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Thank you so much for being so accommodating. I know these things happen and it's so refreshing to a) receive such a prompt response to a request and b) encounter a business willing to work with the consumer and ensure they're fully satisfied (even if it means bending policy).
You can be certain that I'll be talking you up to all of my friends and spreading the word about The Purse Hook!
Best,
Marie O'Hara
"Thanks SO much for your excellent service, and for declaring them as samples. I appreciate that so much. I pulled out my Purse Hook (which I ordered from you last year) while I was dining with 2 girlfriends at a restaurant last weekend. They were more enthralled with my Purse Hook than with their dinners :)
I knew that they would each be thrilled with a Purse Hook of their own. I've seen many different types of "purse hooks" but none compare to the quality of yours. All the best - Barb Barrett, Nova Scotia, Canada
"I saw that the Purse Hook is selling at the Sissy bag store at Lafayette/Prince! I use my hook nearly everyday. I am in love with it and all of my girlfriends have one too." - Suzanne Chin, Empire Entertainment Inc, SoHo NYC
"I recently purchased The Purse Hook for my wife. Before purchasing, I did extensive research, and found that The Purse Hook had by far the best design out there. Needless to say, it has been a smashing success; my wife absolutely loves it! Not only that, every time she uses it someone notices it and asks about it. Just last Sunday, we were at a brunch with three other women. My wife's Purse Hook accomodated all four purses without breaking a sweat; The Purse Hook made three more converts that day!" Spreading the gospel - Peter Orange County, CA
"Such a genius invention bought for me by my fellow stylist friend Angela Aaron, whilst lunching on the rainy old streets of London's West End. Why it has never been thought of before I shall never know, I cannot go anywhere without my Purse Hook in tow and I get asked about it every time, may The Purse Hook be discovered by every gal or guy far and wide...Amen!" - Abi Rogers, London, England
"How can women spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a handbag just to put it on the floor? The purse hook is an elegant and intelligent, must have accoutrement. Thank you for the Purse Hook!" - Angela Aaron, The Rex Agency, LA
"As a designer, I look for quality, uniqueness and classy designs. Your purse hook has been well received from all my clients!... The adorable little bag just ads that touch of elegance!..." - Addy Perez-Mau, Founder/Designer, Heaven Sent Jewelry, 2005 Small Business of the Year
"These were received very well! We distributed the "gift" at a breakfast function, and those that were not able to make it still found me to request their purse hooks they missed out on. I myself did not take one, but found many opportunities that it would have come in handy. I think I'll try and get one from our extras for myself as well! Thank you very much for the follow-up!... we love the little bags! They really "dress-up" the gift and make it look like something special. Thanks again. - Genya Baldassarre, Special Events - Golbon, Boise Idaho
"By far the most useful accessory I've acquired all year - perfect for crowded restaurants where you don't want to put your bag on the floor. Often I've had a purse, shopping bag, scarf and umbrella all neatly "hooked." A great conversation piece, too - everyone wants to know where I got it and how they can get one too! I bought several for Christmas presents." - Liz Andrews, United Nations, NYC
"I just came from a meeting where we sat at tables. Of course my purse and BRIEFCASE were at my side hanging from a Purse Hook. I noticed that the floor under the tables was littered with purses and briefcases, some within tripping range. Hanging my briefcase beside me gives me easy access to papers I need or want to get off the table. Don't misunderstand, I use my Purse Hook for my purse ALL the time, but when it comes to meetings I think of it as my Briefcase Hook. Thanks for the great tool. I'm Hooked!" - Sandra Hill, OR
"The first time I saw my girlfriend using the Purse Hook I had to ask her "WOW! What's that? Where'd you get it?" She filled me in on how she saw "the hook" for the first time at an after party for a movie premiere in New York. I couldn't believe how fascinated I was by such a seemingly simple device. Even though it's called the "purse" hook, I had to have one for my gym bag, for my briefcase, now I use them for everything. Do you think that you might be able to make a version for guys? My girlfriend says that I'm definitely "well hung" now!!" - James W., Las Vegas N.V.
"As a mother of two young girls I use The Purse Hook when I am at the mall. Not only is it great for keeping my purse close to me at the busy food court, but it also works well with some smaller packages I have with me. Recently, I used The Purse Hook on a trip to Disney World it held my backpack while we were eating lunch at one of the cafeteria style restaurants. It is compact enough that I keep it in my purse all the time so I have it with me where ever I go. From a bar to a shopping mall The Purse Hook keeps my purse close to me at all times." - Sandy Daley, NJ
“A lesson learned! It only took a few minutes of not paying attention and my pocketbook, hung on the back of my chair in an almost empty restaurant, was gone. I replaced my bag and kept it on my lap and got a food stain on it. Never again… a good friend gave me The Purse Hook and now my purse is always by my knee under the table and safe.” - Judi Lind, Boynton Beach FL
“I love my Purse Hook. It holds all my baggage.” - Janet, SoHo NYC
“Finally I found one that is really well made.” – Erin, NYC
Are you a Happy Hooker??? Write to us at info@thepursehook.com and let us know! We love receiving fan mail.
--- Happy Hooking from Lil' Hookers Sissi, Michelle & Deb.
"Good on you for bringing to market a really neat product.....here's a funny story.
A buddy and I were in Valencia Spain in 2002 at a late-night restaurant and were invited to sit down by two rather attractive women. The restaurant was packed, so this was a treat for us to share a table. The older of the two had one of these purse hanger gizmos and I thought "very, very neat!".. having never seen one before.
Also, we spoke practically no Spanish... let alone Castillian Spanish so it was hard to ask this lady where to find such a thing for my wife back in the US.
They go to the ladies room together and we notice that all the waiters are laughing hysterically at us two gringos. I ask one fellow what is so funny and he says "La puta y madre!" That translates as "A whore and her mother!"... apparently regulars at this bar. A hooker with a hooker with a purse hooker, no less. We skeedaddled.
Then came the fun part. I began looking EVERYWHERE across Spain for such an item.. every luggage and women's shoe and accessory store. No luck. Because of our language barrier we were shown coathangers at hardware stores and even given directions to a police station across town because the luggage store thought I was saying that my wife's purse had been stolen! This crazy pursuit ate up at least an hour in every town we visited until FINALLY I found a selection in a large Carretta department store in Madrid. They were about $7-14 and nice, but no slick little carrying bag like yours. So after all of this, my old lady loses the damn thing within a week! We're now divorced.
Congratulations on "hooking onto" a simple yet elegant idea that is long overdue. I came across your blurb from CoolHunting.com." - Steve P., Virginia
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"Thank you for you quick shipment!!! It’s great so I can give one to my sister and daughter for Valentine’s Day. And I liked your personal Valentine touch on the packages.
I must tell you about my birthday gift.
When my husband and I are out to dinner often times there is no hook for my purse. My best friend asked me what I wanted for birthday and I said a purse hook. I called Nordstroms and Coach handbags thinking that would be a natural thing for them to carry but they did not so I looked online and found your site. My friend found a purse shop in town, (Sacramento), called Finders Keepers. She said to look at their purse hooks which I did. They had a couple animal prints, flag colors and glitzy rhinestone type on the top flat part. However, I did feel that they looked cheap so I gave my friend, your web site and she ordered one for me and one for herself. I have only had mine since January 28, 07which was not that long ago. I have used it numerous times and shown it to many friends so I ordered 20 more as gifts. It works great and much better quality than the ones I saw at the purse store. Keep up the good work. - Debbie Fleming, Sacremonto, CA