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Show 7 THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, Dec. 15, 1988 COMMUNITY NEWS Christmas Marketing Frenzy by Dennis Hinkamp Consumer Information Writer Utah State University Were those jingle bells I heard or just the clang of cash registers? In December ifs hard not to be cynical about Christmas because the season brings out the worst in marketing. Every time you tum on the television or open a newspaper you. see merchants being asked "Is it going to be a good Christmas?" Their eyes fill with elfin glee and they say something along these lines, "Yes, the economy looks good, we expect consumers to be in a spending mood this year." "Hark! the herald angel sings, selling lots of worthless things" is NOT the way the Christmas carol is supposed to sound. But, ready or not here it comes from the people who brought you products now selling at fine the garage sales everywhere, really big, big stuff for Christmas. Cocooning: Not the movie, but the practice of staying at home. Marketers figure yuppies have had enough of the wild life and are now setting up shop with the young kids at home. There is a whole new market for second VCRs and microwave ovens. Since cocooners are also tired of going to the gym, marketers are devising a truck load of personal exercise equipment for the home. For instance, the $450 Pecor Fitness Climber that simulates walking up stairs. Combine this with a machine, rowing stationary bicycle, treadmill and cross country ski simulator and you may never have to pant in public again. LOMBARD FRAU.1ALUCI 4 FIGURINES A delicate, hand painted figurine made from a special blend of clays each with defined uniquely features. No two are alike. 4 assorted. - tA Umlted to stock on hsnd , Hum whila salectinn Fvtl w w.. is .w WWWf - No rainchecks plcaso. Values to $50.00. I AKCK:iK3CXIKG 5 PIECE MICROWAVE SET I i They go from frtoior to ovm and are dithwashtr safe. Includes bacon rack, popcorn pop-pwcovor, and dividad Plata wcovtr. f 03215 ; ar EH $19.95 Value! JEWELRY II iW EH $32 CERAMIC INDIANA GLASS COOXIEJARS J4 PC. "STRATA" Choose two of this KETTLE most popular themes -Country Goose or Use Dinosaurs. for storage, or decoration even cookies I BEVERAGE SET $20X07 RUFF STUFF FEKWICK COTTON CANVAS "fEKUTI6.i" ROLL COX adjustable and 10 fixed, compartments in translucent wormproof tray with locking lid and it's lighted for those early morning and late night fishing trips 17315 Features -- y"1 l EH . E3 AffFNT Keguiar i $35.00 I list price! ROASTING PAN 8-- 2 sizes to choose Remote Controls: Since we're Features stainless steel construction and comes lb. with rack. It's capacity and 4" dome lid makes it perfect for those large pieces of meat. from. 15245 mW!F $26.95 Value! HI-DO- HI-MA- TABLES tables, etc. durable Features plastic body with stainless steel lining, pour through stopper, wide mouth opening, carry handle and strap. Choose burgundy, brown or falu. t$A LiI Uniquely design ed to beautifully fit in any room in the house. Use for plant stands, end stripe MINI COURT BASKETBALL BACKWARD SET id i r BRASS A GLASS 1 "Strata" I I I16PIECEMELMAC vl Mwn Heavy . duty plastic backFold-abl- e board. hoop. Inflatable This I2"x22" bag features waterproof lining, double-pu- ll zipper, end pocket and strap with adjustable several carrying options. Assorted colors, f AlS - ' Your choice of 2 different patterns Country Scene and Ducks, - While They Lost rPrOCfCfCZX" fsJO PROCTOR. brand name you can in time for No. Christmas giving. A trust and just 97E0l Great A M2.99 jj Buy At Value all getting used to controlling entertainment from the comfort of our own couch with remote control stereos, CD players, TVs and VCRs, remote control toys are a natural. This year you can get cars, motor boats, sail boats, submarines, planes and ATVs. Water proofing: I haven't seen any arks being built near my house, but we must be preparing flood because for another everything is coming in a waterproof version. Big this Christmas are waterproof telephones, radios, tape players, 'watches, cameras. Noah should have had it so good. Cordless: This is probably the biggest misnomer of the season. Yes, these new tools, shavers, mixers, blenders etc. are cordless when you use them. However, every electrical outlet and nearly all counter space in your house is taken by their permanent recharging units which do require . . 15 1 $m I design. Made in America. ISO Why Pay I iI oz. iced 11 oz. beverage glasses and oz. luice glasses in ver- tea glasses, satile Why Pay $20.00? i 17221735 Set includes patterns. fWV year's Tea matched mugs around your house! Made in England. from Choose several popular Handsomely designed and walnut finished so it looks great and it's perfect for storing all of.his valuables. Value! 2QT.KAMY BOTTLE the time to replace those misNow is 1547 M.KAKECTEIN Choose from or almond yellow . fling ham in these porquality celain on steel kettles. tea COFFEE MUGS II that can be used anywhere. Recharges by connecting the charging unit to any electrical outlet. Comes with mounting bracket. COLEMAN DESIGNER COX A powerful vacuum m 28 OZ. VACUUM KIKCCRSET0F6 GENTLEMAN'S I Aiuuiuuiuuiur ; MAGNUM P03TACLE HAND VACUUM cords Personal a become MEKSano LADIES HATS AND WALLETS KNIT CAPS CfeMiTrrfeU Nylon A great assortment of warm knit caps for every member of the family. .1 Stocking Stuffers are sometimes the harprice. Here's just a sampling of what they ifiiiintiisy dest items to find, especially at a price found. There is much more to choose i i 3.tTO4.t where you can afford to buy more than from. Bring your friends and come early e one. So our buyers went to work looking because these special purchases for some great items all at one low cannot be reordered to fill rainchecks. TO I CHOICE V NO RAIN CHECKS . . . LIMITED QUANTITIES ...DEALERS WELCOME W WrthVekroClosres Allieri LowPrkt WATP MImI $199 I one-tim- ... COMBINATION COMPASS THERMOMETER CLOCK RESISTANT flashlight 7 8" GOURMET LADIES TRAVEL PEPPERMILLano WINTER SCARVES UMBRELLA WHOLE FAMILT SHAKER Thesaare a great inexpert- siva Christmas ' Constructed water-resista- of tough, high-Impa- nt ct plastic. Throws a medium, broad beam. Assorted colors. : M.9S CCD Vf conQuality in struction rich walnut finish. A compliment to any dinner table. Handy for the car, RV, boat, shop, business or home. Conveniently have time, temperature and direction at your finger tips 5.oo They Last POLO NYLON WALLETS r Quickly expands for use and then retracts for carry and travel. SCC3 7.95 In Most Stores r GENUINE CRASS ANIMALS 6X0 Vtft $Lm C3 ture animals. A great addition to any curio shelf or collection. Genuine brass construction. Rti. To5.C0 $CC3 yasr MENSWORXAPUY T7.50 aMaaaat use I I YOUR CHOICE quality $CQ9 m worried about chronically forgetting. There are hundreds of watches, miniature calculators, computer programs and plain old paper notebooks designed to remind you of everything from telephone numbers to birthdays. Aa a result if you accidentally catch someone without their reminder machine, they can barely remember their name. Turbo charged: You can get lots of turbo charged stuff this year. For those of us who can't afford a turbo charged Porsche, or turbo IBM computer maybe you can afford the Turbo Vaporsonic Humidifier, but watch for those speed traps. Dumbest: It is tough to choose, but there are two that stand out. 1) Zurich Type III sunglasses with an advertisement that reads: "Zurichs have been known to withstand direct hits from a .22 rifle at 30 feet!" Why were people shooting at these sunglasses? 2) Power Letter Opener $29.95. Utah Arts Council Seeking Writing Contest Entries at Perfect for storing fishing supplies, tools, paint supplies, utensils,, etc. High impact plastic with latch and locking lid. '5.50 Value $C9 j 3l8t annual original writing competition. Original, unpublished manuscripts of poetry, short fiction, novels, young adult books and nonaction will be judged by writers nationwide. First place cash awards will range from $5,000 for the publication prize gjven for the most outstanding h work from the previous year's competition to $300 for short story and personal essay prizes. Submission deadline is Feb. 13, book-lengt- 1989. one Only entry may be submitted by each competitor. For copies of rules or information those interested may write to the Utah Arts Council, Literary Competition, 617 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, 84102 or call tb3b4 We have of people SALT LAKE. The Utah Arts Council is seeking entries for the UTJ LITYCOX an excellent price. si3 $CC3 L CHOICE DRESS SOCKS .Choose from dinner bell, ring box or toothpick holder In 24 genuine lead crystal. Gift boxed. Reg. H I $280 sock Collect all ( of these minia- YOUR f 11 IA If i ' i ( gift. A Triple folding nylon wallets with Inner compartments for cash, coins, credit cards, photos, ate. Asst. colors Ss Wr. FOR THE SALT I filers: nation 533-589- 5. |