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     An Antique collector at heart, Michael Machacek of Enchanted Imports Inc. found himself one day searching for that "Forgotten Treasure" and Bang! He located a small slot machine bank circa 1930's, he then started to think, "Why not duplicate this item for today's use"? So he then started to market his idea thru Marketing Directors at various Casino's. One day the phone rang and sure enough we had a very interested Casino Buyer.

     "There are no moving parts, just a cast iron bank made to look like a tiny slot machine" states Machacek. It's really a win win situation for any casino, either a give-away or a purchased item from the gift shop, it has the casino name and town cast on the face of the slot bank to always remind the holder of the bank of that particular establishment.

     Other Casino's have shown interest and one even stated that their idea would be to use this slot bank as an additional gift when their players hit a small jackpot and instructing them to return the bank once filled to redeem their coins, collect what was saved from the cashier in paper currency, return the player his/her bank along with a "Match Play" of $5.00 or $10.00 casino cash, and then , back to the casino floor.We can replicate just about anything for today's market.What's next, a hamburger bank? or how about?????

     The company web site can be seen at www.enchantedforestimports.com or for more info call 715-547-8000.

Architectural Salvage News Architectural Salvage News
www.architecturalsalvagenews.com

April 2004 Edition

Enchanted Imports, Inc.

Importing is playing an increasingly important role in the architectural
salvage industry as compared to what it did three to five years ago,
according to Michael Machacek, owner of Enchanted Imports, Inc. in
Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin. Consumers, he said, are looking for the smell, taste and look of architectural salvage and oftentimes they don’t care if an item they like is antique or not.

Machacek imports a wide variety of new and salvaged items. Three or
four years ago, he estimates that architectural salvage retailers in the U.S.
accounted for only about five to 10 percent of his customer base. Today,
that number is 25 percent and continues to grow.

To illustrate his point, Machacek said that three years ago he was
knocking on the door of an architectural salvage dealer, trying to spark
his interest in new cast iron urns that looked like period urns. The dealer
wasn’t interested, telling Machacek they sold only authentic architectural
salvage. A year later that same dealer called Machacek and said, “You
know, we’re going to need some of those urns after all.” That experience
is indicative of the growing popularity of imported architectural items,
Machacek explained.

Enchanted Import’s most popular imported items among the architectural
salvage industry are cast iron urns and planters, quarried slate roof
squares and hand-carved marble mantels. All of the materials are new,
with the marble being imported from Asia, Italy and India, and the urns
and planters coming from Asia, with most of it originating in China.
While some architectural salvagers handle their own importing,
Machacek said those salvagers often face a challenge when problems
arise with either the supplier or product in a country that’s thousands of
miles away. Companies like Enchanted Imports, Inc. that specialize in importing
offer customers the added assurance of having established contacts in
the countries of origin who can handle problems on a local level and are
paid to represent customers’ best interests.

Another benefit to using an expert in the importing business is that
oftentimes importers will know about products that most of the market
isn’t even aware of.  “There are items out there that people in the states really don’t know are available. We have pickers in four countries, and all the time we get communication from them about something they have found and we’ll pass it on,” Machacek said, citing cut stone relief's from Turkey as one such item.

Imports’ profitability is an added attraction for architectural salvage
dealers as the items can often be priced at five to six times their original
cost.

January through April is Enchanted Import's busy season as that’s when
orders are placed so that items are received for the busy summer selling
season. Machacek estimates that it takes 50 days from the time he
receives an order until it is fabricated and ready for shipping. It takes
another three to four weeks for the shipment to travel from the port of origin to the destination port.

Enchanted Imports, Inc. offers customers order delivery direct to their doors
from the product’s source. Orders arrive in either 20-foot or 40-foot shipping
containers with a maximum weight of 35,000 lbs. Anything heavier
than that would require special permits from every state in which the truck
traveled through to make delivery, Machacek said. Customers whose
order size won’t fill an entire container can still receive their product
through a shared order or “consul” as it’s known in the shipping industry.
Machacek’s foray into importing began with a 1996 trip to Mexico
“I saw giant planters, or what I thought were planters. After further
investigation, I found out these were called chimmineas.”  Machacek said he brought a load of these outdoor clay fireplaces to the United States just to see what would happen, noting that his company was one of the very first in about 30 states, starting in Chicago and expanding outwards, to offer consumers this wildly popular product. Enchanted Imports, Inc. rode this product’s wave of popularity for several years, and then grew its business to include imports from Asia.

Today the company offers a wide variety of imported materials on its
website – www.enchantedforestimports.com.

Architectural Salvage Expands to Some Reproduction
Summary:
With Architectural Antique Elements getting more scarce every day a new approach proving a success.

They are not that easy to find, states Michael Machacek of Enchanted Imports, Inc., referring of course to Architectural Antiques, If people can't get "The Real Thing" they then don't mind settling for something that looks, feels and appears like the real thing.  Of course it's marketed as Replicated and that is all that counts. We have seen a surge in selling our replicated line to Salvage dealers states Machacek. The perception of value is paramount in our period pieces of Cast Iron and Marble Mantels, today's market insists on quality and that is exactly what we bring to the table.  A sampling can be seen at the companies web site at www.enchantedforestimports.com

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Budget Concerns for Builders? A new Alternative!

Importing building materials with half the cost of domestic supplies is an option for Builders and Suppliers with tight budgets.

(PRWEB) February 12, 2004--Slate for roofs and floors, Marble for counter tops and floors or even exotic bath fixtures in marble at about half the cost when going over seas to purchase states Michael Machacek of Enchanted Imports, Inc., we are seeing a trend to Import some building materials as referred to above, maybe it is because of price or because of the long wait to obtain these materials, whatever the case, we have seen a movement in the direction of direct building material Importing.

We now Import and supply to Hotel/Casino and Convention Centers as well to the smaller builders for Homes and Office Complexes, you just can't beat the prices, states Machacek. Enchanted Imports, Inc., Imports and Supplies the Building Industries with Slate and Marble, a taste of those products can been seen at the companies web site, www.enchantedforestimports.com

Cast Iron Planters & Urns replaces Pottery & Stone

Period Cast Iron Garden Decor is now the #1 sought after Home & Garden decoration replacing Pottery & Stoneware according to the March 2004 spring issue of Garden Ctr Magazine.

For_Immediate_Release:
"It's Hot" that according to Michael Machacek of Enchanted Imports, Inc., We have both pottery and stone but the trend has been Cast Iron! Buyers have been asking for our catalogs of Cast Iron about 3 times as much as the others, I guess it's just more versital, more colors, more shapes and it's permenent, it can withstand all the elements! The perception of value is unrivaled. Enchanted Imports, Inc. Imports to wholesalers/retailers from source to door, a taste of some of these items can be seen on the web at www.enchantedforestimports.com

For more details:
PO BOX 266 Land O\' Lakes WI. 54540 715-547-8000 globalgatherings@aol.com

Gates and Fences, A rejuvenated commodity since 9/11

Since 9/11 Iron Gates and Fences have been a Hot Commodity because of the security it portrays states Michael Machacek of Enchanted Imports, Inc.

(PRWEB) February 7, 2004--If there was one fact that we learned from that infamous day in american history, it was SECURITY!

Ever since that day 9/11, people are thinking that buzz word, Security! All thru our Nation, Home, Office and Factory are re-thinking their security in as far as Gates and Fences. We now Import and supply Cast Iron Gates to install across driveways and fences to border out lot lines, true if a person wanted to get in he/she will, but it is a deterent and also a mind relaxer. Enchanted Imports, Inc. now can bring affordability and extend you the security that you deserve.

We are now shipping these beautiful Gates Nation wide and prices are 2 to 3 times lower then the average, a sampling can be seen at the companies web site at www.enchantedforestimports.com Enchanted Imports, Inc. sells wholesale/retail only and ships in 20ft containers

Reproduced Old World Slate and Hand Cut Marble Slabs

Enchanted Imports, Inc. now supplies the Construction Industry with building materials of Slate and Marble, from source to door at prices to fit all budgets.

(Tuesday, January 27 2004)

When prices seem to be climbing for Construction Materials Enchanted Imports, Inc. has found a way to lower the cost of at least two of these commodities, Roofing Slate and Marble, this according to Michael Machacek of Enchanted Imports, Inc

It's really very simple states Machacek, we have found a very quality source over seas and buy at a huge discount compared to what most Contractors are paying right here in the USA. The quality is impeccable and the source is reliable and most important, the price is probably the lowest to be found here stateside.

Inquiries for bids have been picking up since our ad campaign and now a few winning bids have been awarded to our company, it's very exciting states Machacek.

Samples can be seen on line at the companies web site.

Enchanted Imports, Inc. now able to "Mix Things Up"

(Friday Dec 19, 2003)

Unlike most Importers in certain industries, Enchanted Imports, Inc. is now able to mix Fine Garden Elements as not was the case in the past! In previous times a client would be only able to contract whole containers of the same type items, example, Cast Iron, now we are able to mix Cast Iron with Marble, Brass and Lead!

You may now be able to mix any of our imported Garden Elements such as Planters, Urns, Fountains, Yard Animals, Trellises, Statuary or anything else that can be made from Cast Iron, Marble, Brass or Lead, and have it all shipped to you in the same container unlike in the past, "states Michael Machacek"

This is so easy now for our clients weather they are in the Garden Center Industry or an Antique Shop or just a Broker, it is now a much more saleable commodity.

Enchanted Imports, Inc. imports Nationwide to the Garden Center Industries, Auction Houses, Antique and Specialty Shops, Catalog Companies and Art Dealers.

"Yea, if Pigs had Wings!"

(Mon Nov 17 2003)

Well its true! Sort of that is, that is if you had one with wings.

Had you ever heard the expression " If Pigs had Wings"? Well they do now, states Michael Machacek of Enchanted Imports, Inc., Our Pigs have Wings and probably will be the hottest item this Spring and Summer sold in Garden Centers and Specialty Shops since the Pet Rock but in this case the Pig should stick around a lot longer because it's really a whimsical work of art.
The famous flying pig is about 13" long and made of cast iron, comes in 5 different colors, to see the pig is to love the pig and you can see the famous flying pig at Enchanted Imports, Inc. web site.

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Flying Pigs are Flying

(Wed Nov 12 2003)

"If only Pigs had wings" Well they do states Michael Machacek of Enchanted Imports, Inc., You see his Flying Pig is a 13" long cast iron version of a flying pig that has been gaining new heights in the Specialty Shops and Garden Centers throughout the country and now even to the UK.
People buy them for all kinds of reasons, paper weights to mantle decor to birthday gifts, everyone has their own reasoning I guess stated Michael, but I do know one thing for sure "They are hot" They can be made in any color to see them is to love them and you can see them at www.enchantedforestimports.com

" This Old House Magazine" features Enchanted Imports, Inc. Garden Edging

(Sat Apr 19 2003)

The April 2003 Spring Edition of "This Old House" Magazine, features various Cast Iron Garden Edging from one of the largest Garden Ware Import Companies, Enchanted Imports, Inc.
The very hottest item for the Garden and outdoor decor for the Home just happens to be Period Cast Iron Edging, according to owner of EFI Michael Machacek, "We receive approx. 200 calls and emails per week inquiring about Period Cast Iron Garden Ware and especially "Edging"
It's that time of the year and with over 20 varieties to choose from our wholesalers and retailers can have exactly what their customers want.

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Victorian Source Magazine Mentions Enchanted Imports, Inc.

Enchanted Imports, Inc. specializes in garden accessories and fountains. The items that really caught our eye include all types of Victorian street lights and sconces, the fanciest fencing and gates, cast-iron garden edging and mailbox, and hand-carved marble fireplace mantels. And, the marble gazebo would be at home in any Victorian garden. Their cast-iron and bronze urns, bases and statues are sophisticated enough to also reside indoors, as would the hand-carved marble tiles. The online Enchanted Imports contains a small sampling of their imports from around the world, but a catalogue is available.

"Enchanted Imports, Inc., Inc Highlighted in 'This Old House' Magazine April 2003 Edition.

 

     From rustic hoops of bamboo to aristocratic pattern rendered in cast iron, decorative edging is a handsome finishing touch for any size bed of shrubs or flowers.  "It will make any garden look great and visually delineate beds and paths from lawn," says This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook. 

     Most ornamental edging measures about 12 inches high when installed, and comes in lengths up to 4 feet.  Put in as many sections as you like by simply pushing the spiky legs into the ground. 

     Roger's on caveat: "Don't expect this kind of edging to keep grass from encroaching into flower beds or to keep soil from washing out."  Sheet-metal edging or cobblestones suck into grade do that job most effectively. 

-  page 127 This Old House Magazine by Scott Shilling - April 2003. 

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"Recasting Yesterday for Today's Treasures"

So called "Experts" in the architectural industries of Antiques, Period Garden Elements and indoor/outdoor Home Decor stated "it couldn't be done"

So called "Experts" in the field of Antique Architectural Period Elements for the Home and Garden mused, "It would be a hardship to gather cast iron antiques from the Victorian Era and replicate them for today's market place without compromising the integrity of the piece itself."

Enchanted Imports, Inc., did just that! "Find me a will and a demand and I will find a way" stated Michael Machacek of EFI. "We are Reproducing artifacts from the past from a mere 5oz. piece to elaborate Architectural Wonders of Yesterday" We continue to receive calls and emails from interested wholesalers and retailers wanting to know about our program of replication of their gathered antiques because of the demand of their clientele.

We not only had the idea but now have the means to complete these tasks, large or small.

Enchanted Imports, Inc. calls this segment of the business--CUSTOM RECASTS.

EFI imports from around the globe and delivers from the source to your door.

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Enchanted Imports, Inc. continues to enchant wholesalers & retailers alike with prices and products.

Enchanted Imports, Inc. have taken on many new lines in 2002 and are expected to increase their presence in the market place in 2003.With such items as recast period home and garden decor, Enchanted Imports, Inc. have added lines of authentic and reproduced European furniture.

Enchanted Imports, Inc. continues to enchant and dazzle the retailers as well as wholesalers in their never ending quest to add new and unique product lines gathered globally to fit into today's market place. "Not only are we establishing a foot hold in the prestigious architectural market with our recast period decor, but we also listen to other segments of the retail trade and thus are now importing authentic and reproduced furniture for home and office" states Michael Machacek, Pres. of Enchanted Imports, Inc Along with recast period cast iron garden ware are such items as Victorian street lighting, ornate gates, bronze and marble statuary, old world slate roofing tiles, fountains of all creations, cut stone furnishings along with stone urns and columns, mantels and more.  Enchanted Imports, Inc. are direct importers and serve the industries of home and garden catalogs, antique shops, garden centers, landscaping concerns, builders, specialty shops, wholesalers, architectural salvage, interior/exterior design, casino/hotel, home improvement companies, auction houses and local municipalities.

Enchanted Imports, Inc.

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