Llama Enthusiasts,

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  At LSL, we are thankful for the many llama farms that support us and make it possible to offer the services we offer.  In this newsletter, we have updated information on memberships, including the costs to join and the benefits.  The usual updates are below as well. Be sure to read the newsletter in its entirety so you do not miss any important information!

LlamaSalesList.Com is on Twitter and Soon to be Facebook

We are posting live feeds via Twitter to our website as our method of important updates. You can also subscribe to our "tweets" and never miss an update at the very moment we post.  This also lessens the number of times you need to visit our website for updates. We were the first llama organization to use Twitter in this way but not the last. Others will follow as we continue to lead the way!  Follow our updates at www.twitter.com/lslauction.  We are also setting up on Facebook, which should be ready soon.

LlamaSalesList.Com memberships start in January 2010

We have decided to officially offer optional memberships to those that want to take full advantage of what we offer.  Non-members can still participate in auctions and purchase ad space, etc…..basically nothing would change for non-members, except that members do get a discount if we host a production sale for them. Non-members will pay the standard rate.  The membership rate will be $315.

Members will automatically get the following for one year:

         - Two Consignments to March Madness 10 (llamas must still be accepted by the selection committee - if you are unsure whether your llamas would meet the criteria, you can submit them for review prior to becoming a member.  Our basic criteria is acceptable toplines, front/back legs, and groomed fiber, nothing considered genetically unsound or serious faults, or unhealthy).  Usual policy on sold llamas is in effect (10% of sale price - $100 on all sold llamas) ($300 value) 

        - Unlimited Private Treaty Listings - List as many as you like.  This searchable database allows advanced and detail searches to pinpoint exactly what buyers are looking for. Each day a llama from the private treaty is posted as the day's feature. ($10 per listing value)

        - Breeders Directory Membership - Now enjoy the benefits of obtaining leads of those looking to raise llamas in your home state. You receive a listing on LlamaBreeder.Com and you get referrals from LlamaSeeker.Com!  ($60 value)

        - Rotating Banner Ad - you will get a farm banner ad that rotates on many of the LSL pages.  Give us your logo and we will create the banner for you.  If you already have a banner made by us or you, then it will automatically rotate as long as you are a member. ($50 value)

        - Future Services - we will be working on a service in 2010 that will be free to all members. We cannot divulge additional details at this time until it is closer to completion.

        - Discounts on web design, email blasts, etc.

We are setting up an automated way to sign up form LSL membership.  Anyone that wishes to consign to March Madness before January can, and you can let us know if you want to be a member or not. If you intend to consign two or more llamas, it makes more sense to join as a member.  Membership will require setup or notifying us that you want to be a member.

LlamaSeeker.Com Continues To Bring in Referrals / All Directory Memberships Expire At The End of the Year

The latest referrals have come in from the following areas:

Ozark, MO
East Wenatchee, WA
Salisbury, NC
New Brighton, PA
Deer Park, WI
Castalia, OH
Rush Springs, OK
Hilliard, OH
Midwest City, OK
Mason, TX
Milford, MA
Hamlet, NC
Fincastle, VA
Rush Springs, OK
Newalla, OK

Those farms that are listed in the directory will be receiving these leads shortly if they have not already.  All directory memberships will expire at the end of 2009.  We made 2009 a "voluntary" year of donations to directory members, meaning many of you did not pay to remain members. But You must renew to remain in the directory in 2010, by either paying $60 for the year or joining as a LSL member. These "referrals" are people looking for information in raising llamas and the industry.  In other words, they probably have the means to raise livestock or at least land, and this is a great opportunity to invite them to your farm, give them llama information, and hopefully, bring them into the industry by selling them some llamas.

Advertising Opportunities

Ads like the one you see above are available for use in these newsletters. Ads cost $50 per newsletter and it includes ad design.

October/November Special! Rotating banner ads are on sale $30/yr, including those that renew or had allowed their banner ad to expire. This will continue through December. Use PayPal to join or renew - send payment to llamas@llamasaleslist.com.

Private Treaty - Limited Time Offer - All private treaty listings are $6/yr per listing.

Ads on the LSL Website - prices vary according to size and location of ad - $10 - $40 for 2-3 months, depending on ad. Contact us for more information.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jim

LlamaSalesList.Com
P.O. Box 56
Mt. Solon, VA 22843
540.910.2025
www.llamasaleslist.com