Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:14:26 -0400
To: balloon@balloonhq.com
Subject: Helium Balloons
From: Stacey Krulewich <stacey@krulewich.com>

I don't sell helium balloons too often at events, I much prefer to twist, 
but i have done it.  So here's my answers.
 
> 1.  What size balloon did you use?
I bring cool 11" pints, and some 16".  Sprays and  16" geo flowers go over 
well.

> 
> 2.  How many balloons can one get out of a helium tank?
It varies greatly on the size of tank and the size of balloon.  I usually 
bring my smallest tank (an S) which does about 110 11" balloons.  If you 
are bringing helium tanks out into the public, please be aware of safety. 
 They are heavy and much be secured to keep everyone safe.  That's one 
reason I don't do it often.

> 
> 3.  Since price is not allowed to be discussed, how many c-shells did 
you
> charge for the balloons?
> 
1-3 c-shells.  depends on the balloon

> 4.  Did they sell well?
> Depends on the event.  Often radio stations & other businesses are 
giving them away, so it can be hard to sell them.  Another reason I don't 
bring them too often.

> 5.  I know it is hard to say but how many can one except to sell?

I have sold as many as 20 an hour and as few as 5 over a whole event.

> 
> 6.  Did you have them preinflated or did you do them while the customer 
was
> waiting.
I always blow them up for hte customer.  I Have a few on display, but 
oxidation wrecks havoc on them and I like to give the customer a shiny new 
balloon.

> 
> 7.  Did you give them a color choice.
Yep


Stacey Krulewich
Oh Wow!! Parties & Balloons
Grandview, MO


Oh, and don't be dismayed if you see people taking them off of their wrist 
or the weight and having them fly off.  YOu could superglue the ribbon to 
a weight and some people will take it off anyway.  then they act suprised 
when their helium filled balloon goes up into the sky.