned out great! The quality was better than I expected.
Ice Scraper - 10"
Item No. 570
The ice scrapers will serve it's purpose and our customers look forward to them ever winter.
Slider Tin with Sugar-Free Mints
Item No. 121767
Our logo turned out great on this product and can't wait to use it at our Open House.
Katie from Houston
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North End Hooded Soft Shell Jacket - Ladies'
Item No. 112478-L
Light weight yet warm great for this winter weather.
Economy Retractable Banner Display - 31-1/2"
Item No. 8922-32
Durable & Professional looking. Great way to draw people into your booth at trade shows.
Nathalie from Norfolk
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Foldable Sunglasses
Item No. 118042
Definitely a crowd favorite. Makes you stand out because they fold up. Very popular with the youth as well as adults.
Paper Mate InkJoy Pen - Translucent
Item No. 113165-T
smoothest writing pen on a budget. we've reordered this item because it's such good quality and value
Darlene from Asbury Park
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Smiley Guy Cell Phone Holder - 24 hr
Item No. 117814-24HR
Very Popular .... people were even dressing them up with little hats & such !!
Breezin' Plastic Hand Fan - Square
Item No. 109839-SQ
Was a little flimsy.... but was very appreciated when we handed them out at a summer concert !!!!
Betzy from Mcdonough
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Heather from Fremont
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Javelin Pen
Item No. 6551
I absolutely love this pen. It is comfortable and writes smooth. The imprint area is the perfect size and really stands out.
Martha from San Ramon
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Value White Coffee Mug - 11 oz. - 24 hr
Item No. 111699-24HR
It was my moms 102 bday and we wanted to give our guest a memento of her birthday party. My guests loved their coffee mug and so did my mom!!! Perfect!
Hand and Body Lotion - 1/2 oz.
Item No. 124140-05
These little lotions are just the right size for a purse or pocket, they are so cute, and the fragrance is not to strong and it feels good on your hands
Stemless Wine Glass - 15 oz.
Item No. 112564-15
Love these glasses, our bridal company uses them for champagne and some people leave with them cuz they are so cool!
Suzanne from Saint Louis
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High Sierra Impact Backpack - Embroidered
Item No. 9331-E
These are a good quality backpack that we give to new employees for use during their training. They hold up well and can handle the beating they get.
Folding Golf Umbrella with Auto Open - 58" Arc
Item No. 86523
Not very sturdy. Mine didn't last a whole year.
Tipped Colorblock Wicking Polo - Men's - Embroidered
Item No. 112084-M-E
These are great shirts. We got them in blue and they really look fantastic. As always the embroidery work was flawless.
Tipped Colorblock Wicking Polo - Men's - Embroidered
Item No. 112084-M-E
We ordered the white with gray shirts and they are fantastic! Employees who didn't participate in the event are now reconsidering for next year!
Connie from Richmond
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Promotional Drawstring Sportpack
Item No. 7194
We bought these for a college career day, I'm told they were a hit!
Learn About 911 Coloring Book
Item No. 1034-911
Not much you can say about coloring books, the kids love them!
Convention Bag - 14" x 9-1/2"
Item No. 16043-149
Holds just the right amount of goodies for us to give out at school/community functions without having to carry every item seperately. Very sturdy plastic, not see thru or flimsy. Imprint looks impressive on them as well.
Splat Mood Pencil
Item No. 109976
I love these myself! Anything that makes the day pass faster, even if comes from being entertained by a pencil!
Bridget from Broomall
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Sip & Flip Aluminum Bottle - 24 oz.
Item No. 119696
Great item for Employees to use in field during hot summer days.
Micah from Seattle
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Kristin from Fitchburg
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Maggie from Liberty
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Mini Folding Umbrella - 42" Arc
Item No. 110924
Budget is just another word for cheap in this product
Mini Snap-It Tin with Sugar-Free Mints
Item No. 6481-SF
Everyone LOVES these...HOWEVER, this batch had too many mints per tin and you are nearly unable to open the lids at all! Very frustrating as they are a neat tradeshow giveaway.
Picture Frame with Clock and Calculator
Item No. 108446
These were nice items and our sales team appreciated giving them out to customers.
Kristy from O Fallon
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PolyWeave Zippered Pouch - 11" x 15-1/2"
Item No. 142225-1115
We use these for welcome bags at an annual customer event. We add a lot of swag. The size and durability make it easy to use in a very hectic event. It also makes a nice presentatin to customers
Adhesive Cell Phone Wallet
Item No. 119373
Used this for an alternative purpose...We put them on the back of name tags at our event. It was perfect to keep a business card sized version of our event schedule and important numbers. Plus it gave everyone a spot to keep room key / ID / credit card / cash. Extremely well received.
Flip Top Dispenser with Sugar-Free Mints
Item No. 118346
This is an easy way to keep you name in front of people
Yowie Vacuum Tumbler - 18 oz. - Powder Coat - Laser Engraved
Item No. 133885-P-L
Our customers enjoy these tumblers tremendously. Great gift.
Susan from Somerset
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Javelin Pen
Item No. 6551
We have ordered these pens at two different times for two different hospital departments to use for health fairs, etc. They are very comfortable to hold with their curvy style; they write like a dream, and make a great presentation at a reasonable price. We love them!
Javelin Pen
Item No. 6551
This is one of our favorite pens. It is very graceful and easy to hold. We have used this for a few of our servicelines - including women's services. The pensare attractive, the imprint space is good, and we have been very pleased with not only how good they look, but also how well they write and how they hold up to frequent use.
Spirit Tumbler - 16 oz.
Item No. 105869-16
We used these as gifts for a special recognition week, and our team members loved them. It was actually a re-order, since we had used them for another special group gift earlier in the year. Great quality and price.
Clay from Kansas City
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Big Thunder Tote - 15" x 13"
Item No. 101326-1513
These totes are great. Big enough to hold a lot of items, yet fold up nicely for storage. Plus, a huge imprint area for your logo.
Crossland Can Holder
Item No. 149809
Nice colors and top notch imprint. For the money, they're hard to beat.
Shondell from Miami
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Shyrea from Washington
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Value In Shape Pedometer - Translucent
Item No. 110203-T
unfortunately had to return due to craftsmanship but 4imprint was excellent about processing the returned item.
Adhesive Cell Phone Wallet - 24 hr
Item No. 119373-24HR
High quality, adheres to phone well, logo size is excellent and print quality is much better than other products we've seen.
Two-Tone Tote Bag - Screen
Item No. 6258-S
Excellent color, quality and imprint. Exceeded our expectations!!!
Sarah from Cloverdale
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Collapsible Koozie® Bottle Cooler
Item No. 107894
Given away at loved at Golf scrambles; fits a water bottle perfect.
Die-Cut Emery Board - House
Item No. 278-H
Great item; great price. Love that you can print in two different areas.
Susan from Milwaukee
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Stylus Pen USB Drive - 1GB
Item No. 118086-1G
My students love this USB drive. Appreciated being able to get a smaller number than advertised so that it was an option on a tight budget.
Reflective Stripe Sportpack - 20" x 16"
Item No. 8832-2016
Appreciate the reflective strips for walking home in winter. Will come in handy when school starts again in the fall. Like the large size for high school books.
Reflective Stripe Sportpack - 20" x 16"
Item No. 8832-2016
The high school students like the reflective tape when they're out waiting for the bus at night. It makes me feel better too. The double strings and the handle to carry like a tote makes it extra versatile. The logo is nice and big and the weather resistance is critical here in Wisconsin!
Sport Bottle with Push Pull Lid - 28 oz. - Colors
Item No. 17001-C
Loved having the top to add a line. Price great and so are graphics. Kids love them and great incentive for our walking program.
Lori from Altoona
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Vanity Personal Care Kit
Item No. 109459
This is a very nice nail and personal kit to give out to clients.
Bic Grip Rollerball Pen - Nickel Clip
Item No. 2387
A great, high quality pen that people love and keep. The only reason this gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because a few people have mentioned that the ink flow can be inconsistent if you don't hold the pen a certain way. But, most have not had a problem with it.
Picnic Basket Cooler
Item No. 106568
Very nice quality. They fold down flat, which made delivering to clients much easier.
Removable Euro Bumper Sticker - Full Color
Item No. 116501-FC
A good option to create a custom sticker that's removable if needed.
Tammy from Bagley
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Mardi Gras Pen
Item No. 9764
We absolutely love these pens. We have ordered these every year for 7 years. They work great and you can't beat 29 cents a piece.
Hand Squeeze Flashlight
Item No. 100122
Love this item. We have ordered this two years in a row, because our clients and staff all love them. They are easy to charge, no batteries needed, and hold charge longer than we expected.
Mardi Gras Pen
Item No. 9764
Everyone loves these pens. They are smooth writing and don't glob ink when writing with it.
Little Thunder Tote - 13" x 12"
Item No. 101326-1312
This is a nice sized tote which is just a great all around bag.
Pam from Collinsville
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Wooden Nickel - Smiley Face
Item No. 12945-SF
Our nickels are super cute with our logo on them and a great inexpensive give away ! East Mississippi Crimestoppers
Jar Opener - Hand
Item No. 39134-HD
This are great ! Very pleased with how they turned out ! People love them. East Mississippi Crimestoppers
Jennifer from Clemmons
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Expanding Flyer
Item No. 119586
The kids have gone crazy over these flyers! They have commented how cool they are to expand and contract! They do break kind of easily if thrown inside (our gym has concrete floor).
Rainbow Confetti Mood Cup - 11 oz.
Item No. 149644-11
Very cool color changing effect! These cups are a hit with our campers!
Pre-Programmed Message Fan
Item No. 118664
These are REALLY cool!!! Everyone is mesmerized by the words flashing in the fan!
Laminated Photo Frame - 6" x 4" - Color
Item No. 114702-64-C
They are a little more flimsy than what I was thinking they might be and ours didn't come with the swirly design around the whole frame like the sample did. I didn't ask for the swirly design because I thought it came on there automatically.
Ami from Ithaca
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Colorplay Perfect Bound Recycled Notebook
Item No. 102817-P
Great, repeat purchase, have bought in black, white, and now green.
Campfire Ceramic Mug - Colored Halo - 15 oz.
Item No. 311-CH
nice mug, VERY large, good for soups and stews, cereal. Coffee too.
Spirit Tumbler - 16 oz.
Item No. 105869-16
Great, 10 time repeat purchase. Have purchased in Dary Gray/Black, Red, Clear, and Green. All exactly as described
Ebony from Bowie
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Souvenir Designer Sticky Note - 3" x 3" - Ombre - 25 Sheet
Item No. 113939-25-OM
Eye catching makes you want to make a small note just to use it.
Souvenir Designer Sticky Note - 3" x 4" - Ombre - 25 Sheet
Item No. 102449-25-OM
Eye catching makes you want to make a small note just to use it.
Bic Intensity Clic Gel Pen - Opaque
Item No. 3421-S
The white pen gives a very nice look. It brings attention to the pen. The quality of writing is excellent!!! I think this pen is the reason my program attendance went up.
Clarissa from Ashland
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Addi Wireless Speaker - Junior
Item No. 120361-J
AWESOME!! These were a huge hit as a meeting gift. The sound quality is awesome and they are just so little and cool!! Would highly recommend them!!
Sports Action Pocket Can Holder - Golf Ball
Item No. 8970-G
Affordable and fun. Perfect giveaway for a golf related event!
CAMprO Cap
Item No. 106644
This hat is awesome, fits great, the imprint looks great in white on the camo. Great value!!!!
Jean from Pittston
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Nike Performance Vertical Mesh Polo - Ladies' - Embroidered
Item No. 127897-L-E
beautiful shirts but definitely run small
Chocolate Square Gift Set
Item No. 149801
So nice ..... yummy chocolate beautiful packaging has been so well received
Kristin from Shelton
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Camo Pocket Can Holder
Item No. 110-CAMO
Good quality and good image quality. Gave these out at our customer appreciation event and they were a hit.
LED Keychain - 24 hr
Item No. 110893-24HR
Good item but the print is VERY small so its better just to do a logo and no text.
Value Polypropylene Tote
Item No. 103873
Pretty fair value for the price. Some of our logos were crooked on the bags though- but just a few that I've noticed so far. I have ordered the smaller book bags before and those are a better quality than these.
Ashley from Metairie
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Round Soft Mouse Pad - 1/8"
Item No. 1852
Just as expected. Quality item received in a timely manner.
Stadium Cup - 12 oz. - Smooth
Item No. 105871
Nice cup. They are a little smaller than I was expecting, I should have double checked the size. These are one size smaller than a standard stadium cup.
Post-it® Notes - 3" x 2" - 25 Sheet
Item No. 82111-25
Nice little post-it notes. They are very small, but that's what I was looking for.
Windproof Golf Umbrella - 64" Arc
Item No. 6212
GREAT umbrella. I live in a city where cheap umbrellas are disposable items due to wind/weather. These things are solid and will be good for years and years. They are huge, too.
Debbie from Eagle River
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Balloon - 11" Crystal Colors
Item No. 16053-C
logo looks very nice, love the color and overall presentation looks professional!
Soft-Loop Frosted Shopper - 10" x 8" - Foil
Item No. 1062-108-F
These are beautiful bags and great to have in the clinic. We order a silver bag with foil-burgundy writing. Turned out very nice.
Promo Planter - Retro Blue
Item No. 111276-RB
The idea is catchy, different and fun. Over all product is good.
Christie from Collins
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7-Day Med Minder - Translucent - 24 hr
Item No. 8251-T-24HR
People have commented on how big this item is and that it will actually hold their daily meds. Great job!
Key Ring Zippered Pouch
Item No. 102936
This is a great product for what it is. We actually get requests for the little coin purse keychains.
Sarah from Mc Cook
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Power Clip - Translucent - 24 hr
Item No. 2245-T-24HR
Always a great giveaway. People love the power clips.
Bead Therapy Hot/Cold Pack
Item No. 116740
Our group loved this item! It is perfect for every one, young and old.
Value Lip Balm
Item No. 8886
This is a wonderful giveaway for any event. We especially love them for our 5k and 1/2 marathons.
Natalie from Castle Hayne
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Challenger Grande Mug - White - 14 oz.
Item No. 7001-W
Love this cup! We ordered 250 for our office and everyone loves them as well. They are great quality and our logo looks beautiful on them. Very satisfied!
Spirit Tumbler - 16 oz.
Item No. 105869-16
Love this product! Looks great for the money, we are all very impressed with this purchase.
Barb from Buffalo
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Vinyl Tape Measure
Item No. 5734
Love these!! We used them for staff that entered a weight loss contest. They were the perfect gift for everyone. Thank you.
Souvenir Sticky Note - 3" x 2-3/4" - 50 Sheet
Item No. 2373-50
Looks great! Staff have already been stopping by to pick some up.
Bandage Dispenser - Opaque - Natural
Item No. 6054-S-N
We love these!! Staff actually got excited and wanted more then one so they could have them in their purse, diaper bag, first aid bags and lots of other ideas. One nice thing is they are refilable so they can be reused a long time. Thank you, they are perfect for give aways.
Javelin Pen
Item No. 6551
Nice pen. The cost was great. I like to order different ones so next time I will pick another style.
Jane from Batesville
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Stress Reliever - Football
Item No. 100812-FB
This is a great item, lightweight for easy transport to events, and people of every age seem to like them.
Sport Flyer - 9" - Opaque
Item No. 28828-S
Good quality. Just as good if not better plastic than you would buy at a retail store. We used them upside down as plates for a picnic and as gifts to take home. I would definitely order them again.
Emery Board - Patriotic
Item No. 39126-P
Nothing hidden here - a typical size emery board that ships cheap and is great for a variety of ages. Using as giveaways at veterans appreciation day at our local county fair.
Stress Reliever - Football - 24 hr
Item No. 100812-FB-24HR
Great seasonal item for ALL ages. Soft surface and yet substantial. Low price for the marketing impact. People love these!
Diana from Pembroke Pnes
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Foil Balloon - 17" - Round
Item No. 4932-RD
We use these mylar balloons for our university graduation fairs. We ordered the royal blue color with white logo and they look great! They last a long time, too. Thank you!
Risky Business Sunglasses - Two Tone
Item No. 109494-TT
These sunglasses are awesome! Our students love them.
Lynne from Anchorage
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Post-it® Notes - 3" x 4" - 25 Sheet
Item No. 81030-25
Great efforts with the art work to make these just right! With the Post-It brand, you know you're getting a quality sticky note. We would buy these again!
Cork Coaster - Circle
Item No. 2081-C
These are a GREAT item, easy to mail and distribute to regional folks. They are perfect size and the print stands out nicely on the cork background.
Cotton Sheeting Natural Economy Tote - 15-1/2" x 15"
Item No. 1105-1515
Our Logo and message is well displayed, shows up nicely on the bag. Convenient economy tote.
Grip-it Luggage Identifier
Item No. 9390
These are really nice. It helps being able to identify your black suitcase from the rest on a luggage carrosel.
Teresa from Bennington
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Tuscany Smartphone Wallet with Ring Phone Stand
Item No. 144438
Stand is an excellent addition to the traditional pocket. Embossing is subtle and nice!
