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Adee Kaye - The Other Luxury Watch

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:09:00 +0000

Adee Kaye Watches are one of the most overlooked watches when it comes to a well-made timepiece for a reasonable price. Their stainless steel bezel and sturdy swiss movements are just the start of what “Adee Kaye watches” are all about. The one thing you will notice is the unique style of Adee Kaye from the stainless steel to chrono watches plus many more to suit each ones taste.

Adee Kaye/ Beverly Hills has made quite the name for itself with its innovative designs and fresh approach to watch styling. The “Adee Kaye” collection are a cut above the rest in terms of precision time keeping and a focus on offering their clients something a little different than the mainstream. Adee Kaye has been producing some of the most creative designs for many years and the success looks as if it will just keep coming. Attention to detail and top notch craftmanship help this relatively new watchmaker create a niche of its own with the hip,trendy and business crowd.

Most of the well-known watchmakers have usually been around for up to 100 years or more, but Adee Kaye watches are making a huge impact with watch lovers worldwide with a timepiece that is solid and will last a lifetime.

Dare to be different with Adee Kaye

Larry Harris

L-Mall, Inc.

2008/2009 - Trends and Tribulations

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:24:00 +0000

Happy New Year to all! 2008 was a whirlwind of a year: High gas prices, home foreclosures, larger than life businesses crumble and bailouts. Since the past year seemed like "The beginning of the end", quite a few trends remain and opportunities have flourished from the dismal 2008 downturn.

Believe it or not luxury items are still a hot seller. Consumers who are conscious of spending and transportation habits, discount products and services are just as busy.
A down economy opens up many doors & opportunities for entrepreneurs and corporations. the businesses and consumer who has been smart with money management are reaping the benefits in a depressed market.

The trends in 2009 will be a hot bed for the business-minded and consumer for years ahead such as, the green sector. U.S. consumers are very much concerned about the economy than environmental issues at the moment, but are willing to pay more for green product alternatives opposed to the usual available non-green products. This more conscious way of thinking opens a huge door for entrepreneurs and established companies looking to cater to this new way of thinking.

Other areas of of opportunity are: Clean Energy (solar,wind and geothermal),Organic Foods, Organic Non-Foods (pet food,household products/cleaners,fiber,supplements and personal care) and even Organic Apparel presents opportunities for the taking.

The "Top 10" business opportunities in a weak economy:

Business Coaching
Social Networking
Alternative Fuels
Environmental Services
Health Care
Nail Salons and Beauty Products
Discount Retailers
Luxury Products
IT and other Tech Services
Credit and Debt Management

2009 is going to be a new beginning of a new era that will be breaking new ground for entrepreneurs, consumers and businesses who are are interested in taking advantage of these services to manage life and/or work with a conscious.

Something for everyone and much more!!

By: L-Mall, Inc.

Apple iPod Touch - The Mini Computer That Could

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:00:00 +0000

The Apple iPod Touch is the next best Apple innovation since The debut of the iPhone. I am a new user to this product and I love the way the touch screen performs and the versatile user friendly applications that can be used for more than just a portable MP3 / MP4 player.

You can surf the web with the SAFARI browser as long as your near a Wi-Fi connection (802.11b/g) hotspot. I have found that the ipodtouch works great at hotels and travel centers that have a Wi-Fi hotspot to access the internet and/or get your email. The few glitches I have found that need to be addressed are: Getting apps from iTunes 8 & setting up email accounts on the iPod if you use email other than Yahoo, Gmail, .Mac or AOL which the device is already pre-configured to work with. A little fiddling is needed to add your desired email account.

Also I have discovered, since I do work on a pretty old computer. Apple iTunes 8 does not support 32bit Windows OS and is tailored to the 64bit supported OS of Safari Leopard 10.5 and Windows XP Pro, Vista ( not all of Vista OS is 64bit) . The 64Bit OS and software will be the standard in all new computers very soon. Before you buy your next new computer/laptop keep this in mind while shopping for your next set-up.

There is also a 1^st generation model (MB376LL/A) and a 2^nd generation (MB533LL/A) of the iPod touch in 8, 16 and 32GB configuration. You can save quite a bit on the price of a 1st generation model compared to the 2^nd generation. The 1^st generation can be upgraded to 2^nd generation for 9.95 at the iTunes website. Which ever model you purchase, you will be thoroughly pleased with this basic mini computer that plays music, surfs the web, sends and receives email and fits in your pocket.

Larry Harris

L-Mall, Inc.

Calvin Klein Fashion - CK

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:15:00 +0000

Calvin Klein, fashion designer born November 1942, in the Bronx section of New York city was raised in the middle class Jewish community of 1st and 2nd generation immigrants. CK developed his passion for fashion and drawing in his teenage years, mostly spending endless hours sketching women in suits and dresses.

After graduating from the High School of Art and Design, Klein studied apparel design at Manhattan's Fashion Institute of Technology. In 1968 Calvin Klein launched his own clothing company, inspired by the fresh and unique style of New York's urban youth. Word spread quickly throughout the fashion industry about the Calvin Collection sleek, stylish designs and ultimately his work was being featured regularly in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar magazine.

Calvin Klein's designs are known worldwide and is a household name synonomous with style. In keeping with the minimalist approach to style and retaining the rich fashionable history.

The Calvin Klein Co. has a selection of watches under the CK brand name. As you would expect from a top designer and in conjunction with Calvin Klein's many other fashion accessories, CK watches are sleek and stylish with unmatched quality and engineering of the Swatch Swiss watch Co. that combines CK style and Swiss durability together that will last a lifetime!

Festina - The Overlooked Swiss Watch Maker

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:42:00 +0000

Today there are many wrist watches available for watch lovers and there are also quite a few that are overlooked due to being popular in one country and only known by a few here in the U.S.

Festina watches is a Swiss watch manufacturer that was established in 1902 and has a huge following with the European community, mainly for being a participant and " Official Timekeeper of the Tour De France" cross country bicycle championship, as well as the Giro Italia and the Vuelta a Espana. Festina has their own pro cycling team which won in 1994,1996 and ranked 2nd in the world in 1997.

Festina wrist watches are popular among cyclist and enthusiasts. These fashionable European watches are known as the heavy duty, sports watch with excellent style in the mid-priced category, which are also available in classic, sleeker designs to suit most tastes. Take a Festina Watch Tour and see why Festina watches are so popular with the European community.

Even now since the Swiss watch manufacturer maily focuses on sports oriented events, Festina still create some of the most well-built, active, user friendly watches on the market.

Online Shopping - Trends, Security and You!

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:18:00 +0000

Since the U.S economic downturn and hints of recession & european manufacturers costs rise, fashion merchandise buyers still look to T.V. and film (movie stars) for what is popular for high-end and bargain shoppers to be current and in style. Programs and films such as, "Sex in the City" and "Gossip Girl" are the start of what has a huge influence on young, trendy shoppers as well as the seasoned, fashion conscious buyer, from the 5th Ave shopper to the Target & JC Penny buyer. Now that credit availability is shrinking and in some cases interest rates rising on credit cards, Cash/debit is king for the bargain shopper.

Fashion and style play a major role for most Men and Women when it comes to "feeling good" about themselves and/or status representation of "doing well" whether its subtle or flashy. Fashion Handbags, Jewelry, wristwatches, clothing and perfume oils all play a major part and are available to all consumers. You might not be able to afford that $500-$1000 item, but with a little research and an eye for trends can yield great rewards at a bargain or discount.

Bargains or replicas are great, but if it is not made well or of poor quality it is no bargain at all. Since online shopping is the ever growing choice for consumers and growing daily, aside from the big, well-known retailers finding a trusted niche retailer / merchant that stands behind their service and products is difficult with all of the scams and frauds that are prevalent to the industry.

Contact information and a short "about us" or biography is a start to a clear understanding of who you are dealing with when it comes to your personal information. The things to look for at the very least are:

Secured and encrypted web shop
email and contact phone number
Name of contact person or department
return and/or exchange policy
Address of business

These are typical and well known guidelines for consumers, just be sure that in this enviroment that the online mall or web shop you use has this information as a bare minimum in order to feel somewhat safe and secure when shopping online.

Happy and Safe Shopping!

Mad by Design Fashion Hand Bags

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:19:00 +0000

A wonderful discovery was made when we stumbled upon Mad By Design fashion handbags, totes and clutch hand bags. A great wholesale supplier of popular and up-to- date designs for all seasons and tastes. L-Mall is proudly offering a selection of Mad by Design products for those who just love fashion handbags and totes.

Since the 2008 fall/winter styles are beginning, the must have styles in handbag fashion are the satchel hand bags, animal skins and shiny-glossy patent styles of purses. Mad by Design also have large tote handbags that are perfect for a weekender, diaper or beach bag. With plenty of room and 2 large outside side pockets for either water bottles or baby bottles make these ideal for the occasion. For the eco-friendly consumer these handbag totes can be used as a fashionable shopper tote handbag and a great way to care for the enviroment and be stylish at the same time. Easy-to-carry and constructed from durable, sturdy canvas makes this hand bag perfect for almost anything.

If you love well-made ladies handbags and still want to have the style without breaking your budget, then the Mad by Design handbags are what your looking for.

The Bling Theory - Diamond Style & Hip-Hop

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:43:00 +0000

No matter what your age is , the word bling or bling-bling has either been heard from your children, Hip-Hop videos or songs on the radio, etc. in reference to jeweled flashy look on a person or apparel. This slang term (like others) has crept with the young Hip-Hop, Rap generation in the late 1990's among artists who showed off and/or spewed this term in their lyrics which has been a big part in the culture and very much prevalent today.

This word Bling is referred to mostly to Fashion Watches, Cellphones and teethcaps (better known as Grillz) covered in pretty, shiny Diamonds and/or Gemstones that represent diamond-like qualities used to glamorize a persons status as well as an item of signifigance, such as a expensive Timepieces, necklace, bracelet, earrings or Rings for the flashy effect for those who could afford this extravagent way of life by using real diamonds for the "over the top" look for those who followed this type of upcoming trend in the early days of Iced Out Bling.

Like most trends or fads they come and go, but only a few stand the test of time. The Iced-Out Bling look is very much in style today and has forged a name for itself in just about every Men's or Women's accessory in one way or another from Sunglasses to Handbags and more.

I'm sure some of you remember when computers and cellphones were only available to the elite or business types. Like most new and upcoming products the technology eventually trickles down to the everyday consumer and made affordable.

After about 2004 the word Bling-Bling pretty much was played out and the word Bling was sufficient and still used to this present day referring to almost anything shiny and extravagent looking amongst all cultures and lifestyles. Now with the use of Cubic Zirconia, Swarovski Crystals and Gemstones of that nature are mass produced, So anyone who wants the look can get it or have it made to your taste for that Iced Out Bling look whether its subtle or the over-the-top style you desire.

Today, there are many Discount Hip Hop style Watches, Necklaces and items that can be custom made to Bling making this trend available to everyone no matter what your style is from subtle to Over-the-top Iced Out Bling.

Bulova Wristwatches, Bulova Clocks and More...

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:03:00 +0000

The Bulova Corporation which was founded in 1875 has a vast variety of Watches and exclusive Timepieces available in 4 separate brands by the Bulova Wristwatch Co. That most do not know about.

They are the leaders in the Wristwatch business that appeal to dress, career, casual and sport wearers of Men's Watches and Women's Watches. Some of the well known offerings from the Bulova Corporation are: Bulova, Caravelle Bulova, Accutron, and Wittnauer. Bulova is also known for some of their beautifully crafted boudiors & Bulova Clocks and fine Pocket Watches which they began manufacturing in 1911.

Like most successful well-known businesses, Bulova Watches was a small work in progress that grew to the status of worldwide recognition and branding. Joseph Bulova, a 23 year old immigrant from Bohemia opened his small jewelry store in the heart of New York cities business district on Maiden Lane. Now Bulova products can be found primarily through big department and fine jewelry stores, mostly in the U.S. and has offices located in Mexico, Canada, Switzerland and the Far East.

All Bulova Watches are made with only the finest materials, precision craftmanship and state-of-the-art technology for long lasting quality & performance.

In 1979 Loews, holding company owned by the Tisch Brothers, bought the Bulova Corporation and later sold the company to rival Citizen Watch Co. in 2008. Bulova's top competitors in the industry are:

Seiko - Tokyo, Japan

LVMH - Paris, France

Rolex - Geneva, Switzerland

From humble beginnings to major corporation, The Bulova Watch & Clock company is a heavy hitter with some of the most respected Wristwatch makers in the world and admired by Watch lovers and collectors alike.

Cubic Zirconia - The Other Gemstone

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:31:00 +0000

Most consumers have seen CZ Jewelry advertised as "Diamond Like" or "Simulated Diamond" referring to the appearance of Cubic Zirconia in the market. Cubic Zirconia is the alternative to the real diamond experience, without the "Big diamond price".

Cubic Zirconia is a solid mineral commonly used and synthesized as a diamond simulate or CZ Diamond. This cubic crystalline form of zirconium oxide is used as an alternative to the diamond because of its low cost, durability, and diamond like appearance. Since 1976 Cubic Zirconia has been more recognized in the Fashion Jewelry market, but its roots date back from 1892 in Sri Lanka.

The original name for Cubic Zirconia (CZ) was "baddeleyite" a rare zirconium oxide mineral named after Joseph Baddeley.

Zirconium Oxide (Cubic Zirconia) is highly resistant to chemical and thermal penetration and used because of its "Diamond like properties" which is used in Costume & Fashion jewelry like wedding bands, engagement rings, earrings and other fancy jewelry set in platinum, sterling silver and gold.

Determining whether its a Cubic Zirconia or a Diamond is difficult. A jeweler can identify the difference with a thermal conductivity tester since Cubic Zirconia has a low thermal conductivity, while the diamond has a higher thermal conductor properties.

Today, Cubic Zirconia is widely used in jewelry, manufacturing processes and even the world renowned Apple Computer products for their mobile device casings and are expanding the use of this mineral to other product offerings.

The consumer must be careful since it is hard to determine Cubic Zirconia from a Diamond, So be careful of the "to good to be true" deals on diamond jewelry and don't hesitate to have a well established jeweler determine whether you have a fake or the real thing for your peace of mind and assurance.

Ruby - The Precious Gemstone

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:20:00 +0000

The Word Ruby is associated with the latin word "Rufus" meaning red. Rubies are also the July Birthstone (Capricorn) and is the Gemstone to celebrate 15th & 30th year marriage anniversary gift respectively.

Rubies in ancient cultures were believed to have mystical powers hidden within the Precious Gemstone and also a representation of passion, love and romance. Some cultures went as far as believing that the Gem Stone can aid in good health, wisdom and even luck in gambling of all things.

In biblical texts the Ruby was referred as the most Precious Gemstone and was called by the name "carbuncle" in those times. The Ruby (Carbuncle) was referred quite often in the King James version of the bible numerous times throughout the chapters.

A little known fact is that Rubies and Sapphires are identical in nature due to the mineral known as corundum. Corundum is a crystalline form of aluminum oxide. Rubies are the 2nd toughest gemstone next to the diamond and are more rare since they are only found in a handful of mines worldwide, Unlike the diamond which has abundance in many mining deposits that are found much more frequently, which also in most cases puts the Ruby in a category as "more expensive" than diamonds.

To back up this fact in October 1988 a 16 carat Ruby sold at Sotheby's Auction in New York for an amazing $227,301(US) per carat (over $3,000,000) and sizes over 5 carats are very rare indeed. This also confirms why you see Rubies as the dominant Gem in jewelry making and surrounded by all of the other precious Gemstones we all are familiar with. The Gem of love & passion, Rubies are hard to overlook.

Fragrances and Perfumes (Then & Now)

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:46:00 +0000

Perfumes and Fragrances can be dated back from almost 4000 years ago which were discovered by the Mesopotamians. Other known ancient cultures used many varieties of resins, woods and incense during their religious ceremonies and also used these Natural Fragrances and/or Perfumes to embalm the deceased before burial.

The Egyptians are known to be the first to use Scents such as cinnamon & honey to anoint their bodies. They also regarded fragrances, oils, herbs and flowers as a valuable commodity that was more precious than gold.

When the Roman and Greek cultures where introduces to fragrance oils, like the Egyptians they too bathed and anointed their bodies with Fragrant oils. The Greeks further developed these scents by creating the first liquid form of perfume with the use of mixing powders and heavy oils.

Arabic influences brought Perfume to European culture around the 14th century. The first modern creation of Liquid Perfume used scented oils mixed with alcohol in 1370. Perfume became even more popular by the 16th century when the Italians caught wind of the commodity and eventually found a home in France during the 17th century.

Perfumes and Fragrant oils were once only to be used by the wealthy and royalty of society, then fragrances became more available to everyone by the 18th century, when eau de cologne was created.

Today even though France is known to be one of the major players of some of the best fragrances on the market, the knowledge of perfumery has expanded to all corners of the world, with new and exciting scents being created for all to indulge in.

Sunglasses: From Basic Eye wear to Cultural Phenomenon

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:56:00 +0000

Intro:

1) History of how a simple 12^th century idea turned into a

Eyes wear fashion statement & worldwide trend.

2) Info on UV, UVA, UVB (ultra-violet) rays standard.

Who is at risk for HEV -high energy visible light &

Macular degeneration.

Sunglasses or (spectacles) are said to be originated as far

Back as the 12^th century or possibly earlier by Chinese court judges

Using flat panes of smoke colored quartz that did protect the

Eyes from glare, but not corrective sight abilities like

Prescription lenses. There is some historical data that

State the crystals were used to hide the facial expression and /or

Having eye contact during interrogation of witnesses.

Other experiments in the mid 18^th century are documented that

The use of blue or green lenses with spectacles

Not necessarily called sunglasses at that time believed to

Have corrective abilities for specific vision impairments.

In the late 1920s inexpensive sunglasses were introduced to

America by Sam Foster (Foster Grant) on the beaches of the most

Famous east coast summer vacation hotpot Atlantic City, NJ

At the legendary Woolworth Department store on the boardwalk.

Around 1926 the famous Bausch & Lomb eyewear had one of the

Best developments in the world – Ray-Ban brand sunglasses,

Made for pilots during the first and Second World War period and

Are still available today. Timeless form, function and style.

1936 was another year for a major development in

Technology for sunglass / sun shade use,

Edwin H. Land experimented using his patented Polaroid filter by

Covering the lenses to further enhance the ability for

Sunglasses to reduce glare. Later that development carried over

To cameras, camera lenses and various optical accessories.

The 1950s is when sunglasses started to play as more of a

Fashion statement for movie stars and musicians the “cool” factor

Became a cultural phenomenon and a fashion accessory in there

World no matter the time, place, indoor, outdoors, day,

Or night. “Cool” was raised to a whole new level in those days.

Foster Grant came forward with a ad campaign that

Took their sunglasses to the ultimate chic level with the

Popular saying “Who’s that behind those Foster Grants?”

That made the company a dominant force in the world of

Must have fashion eyewear in America and abroad.

Today, sunglasses or shades have come a long way since its

Introduction and this fashion accessory trend keep on

Evolving to a must-have as part of any wardrobe, anytime of the year.

Sunglass Safety & Protection:

UV, UVA, UVB ratings (ultra-violet rays)

US, Australian, European Standards

Exposure to ultra-violet rays (UV) can cause short & long term

Ocular problems and proper protection is vital with fashion or

Work-related eyewear and should be taken into consideration.

Beside from looking “cool” consumers need to be aware of what to

Look for when buying sunglasses no matter the price range.

Remember price is not necessarily an indicator of

Quality as one might think.

For some time, High Energy Visible Light (HEV) has been

Said to cause macular degeneration as we age, children transmit

Much more HEV light than adults and is definitely

Something to keep in mind not to overlook when

Everything else is covered concerning you and your child.

Here is a quick reference of what to look for when buying

Sunglasses. Not all manufacturers follow these standards

Nor do they have to, So be aware..

Australian Standard AS1067- Ratings go from 0 to 4. “0” some

Protection and “4” highest level of UV protection.

US Standard ANSI Z80.3-1972 old US compliance /

Updated standard ANSI Z80.3-2001- states that lenses should be

UVB (280 TO 315nm) translates to not more than 1% of UVB

Light can filter through lenses. UVA (315 TO 380nm) translates

No more than 0.5 times of visual light transmittance.

European Standard EN1836: 2005- Ratings go from 0 to 3 for

UV protection, 0 insufficient, 1 sufficient, 2 good, 3 full

Protection of UV rays

Keep these standards in mind before buying sunglasses

No matter the cost.

Now, Sunglasses are available from a multitude of designers and

Manufacturers. There are designer sunglasses by PRADA, OAKLEY,

HUGO BOSS, VERSACE etc. and even some old school originators

Come in almost any size, color, shape and style. From a simple

Experiment in the early days to worldwide fashion

Statement, the sunglass movement is more than just a spectacle.

Look “Cool” and be safe doing it!!

Author: Larry Harris

www.1StopWebShop.biz

Same Service / Different Place

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:56:00 +0000

Hi everyone and hope you had a great day. Since 2008 is a new year and it usually is time for changes and resolutions, L-Mall has made a major move and We want to let you all know whats going on. We formerly were at Stores.Ebay.com/L-Mall from June 2008 - January 2008 leaving with a 100% positive feedback rating and over 200 satisfied customers Worldwide at our store there. Due to the listing policies and unfair business dealings with that format we have opened our own e-commerce site and are running things on our own terms at 1StopWebShop.biz . We had a great start there and we want to thank all of the customers that got us to where we are today. We don't want to bash or talk down about their format or rules, But (it is what it is) and we had to move on. We are known for our top notch customer service and prompt shipping and that will not change at the new location. We will still stock quality merchandise and continue to grow with customer satisfaction as the #1 priority and great prices. Come take a look and feel free to ask any questions or comments and we will assist you with an answer in a prompt, courteous manner. Thank You for your time hope to do business with you in the future.

Larry Harris (L-Mall, Inc.)

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L-Mall, Inc About Us Page

noreply@blogger.com (L-Mall, Inc.) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:43:00 +0000

We are a small U.S. East Coast (Philadelphia Region) low overhead company who concentrates on Quality service and Customers service. We offer High end to Low cost unique products that customers are looking for that most retailers have for much more. As most fashion conscious buyers know that trends are here "today and gone tomorrow" ,Style and Fashion reign supreme with customers with eye on quality at a good price.

Style and Fashion doesn't need to cost a "Arm and a Leg" nor does quality have to take a backseat when you are spending your money. I would like you to take a look at our offerings at: 1StopWebShop.biz and see you can have what you want for less with prompt shipping and great prices.

We have what you like whether you spend Big Money or just a few dollars in our store, we should have just what your looking for with our Mens and Womens products and accessories.

We Have names like (Bulova,Conair,Juicy Couture,Hugo Boss and Herbalife Products) to name just a few. Also we stock Diamond, Tungsten,Titanium,Gold and Sterling Silver jewelry along with other offerings that come in periodically to handle all tastes and styles.

We also know that everyones situation is different when it comes to buying or wanting something that catches your eye. Whether you pay right away or need a little time to gather the funds needed to get the item to make the final purchase,We will work with you as long as proper communication is kept between "Buyer and Seller" of payment so you can get what you desire with ease and no hassles.

We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on all items and ship within 2 business days max. handling time. All items paid with check or money order will be shipped after cleared payment at our financial institution (Approx.5-7 Business Days). All Orders shipped USPS Priority mail w/Signature Confirmation along with email notification and tracking number to further monitor your order.

Any questions at all feel free to contact us and we will help you with fast and courteous replies to all questions.

Thank you for your time and attention.....