THIS AUCTION IS FOR 100 - 8" FLEXIBLE GLOW STICK SECTIONS (Bracelets) WITH 100 CONNECTORS.

DETAILS: You will receive 1 tube containing 100 bracelets assorted with 20 of each color ( pink, orange, yellow, green, blue ) Each container comes packaged with 100 connectors and one glow ball kit.

As a "BONUS" for purchasing with Granny, you will receive one PAIR OF GLOW GLASSES free of charge.

These Glow Sticks are an incredible and inexpensive way to liven up night time events like birthday parties, dances, camping trips, Parades, Etc. The flexible 8" Glow Stick sections are the most versatile glow products available (SEE FUN IDEAS) and over the years we have been e-mailed of all sorts of stories regarding unique uses and ideas. In addition, our Glow Sticks are a great way to make money for any cause dear to your heart (SEE FUNDRAISING SALES).

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SHIPPING - DOMESTIC: Glow Granny has a flat shipping and handling charge of $11.97 for the first item and $9.99 for each additional 100. Our flat shipping charge is based on the $10.97 counter rate to send a 2 pound package via UPS GROUND or USPS to zip code 04736 plus a small handling charge to cover packaging materials and handling labor. PLEASE NOTE: Our shipping charges include a reasonable handling fee to cover the cost of packing materials, packing labor, payment processing, and order processing. If you do not agree with the S&H of this auction please do not bid. Please make sure that the "Ship To" address that you input during our Marketworks checkout is correct. We will not be responsible for any wrong or undeliverable addresses. You can always count on your Glow going out in a prompt and timely manner (usually the next business day but please allow us 48 hours after payment is made). All product ships from the west coast. If you live on the east coast please count on five business days (once your order has processed) to receive your shipment. After your item has shipped we are not responsible for any delays caused by carriers.

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Thank you for considering GlowGranny. I try to keep my prices low by running simple, well-designed auctions with up front pricing and great service. I hope you enjoy looking at our wide selection of wholesale glow sticks, glow necklaces, glow bracelets, body lights, light sticks, and glow in the dark novelties. Glowgranny was created in September of 2003. I have a solid relationship with one of the largest glow distributors in the United States which allows me to offer the brightest and freshest glow products available at unbeatable prices.

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Granny's 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: GlowGranny is confident that you will love your glow products and your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If, for some reason, you are unhappy with the product, return any unused chemical light sticks within 10 days of receipt and you will receive a refund for the amount returned minus our actual shipping expenses. If you return half of the glow sticks unused ? you will receive half of your purchase price back minus our actual shipping expenses ? no questions asked. There is a 20% restocking charge for returns over $30.00.

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If you've ever been out trick or treating with your child on Halloween you've likely encountered a marvel of chemistry and science without having even realized it. A small, 6" plastic tube that seems to miraculously glow on its own, otherwise known as a light stick or glow stick. These simple devices that many of us have fond memories of using as a child are still just as popular today as in past years, having seen a resurgence of use at nearly all night time events from birthday parties to weddings and nearly any event in between. But what you might not realize is all the complexity that goes into making a small plastic tube magically light up without the aid of batteries or any external power sources. And it is here, within the realm of chemistry and human ingenuity, that the secret behind just how glow sticks glow is answered.

However, before delving into the fascinating science behind the glow stick, what you might not realize is just how varied in sizes and uses glow sticks have become. Typically when people think of glow sticks what comes to mind is the basic small stick, about 6 inches long and often glowing green. But with modern glow stick design this is only the tip of the iceberg with glow sticks now coming in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. One can now purchase glow bracelets that wrap around your wrist, glow necklaces for adding that extra touch to a Halloween costume, glow stir sticks for using in drinks at parties, and even long lengths of glow rope. The colors are just as varied, with options such as blue, red, yellow, purple, and pink to name just a few. It's not uncommon to even see glow products that are a combination of different colors. But this leads to the question of how exactly do glow sticks get their distinctive, colorful glow?

Chemical glow sticks as their name implies operate off of a rather simple chemical reaction. A chemical reaction is essentially a process that begins with two or more different solutions that come into contact with one another, which then begins a process that results in some sort of chemical change in the reactants. Most importantly to chemical glow products is the fact that this process also often causes energy to be released. For example, when a log is burning a chemical reaction is actually taking place that is changing the composition of that log, as well as resulting in the release of energy in the form of heat and light. As you might already be guessing in the case of glow sticks light is the form of energy released from the chemical reaction (though unlike fire, no heat is produced). But what are these chemicals that are able to produce such varied colors and intensities of light?

There are three liquids needed for the chemical reaction within glow sticks. The first liquid needed is something known as fluorescent dye. This is the chemical that determines what color of light will be emitted by the glow stick once the chemical reaction is allowed to occur. Surprisingly enough the color of this dye does not always match the color the glow stick will glow. Some people are quite shocked when they activate a clear glow stick only for it to light up blue!

The next solution needed is something most people are actually quite familiar with, hydrogen peroxide. This is a rather common chemical that you might even have in your medicine cabinet to use as a disinfectant for cuts. Finally the last ingredient needed is a chemical called phenyl oxalate ester. Once all these solutions are combined and mixed together a series of chemical reactions occur which ultimately leads to the fluorescent dye releasing energy in the form of light, which depending on its wavelength determines the color you see. But this then leads to the question of what prevents the chemical reaction from occurring before the glow stick is activated?

To answer this question we must look at the glow products container, which might appear deceptively simple. If you've ever held a glow stick you have no doubt recognized that it feels like no more than a simple plastic stick. But you also likely noted that glow sticks do not glow until they are activated, and that once they are activated they will only glow for a certain amount of time. The reason behind this is that the prior mentioned chemical reaction will only produce light for as long as the chemical compounds needed for the reaction are still present. Given enough time the chemical reaction will exhaust itself by changing all the reactants, causing the glow stick to cease glowing. So in the development of the glow stick one of the primary issues was how to keep the chemical reaction from beginning before one wanted to use the glow stick. There are essentially two ways of achieving this in a glow stick, either keeping the chemicals from mixing with one another, or bringing the chemical process down to such a slow reaction that there would still be the needed chemical components once one wanted to use the glow stick.

There are however problems with both of these approaches. The issue with slowing down the chemical reaction is simply one of time and conditions. Namely to slow down the chemical reaction within a glow stick one needs to keep it at very cold temperatures (this is why people will sometimes freeze a glow stick after it has been activated and used for a time, allowing them to use it again on the next night). This of course presents logistic problems in that who wants to purchase a glow stick that must be refrigerated at all times prior to use? Secondly, it also doesn't entirely solve the problem since the chemical reaction will still be going on very slowly, so if one didn't use the glow stick promptly by returning it to a warm temperature then the glow stick would run out of glow before being used for its intended purpose.

So the second and most effective option ended up being used in glow sticks, namely keeping the chemicals separate from one another until the glow stick is ready to be used. To achieve this objective all glow products are designed with two compartments. First, there is the main inner compartment which contains the fluorescent dye and the phenyl oxalate ester. Floating within this solution there is a second small vial, typically made out of glass or some other relatively fragile material, containing the hydrogen peroxide. With this design neither of the two solutions needed for the chemical reaction are able to come into contact with one another, and so no chemical reaction occurs and the solutions stay fresh and ready for use. But, if these two solutions are separate how exactly then does one activate the glow stick?

The answer to this lies in the two materials used for the glow stick, the somewhat flexible plastic outer shell, and the brittle and comparatively fragile inner glass vial. When the glow stick is ready to be used a person will grab each end of the glow stick and flex it. As the flexible outer plastic shell of the glow stick begins to bend it comes into contact with the inner glass vial, beginning to apply pressure to it. Because the glass vial is less flexible than the plastic it will break open at a much earlier point than the outer plastic, which has the end result of the glass vial breaking and spilling its contents into the larger housed area of the glow stick. It is this breaking of the glass vial that gives glow sticks their distinctive snapping noise when being activating. With the glass vial broken and its contents able to mingle and react with the liquids in the main compartment, the chemical reaction will begin and the glow stick will light up. This simple two part container design combined with the wonders of the chemicals within it is all there is to the secrets behind the glow stick we enjoy so much today.

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Hello, my name is Nicky Sampson and I am a successful events coordinator from Phoenix, Arizona. I have been purchasing glow products for many of my night-time events from Glowgranny since 2003. Recently, Angela asked me if I would write an article about my experiences using glow products at fundraising and other events. I am happy to share my experiences and my hope is that you will take something away that will help brighten up your events.

Glow for sale or as giveaways?

The first thing that you should determine is if you are planning to use the glow products to raise money or if you will use the glow products as giveaways to liven up your event. In my experience, if you are holding a charity event that has a ticket price of over $25.00, it is usually good to hand the glow sticks out as free party favors. If your event is something like a charity auction, casino night, dance, or other event where you plan on generating money at the event, selling glow products is a great idea.

What to purchase?

At my many events I have been the most successful at selling the The 22 Inch Glow Necklaces. Everyone is familiar with the necklaces so people get excited when they see the product. The 8 Inch Bracelets would be second on my list and are especially fun for the kids. The bracelets are extremely versatile since you can easily sell three bracelets at a low price. The three bracelets can then be used as individual bracelets or two bracelets can be joined together to create a 16" choker necklace or 3 bracelets can be used as a 24" adult necklace. The other advantage of the bracelets is the price as three bracelets cost less than one 22 inch necklace. I also like the The 6 Inch Glowsticks. These are the brightest of the glow products and come with Lanyards (a necklace string) so that they can be worn around the neck. The 6" sticks are good for outdoor evening events with lots of kids or events with emergency services, or military themes like a fireman's ball. Other fun items to sell are LED blinkies or body lights. The only problem with the blinkies or body lights is that they cost substantially more than the chemical glow products and sometimes have quality problems like dead batteries, or defective parts. I just recently learned that Glowgranny.com will soon be carrying high quality, guaranteed LED products. If you are considering selling LED products at your events, purchase just a couple designs and/or colors. If you give the consumer too many choices, it makes selling the product more difficult, and you can get stuck with left-over unpopular items. I personally like the LED pendant necklaces, rings, and magnets.

Glow Funds:

You can easily generate an extra $500.00 at your event selling glow products. The 22 inch glow necklaces can sell for as much as three dollars each and you can pick them up for as little as $0.33 each. I usually offer package deals where we will sell a certain number of products for a discounted price (like five necklaces for $10.00). Make sure that you trust the people that are selling for you and do not forget to have plenty of change.

Where to set up and sell?

I usually set up a table in a central location if I am planning on selling the product rather than giving it away. I always use a black table cloth when displaying the products. On my table I will display some activated (glowing) products, the pricing, and I will let people know where the proceeds generated will be going. If the glow products are being distributed as giveaways, I will usually have people walk around handing them out at key event times.

Decorating and Creative ideas:

This might be a no brainer, but often times people don't realize glow products are useful for things other than just holding or wearing. When it comes to decorating with glow products your imagination is really the only limit, but here are some great ideas to get you started:

Glow Walkways: Want your guests to be able to make a grand entrance? Then forget the red carpet and go with glow. Just line the outside of the walkway with glow necklaces connected end to end, and watch as they light up to create a truly elegant look.

Hanging Glow: If you want something more unique than disco balls or chandeliers, try glow balls! Every tube of 100 glow bracelets comes with plastic connectors that let you create a glowing ball. Simply hang these from the ceiling or attaching them to the walls to add an excellent accent to any party or event.

Glow Art: Tired of bland and boring centerpieces for the dinner or drink table? Then grab some glow sticks, bracelets, and necklaces and see what your artistic skills can come up with. Perhaps just place 20 glow necklaces in a vase like flowers. Or get more creative and try your hand at creating a glow sculpture. It's really hard to go wrong here, as people are always mesmerized by just a single glow stick or necklace, much less something made out of many of them!

Glow Drinks: No, don't break open a glow stick and spike the punch with it (that might not taste very good). But rather activate some glow sticks and drop them in the punch bowl and watch your favorite refreshment light up as they float around. You can also use the 8" glow bracelets as perfect drink stir sticks.

Hope my tips help and best of luck with your events!

Nicky Sampson
Sampson Events, LTD.
Phoenix, Arizona

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Hello everyone. My name is Scott Winn and I have been selling chemical glow products for over eight years. I have had many successful sales nights with gross sales reaching as high as $5000.00 in only one night of work (of course, I had multiple people selling with me on those nights). I have also had some nights where sales were not so good. As you can imagine, after selling glow products for this long and attending almost every kind of event possible, it was quite easy to create a list of tips and tricks for selling glow products. I have agreed to share these tips and tricks with Glow Granny customers as a favor. I hope you Enjoy! - Scott

Picking an Event to sell at:

• Preferably, choose an event held after dark.
• It should be a festive event with large numbers of people attending.
• An ideal event would attract families and plenty of kids.
• If no kids are attending the event, choose an event where people are out to have a fun time.
• Events where people are in costumes or out of there usual element are perfect events to sell at.
• If the event is serving alcohol, try and get your sales accomplished early before people consume too much and become rude.

Do some homework on the event:

• How many people will attend the event?
• Will there be families and kids present?
• Will there be enough after dark time to sell product?
• What time will the sun set?
• What time will the event end?

Can I sell at an event?

• Make sure that it is alright for you to sell at the event. Call the local chamber of commerce. Don't be scared to sell your glow products. In most cities and towns, you can sell the glow products without a permit or business license. Remember, the glow products are fun, positive, and help keep people safe at night. Sometimes there is no way of knowing if you will be allowed to sell at an event until you simply start selling.
• Don't be concerned about the police. Usually the police are busy trying to stop underage drinking, crime, fights, etc to be bothered about someone making some extra money selling glow products.
• If you are selling at an event where vendors pay for space to sell merchandise make sure that you sell away from their sales area. The vendors that pay for space and store owners who pay shop overhead are the main people you want to avoid while selling at public events.

Getting a team together:

• If the event you are attending is very large, you will want to get some help selling.
• If you wish to share the profits, you can hire friends to help.
• If you wish to maximize profits, get some high school kids to help with sales and pay them hourly.
• If the crowds are large and rowdy, sell in teams of two. Have one person handle the product and the other handle the money.
• Keep track of the amount of product that your sales team takes. This will allow you to know approximately how much money they should have collected if they have sold everything.

Where to set up and sell?

• Arrive at the event about 1/2 hour prior to sunset to observe the crowd and get ready.
• Set up in the middle of the event or in an area that is highly visible such as near the restrooms. A central area is an ideal place to set up and sell, if you have official permission to sell at an event. You can set up a table that makes it easy to quickly manage the transactions. To get noticed if the crowd is large, it is helpful to have someone standing up waiving the glowing product in the air.
• Another way to sell is to walk the event. This is a great way to reach every potential sale but it takes lots of energy and effort and can become tiring if the event is over a couple of hours long.
• My favorite way to sell is to set up at the entry and exit points of an event. This way, everyone sees the product on their way to and from the event, and they know where to easily find you. This is the best place to sell if you think that you might not be allowed to sell inside the event or near the vendors who have paid for space.

Get your pricing and sales pitch down and stay consistent:

• Make sure that everyone knows the pricing.
• Keep it simple. Use prices that make it easy to give change.
• I have been very successful with one necklace for $3.00 and two necklaces for $5.00.
• Lots of times you sell to groups of people. Many people carry $20.00 bills, so I usually have a couple of family specials where I will give them say 12 necklaces for $20.00
• If competition arises, match their price. Try not to undercut the competition's price, as this can lead to low margins.
• I personally do not barter with people when they try and haggle on the price. This leads to everyone wanting a deal and becomes annoying quickly.

Displaying and carrying the product:

• The general public is used to seeing vendors waiving activated glow necklaces above the head. I usually activate about 25 necklaces at a time and waive them over my head.
• Everyone is used to buying the necklaces for events. I usually will hold and promote the necklaces and then up-sell people on other glow products (i.e. sticks or bracelets) when they come over to make their purchase.
• I usually keep all of the product on me and carry it in a duffle bag that has a shoulder strap. I have also used a child stroller to carry product when the event is long and there is lots of walking involved.

What to Wear:

• I usually wear dark clothes. This helps highlight the product.
• Make sure that you dress appropriately for the weather.
• Carry a fanny pack or other pouch to just hold money (this should be worn on your front side).
• Comfortable shoes are a must.

What to expect:

• Expect children to do the majority of the parental selling for you. Watch in amazement as the little ones find out the product price and then go and give fantastic sales pitches to their parents. Expect to see this regularly.
• Expect some people to complain about price, but then still make a purchase. This is normal.
• Drunk people and people on drugs are not the brightest! Expect people that have been drinking too much to be rude and not be able to figure out what they want to purchase. For some reason these people are drawn to the glow products, so be prepared. I try and avoid drunks and people who are drugged out. They are usually easy to spot.

Money and change:

• I usually will send people out with $100 in change. The breakdown I usually use is 50 - One dollar bills, 6 - Five Dollar Bills, 2 - Ten Dollar Bills
• Keep your money in a safe place. I have known some people who have sold all night and then lost their money pouch.
• Make sure that you know exactly how much product employees have to sell. This makes it harder for the employees to steal.
• Hire people you trust.
• I like to create competition and I usually give a large bonus to the employee who sells the most product.
• After the event, I do an inventory, pay the employees, and figure out the profit that night. This makes it easier to remember everything that happened during the event.

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