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solrak29 Special user NY Metro 936 Posts |
What is the difference between the different type of worms out there?
I see there are the Squirmals, Fuzzy, and Twisty. I've seen others also...like the Fuzzy Catapillar...
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DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
They all come out of only three factories in China so they are almost all the same.The only difference I can think of is the eyes and what monofilament line comes with them.Some eyes are just paper glued on while the others are plastic and have the floating eye like you buy here in craft stores.The monofilament on some is thicker than others.I don't know what ones have the better eyes or monofilament.I do know Squirmle from Carl is good and David at Thurston magic carries the better ones.Also both Carls and Davids are pertied,a must for a pitchman.
Stay away from the ones made in India called "wonder worm" D.Robbins used to carry them.As far as I know Robbins has sold out of thoses and now carry the better one. Later,Don |
sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
Hey Don, thanks for the heads-up with D. Robbins! You are right, they now carry a different worm, click HERE to view. Although I have not personally seen this one, it looks MUCH better than their previous offering, and the colorful blister pack is a plus.
Their prior product came from FunTime in India and was horrible. The thing looked like a piece of carpet scrap and would not handle properly. I foolishly bought a gross without looking at a sample first, and had to send the entire case back for credit and pay a restocking fee. Looks like they have wised up and are now carrying something decent; the price is very competitive, too. If anyone is using these, I'd like to have their opinion, as I already use Robbins for some of my other stock as well. With the demise of the Magic Fuzzle folks I need a new source of supply, and the Xmas Bazaars are coming sooner than you think! SETH
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DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
Robbins now gets theirs from David at Thurston magic.David will wholesale to pitchman at .75 each.Once again his number is 732 774-0571
I just now got an email from a friend in NYC with this site. http://www.mymrfuzzy.com/ these are the Israeli's out in Vegas.I would stay away from them as well.Their business ethics aren't the best. Later,Don |
Rod Pringle Special user 543 Posts |
Thanks Don!
This is good info on worms. I am glad Robbins has a new worm now! Things are really jumping in the worm business, Looks like the supply will be plentiful as we go into the fall festivals and Christmas bazaar season. Thanks again Don..we all apreaciate you keeping us informed on these things. ROD |
sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
To answer Solrak's original question, in my experience a good Magic Worm should:
1) be fuzzy enough to look good; 2) be flexible enough to perform well and wrap around fingers, hands, Sharpies, wands and cups; 3) have paper or plastic eyes; 4) have a decent gimmick of either clear nylon fishing leader or black thread (but not IT); 5) hold up under normal use for at least a week or two; 6) be attractively packaged; 7) come in several bright colors; 8) come with decent instructions; 9) be inexpensive; 10) be available from a fast and reliable wholesaler; and 10) be pre-tied. For me, #10 is optional; it's nice but I don't think it really matters. You should tie your demo worms with IT anyway. Some worms were pretty scrawny and looked like they came from North Korea instead of China. Some were too stiff and weren't lifelike; they looked like they were being dragged around, instead of realistically crawling on their own. The type of eyes doesn't matter to the kids (as long as they don't fall off!) The less visible the gimmick the better, although I recommend using IT for all demos anyway. The package has to look like it's worth $5 or $6+ or it won't sell -- so forget the baggies and go with the blister-packed ones, which also pack a lot more compactly besides. A choice of a few colors is a must, and also gives you more flash on the pitch table. Nobody has decent instructions, so you might as well make up your own and hand them out with each purchase. Good instructions prevent walkbacks & refunds, and also give confidence to buyers that they can do it (VERY important) and that you are not leaving them to fend for themselves. If you include in the instructions a sentence that "the nylon line is for practice; when you get good, remove it and substitute a very thin black thread," you will eliminate 95% of the possible beefs about using a worker. Every worm I've sold has met most but not all of the above requirements. You just have to decide what's important to you and do the best you can with what you get. And remember that the best worm in the world is no good to you if you can't get product quickly and easily when you need it, so a good wholesaler is just as important as a good product. SETH
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