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Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
Provides suggestions for the purchase of equipment and materials through early childhood catalogs. Suggestions concern reading catalogs; keeping careful records; deciding on backordering; being aware of shipping charges; checking for damage; and expecting satisfaction. Lists ordering information for 15 early childhood catalog companies. (RJC)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment, Guidelines
Sackett, Ross – Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
Lists 10 tips on successful buying from early childhood catalogs. Tips concern current catalogs, quantity discounts, price comparison, cooperative or consortium purchases, competitive bids, protection of credit, sources for ordering, service, availability, and the best time to place orders. (RJC)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment, Guidelines
Neugebauer, Roger – Child Care Information Exchange, 1997
Details ten areas of mistakes child care centers make in purchasing supplies and equipment from early childhood catalogs: (1) seller reliability; (2) shipping costs; (3) product quality; (4) outdated catalog; (5) bulk discounts; (6) incomplete order forms; (7) duplicate orders; (8) availability; (9) checking order; and (10) protecting good credit.…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Consumer Education, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
