Where did the summer go? Back to School is here almost.

Greetings!
Backpacks, school supplies, and new clothes for back to school is what I remember as a kid. We only got a new set of clothes for Easter, Christmas & back to school time. We got to pick out new shoes only at Christmas (a going to church pair) and back to school (a practical pair), usually tennis shoes for gym class. That is rolling back the clock a few years as I was in the class of “72”.
Enjoy our articles regarding the new triangle tag with lanyard, a good multipurpose tag with detection almost as good as a black mini tag. See our various tagging ideas. Also look for our article on how to better stop shoplifters and how to keep your towers in good shape for back to school too.

Now for my corny joke:

Luke comes home from his first day of school, and his mother asks, “What did you learn today?” (see answer at the bottom of the page)

–Mary Fouts Tech Support with over 25 years of experience 812-201-5900 cell mary@sensortags.com

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How to Avoid False Alarms

Store owners are sometimes concerned about placing the system 18 to 24 inches from the door frame to eliminate false alarms. They are worried about customers going around the system.

The easy solution:

Here is a beautiful picture of how a shop manager placed non metal items to block this from happening. It looks decorative but is very functional. Note that all the items are not metal.

New tag seen above (right 2 pictures) is a triangle tag with a lanyard attached. These are great for the nose piece of sunglasses. It’s detection is almost as good as the black mini tag seen to the left. Great to use on swimwear or leather goods to eliminate pin hole. In black, these ring the Checkpoint 8.2 MHz system. In white they ring 58 KHz Sensormatic frequency.

Free Samples are available on any of our tags. Just give us a call to request them. 812-877-9930 Office

Susann Shanks 800-934-7080 Security Specialist with over 25 years of experience susann@sensortags.com

Cool New Stuff!

Closeouts – Moving inventory over to new warehouse.

Having and odds and ends sale so we do not have to move over to the new warehouse some of the items we only have a few of. Interested in some yard sale bargains? Give Susann a call and she will let you know what we have really cheap.

New Clear Plexi towers that bolt to your door frame.

For those customers in a small that have restrictions on your lease that you can not have conventional security towers, Sensortags Inc is working on a solution for you. Plexi-glass wings that attach to your door frame with screws. These are a bit more sensitive to noise in the electrical line so must be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Call us for more info if you have a need for this type system. 800-934-7080

Security for Any Budget

We have a special on 2.0 tags with a tower that will cover a single door (if placed on handle side of door) or a double door (if placed in the middle of a double doorway) + 4000 tags and 2 removers $1999.00 Great for a first time shop owner. These were the tags used originally at the Goodies Dept Stores. Tower is New with 1 yr warranty on parts and 5 yr tech support by phone. Is not compatible with disposable paper labels. It is a hard tags only system.

Back to School Special

Only have a few thousand left 500 to 1000 each style. Assorted styles left some not pictured. Great to use as the pin into a black mini tag as double protection for expensive jeans. Some have a longer pin that is good for mating with a knogo tag or ufo tag. Also longer pinned ones are good for thicker items like coats, blankets, carpet. Call before they are all gone!

Answer to Mary’s corny joke Luke comes home from his first day of school, and his mother asks, “What did you learn today?” “Not enough,” Luke replies. “They said I have to go back tomorrow.” Submitted by Luke C., Somers, N.Y. From the Boys Life Website

Monday after next — Happy 4th of July 2016

Greetings!
I can smell the hot dogs roasting already. Can you believe we are almost to Independence Day? By the way, mine will be veggie-dogs as I am eating, as much as possible, a whole food plant based diet these days. The pounds have already started to melt away, and I have more energy.

Enjoy articles below about our newest tags now available for smaller items, especially the new smaller jewelry tags. We have a super special price on the tags for the 4th of July holiday. Also, see notes on our new warehouse that will allow us to ship faster to you, as well as a great idea to help you stop false alarms from happening in your store.

Now for my corny joke:

What did one flag say to the other flag? (see answer at the bottom of the page)

–Mary Fouts Tech Support with over 25 years of experience 812-201-5900 cell mary@sensortags.com

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How to Avoid False Alarms

Many of the calls we receive regarding false alarms are caused by the system being positioned too close to the doorway. Usually whoever vacuums or cleans the floors will move the towers and then not know where to put them back.

The easy solution:

Put masking tape on the floor underneath the baseplate(s) so that when the towers are moved you see the rectangle of masking tape to let you know where to put them back.s

Tagging Challenges Resolved

New Smaller Jewelry Tags

Yes the first batch of our newly awaited smaller jewelry tag has arrived. The tag is much smaller than the older tag, but the lanyard a bit longer. The smaller tag is approx. 1″ x 1/2,” and the lanyard measures 6 inches long. See the special below because if you buy them now the price is also smaller!

New and Different Deactivation Pads Now Available

Another new tag seen above (right 2 pictures) is a triangle tag with a lanyard attached. These are great for the nose piece of sunglasses. It’s detection is almost as good as the black mini tag seen to the left. In black, these ring the checkpoint 8.2 Mhz system.

Free Samples are available on any of our tags. Just give us a call to request them. 812-877-9930 Office

Susann Shanks 800-934-7080 Security Specialist with over 25 years of experience susann@sensortags.com

Quicker & more profitable for You!

New Warehouse Central Location

We offer quicker delivery to our Midwest customers now that our Indiana warehouse has grown, moved into a larger facility and expanded inventory. Yes we still ship some items out of our East, West, and Southern warehouses as well, depending upon inventory. Good news! Our new warehouse is only a block from our offices too.

New and Better Packaging for Towers

Sensortags Inc is using newer style boxes and packing to reduce shipping damages. Our new foam cushioning protects towers from the jostling they gets in various carrier’s hands.

Security for Any Budget

Our new private label equipment saves you money, and our 2 years parts warranty is the best in the industry. Used, refurbished equipment with a 6 months parts arranty can also save you money if you are on a tight budget. Fake security can be a life saver if you have no budget for security at all. Fake towers are refurbished towers with no electronics (only $200), and you can use current alarming tags knowing that someday you may upgrade to a functional system, or you can use ink tags.

14th of July Special

New smaller Jewelry tags have arrived (approx 1″ x 1/2″)and they have longer lanyards (6″). Originally .65 each tag with lanyard now they are on special while initial batch lasts. Both frequencies (Sensormatic & Checkpoint) are the same white colored tag. Special price .45 each tag with 6 inch lanyard Please Specify: 58 KHz for Sensormatic or Checkpoint Freq. 8.2 MHz Packed 100/bag

Answer to Mary’s corny joke What did one flag say to the other flag? Nothing. It just waved!

Mother’s Day Coming May 8th This Year

This Mother’s Day many mothers will receive gift cards, flowers, jewelry, chocolates, cards, and lots of hugs.  If you carry any of these items, maybe have them at the front of the store with a reminder sign for Mother’s Day or even a count down til Mother’s Day.  Maybe even consider a nice Mother’s Day basket with a day at the spa (partner with another business).  For every purchase you get a chance at the Mother’s Day gift basket.  Keep it fun and exciting.  Announce who won in your newsletter, or better yet, put a picture in the store of the winner when they come to pick it up.

Below are some other great ideas on tagging.  Don’t forget to take advantage of our special on pin lanyards.

mary@sensortags.com

Tagging Challenges Summarized

Tagging Gift Cards

Most people do not tag gift cards because they are of no value until activated at a cash register, however if you have a problem with them disappearing you can use the disposable paper labels to tag gift cards. Be sure to keep disposable label away from the magnetic strip so as to not interfere with activation of the card.

Tagging Greeting Cards

Disposable paper labels are also good for greeting cards. Remember not to put an 8.2 MHz disposable label over or behind a shiny metal surface, or it will not ring your towers. It is always a good idea to have some extra white envelopes as you know some of your envelopes will get mixed up or disappear.

New and Different Deactivation Pads Now Available

I know your deactivation pad for disposable labels will last a very long time, but if you need additional ones we do have a couple new models. Our older style were refurbished Checkpoint. Our newer ones can be dropped down inside the counter flush mounted. Both have a light on the top surface to indicate the pad is turned on and working.

1: The basic style, which you need to get very close to the pad to deactivate labels, or it can also be used to verify if there is a hard tag still on a garment. The deactivation pads will not deactivate a reusable hard plastic tag. Private Label $150 new with 1 year warranty

2: The super style, which deactivates about a foot up off of the pad, so all you have to do is to put the items across the airspace above the pad.  This style is particularly helpful if you have boxed items that are tagged inside the box (ie shoes).  The super style is also able to be used to verify if hard tags are present on items.  It will not deactivate the reusable hard plastic tags. Private Label $299 new with 1 year warranty

Call me today and mention this Newsletter for $30 off on your deactivation pad.

Susann Shanks

800-934-7080

Security Specialist

with over 25 years of experience

susann@sensortags.com

Mother’s Day Special

Call for special price on pin lanyards to attach to shoes, purses, other items you can not put a pin through. Call us if you want to see some Free Samples.

I am back home again in Indiana.  If you need to reach me for tech help use my direct office line 812-877-9442 or my cell 812-201-5900.  I look forward to assisting you with your security needs.

Trying on Masks in New Orleans!

mary@sensortags.com

Cleaning your system takes just 10 minutes or so. 

Unplug your system first.  Open the side covers at the bottom and with a small 2 inch paint brush that has not been used, brush the electronics up and down gently then side to side.  This will knock all the loose dust bunnies from Easter out.  Use a damp cloth to wipe down the base of the tower (not the electronics), then put the side covers back on and plug in the tower.  Spring cleaning in 10 minutes!  This will help to keep your electronics from overheating due to the dust accumulation.

New Technology Available NOW

The Euro Diamond I Series Tower 8.2

A very elegant private label brand that is made of clear plexi and stainless steel. The clear tower lights up red and rings an alarm when a tag is detected. The Euro Diamond I detects both right and left of tower with good accuracy. This is a nice solution for upscale retailers. The stand alone baseplate can be provided for a “no holes in floor” installation. Checkpoint tags are compatible and the warranty is 2 years parts with 5 years tech support by phone.

The Ebony II Series Towers 8.2

These incredible towers will detect both hard tags and paper labels between the towers at a distance of 3 ft, 4ft 5ft + apart. Testing now being done at 6ft for double doors. Locked side covers are much easier to service than unscrewing a side panel and lights on the tower box let you know if you have power to the towers without taking off the side covers. These towers are typically wired with a power supply on each tower eliminating the wires that would run across your entrance. Each tower can be put on a single baseplate so that the distance between towers can easily be changed. These towers are compatible with with checkpoint tags. Two year parts warranty and 5 year tech support by phone included.

The Ebony I Series Tower 8.2

Detects tags both to the right and to the left of the tower. Two can be used to secure a double doorway. Multiples can be used for wide mall entrances. Also compatible with Checkpoint frequency tags with a warranty of 2 years for parts and 5 years for tech support.

Susann Shanks

800-934-7080

Security Specialist

with over 25 years of experience

susann@sensortags.com

Tower Troubles Resolved

Tower too Close to Door

With spring cleaning, sometimes an employee will move your tower to mop the floor and forget to move it back. Towers generally need to be 18 to 24 inches into the store away from the metal doorway.

Mannequins too Close

Mannequins usually have a heavy metal rod and base that can cause false alarms with the systems. Keep them 3 ft or more away from the tower. Also a customer can hang a handbag that is tagged on your mannequin driving you nuts till you figure it out. Also employees can change up the display and the mannequin can be dressed with a tagged item causing false alarms as well.

Not a Dedicated Line

The towers will always do better on a dedicated electrical line (all the way back to the breaker), because anything plugged into the same circuit with them can affect your towers. If your towers are not on a dedicated line you may notice things like, when you vacuum the towers false alarm, or certain times of the day they false alarm due to some other equipment being used. The way to offset this if you can not run a dedicated line is to use a Power-var line filter. We have them in stock.

Spring Break / Easter Specials

Call today to get an EGG-ceptional deal just for wishing us a Happy Easter.

Get ready for Spring Break & Easter sales!

Also Easter is on the heels of spring break with families buying a new set of clothes for the kids. Fancy dresses, cute little boy’s suits as well as new outfits for mom and dad are in order. I know when I was small we always looked forward to the new Easter wardrobe because we sometimes got matching shoes too!

I am in New Orleans now and heading for the Houston TX area.  If you need to reach me for tech help use my cell 812-201-5900.  I am visiting customers along the way so if you want me to drop in to see you just give me a call.

mary@sensortags.com

Tagging Challenges Summarized

Tagging Flip Flops & Kids Shoes

The problem with shoes and flip flops is that they get miss-mated (either on purpose or by mistake).  To keep this from happening you will want to tether the right and left shoe/sandal/flip-flop together using a security tag and a lanyard. Now they will ring if stolen and no one will try to miss-match them.

Tagging Swimwear & Fancy Dresses

Tags with lanyards are good for things you do not want to put a pin into.  You can, however, attach a tag with a pin to fine garments.  Use a non grooved pin and always insert the pin first then place the tag over the pin and squeeze.  This way you will not snag the fabric.  The threads in the fabric may separate a bit to accommodate the pin thus looking like a hole, but a diagonal tug of the fabric after tag is removed will re-align the threads so the garment is unaffected.

Best Ways to Store Your Labels

Labels when not being used should be wrapped in aluminum foil to keep them fresh and to keep them from deactivating.  Note that your deactivation pad can deactivate labels up to 12 inches above and below the pad.  Never set rolls of labels on your deactivation pad as it can deactivate the whole roll.  Never put a roll of labels on the shelf right below the deactivation pad as it can deactivate right through the shelf.

Susann Shanks

800-934-7080

Security Specialist

with over 25 years of experience

susann@sensortags.com

Ways to tell if you have a bad label on your roll.

Red Dot Marks The Spot

Some of our label manufacturers mark their bad labels with a red dot on the bar-coded area.  Do not use these red dot marked labels as they are out of frequency and not counted in your order of 2000 labels.

Black Lines on Blank Labels

Many manufacturers mark their blank labels with a black line down the middle of the blank security labels to indicate they are out of frequency and should not be used.  You are guaranteed 2000 good labels so sometimes the label rolls look smaller depending upon how many bad labels are on the roll.

Missing Labels is OK too

Newer label machines will actually peel off the bad label so if you see missing labels that is ok too.

Spring Break / Easter Specials

Call today to get an EGG-ceptional deal just for wishing us a Happy Easter.

Newsletter January 2016

Get Ready for Presidents’ Day Sales!

This year is off to a fast start with President’s Day and Valentine’s Day creeping up on us fast Be sure you have a good selection of products with the security tags and labels available to keep them secure.  I have had the pleasure of consulting with the Dali Museum while in Florida.  Their security is amazing incorporating cameras, guards, EAS security and other means to keep their valuable paintings from harm.  Their most valuable painting is worth $22,000,000.00  A responsibility they take very seriously.

With that in mind, I will be in Florida another couple of weeks before traveling through New Orleans and over around the Houston area of Texas.  If any of you need me to drop in and see your system while I am on the road please let me know as I love seeing my customers and helping them get the best out of their systems.

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Newsletter December 2015

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2016

Greetings!

Hope your holiday was bright and merry. We were blessed to have out daughter and her family from Texas as well as our son from California home for the holidays. The pitter-patter of grand-kids filled the air to make the season even more fun. Our matriarch (my 91 yr old mom) presided over the blessing of food and the handing out of home made cookies.

Sorry this December newsletter is a bit late in getting to you, but there is so much to let you know about. See our info on cool new products that are coming in 2016 to make your efforts to stop shoplifters even easier.

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Newsletter November 2015

Black Friday is almost here… Are you ready?

Black Friday Specials Just for YOU Start Today! Call 800-934-7080 today because they are only available as long as supplies last or until the end of November, whichever comes first.
For our customers with 8.2 MHz systems (checkpoint style)

• Light grey 8.2 MHz Maxi tags, normally $0.45, now only $0.22 – Good for coats and larger items!
• Rectangular ink tags, normally $0.35, now only $0.25 while they last!

For our customers with 58 KHz systems (sensormatic style)

• Supertags 2 & 3 Grey or Black, normally $0.60, now only $0.25 while they last!
• 58 khz pencil tags half price! Normally $0.50 now $0.25 – great for lighter weight products!

—Sensortags.com: Where your security matters!
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