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When I started this small business 12 years ago from my dining room table, I never dreamed that it would create this much magic for so many families. Each year the business would grow as customers from around the world miraculously found my shop through a simple Google search: Train Conductor Costumes. Talk about the perfect online website name! Then, 2020 arrived and it was the first year that, out of caution, I didn't purchase a lot of inventory. That decision proved to be wise as sales were pretty much non-existent. The year 2021 was a bit cheerier, as folks were tired of being cooped up and things started to open up again. Halloween was back as well as The Polar Express train rides, but my sales were not that much higher than the previous year. So, last December when I closed up the workshop for the season, I made the decision to keep the business going for one more year and if it doesn't rebound, I will fold it up for good at the end of 2022 and start something new. What I didn't count on was that the cost of everything it takes to produce these costumes would go up. Everything. Dramatically. I have spent the better part of two weeks crunching the numbers and have no choice but to raise my prices on everything. I've been reminding myself that so many other business owners have been forced to do the same. In the meantime, my workshop remains cheerful with the sound of soft jazz in background and the aroma of a warm cinnamon coffee cake wafting in the air.
So this is where I am at right now. It is "Christmas in July" with the workshop super busy with prepping product, hand-crafting the vintage paper bags, ordering more inventory and supplies and hoping for an incredible Halloween and Christmas season. My family helps out when they can but mostly it's just me, running the business in between household chores, dropping off/picking up my teenager from school, meal prep and etc. Somehow, I manage to do it all and that's part of the "magic" of running this business.
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Our Polar Express accessories are in stock and ready to ship within 24 hours - supplies are limited so order yours today!   These very special Accessory Sets are included with each full Polar Express Conductor costume order and will also be sold separately and includes the following:
Order yours today at: www.trainconductorcostumes.com/polar-christmas-express-costumes.html 7/8/16 - 7/31/16
NOTE: We have enough supplies to fill a handful of orders in July. All new orders received after this will be on a shipping delay as we wait for our shipment of supplies to arrive. If you wish to place an order for the month of July, please contact us first for an estimated shipping date. We anticipate being in full operation by August 1, 2016. Text: 707-328-0091 Email: Sales@trainconductorcostumes.com Phone: 707-328-0091  FLASH SALE!!!!
$10 off a Train Conductor Accessory Set plus a free BELIEVE pin! That's a $75 value for only $54.99. Our Train Conductor Accessory Set makes the perfect Christmas gift for your train fan especially when it includes a gift letter from Santa, (letter is only $3.99 with the Accessory Set purchase). Order yours today - they are in stock now and ready to ship! Buy any child or adult costume and receive a free BELIEVE pin plus a personalized Santa Gift Letter!
(No promo code needed - pin and letter will be added once order is placed. Be sure to enter the Santa Gift Letter information in the form below the description on this website). *All Costumes will be marked $10 off
*All Accessory Sets will be marked $5 off ~PLUS~ *All orders will receive a free BELIEVE Pin No promo code required. Price reductions will be automatically posted on the website. Limit one free pin per costume. Offer valid 11/26 @ 6PM - 11/27 @6PM  Send your loved one a real *magical* treat - a letter from Santa Claus. Each letter is printed on Santa's official cream stationery, typed in Bradley font using your own words, hand-signed and then stamped with Santa's gold seal. This very special letter is then packaged in our special handcrafted "North Pole" folder which features a green or red paper lining and a pocket containing a free BELIEVE ticket tucked inside. The folder is closed and then sealed with Santa's gold "S" in wax and scarlet satin ribbon, postmarked by the North Pole Express and addressed to the recipient. Available with purchase or Al a carte.
Note: Your letter will be shipped with your order - not sent separately. If you wish to have it shipped separately, choose the "Al a carte" option and we will send it in a USPS Priority Mail envelope. $9.99 with purchase of costume or accessory set OR $14.99 Al a carte - includes USPS Priority Mail shipping fee. We are so excited to offer an amazing new product that will delight your entire family. "Once Upon a Train" is an original Christmas tale about a boy on a magical train ride where dreams come true! This story will be personalized with your child' name, best friend or sibling's name, town and more. The story will be printed and placed in a handcrafted cover featuring our "North Pole Wrap" complete with brown string, wax seal and more.
We are also going to offer a beautiful and personalized Santa Claus letter complete with wax seal, postage cancellation stamp and BELIEVE Ticket! Details and pictures to come soon - after Halloween.
$5 off any Child or Adult Train Conductor Costume
PLUS get our BELIEVE pin and a Train Whistle FREE with your costume purchase while supplies last! ($5 off Sale and free pin and whistle offer does not apply to Al la carte Accessory Sets) No promo code needed. Costumes have already been reduced by $5.00. Offer expires 10/2/15. |
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