| Cheng's secret club |
| 04-08-2008 05:31:55 |
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Did anyone fork out money to become a member of Cheng's club where he sends you leads and gives you inside info? I only ask because I want to pick up a set of his countertop samples...
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| 04-08-2008 10:26:26 |
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dont waste your money making the rich richer buying into over price products and gimmicks
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| 04-08-2008 14:44:15 |
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Oh I am not interested in buying into his scheme, just wanted some premade countertop samples
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| 04-08-2008 16:54:52 |
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^ If you dont plan to use his materials i wouldn't use his samples for your own. I think you should just make your own samples using the materails you use, therefore the client has a better idea of the colors/textures/finish you will create for them.
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| 04-09-2008 04:24:25 |
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I mostly want the small 4"x4" samples he has, which I can't seem to create well, and will take forever to make, seeing as I can only make a new sample for every new customer. Plus I hate lugging around the 12" samples I made. Most customers just want to see a rainbow sample of what you have to offer, and I can't do that, the way my samples are now.
Plus I could duplicate any color he has pretty easily. I am just always looking for an easier way to do things!
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| 04-09-2008 08:58:38 |
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You should represent your products. Cheng provides products and guidance for you to create your own masterpieces and establish your business. Show what you can make... Be your business......
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| 04-09-2008 13:48:13 |
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you know if you cut your own samples down say, into smaller 3"x3" pieces, you would have more and they would be easier to haul around. Chengs samples represent his mix, which i am sure has different characteristics than yours does. Others are right to tell you to use your own samples, it will benefit you in the future
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| 06-01-2008 06:00:58 |
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I have used Chang's sample case with success. The case presentation is done very professionally and potential clients like looking them over. It is a good tool to get the clients to focus as to where they are headed, for color and grind. I had my local printer make my own company name and placed it over the Cheng Logo on the cover. The amount of time/money to duplicate this sample case would be nuts to do. Of course I have my other samples to show, but the clients always like the Cheng sample case
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| 06-01-2008 09:26:29 |
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kencrete the problem with that is when they pick a cheng sample and then you use different materials, color manufacturer etc..the top wont look close enough to the sample and then you are screwed.
If you show a cheng sample and the customer choses one, then you need to use the exact cheng mix that the sample was made from.
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| 06-01-2008 10:54:52 |
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MC,
Even Cheng will tell you that the his samples are for general selection and that if the color is critical, then you should make an exact sample, weather from a Cheng pre mix of a DIY mix, with the materials you intend to use. Personally, I stay away from jobs that want an “exact” color. I focus on design, decos, grind and texture of finish. My experience is that clients usually do not know exactly what they want and have great flexibility. Still the sample kit works, especially for a starting point.
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