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2 Shops - 1 Checkout - Same Customer Care

2011-09-29T12:30:23-04:00

As you may or may not know, Per Annum Inc, operates 2 web stores: one for our diaries, albums & business gifts (www.perannum.com) and one for the unique line of Italian designed and manufactured eyewear that we distribute (www.flatspecs.com).

Since so many of our customers had been shopping both sites, we decided to make the process easier.

Now you can shop back and forth between both of our web stores via easy to find tabs in the header. Go back and forth as many times as you like. Any items that you click to buy will go to the same virtual shopping bag - that means 1 checkout!

The site is now live, so we invite you to try it out. Orders over $75 will ship for free to 1 US address.

A Peek Into the Per Annum Mailbag

2011-02-23T16:17:49-05:00

We love our customers here at Per Annum -- you are all fiercely loyal, knowledgeable, not afraid to send us suggestions, express your opinions, shower us with compliments when you feel we've earned it, and let us know when we mess up. Let's delve into the mailbag and see what folks have been saying recently....

For starters, here's some glowing praise from a few happy City Diary users:

Longtime user William from Reading, MA says, "It has been, is now and will be my pocket 'brain.' I was educated at MIT so I trust old technologies more than new ones. It is a superb companion." Exactly what we like to hear in this day & age of PDAs, iPads and similar gadgets!

J.G. from NYC agrees with that sentiment: "It's the perfect size for the daily information I need to write in it -- with no chance of crashes and losing data!"

Meanwhile, Jane from Summit, NJ tells us, "I've been using your diaries for 15 years and now my children are hooked on them." Fantastic to know that Per Annum Diaries have been a part of your family for so long -- can't wait till you get the grandkids hooked, too!

Aside from daily planning and keeping their schedules organized, some customers like to use their diaries as a record of past events:

William from NYC explains, "I use them for going back to reference events and appointments that may have happened last year or numerous years."

Bibi from Manhattan takes it a step further: "It's what I've been using the last 10 years to record my activities for the day. I don't use it to plan, I use it to journal."

Kimberly from Fontana, CA says, "I like being able to use it as a scrapbook after the year is up."

Here's a tale of woe from Diane in Chicago: "I have been using your datebooks for many years, but they sell out so fast at the bookstores, that I sometimes miss my chance. The times that I've had to go without, my life has been in shambles, missing appointments, getting on the wrong train. There's no end to the trouble." A sad story, indeed, Diane... and all the more reason to sign up for our mailing list, which ensures that you are notified as soon as the following year's diaries are available! We don't want you or anyone else missing out on their diaries and getting lost out there! Sign up for our mailing list by CLICKING HERE.

Liisa from Mansfield, MA, is a longtime fan of the Boston Diary. "I have used the same exact model for over 20 years," she says, adding that she likes the "durability, bookmark, content and maps." However, she also notes that "occasionally some of the info is out of date." We go to great lengths early in the year to research all of our listings (often by literally going down the list and calling each one) to ensure that they are up-to-date up until the moment the books go to press. But by the time they are released in September, regrettably, businesses sometimes close or information changes without warning. In such cases, by all means let us know and we'll make sure it's fixed for the following year.

J.S. uses the Manhattan Diary way over in Duluth, MN and says, "I would love to have a tab to attach a pen to the diary." Your wish is our command -- next year, check out the Deluxe Leather edition, which features a gold clasp AND a pen loop (with pen included). CLICK HERE for a photo.

Lastly, we have the never-ending discussion of cover colors. For many years, we only offered the diaries in black (sometimes red) -- so when we started offering a variety of colors a few years ago, they were a big hit. Since then, customers often chime in with more requests, for example:

Boni from Brooklyn: "More fashion colors, like metallic silver and gold."

L.M.U. from NYC: "Vivid leather covers -- orange, fuschia."

Terri L., a Per Annum fan on Facebook: "Maybe next year you'll have the Deluxe in pink!"

Rest assured, these and other suggestions have been passed along to our production team. We try to add colors as demand grows (and funds allow), so keep your fingers crossed for next year and beyond.

Do YOU have any questions, concerns, suggestions, comments, criticisms, etc.? Drop us a line at info@perannum.com, complete our customer response form (which can be found inside your diary or online by CLICKING HERE) or leave a comment on our blog, on Facebook or on Twitter. We sincerely look forward to hearing from you!

Today's Giveaway Winners!

2011-02-14T14:16:19-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day! Hope everyone is having a pleasant day, filled with candy and flowers and hearts and all that fun stuff. (Or if you're part of the Anti-V-Day sect... well, you should still have some candy, because let's face it, candy is good under any circumstances!) We are about to make this Valentine's Day a little bit sweeter for two lucky winners. The randomly-chosen recipients of our Raika Leather 8x10 Picture Frames are....

ABBIE
Milwaukee, WI

LISA
Orlando, FL

Congratulations, Abbie & Lisa, and thanks for your entries. We hope the frames come in handy for whatever fun pics you feel like showing off! We will contact you both shortly with instructions on how to claim your prizes.

And that, dear readers, is the last giveaway for now. Needless to say, we'll be back again soon with more, so be sure to bookmark this blog if you haven't already and check back often. As always, be sure to check out our vast selection of City Diaries, planners, calendars, photo albums, scrapbooks, frames accessories, Nannini eyewear & more at www.PerAnnum.com. Don't forget to use coupon code BLOG10, with which you can take 10% off your order!

Another Winner... and Another Giveaway!

2011-02-11T14:11:40-05:00

Happy Friday, everyone! Thanks once again to all who participated in our latest giveaway -- whether it was your first time, or if you've been with us from the beginning, we very much appreciate it.The latest round of entries have been tallied and a random winner has been chosen. And so, the Per Annum Prize Pack goes to....

Rexella P.
Lewisville, TX

Congratulations, Rexella, and thanks for being our fan on Facebook! We hope this collection of Per Annum planners, calendars, etc., help keep you organized and on top of things throughout the year. We will contact you shortly with instructions on how to claim your prize.

Our next giveaway will give you not one, but TWO chances to win -- we have two Raika Leather 8x10 Picture Frames up for grabs. Because really, who can't use a new picture frame -- especially ones as nice as these -- and just in time for Valentine's Day! These frames are extremely high quality and will make an attractive addition to any wall, tabletop, mantle, or wherever you like to show off your favorite photos. The two winners will get either Natural smooth matte Turquoise, and Rainbow lizard print Yellow (that will be a random decision, too). Retail value: $65 each.

To enter, simply leave a comment below and let us know what you have planned for Valentine's Day! Fancy dinner? Candy with the kids? A romantic getaway? Do tell. For additional entries, you can Like our contest post on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and RT our contest post there. We will choose a random winner on Monday, February 14th at around 2 p.m. EST.

Good luck to all!

Today's Giveaway Starts... NOW!

2011-02-09T14:39:35-05:00

Everybody stop what you're doing -- it's time for another giveaway! For today's prize, we've gone back to our roots: It's a special Per Annum Prize Pack containing some of our very own 2011 products. This pack will include a mix of our most popular planners, calendars, etc., from the past 30+ years of helping our customers keep themselves organized. Here's what you can win:

Per Annum City Pocket Diary (you choose the city AND color)
18-City Metropolitan Desk Diary (with black eurohide cover)
MyBook Adaptable Planner (6" x 8" size)
NYC Wall Calendar (9" x 8" size)

With this collection, you will be able to keep yourself fully organized at home/office, on the go, on the wall and even creatively! (And if you have been living without a planner or calendar for the past month-plus, then clearly this is a must-have.) This prize pack has a retail value of $90.

To enter, simply leave a comment below and tell us which current City Diary color you like the best -- and which color(s) you'd most like to see. As always, for additional entries, you can Like our contest post on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and RT our contest post there. We will choose a random winner on Friday, February 11th at around 2 p.m. EST.

GOOD LUCK!