Cigamate Outdoor Ashtray Receptacle & Creator Featured in Long Island Business News

Cigamate’s creator Allan Bergfeld, president of IXImport, is featured in the April 10, 2009 edition of Long Island Business News. The story, written by Ambrose Clancy, titled, “Startups ignore the odds, gamble in bad economy,” highlights nine of the most confident and optimistic Long Islanders who’ve started businesses in a tough economy. Cigamate, the compact portable outdoor standing ashtray that collects cigar and cigarette waste, was launched two months ago.

Allan, who conceived and developed the revolutionary eco-friendly outdoor smokeless ashtray, said, “Instead of betting on someone else, I’m looking to put all the chips on me,” when asked why he took a risk during a bad economy. Also discussed; the product concept, marketing, and Allan’s pre-launch concerns.

The LIBN reporter reminds readers that companies such as Microsoft and FedEx (formerly Federal Express) were startups during the 1981-82 recession. He asks experts what they predict during the worst economic conditions since the 1930s. Their perspective is that it all, “depends on the business,” but they recommend that small business start ups should have enough to fund themselves for at least one year.

Allan is extremely positive he has a terrific niche product and is already receiveing great testimonials from Cigamate outdoor cigar and cigarette receptacle customers. Many retail stores are jumping at the opportunity to open wholesale or drop ship accounts with the company, and many more have expressed great interest.

Retail sales have also been impressive via the retail website Cigamate.com, as well as through other online outlet stores where the product is sold. Cigamate outdoor ashtray retails for a low $39.99 and is shipped to U.S. customers for FREE! That's about twenty dollars cheaper than competing brands, and many competitors don’t even offer free shipping.

After two months of retail selling, the Cigar Brown colored model was an early favorite, but after a fast and furious run of sales in late March and early April, the Adobe Beige style is now leading the race as the more popular selling color of the two available portable outdoor ashtrays.

You can weigh in and comment below to tell us what Cigamate color you enjoy best.

Cigamate Outdoor Cigar & Cigarette Ashtrays: Wholesale & Dropship Sales

CIGAMATE Portable Outdoor Ashtray – a new wholesale/drop ship eco-friendly outdoor living product that has some really cool features unlike any other outdoor standing ashtray! Look at the animated image to your right to see it in action. Cigamate portable outdoor ash receptacles are available in two stylish colors, Adobe Beige and Cigar Brown.

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Cigamate portable, decorative outdoor ashtrays keep smoking areas clean from unsightly cigar and cigarette litter. It effectively hides ashes from view, eliminate annoying odors, and prevents irritating ash from blowing into faces. Aren't people tired of bending over to have to pick up cigar or cigarette butts off their lawns? How about when cleaning up smokers' waste after your party or barbeque? Cigamate is the answer! Cigamate decorative outdoor smokless ashtrays, which are for outdoor use only, are simple and safe to use and is easy-to-clean and maintain.

Wholesale and Dropshipping
Cigamate outdoor standing ashtrays can be purchased at unbeatable wholesale drop ship prices. As a customer, you receive an exclusive low whole selling price that is offered only by Cigamate. Cigamate is a trusted drop shipping specialist. Let us drop ship your Cigamate portable outdoor cigar and cigarette receptacle inventory directly to your customer base, ensuring that repeat customers continue doing business with your store. Drop ship cost includes shipping. Container sales are available.

Clients have the opportunity to customize their order with pewter company or brand logo designs. Each Cigamate portable outdoor smokers' pole is professionally packaged in recycled cardboard containers, assembled and ready for immediate use.

If you're interested wholeselling Cigamate or becoming a drop shipping customer, please complete this contact form and a Cigamate wholesale department representative will contact you within 24 to 48 hours.

If you have questions about the Cigamate portable outdoor smokless ashtray or need assistance, please call 516.882.3110 or e-mail info@Cigamate.com.