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Blades: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PQ2AXW/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_tr_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

If you can stock these, and price point it within $5, I'm in.

> Do you think surveys, and similar forms of communication, are good or bad?

I think it's terribly impersonal and unsuccessful. You're essentially throwing a form at an existing or potential customer saying, "here, fill this out". Instead, I'd be much more impressed with doing the things that you're doing. Getting out and talking to people. I know labor is expensive, but why not leverage the knowledge and passions of your younger workforce, 1 hr every couple days, to scan the social networks and interact with the community to help them solve their problems using your products?

Now, I've never been, nor will I ever be, on Facebook, or any of the other major social networks. However, I will say this. You guys need to find a way to inject yourselves into the conversations. If you can somehow detect that someone from the QCA posted a message like, "I need to put down fertilizer this weekend.", that would be a perfect opportunity for you to directly reach out to that customer and say, "hey, K&K here, we have a ton of that stuff at a great price, and while you're at it, don't forget about grub treatment. also, stop by and speak with (insert name), and they'll give you a great deal on aerator rental". See where I'm headed here? Hold a discussion with them, just like you would out on the street. Traditional advertisements simply don't work any longer.

Look over the posts in /r/quadcities over the last couple months. You'll see people who need help finding things, from apartments, to restaurants, to activities, to health care, banks, bicycles, etc. They're all reaching out for personal interaction and recommendation.

So there's something for you to figure out. Maybe there's someone over at /r/advertising or /r/marketing that has done something similar.

I have Mediacrap @ 100Mb down and 10Mb up with a 1Tb data cap. With 4 people in the household (no cable) streaming and playing games, we use up pretty much all of that cap. Just make sure you buy your own cable modem and make sure they do not bill you for the modem once you have returned theirs and have yours up and running. They charge $5 month rental fee for their modem indefinitely...

The cable modem I use:

NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.0 - High Speed Cable Modem

The Surfboard 6180 is the best bang for your buck for a modem. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00723PZ2G/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1453780861&sr=8-1&keywords=sb6180&condition=used

They will install a modem/router when they come, and insist on it. After they leave, you can install your own modem/router setup (activate over the phone) and return their equipment at a Mediacom Office.

I have had mediacom service at 3 houses now. 3 things to learn

1. Never get cable. Netflix all the way
   
2. Don't get their router/home WiFi service. That's 8/month you're saving right there!
   
3. This modem/router combo is your friend throughout your relationship with mediacom: http://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SBG6580-Docsis-Router/dp/B0040IUI46
   Source: I tried all different combos of modems before.

I have a pair I got on Amazon, Titan Owl 9" titanium with a carry bag.

As a poster below me mentioned, you might try that Asian market in Davenport as well

the guy had been in and out of jail quite a few times so. He had a book written about him. I plan on checking it out.

http://www.amazon.com/Damned-Eternity-Story-Caused-Flood/dp/0306815273

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AS28UC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_r.9rzbBZMZH60

The face plate might be as difficult to solder to too. I'll take a picture of it later