Customer Letters
"Thank you for your great service and terrific product."
We are a homeowners association that is challenged each year to find white paper bags that are reasonably priced for our Christmas Eve luminaries. We have 52 homes and require about 250 bags. In searching the internet for the bags and candles, we found prices that were extremely high. But, when we found the Associated Bag price for 500 bags, we felt as if we had hit the jackpot. Delivery was fast and we now have a two year supply on hand. Thank you for your great service and terrific product.
Winter Park Hills Neighborhood Association
Winter Park, FL
November 2009
"This will lead to even more business from me in the future..."
I would like to express my gratitude for the efforts of your Sales Correspondent, Tammy Kowalski. I recently placed an order for some zipper bags with your company and on their arrival I noticed that the printing on the cover bags (containing the zipper bags) was very resistant to rub-off. I am a professional archaeologist and we use your zipper bags to hold artifacts discovered in the field and those placed in permanent storage. We write identifying information on the outside of these bags using a commonly available permanent marker. However, we have a problem with the ink from these markers rubbing-off due to the attrition of handling. When I noticed the resistant ink on the packaging bags, I sent an e-mail to your company inquiring about its source. Luckily, Tammy responded and we went through a series of e-mails regarding the ink on these overbags. She went to great effort to find the source of the ink. Ultimately, it was found to be available only in bulk form. However, one of her colleagues suggested a marker that they use and she sent me some samples. I ran some attrition tests and found that these markers are indeed better than the ones we use. I am now in the process of purchasing markers from that manufacturer for field trials.
The point of this message is to give credit where it is due. Tammy went out of her way to research a subject that I believe was “above and beyond the call of duty.” This is rare in American business today. There is so much focus on short-term gains and little effort toward long-term benefits. What Tammy did will help us reduce the number of artifacts that we have to discard because the identifying information has been lost. It will also ensure that the information written on bags permanently stored in museums will not be lost due to handling. I have been a customer of yours since the mid-1980s and have always received great service from your company. Tammy’s efforts reinforced that opinion and will lead to even more business from me in the future and from as many other people as I can convince to order products from Associated Bag.
S. Dwight Kirkland, B.S., M.A., R.P.A.
President and Senior Archaeologist
Southeastern Horizons, Inc., Douglas, GA
October 2009
"Need I say my loyalty increased by 100%."
At a time when every dollar makes a difference, Sam, in customer service, not only saved me 50% on the Associated Bag product I required, but took a proactive approach to being sure I had the exact bag I needed. She shipped samples the same day and had my order to me in 2 days time. Need I say my loyalty increased by 100%. Thank you Sam and thank you Associated Bag.
Leigh Sauser
Dr Chocolat!, Laguna Beach, CA
October 2009
"Thank you for the wonderful service..."
Recently, we mistakenly ordered the wrong bags for our kettle korn business. Upon realizing our error we called your company and the customer service rep we spoke with did an awesome job correcting our order. She was very helpful and understanding. We really appreciated this as well as your competitive pricing.
Thank you for the wonderful service, we are looking forward to working together with Associated Bag again.
Jim Smith & Nancy Ausevich, Owners
JW’s Kettle Korn, Holbrook, MA
September 2009
"...I choose to buy from Associated Bag."
I thoroughly enjoy doing business with your company. From the caliber of your customer service to the quality of your products, you are a very good organization. This is why I choose to buy from Associated Bag.
Bob Harder
H&H Associates, Ordinary, VA
September 2009
"Thank you for your excellent products and services."
Thank you for your excellent products and services. The free samples you provided me were of tremendous help in comparing my options. This wonderful service gave me confidence that the product I eventually ordered would be exactly what I needed. Associated Bag is a great company to work with.
Rebecca Newsome
Virginia Favorites, Mechanicsville, VA
September 2009
"I am proud to do business with you."
I am a retired Philadelphia police officer and have also been a private investigator for 21 years. Throughout my career experiences I have dealt with all kinds of people. Anyone can complain, but I am old enough to know that when you get great customer service you should recognize it. I truly appreciate the service you provide.
Thanks to everyone at Associated Bag Company. I am proud to do business with you.
Kent Reppert Sr., Owner
KR2ART, Doylestown, PA
September 2009
"...the outstanding customer service we have consistently received has saved us both money and time."
We think Associated Bag Company is terrific for two reasons. One is the amazingly fast processing of our orders and shipping of your excellent products. The other is the outstanding customer service we have consistently received which has saved us both money and time.
Dona Cooper
Durham, NC
September 2009
"When it came time to choose packaging for my own company I knew right where to go."
My mother’s business has been ordering from Associated Bag Company for years. Previously I worked for a photographer and when we needed bags I asked my mother what company I should contact. She said hands down Associated Bag, so I immediately ordered catalogs and placed an order, which came very promptly.
When it came time for choosing packaging for my own company I knew right where to go. I am so grateful that everything comes so quickly and that you send out free samples. That has always impressed me. Thank you so much – you have a winning company with winning employees!
Sabrina Ann Zielinski, Co-Owner
Abundant Life, Acworth, GA
August 2009
"...it’s worth far more than two cents to get superior products, service, and delivery."
The reason I buy from Associated Bag is that you offer genuine customer service – the kind we hardly see anymore. I can always get a friendly representative on the phone who actually knows about the products and can answer my questions.
When I had a tough packaging problem I needed to see a single item as a sample. Your staff sent it promptly, along with some even better suggestions for solving my packaging issues. When I called your competitors and asked the same question they told me that they wouldn’t provide a sample – I would have to buy a 500-piece case and take my chances. If the product didn’t fit my needs I could always return the entire case... at my expense.
I’m sure if you search hard enough on the internet you can find someone who is two cents cheaper, but believe me – it’s worth far more than two cents to get superior products, service, and delivery. Please don’t ever change.
P.S. – Dear Associated Bag execs: some day you’re going to be in a meeting and someone from Accounting is going to say, “You know if we cut back on customer service staff we could save some real money.” Please feel free to kick them for me and keep on kicking them until they come to their senses – your superior customer service is THE reason I buy from you. Keep up the good work!
Glen Goldstein, President
Bicycle Shows U.S., Narrowsburg, NY
August 2009
"Honesty, fair prices, and friendly service are always appreciated."
The truth is the truth; your customer service was outstanding. Selecting the correct bag for our kettle corn sounded simple at first; however we spent $85.00 at a local Denver vendor who took us down the wrong road. I don’t remember the name of the lady at Associated Bag who answered my phone call, but she gave us all the help we needed.
Thanks again for the great service. Honesty, fair prices, and friendly service are always appreciated. From my experience, Associated Bag meets the Air Force standards of Integrity, Service Before Self, and Excellence in all we do!
John & Mindy Gebhardt, Owners
Love Kettle Corn, Loveland, CO
August 2009
"...your customer service representatives are very pleasant, professional, and helpful."
Quality customer service seems to be such a rarity today. Too often getting the information or assistance needed is like pulling teeth.
I am happy to tell you that this has never been my experience with your company. Each time I call, your customer service representatives are very pleasant, professional, and helpful. I work in customer service and appreciate how important it is to be a positive reflection of the company you work for.
Dawn Nicolai, Customer Service Representative
B.W. Wilson Paper Company, Chesapeake, VA
July 2009
"...my interfaces with customer service to the people on the loading dock are complete and total quality."
I am a Book Seller on Amazon.com. I use the Padded Mailers that are sold by Associated Bag. I place a large order about 3-4 times a year. On each of those occasions my interfaces with customer service to the people on the loading dock are complete and total quality. Far above and beyond the call of duty.
Being a book seller is a second career for me. I am a retired Pacific Telephone Manager with 33 years of service. Of those 33 years, 25 of them were spent supervising personnel. So I am very aware of what constitutes “Good Customer Service”.
I congratulate you on your selection of employees, and their training. It is a credit to your Company’s policies.
Margaret Brenner, Book Seller
Oakland, CA
July 2009
"Amazingly, I received my order the day after I placed it..."
Quality customer service is not as common as it should be, and I want to thank you for the refreshingly good experience I had with your company recently. I had to call twice to place my order, as my dog unplugged the phone during my first call. Both times I spoke with a live person right away, and both people were very friendly and helpful.
Amazingly, I received my order the day after I placed it, and had no problems from start to finish. Your employees are to be commended for providing good service, and making me a very satisfied customer.
Ellen Tarczewski, Doll Clothes Seamstress
Dousman, WI
June 2009
"...your staff has been extremely helpful in guiding me to a solution to my needs."
I just wanted to take a few moments to tell you how much I enjoy doing business with your company! I've been a customer for a number of years, both while I lived in Wisconsin and now in Arizona. I'm a Powerseller on eBAY who uses a fair quantity of boxes and bubble wrap for shipping and have found your products and service outstanding!
When I moved to Arizona I was concerned about shipping times, but every order I've placed in the past two years has been processed very quickly and arrived in a more than timely fashion! Though I use your website for most orders, I've occasionally had to call with a request and your staff has been extremely helpful in guiding me to a solution to my needs.
Recently a friend of mine who lives in Connecticut asked where I got my shipping supplies and I directed him to your company via your website. I heard from him about a week later and he was just amazed how fast his order had arrived and was more than pleased with the pricing.
Please pass this on to your staff and President to let them know that they are doing a great job!
Thomas Jacomet, Queen Creek, AZ
"The quality of your products, the promptness and accuracy of your deliveries, and especially the first-class treatment by your employees has made a marvelous impression of your company."
I am writing to commend one of your employees, Tammy Kowalski.
I recently placed an order for our church, but I made a mistake. I ordered some tote bags, thinking they would have a handle, but didn’t notice they were the only tote bags without handles. When they arrived I realized my error, and called your company. I was connected with Ms. Kowalski. I explained my situation and she was extremely nice and pleasant and helpful. Her phone manner was very clear and professional but friendly.
I told her I thought I wanted a t-shirt bag instead, and she offered to send me some samples so I’d be sure I got what I wanted. They arrived and I replaced my order with no problem. I also talked to a woman named Lynn who was very agreeable too. From first to last Ms. Kowalski dealt with my situation in the best possible way, from the viewpoint of a customer.
The quality of your products, the promptness and accuracy of your deliveries, and especially the first-class treatment by your employees has made a marvelous impression of your company.
Lois Helms, Rev., Walterboro, SC
"It was a pleasure to work with your company..."
I wanted to compliment you on the excellent customer service which I recently received. We had ordered some bags from your company and due to our lack of familiarity with your products, unfortunately chose to order the wrong item. We had our item replaced with the proper item and were also given a kind accommodation with regard to our return.
I wanted to thank you and thank your customer service workers. It was a pleasure to work with your company and we will certainly keep you in mind in the future.
Bridget M. O'Connell, Esq., Buffalo, NY
"You and your company are always very efficient and helpful..."
Good morning. I wanted to tell you thanks for the bags. I believe we received them the very next day.
I was really surprised. You and your company are always very efficient and helpful and it is appreciated. We work with some companies that are not and it is very stressful. Thanks again for always helping.
Debbie Johnson, Merchandising Coordinator
Toter Inc., Statesville, NC
"This is an example of excellent customer service before we were even customers!"
Thank you for the samples, they were exactly what we were looking for. We were very surprised and pleased that the samples came as quickly as they did. This is an example of excellent customer service before we were even customers!
We were even more pleased with the fast delivery of our actual order. You provide excellent service and are a wonderful business to work with. Thank you again and we look forward to doing business with you.
Mike and Bonnie Youngs, Co-owners
Crawford County Sports Photography, Meadville, PA
"Whenever I call to place an order, I get such courteous and friendly people!"
I would just like to send a compliment your way on your “always-friendly” Customer Service Department!
Whenever I call to place an order, I get such courteous and friendly people! That is much appreciated in the much-harried world we now live in, and I know I can always look forward to getting a LIVE person to talk to. Thank you for that.
Nancy, Executive Administrator
Fluid System Components, Inc., Green Bay, WI
"I don’t think it gets any better than this."
Tom Lemos, Owner
Hayward Patients Resource Center, Hayward, CA
"You are on the top of our "nice" list..."
Mark Mabry
Dragonfly Software, Scotts Valley, CA
"You were quick, priced well, no handling fees, and fast delivery!"
Beverly Kelley
Phanatical Reader Books, Oceano, CA
"I could not have filled the order without the help of Associated Bag Company..."
J.R. Davis
CST Products, Burnet, TX
"I just wanted to thank you for your great website and your excellent service"
Julie Marcus
Under the Table Books, Chicago, IL
"Wow, you have impressed me!"
Roger Marlow
Enumclaw, WA
"A big thanks goes out to all of you for all you do for us."
Ryan Henderson
Precision Energy Services, Fort Worth, TX
"The item we ordered worked perfectly for us..."
Cassie Arnold, Vice President
Puppy Patch Bakery Inc., Montgomery, PA
"…I want you to know how satisfied I am with Associated Bag."
R. Raub
"Associated Bag Company deserves to take a bow…"
Marie Krey, President
Savvy Solutions, Inc., South Wayne, WI
"…it is truly evident that Associated Bag is a great Company in all respects."
Alan Lande, Sales Manager
KHL - Malow Division, Mount Prospect, IL
"That was the fastest delivery I’ve ever experienced!"
Patti Santa Maria, Manager, Customer Support and
Administration
Spuntech Industries, Inc., North America
"It’s so nice to work with companies that make life easier for their customers!"
Isabelle Jacquet, Genetics Department
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
"Everyone I had contact with was genuinely helpful and courteous."
Linda Sheehan
Chameleon Faces Face Painting, Tuscon, AZ
"You make us small business owners feel just as important as the much larger ones!"
Mitzi Herber
GreatOldies4You, Durango, IA
"I have told many individuals of your company and will continue to do so!"
Paula A. Skinner
Genoa, IL
"I must say that your company has won my admiration and respect."
Don W. Staples
Staples Hardwood, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA
"…never before, have I received such outstanding, "red carpet" treatment from any company."
Hassan John
Lindenhurst, NY