Information for perspective retailers - Why Carry FlisKits?
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Your first question, as a retailer, is probably "Why should I bother to carry FlisKits model rocket kits?"  It is our hope that this short section helps to answer that question.

Materials:

FlisKits is a great believer in letting the experts do what they are best at.   FlisKits’ expertise is in the design and manufacture of model rocket kits and accessories, so that is what we focus our energies on.  We are not expert at making nose cones, cutting body tubes or forming centering rings and the like.  Rather, we contract these jobs to the experts.  With vendors throughout the country, FlisKits obtains the highest quality parts and materials from the recognized experts in the field.  Their body tubes are recognized as the highest quality available, precision made and precision cut to size.  Their laser cut centering rings are always a perfect fit for the application and their nose cones are the envy of the industry.  From balsa fin stock to silk-screened  parachutes and waterslide decals, you will not find higher quality materials anywhere in the market and FlisKits customers agree.

Designs:

This, more than anything else, is the FlisKits mark of excellence.  With designs that are truly unique while reflecting the imagination, innovation and quality of the past, FlisKits stands alone in an industry of snap together, look-a-like models that seem to fill the market today.  FlisKits has set the industry on its collective ear with unique and exciting designs that teach as well as satisfy.  The return of cluster models is the result of FlisKits innovation and determination.   Unusual designs, exciting markings and one of a kind styles has set FlisKits apart from the rest of the industry.  With 24 kits on the market and well over 100 designs yet to see the light of day, FlisKits is well prepared to continue its tradition of excitement and enjoyment well into the future.

Documentation:

Another hallmark of FlisKits excellence is in its documentation.  Each kit comes with a colorful front cover art card with details about the kit, its history and parts lists.  Instructions provide information about assembly of the kit with detailed steps and associated clear figures making assembly a snap, even for the beginner.  Special models, such as clusters and multi-stage models provide detailed instructions on preparing the model for flight, touching on the unique challenges presented by the type of model.  Fin pattern sheets provide all of the patterns needed to cut fins, body tubes and measure/mark components as called out in the instructions.  Certain models require body wraps and similar details.  All such warps are printed in high relief detail from our professional printing company, in full color with laser sharpness.  Ranked as some of the best documentation in the industry.

Packaging:
From the very beginning, FlisKits packaging was designed with the retail market in mind while protecting the needs of the end user customer as well.  All model rocket kits are professionally heat sealed in 3 mil plastic bags with a full color laser printed cover, providing important information about the contained kit.  The cover art shows an image of the finished kit along with specifications, required motors, skill level, name and part number.  Also, the FlisKits trademark color slash helps to organize models for best presentation.  Each kit has its own color slash indicating the type of model (orange for clusters, slate blue for futuristic, etc) to help make it easy to group them by type on your wall.  Additionally, each kit comes with a double thick header tag with a pre-drilled hole for hanging on a retail hook.  While sized to fit the kit, each tag has a trademark look displaying the FlisKits logo for easy identification and to distinguish FlisKits products from other companies.  The bag that the kits are sealed in is clear throughout, allowing the customer the ability to SEE the contents of the kit (considered a major problem with other manufacturers products).  This way the customer (and retailer) can verify the quality of the parts and see any damage easily.  Also visible from the back is the FlisKits full 1 year warranty card.  All FlisKits components are similarly packaged but with black/white artwork as opposed to full color.  This helps to keep costs down and also provides it own distinctive look to identify it as a quality FlisKits component or accessory.