Comments on: Follow-Up: Mason Shoe Company http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Mon, 20 May 2013 05:19:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: c.j.wood http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-3188332 c.j.wood Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:08:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-3188332 Great Shoes they were indestructable in 1994! Great Shoes they were indestructable in 1994!

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]]> By: Bill http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-2916082 Bill Mon, 06 Aug 2012 03:41:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-2916082 Add me to the list of those who became "salesmen" in order to get the discount on my own shoes. This was in the mid-1960's; my last pair of Mason shoes (low dress boots, actually) survived into the 1980's when, with both the soles and the uppers worn through, I sadly said goodbye. Haven't had another pair as comfortable - or long-lasting - as those since then, and I've spent a lot more trying to find something. (I think the Masons were under $25.) Hey - maybe I'll see if I can get back on their roster! Add me to the list of those who became “salesmen” in order to get the discount on my own shoes. This was in the mid-1960′s; my last pair of Mason shoes (low dress boots, actually) survived into the 1980′s when, with both the soles and the uppers worn through, I sadly said goodbye. Haven’t had another pair as comfortable – or long-lasting – as those since then, and I’ve spent a lot more trying to find something. (I think the Masons were under $25.) Hey – maybe I’ll see if I can get back on their roster!

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]]> By: Sydney http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1416942 Sydney Mon, 16 May 2011 23:25:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1416942 I was once an unwilling Mason shoe salesperson! LOL! I once saw a shoe catalog request form for Mason shoes and sent it in. Unbeknownst to me, they automatically made me a salesperson for their shoes. My dad was the only one who purchased the shoes from my catalog, and I wasn't even trying to sell them! This was back in the early '01 or so, right after I got out of college. I was once an unwilling Mason shoe salesperson! LOL! I once saw a shoe catalog request form for Mason shoes and sent it in. Unbeknownst to me, they automatically made me a salesperson for their shoes. My dad was the only one who purchased the shoes from my catalog, and I wasn’t even trying to sell them! This was back in the early ’01 or so, right after I got out of college.

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]]> By: rail http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1415812 rail Mon, 16 May 2011 17:22:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1415812 I know a man in my hometown who has sold Mason shoes for over 30 years and he has quite a loyal following. The shoes are of high quality and AMERICAN MADE! I know a man in my hometown who has sold Mason shoes for over 30 years and he has quite a loyal following. The shoes are of high quality and AMERICAN MADE!

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]]> By: Brian C. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1415362 Brian C. Mon, 16 May 2011 15:16:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1415362 @Tonya, my dad also "sold" Mason Shoes to get the shoes at cost for him and my mom. This was probably in the early 1990's, and the funny thing is that he bought maybe 4 or 5 pairs of shoes in one month and got a Salesman of the Month certificate. They probably sent theses certificates to anyone who made multiple sales in one month, but it's still a family joke that my dad was once a Mason Shoes Salesman of the Month :) @Tonya, my dad also “sold” Mason Shoes to get the shoes at cost for him and my mom. This was probably in the early 1990′s, and the funny thing is that he bought maybe 4 or 5 pairs of shoes in one month and got a Salesman of the Month certificate. They probably sent theses certificates to anyone who made multiple sales in one month, but it’s still a family joke that my dad was once a Mason Shoes Salesman of the Month :)

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]]> By: From WI http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1415252 From WI Mon, 16 May 2011 14:52:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1415252 This company is still in business, since 1904 in Chippewa Falls WI. www.bamason.com If you are interested in receiving a FREE copy of the B.A. Mason Catalog you can call TOLL-FREE 1-800-422-1000, or write B.A. Mason, 1251 First Ave., Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729. This company is still in business, since 1904 in Chippewa Falls WI.

http://www.bamason.com

If you are interested in receiving a FREE copy of the B.A. Mason Catalog you can call TOLL-FREE 1-800-422-1000, or write B.A. Mason, 1251 First Ave., Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729.

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]]> By: NooraK http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1413632 NooraK Sun, 15 May 2011 21:17:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1413632 Just goes to show, building a relationship and having an unsolicited customer testimonial goes a long way in getting sales. Just goes to show, building a relationship and having an unsolicited customer testimonial goes a long way in getting sales.

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]]> By: BareheadedWoman http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1413502 BareheadedWoman Sun, 15 May 2011 19:03:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1413502 wondering if you have notified Mason Shoes of this walk down memory lane? I'd be interested in their take on the passing of the part-time, on site-sales rep. (I've known a few such older gentlemen in my time in the rural south--often the only place for shoes within a 30 mile radius of a farming community.) Mason's might would be interested in replying for the exposure considering their history for brilliant marketing and er, the current depression. wondering if you have notified Mason Shoes of this walk down memory lane?

I’d be interested in their take on the passing of the part-time, on site-sales rep. (I’ve known a few such older gentlemen in my time in the rural south–often the only place for shoes within a 30 mile radius of a farming community.) Mason’s might would be interested in replying for the exposure considering their history for brilliant marketing and er, the current depression.

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]]> By: Tonya http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1413492 Tonya Sun, 15 May 2011 18:58:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1413492 My dad used to "sell" Mason shoes. The reality was he just liked the shoes so much that it was a way for him to get them at a discount....anyone who wanted them he'd order them at his cost, so he never made money. But he got the shoes he liked for less money and was able to do the same for friends and family. I even had a couple of pairs and they are really good shoes. My dad used to “sell” Mason shoes. The reality was he just liked the shoes so much that it was a way for him to get them at a discount….anyone who wanted them he’d order them at his cost, so he never made money.
But he got the shoes he liked for less money and was able to do the same for friends and family. I even had a couple of pairs and they are really good shoes.

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]]> By: KCM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1412262 KCM Sun, 15 May 2011 04:35:34 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1412262 Those $175 shoes from the Duluth Trading Co seem expensive, but $35 in 1970 has the approximate value of $190 today. That ad reminds of an infomercial. When do you think infomercial in their current form began to appear? Those $175 shoes from the Duluth Trading Co seem expensive, but $35 in 1970 has the approximate value of $190 today.

That ad reminds of an infomercial. When do you think infomercial in their current form began to appear?

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]]> By: judi http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1412182 judi Sun, 15 May 2011 03:25:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1412182 I have several Mason Shoe boxes in my house. Quite a few members of my family have been fans of the company's shoes over the years. My grandfather had very small and very wide feet. For years Mason shoes were the only brand he wore. I believe that at least one person in my family was signed up as a salesperson just to get a lower price on the shoes! I have several Mason Shoe boxes in my house. Quite a few members of my family have been fans of the company’s shoes over the years. My grandfather had very small and very wide feet. For years Mason shoes were the only brand he wore. I believe that at least one person in my family was signed up as a salesperson just to get a lower price on the shoes!

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]]> By: Doughboy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1412102 Doughboy Sun, 15 May 2011 02:18:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1412102 Jack Kirby & Dick Ayers. Nice! And the shoes looks good too. Jack Kirby & Dick Ayers. Nice!

And the shoes looks good too.

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]]> By: Hunter http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/14/follow-up-mason-shoe-company/comment-page-1/#comment-1412012 Hunter Sun, 15 May 2011 00:54:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=78822#comment-1412012 Great story, and I like the 50's style comic art. This story reminds me of the Wall Drug store in South Dakota. They opened a store in a poor town, in the great depression. Only through outstanding marketing strategy did they survive and prosper. They started offering free iced water to every traveller. A welcome thirst quencher after hours of dusty driving. Another strategy wad to place quirky billboards for up to 1,000 miles of the store. By the time you arrived at Wall, you just had to drop in. They're a real American success story. Great story, and I like the 50′s style comic art.

This story reminds me of the Wall Drug store in South Dakota. They opened a store in a poor town, in the great depression. Only through outstanding marketing strategy did they survive and prosper.

They started offering free iced water to every traveller. A welcome thirst quencher after hours of dusty driving. Another strategy wad to place quirky billboards for up to 1,000 miles of the store. By the time you arrived at Wall, you just had to drop in.

They’re a real American success story.

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