MERCHANDISE
SUPPLY
Notorders getthe items you need
on you the shelf?
Special
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By Colleen Reid
hile we strive to stock a wide variety of merchandise in our new
store, sometimes we just don’t
have that special or different-sized item that a
customer is looking for. No problem! We have
a long list of vendors and suppliers we order
from, and most likely we will be able to find
that item, if given the chance!.
of merchandise from them twice a week. We
place our order on Wednesday for the truck
that arrives Friday, and order again on Friday
for the truck that arrives the following Tuesday. There are no freight charges associated
with these orders.
If you are looking for a special item, come
by the “Special Orders” office at the back of
the store. Either Chelsy or Colleen will be
more than happy to help you. They might
direct you to one of the managers if the item
will come from a feed, animal health or farm
supply vendor, but they will make sure you
are taken care of.
For those not familiar with Orgill, it is an
independent buying group, similar to Ace
or True Value, but does not require their
customers to “brand” their stores. Orgill carries a vast array of merchandise that includes
most of our plumbing, electrical, paint, tools,
housewares, lawn and garden, and other
departments. In addition to access to the
items Orgill stocks in its warehouses, being
an Orgill customer gives us the ability to buy
items directly from many manufacturers and
distributors.
If your item is available from our general
hardware supplier, Orgill, we receive loads
If your item will come from a vendor
other than Orgill, there will possibly be some
We have a long list of
suppliers, and most
likely will be able to
find your item if given
the chance.
freight added unless you are willing to wait a
few days for us gather a large enough order to
qualify for prepaid freight. We make every effort to put these orders together quickly if we
know a customer is waiting for an item.
So, whether you’re looking for a tractor
part, kitchen utensil, or your favorite breed of
chicken, come on by and let us help you with
that special need.
Shop (and register) local
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By Candice Dusek
he new United Ag General Store
in El Campo is now offering a
new home décor and gifts section
complete with a gift registry. This section is
filled with many great cookware items; from
blenders, to waffle makers, to toasters and
even pots and pans. For those of you who
love a cup of coffee in the mornings, we have
a variety of coffee makers, including with the
single cup Keurig brewing system.
Along with several items to check off you
holiday shopping list, United Ag now offers
wedding gift registries.
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays
are right around the corner, so don’t forget to
utilize our home décor section for great gift
ideas. United Ag is a one-stop shop.
fryer. We have a large variety of Lodge cast
iron pots and pans that are excellent for
cooking around the campfire. There is also
a nice selection of jewelry, caps, candles and
a variety of ladies Game Guard shirts. Don’t
forget to stuff the stockings with Fredericksburg Farms dips, rubs, lotions and bath balls.
The kids will love our bow and arrow sets,
Breyer horses, Tonka toys and Big Country
Farm toys.
A key item every household needs during the holiday season is the infrared turkey
Along with shopping for the holidays, we
now have a gift registry available. If you are
recently engaged, we have a great selection of
items you can add to your gift list. The process
of registering is very simple. Come in to the
store and find any sales representative. All you
need to provide are the couple’s name, date of
the wedding, and a contact phone number.
Start by grabbing a shopping cart and filling
it up with items you want to include on your
registry. When you are finished, take your
shopping cart back to the cashier and he or she
will create a list for you. Then, let your guests
know to stop by United Ag to do their wedding gift shopping!
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