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mapsedgeIf you ever run out of pens and need something to write with, start a business, officially registering it with your state of residence.
Really.
Within just a few business days you'll have at least half a dozen new writing implements of varying degrees of quality, all with your new business's name on them. Every six months thereafter, you'll get a new one or two, as the promotional gizmos companies try to entice you to buy their product and, as mechanism of said enticement, send you free samples.
And, let me tell you, some of these pens are nice. Just now, I'm looking at a shiny chrome thing-y with a cushioned grip and gold trim. It's heavy, substantial, writes smoothly. Price for 50: $ 1.79 each. Pretty cheap when you consider that those "gel" pens at Wal*Mart'll set you back $ 6.00.
The point? None. I just like my new pen.
Really.
Within just a few business days you'll have at least half a dozen new writing implements of varying degrees of quality, all with your new business's name on them. Every six months thereafter, you'll get a new one or two, as the promotional gizmos companies try to entice you to buy their product and, as mechanism of said enticement, send you free samples.
And, let me tell you, some of these pens are nice. Just now, I'm looking at a shiny chrome thing-y with a cushioned grip and gold trim. It's heavy, substantial, writes smoothly. Price for 50: $ 1.79 each. Pretty cheap when you consider that those "gel" pens at Wal*Mart'll set you back $ 6.00.
The point? None. I just like my new pen.