"If you think old dogs can't learn new tricks...don't believe it!" says Charles Scholtes. "I'm 71, had triple by-pass surgery and...if Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC) hadn't come along...I might have just been sitting in a rocking chair waiting for Gabriel to come and get me. Instead, I get up on Saturdays and Sundays, eat breakfast and head off to the local Bazaar to set up shop with quality products supplied by SMC! By that evening I'm on my way home with enough profits to support our travels in our 34 foot Pace Arrow Motor Home."

Charles' story of profit and opportunity is one heard many times over from others who have joined the SMC family. In Charles' case, becoming a member not only afforded him a larger bank account, it also gave him a new outlook on life.

"I first heard about SMC from an ad I read," Charles states. "I sent for the SMC Business Kit and when I received it, the first thing that caught my eye was the dependability, quality and competitive pricing on the products. I could see lots of ways I could make money with those products, and SMC gave me complete instructions on how to get started."

First Order Comes Fast
Over 50 years of development have gone into the comprehensive SMC Business full-color catalogs that helped him get right down to business.

"One thing I learned right away is that the catalogs show the products so well, I can make sales without having to show any actual product," says Charles. "These items really do sell themselves."

"Now, I already had a sales background, but I could see it didn't matter, because I simply didn't need to do much selling. This was going to be even easier than I'd ever dreamed!"

"I got my first order within minutes of showing my items," Charles said. "I decided to begin by selling at the suggested retail prices in the catalog, and to give a good discount for multiple item sales. With SMC, my prices for merchandise are rock bottom, less than wholesale! So of course I can offer big discounts and still make a good profit."

Charles quickly settled into a marketing system that not only generated lots of cash, it allowed him to spend much of his time doing what he loves best: traveling!

Work Two Days, Goof Off Five!
"I go to an outdoor swap meet, and fill a 10 by 20 foot booth with spunlass items on one side and sculptured eagles on the other." Charles says. "I've been told I have the largest selection of eagles in the Pocono Mountain Area. I tried a variety of items but find, for me, this is my niche...and I now even have a toll-free number!

"My average volume of business is $600 to $800 per week and I only work 2 days! I make enough money to travel in my motor home, go to flea markets 2-3 times a month and make enough to cover gas, camping and other pleasures of life. I am very happy making an easy $25,000 per year on top of my Social Security and retirement," says Charles. "In fact, I just stepped up from a 21' Class "C" Motor home to a 34' Class "A" Pace Arrow Motor Home and we are now planning our next trip through the south this winter with week-end stops at various flea markets. Our office is the Motor Home which pulls our pick-up truck loaded with SMC products."

SMC's Service Meets His Tough Standards
To Charles, good service is one of the main ingredients in the art of selling. He knows that customers will return and he can depend on repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals if he serves his customers well, and he makes it a point to do so. Being a person who gives good service, Charles also expects the same consideration from others and he has not been disappointed when working with the SMC staff. At SMC, friendly people are just a phone call away and are ready to immediately answer any questions or solve any problems which may arise.

"I am very satisfied with the service and business advice at SMC.The few times I had a problem, it was solved to my satisfaction promptly and in a very friendly manner," Charles says happily.

Every time Charles places an order with SMC, it's shipped within 24-48 hours from an enormous 8-acre warehouse facility in Chatsworth. Every item has been through a careful quality-control process, so Charles can be sure he's giving his customers an excellent value for their money.

SMC also offers free, unlimited Business Advisory services, plus a New Member Coaching staff that helps every new member get off to the right start.

"My association with SMC has certainly filled a number of my needs. Thanks SMC," Charles says, "You gave me an opportunity to start another of life's great adventures."

Are You Ready For The Adventure?
"If your life could use a little adventure--and your bank account some extra money--don't wait until you're 70 years old, like I did," urges Charles. Contact SMC today, and you'll be sent free information about how to get started. Write to SMC, 9401 DeSoto Ave., Dept. 14, Chatsworth, CA 91311.