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Decorative paperweights

We manufacture and sell crystal clear paperweights in polyester casting resin.

1. Circular paperweight:

 

1.1 Specification of the circular clear paperweight: crystal clear polyester casting resin, 85mm diameter x 22mm high, rounded top corner, white backing base.

1.2 Wholesale price for local businesses in South Africa: R50.00 each, delivered on your premises. Lead time is two weeks from date of order.

1.3 Wholesale export price for other countries: USA $10.00 each, shipment included. Lead time is eight weeks from date of order.

1.4 Minimum order quantity: 50 each.

1.5 Manual batch production capacity of 600 per day.

1.6 The standard visible internal encased contents is a blob of elephant dung, with the title glued on the top outside rim: "African Elephant Bullshit".

1.7 The elephant dung can be replaced with any other contents on request.

2. Rectangular paperweight:

 

2.1 Specification of the rectangular clear paperweight: crystal clear polyester casting resin, 100mm long x 40mm wide x 22mm high, rounded top corners, white backing base.

2.2 Wholesale price for local businesses in South Africa: R50.00 each, delivered on your premises. Lead time is two weeks from date of order.

2.3 Wholesale export price for other countries: USA $10.00 each, shipment included. Lead time is eight weeks from date of order.

2.4 Minimum order quantity: 50 each.

2.5 Manual batch production capacity of 600 per day.

2.6 The standard visible internal encased contents is a blob of elephant dung, with the title glued on the top outside rim: "African Elephant Bullshit".

2.7 The elephant dung can be replaced with any other contents on request.

3. Suggested retail selling price:

ZAR R120.00 or USA $18.00 to $22.00

4. Possible paperweight uses:

 

4.1 Business cards: scanned, resized and encased into casting, for promotional purposes.

4.2 Corporate gifts: logo and contact details encased into casting, for promotional purposes..

4.3 Token or medallion awards: token or medallion encased into casting.

4.4 Event commemoration/celebration handouts or sales: any logo, image, object or details encased into casting.

4.5 Tourist novelties. The paperweights are very popular with foreign visitors because of its small size and looks.

4.6 Collector novelties. Many countries have their own body, forum or Association of Paperweight Collectors.

4.7 Business cards for online businesses promoting web sites offline to customers.

 

5. Benefits of paperweights:

 

5.1 Use as paperweight ornament to hold down loose-lying papers.

5.2 Permanent and durable material for long-lasting use.

5.3 Always available and visible on someone's desk or other furniture as paperweight or ornamental decoration.

5.4 Attention grabbing design and looks.

5.5 The theme of the standard design is striking and fitting to remind people of South Africa and its neighbouring countries.

6. Countrywide Agents:

Province City/Town Contact Mobile Landline
Gauteng Pretoria Carel Du Plessis +27711444310  
Gauteng Edenvale Frik Vilonel +27824904625  
Kwazulu-Natal Richards Bay Collette Du Plessis +27823354474 +27357535376
Western Cape Worcester Esther Swart +27780897544  
Western Cape Bellville Francois Swart +27826240607  
Limpopo Province Phalaborwa Brenda Swart +2716818719  
Free State Province Theunissen Elsie van Rooyen +27735883596 +27577332490

Download the 4 page brochure in Microsoft Word

7. Payment of orders for businesses outside South Africa (Pay before shipment):

7.1 Circular paperweight:

Hit the credit card payment button below. Fax a copy of proof of payment together with your contact details, shipping address and e-mail address to +27152960614. Allow 8 weeks for delivery. Remember to copy and paste proof to your hard drive. Download template to be faxed

Specify the quantity, starting with a minimum of 50 or more, in the space provided for below, before you hit the Alertpay buy button:

7.2 Rectangular paperweight:

Hit the credit card payment button below. Fax a copy of proof of payment together with your contact details, shipping address and e-mail address to +27152960614. Allow 8 weeks for delivery. Remember to copy and paste proof to your hard drive. Download template to be faxed

Specify the quantity, starting with a minimum of 50 or more, in the space provided for below, before you hit the Alertpay buy button:

8. Payment for local businesses in South Africa, by bank deposit or electronic bank transfer (Pay before shipment):

Fax proof of payment of correct amount to 015-2960614, together with your physical address, contact details, e-mail address and paperweight shape and quantities.

Cheque account name: Lepelle Financial Services, Bank: ABSA, Branch: 632005, Account number: 4048876827

Allow 2 weeks for delivery. Download template to be faxed

9. Head office contact details:

Province Location Contact Mobile Landline
Limpopo Polokwane Dot Du Plessis +27836558822 +27152960614
Physical address: 199 Outspan Drive, Bendor Park, 0699, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Postal address: P.O. Box 12037, Bendor Park, 0699, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
My e-mail is embedded in the top header image. We try to keep it away from hackers and harvester programs. You can also reach us through our support desk.

10. Some of the other casting examples:

 

11. Gift shops and conference centres:

11.1 Gift shops, nested in towns, cities, airports, game reserves and lodges countrywide and in neighbouring countries of South Africa, will have a high interest in these paperweights in clear polyester casting resin, with the upcoming 2010 World Cup Soccer Event in mind and the expected flood of tourists it will bring along.

11.2 Conference centres can use these paperweights, with an encased business card, as promotional gifts to attendees, to attract more future bookings.

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