Our CoasterStone Partnership
What products will be moving to CoasterStone?
Barista/Sportiva, 15 oz Lovely and 20 oz Jumbo Mugs, Tazza Mugs, Resort Tumbler, Cool Cups, Playing Cards, Coloring/Doodle Books, Postcards, Composition Books, Classic Magnets, Decals, Kids Games, Calendars, and Activity Planners
Who is CoasterStone?
CoasterStone has strong Indiana roots, dating backย to 1821. For the last 40 years they have been an innovative leader in the gift and promotional industry with a commitment to service, value and art with an extensive collection of designs from artists across the globe.ย To learn more about CoasterStone visit their websiteย www.coasterstone.com
Who do I send my orders to?
Orders for all greeting cards and boxed notes should be sent to Tree-Free:ย orders@tree-free.com, call 866 873 3373 or Fax 866 626 2273
Orders for all other items should be sent to CoasterStone:ย customerservice@coasterstone.com, or call 317-704-8130.
Where will my orders ship from?
Orders for greeting cards and boxed notes will continue to be shipped from Tree-Free Greetings in Keene, NH, 03431.
All other orders will ship from CoasterStone in Carmel, IN 46032.
Who is my sales rep?
To make the transition easier, CoasterStone will be keeping the current Tree-Free Rep Force.
Is the pricing going to be the same?
Yes! CoasterStone is going to maintain the current pricing structure.
Will the minimums be the same?
Yes! CoasterStone will work within the minimum parameters Tree-Free had established for the foreseeable future.
Can I continue to order Custom items?
Yes! CoasterStone wants the transition to be smooth and for you to be able to maintain your custom offering.
Do I need to re-establish terms with CoasterStone?
Yes, we want to keep continuity for accounts in good standing and you will need to supply CoasterStoneย withย a copy of credit references and tax-exempt forms for their records.
Price Increase
Effective October 1, 2024, the retail price for our everyday 5x7 greeting cards will be $4.49.
To provide you with the opportunity to build extra margin for Q4, your purchases will continue to be based on your current wholesale price through December 2024. New wholesale pricing will take effect on 1/1/25. Please note that all everyday cards printed after October 1, 2024, will display the new retail price of $4.49.
Fall and Holiday Seasonal cards will remain at the $3.99 retail price point for the remainder of 2024, with seasonal cards starting the transition with Valentineโs Day. Money Cards will continue to be priced at $3.99 retail.
NEW and Improved Card Backs and UPC
We are excited to be implementing a SKU-specific UPC on the back of all everyday greeting cards. SKU specific UPCs for Seasonal cards will begin with Valentine's Day. This change will enhance inventory management at your stores. In addition to the SKU specific UPC, each card back will include the Generic Price Point UPC. This allows you the flexibility to choose the UPC that best suits your needs. In addition, our card backs have been simplified, by increasing the size of the UPC and SKU for better readability.
CLICK HERE to download the updated UPC list so you can begin entering this information into your systems.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly via email: dwebb@tree-free.com or call 603-354-2189.