Fresh Bet Bits, Claire Burke Original Memories, Home Fragrance Product Updates and Commentary

So much to do to get ready for Fall! We have just marked down over 500 items and Kate is working hard to get the price changes done on the sites. The folks who take our Newsletter already know about these. Here is a brief recap of the current specials:

* Finders KeyPurse key hooks - Selected items 10-30% off
* Annie Oakley Essential Oils - 10% off
* Aromatique Smell of Spring, Citrus Plum Berry - 15% off
* Badger Balms - Selected item 10-20% off
* Scrunchy Shirts - 10% off
* Enchanted Meadow - Most Everything - Now 10-75% off (No, we are not dropping this line, we just need to thin it down a bit!)
* Pre de Provence Soaps 20-30% off
* Abra Therapeutics - 25% off
* Greenleaf Seasonal Scents - 50% off
* Greenleaf Reed Diffusers - 10% off
* Selected Greenleaf Aroma Decor Diffusers - 40% off
* Selected Hillhouse - 10-75% off
* Isola Luce Candles - 10-40% off
* Kama Sutra - Up to 75% off
* Tart Warmers - 10-30% off
* Natural Spa - 50% off
* Selected Claire Burke - up to 75% off
* All Scentier Lampes & Parfum - 20% off
* Simple Scents Body Butters - 50% off
* Selected Sonoma Lavender, Eucalyptus, Spice, Rose - up to 75% off
* Terra Nova - up to 50% off
* Selected WoodWicks Oils, Diffusers, Candles, Tarts - up to 40% off
* Ozium Hand-held air sanitizers - 35% off

Click here for Clearance Savings.

Aromatique is one of my most favorite new lines. They have very specific seasonal scents and for Spring 2008 they were: The Smell of Spring and Citrus Plum Berry. Because we like to keep our stock very fresh, we are marking down these 2 scent groups by 10% to deplete our stock over the next month or two.

So, while they last, you get to save 10% on any items in these fragrance groups! This offer is limited to stock on hand, so hurry before they’re gone until next year.

Click here to shop for Aromatique.

Scentier produces beautiful glass effusion lampes and value-priced bottles of diffuser oils. Please note these diffuser oils are only for use in a Lampeberger type effusion lamp that utilizes a wick and stone assembly.

We recently added this lovely line to our store and I have been enjoying the lamp oils in my kitchen. Sadly, this line has not sold well for us, so I am marking it down by 10% as we start getting ready for Fall and Winter.

If you have wanted to try one of these, now is the time! We have very limited stock, so don’t delay. Click here to shop for Scentier Lampes and Parfum.

Spring has officially arrived and this weekend families and friends will gather for Easter Sunday. What a lovely time of year as we look forward to warm weather and summer vacations. We must make some room in the warehouse, so it’s time for our March Madness Clearance Sale!

I have marked down lots of goodies like Finders KeyPurse, Milk bodycare, Badger lip balms, Enchanted Meadow Home & Body, Abra bath soaks, Greenleaf, Hillhouse, Isola Luce, Kama Sutra, Tart Warmers, Organic Natural Spa, Claire Burke, Simple Scents, Peacekeeper, Sonoma Lavender, Eucalyptus & Spice, Terra Nova and WoodWicks. Phew!

Stock up for next fall on winter seasonal items at big savings! Many of these items will no longer be available and are already in limited supply. Here are just a few examples of our newest markdowns:

Savings above are limited to current stock on hand. Many of these great items will make wonderful Graduation, Mother’s Day and Bridal Gifts. Click here to shop our Clearance Sale.

Happy Spring Ya’ll!

If you are signed up for our Newsletter, you already know about this once a year offer!

Winter weather creates trapped odors in your home or office. Freshen up with an automatic air freshener dispenser by Technical Concepts. For the next week, you can receive a FREE Standard TC Economy Dispenser when you place a $100.00 order for refills - Details below.

We also have 3 new Microburst 3000 fragrances that are quickly becoming new favorites! During Winter Flu season, protect your family and employees with our Hand Sanitizer Kits and Auto Foam Soap systems by washing your hands frequently.

Simply buy any assortment of these refills: Standard 6 oz refills or Microburst 9000 refills

Click to add the Free Dispenser Offer to your Cart. As long as you purchase $100. of refills, you will receive the #401375 Economy Dispenser at no charge. Valued at: $31.95

Offer Expires: March 8, 2008

Sadly with today’s high fuel prices UPS is raising our costs by 5% for 2008 for all ground shipments. These new rates will go into effect on December 31, 2007 for calendar year 2008. Below is an excerpt from their notification:
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As 2008 approaches, all of us at UPS would like to express our appreciation for your continued business. To help you plan for the coming year, we want you to know about new UPS rates and services that will take effect December 31, 2007.

UPS published small package Daily Rates will change as follows*: UPS Ground and UPS Standard to Canada services will increase 4.9%. Air and International express services will increase a net 4.9% through a combination of a 6.9% increase in rates and a 2% reduction in the air and international fuel surcharge.

Changes will also be made to accessorial charges. Delivery Area Surcharges and Residential Surcharges will increase by $0.10. The Additional Handling charge will increase by $0.50 and the charge for Address Corrections for UPS Ground packages will increase by $1.00. The charge for Declared Value will increase by $0.05 per $100 of Declared Value, with a minimum charge of $1.80, and you, as the shipper, will have the option to bill Declared Value charges for Freight Collect shipments to your account. To see the complete list of accessorial changes, please visit ups.com/rates.
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Please know that I absolutely HATE having to raise our shipping costs to our customers. But, we are a small business and we try to keep our rates evenly matched to our actual costs. Therefore, we will most like have to increase our shipping costs as well.

Fresh Bet will continue to shop between the US Postal Service, UPS & FedEx to try to find the best shipping rate for our customers. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this area.

We had a Rebate Program in 2006 that was so well received, I thought we should repeat it again for 2008! The basics are the same. The result is essentially a 10% rebate for our loyal customers who choose to make Fresh Bet their home fragrance retailer of choice.

Here’s how it works:

* You will receive a postcard with your next shipment that explains the program on the front of the card.
* On the back of the card you simply record each purchase by Sale # and dollar amount.
* When you reach the desired level, simply mail it to us and we will mail or email you a rebate coupon. Simple enough!
* The program will end in the 4th quarter of 2008, so be sure to mail your postcards back to us by November 2008.

Now you can accumulate your purchases with Fresh Bet Home Fragrances over the next 6-12 months and use your Rebate Coupon towards FREE Stuff!

Here are the rebate levels:

* $200.00 - $249.99 - $20.00 off Coupon
* $250.00 - $349.99 - $25.00 off Coupon
* $350.00 - $449.99 - $35.00 off Coupon
* $450.00 - $549.99 - $45.00 off Coupon
* $550.00 or more - $55.00 off Coupon

So keep an eye out for the lavender Rebate Postcard in your next order! As always, thanks for shopping with Freshbet.com.

Bet

Archipelago Botanicals decided to blend a combination of Oat, Rice, and Soy Proteins to create this collection of bath, body, foot, and hair care products that is super fresh and clean. If you enjoy a simple scent that is pure and natural, consider the Milk Collection by Archipelago Botanicals.

This award winning collection from Archipelago Botanicals is a favorite amongst nutrition experts, who believe that Soy extract is the perfect bath and body additive! The proteins, amino acids, and lipids found in Soy beans allow for rapid hydration and cell regeneration.

While our inventory lasts; now all Milk bodycare is 15% off.
Click here for Archipelago on sale.

Last month we had an opportunity to try out a new Customer Survey program. I was delighted with the responses we received. Many of our customers requested more competitive pricing for TC Air Fresheners and Dispensers. Thus, I am pleased to announce that we have lowered prices on all TC Air Freshener Dispensers & Kits; as well as added Case Pricing for Microburst 3000 refills, T-Cells, Gel Cups, Yankee Candle Standard 6 oz and Pump Refills.

We have also set up new Case Pricing for Microburst 9000 and TC Standard 6 oz Air Freshener refills. For business restroom hygiene, we have lowered selected pricing on One Shot Plus, Hand Sanitizers, Foam Soap and Auto Janitor.

New Lower TC Air Freshener Dispenser Pricing

* Microburst 3000 Economy Dispenser Was: $31.95, Now: $23.95
* Standard 6 oz Economy Dispenser Was: $31.95, Now: $18.95
* Gel Cup Economy Dispenser Was: $14.95, Now: $9.95
* Service Plus Standard 6 oz Dispenser Was: $35.95, Now $26.95

New Lower TC Air Freshener Kit Prices

* Microburst 3000 Chrome Programmable Kit - Was: $75.95, Now $61.95.
* Microburst 3000 Economy Kit - Was: $40.95, Now $30.95
* Microburst 3000 White Programmable Kit - Was: $69.95, Now $57.95
* Microburst 9000 Economy Kit - Was: $45.95, Now $37.95
* Microburst 9000 White Programmable Kit - Was: $76.95, Now $63.95

New Case Quantity Discounted Prices for Refills

If you usually buy the same scent by the case, now you can save big!
* Microburst 3000 Refills, 12 per case: $69.60
* Yankee Candle 6 oz Standard Refills, 12/case: $69.95
* Gel Cup Refills - Were: $4.00/each, Now $3.00/each.
* Pump Refills now on Closeout clearance at $72.00/case of 12. Were: $93.00/case

T-Cell Case Prices, New Lower T-Cell Fan Dispenser Price - Was: $29.95, Now $24.95!

T-Cell Fan Dispenser is perfect for passive, continual fragrancing without a spray. Refills last 2 months and Batteries last one year. Ideal odor-neutralizing system for smaller rooms; uses no propellants. T-Cell Refills - Case of 6 Now $64.80

Lower Prices on TC Hand Soap, Hand Sanitizers, Auto Janitor
Cold & Flu Season will be here soon enough. Every home or office can use extra protection from illness with TC systems like:

* One Shot Plus Automatic Wall-Mount Foamy Hand Soap
* Instant Hand Sanitizer Wall-Mount Dispenser & Refills
* Manual, Wall-Mount Lotion Foam Soap Kits
* Counter Mount Automatic One Shot Gel Soap Dispensers, Kits, Refills

The folks who subscribe to our Newsletter already know about these, so if you haven’t yet signed up, here are our current Clearance Savings:

Hillhouse Naturals 10-50% off
Enchanted Meadow bodycare 10-30% off
Enchanted Meadow Home Fragrances 10% off
Enchanted Meadow Candles 40-50% off
Terra Nova Bodycare 15% off
Claire Burke 10-50% off
Greenleaf Bodycare, Diffusers 15% off
Isola Luce Diffusers, Candles 10-40% off
Sonoma Eucalyptus 10-30% off
Sonoma Lavender 10-30% off