SB: CM 5x7 albums

[KirstenB]

For fellow Creative Memories fans, just in case you hadn't heard, they are discontinuing the 5x7 albums, and replacing them with the 7x7. Every year for Christmas, I make a 5x7 for both my mom and m-i-l. I just ordered 8 of them from my consultant so I'll be set for a few years anyway. I'm kinda bummed, Mom loves the 5x7 because it fits in her purse, and is easy to take with her. Maybe they'll bring it back someday.

 

[DiznEeyore]

This is a bummer, isn't it? I really love the 5x7s, but admit I'm looking forward to the 7x7s -- I have the purple one on order. So we'd better stock up on 5x7 supplies so we don't end up paying outrageous prices on ebay. The prices there for 8x10 pages & protectors are unreal -- over $20 for one pack of page protectors!

 

[KaterBell]

My CM consultant told me about the Sentiments albums going away But the promise of the Triumph album (the Purple 7x7) is great, and other colors in the future! I always thought the Sentiments albums were the hardest to put together... and that's strange, since there's less space to fill... but... they just were for me. My fave is the 12x12 album... but i'm sure that won't fit in anyone's purse!

 

[LisaTx]

I loved the Sentiments album. Why are they always discontinuing stuff? Scrappers like continuity. I feel sorry for the people who have invested a lot of money in matching Sentiments albums. I wonder how long until they decide to do away with the 12 X 12 album?

 

[KaterBell]

Don't even SAY that! I'm pretty sure that the 12x12 is the most popular size going right now, so I don't think they'd discontinue it........ (let's hope)..

 

[LisaTx]

I hope so too. It just seems to me like CM is always messing with a good thing.

 

[lisaschu]

Well, I'm not really sure what CM's philosophy is, but I do know they don't make a move on any products until they're absolutely sure of what they're doing. My guess is that the Sentiments album does not sell as well as it used to. Many customers are asking for a bigger "small" album so they can fit pictures straight up and down. I know there are lots of customers who love the Sentiments album, but my suggestion is to keep an open mind. This industry is changing and growing every day. Businesses need to do the same if they want to stay in business.

Personally, I'm very excited about the 7x7 album. I'm anxious to see what colors it will be available in, but considering Alzheimer's has touched my family in a heartbreaking and tragic way, I can only hope everyone will call up their CMC and order at least one Triumph album. With over 50,000 CMCs the potential amount of money raised to find a cure for this disease will be incredible! Considering I have the possibility of developing this disease, and my children may have to watch as my brain degenrates into it's own little world, I know that I will be doing my part by ordering as many as I can!

JMHO
Lisa