Payment Terms & Conditions David Christopher's Collection AVAILABLE CREDIT TERMS: Customer may elect cash on delivery (COD) terms or prepayment on credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express). Open Account billing is subject to credit approval, and execution of applicable Seller Open Account agreements. FINANCE CHARGE: a finance charge of 1.5% per month (18% APR) will be added to all past due balances on the last day of the billing cycle. PAYMENTS: All payments received on Open Accounts will be posted first to interest and fees that may be due; the remaining amount if any will be posted to invoices due, paying the oldest invoices first. ERRORS: Please report any errors on a billing statement to the billing department within 15 days of the statement date. SALES ORDER CANCELLATION/MODIFICATION: A sales order once confirmed with and accepted by Seller can be canceled only with Seller’s consent and upon terms that will indemnify Seller against loss. Approved Customer cancellations or modifications may be subject to a 15% cancellation fee. CREDITS: All claims for credit must be reported to the Sales Department within Fifteen (15) days of the invoice date by fax or email only. No claims will be accepted via phone. Each claim must include the invoice number, date of purchase, item, quantity and problem encountered. Merchandise must not be disposed of or destroyed until the sales department approves the credit. It may be requested that merchandise be sent back to the warehouse and must be in original condition and inner packaging as shipped to customer. Approved credits will be issued to the customer’s account. The Sales Department reserves the right to deny the claim request. FEES: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each dishonored check. A cancellation fee equal to 15% of the invoice total may be assessed for returns caused by failure to meet COD terms. DISHONORED CHECKS: If there are two (2) returned checks on account within a twelve (12) month period, the account will be placed on COD, cash or money order only, and the entire account balance will be declared immediately due and payable; reinstatement of open account or check writing privileges will require review and approval of the credit department. PAST DUE/OVER LIMIT ACCOUNT: Any account in default 60 days or more, or over the established credit limit,
will be reviewed by the credit department. The company may then require the customer to pay for all subsequent purchases on delivery (COD), until all over line and/or past due balances are paid in full; the approval of the credit department will be required to increase or reinstate a credit line. If it becomes necessary to place this account for collection, Smith Wholesale Floral Company, Inc. d/b/a David Christopher’s “Seller” will be entitled to payment in full for purchases, finance charges, restocking charges, returned check charges, and all reasonable attorney and/or collection fees and court costs. OTHER CONDITIONS: A consumer credit report may be requested in connection with Open Account requests, or in connection with updates, renewals or extensions of any credit granted as a result of this account. Customer agrees to immediately notify Seller in the event that any Customer Account or business information needs to be corrected or brought current, and agrees to provide Seller any such information that my be requested by them from time to time. CLAIMS: Claims for defective merchandise, shortages or delays, or failures in shipment or delivery, or for any other cause, shall be deemed waived and released by Customer, unless made in writing within Fifteen (15) days after receipt of the merchandise. WARRANTIES: NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE, OR OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH BY SELLER WHICH ARE MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, SHALL APPLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD BY SELLER, AND NO WAIVER, ALTERATIONS, OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE FOREGOING CONDITIONS SHALL BE VALID UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SELLER’S CORPORATION. SHIPMENT: All prices are F.O.B. Seller’s warehouse; Sheffield, AL. Methods and route of shipment are at Seller’s discretion, unless Customer supplies explicit instructions with placement of their order. All shipments are insured at the Customer’s expense and made at the Customer’s risk. Identification of the goods for sale shall occur as each shipment is placed in the hands of the carrier. GOVERNING LAW: This sales transaction and the acceptance of goods by Customer shall be a contract made in the State of Alabama, and governed by the laws thereof. Prices subject to change and current price may not be reflected in the catalog.
OUR STORY How a Business Started
Like all businesses, our business has a story. To tell this story, we have to start in 1974 when Lava Lamps, Platform Shoes, Abba, and Charlie's Angels were all the rave. Our story begins in Central, Alabama, with two main characters, Ricky and Kathy Smith. Ricky worked at a local grocery store when his wife, Kathy, began working parttime, assisting with day-to-day operations for a couple at Wholesale Floral Mart. The wholesale company sold silk flowers and supplies to retail florists. The owner had a van and a sales route. He called upon florists inside and outside of the Shoals area. Ricky & Kathy Smith
Over the course of a year, the couple owning the wholesale floral business decided they were ready to sell the worked closed, and he found himself in need of a job. He took on the owner's route and loved meeting the customers and making the sale.
Ricky and Kathy decided to purchase Wholesale Floral Mart in 1975. It was renamed Smith Wholesale Floral, Inc. Ricky and Kathy owned and operated their wholesale business from multiple locations in the Shoals until moving to the current location on Montgomery Ave in Sheffield, Alabama. Ricky grew his routes to include places like Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and the Carolinas. Fast forward to 1983 when David Christopher Smith was born to his parents, Ricky and Kathy, and to his big sister, Amy. He grew up going to floral shows, markets, and on truck routes with his parents. As a teenager, he worked in the warehouse unloading trucks, stacking boxes, assisting customers, and he tried his hand at driving his Dad's sales route. He also began to experiment with floral design. His artistic abilities became evident over time. He could create amazing floral pieces offering unique designs and entered and won numerous nationwide floral competitions.
David and wife, Jennifer, at the Atlanta Market
As the wholesale floral industry began to experience a shift during the recession, David decided it was time to offer their products to the Atlanta Market in order to reach a broader customer base. The company started off in the temporary spaces.
While in Atlanta, importers began to take note of his design abilities giving him opportunities to design and develop products. He has made numerous trips to China manufacturers creating the David Christopher's Collection as we know it. Smith Wholesale Floral became David Christopher's Collection, and in 2007, David had an idea, "Let's open a retail store." David wanted to be able to offer artificial floral designs and high-quality home decor. David Christopher's was opened in Florence, Alabama. It was tough convincing David to name the store "David Christopher's" after himself, but his mom and wife finally persuaded him it was a good name for the business. David began to take on more and more responsibilities at the wholesale store, and he began to shift the focus from wholesaler to importer. He was designing a vast majority of the products and importing them. He was needed at the retail store and the wholesale store, and it became a challenge to be available at both stores. The wholesale store, located in Sheffield, had room to accommodate a retail store, so the decision to move the retail store to Sheffield was the best decision for the future of the store. With both stores being under the same roof, David could focus Continued on Page 2
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on managing both locations at one time. David Christopher's, the retail store, has been located in Sheffield, Alabama, since 2012. It has been an excellent location and a destination store. Customers drive in from the surrounding areas, and many make the trip from Tennessee and Mississippi. After much prayer, Jennifer, David's wife, left her job at the University of North Alabama in 2016 to assist David with human resources, marketing, and day-to-day operations of the store. Not all families can work together, but it has worked for us. David Christopher's Collection, the import company, now has a permanent showroom at AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia. Retailers from all over the world attend market and place orders. While shopping in retail stores nationwide, look for green and white tags that say "DC's Collection." David designed a majority of the items seen in this catalog. We are thankful for the opportunity to represent Christ in the marketplace to one another, to our employees, and our customers. We are grateful for opened and closed doors. We are thankful for the people who have supported us and cheered us on from day one. We strive to provide excellent customer service, quality products, and affordable prices.
OUR TEAM The Faces Behind the Operation David and Jennifer Smith These two are the masterminds behind it all. David is our “Design Genius.” He handles everything from designing the products to emailing back and forth with our factories in China to actually presenting the new themes and taking a look at our samples in China as well. He strives to make sure that our customers get the best quality products. Jennifer, on the other hand, is our “Marketing Master.” She oversees all of our social media, email, and print marketing. Not only that but she is also the head of our HR department! She does an awesome job at making sure that everyone works in a positive environment and that we strive for harmony in the workplace. Ricky and Kathy Smith Ricky was our “Road Warrior.” You would often find him traveling the southeastern states with our mobile showroom, but nowadays you can find him enjoying retirement! You can find Kathy holding down the fort in our Bookkeeping Department. She is the “Bookkeeping Queen.” Whenever you have called to pay a bill or get a financial update on your account, you have probably encountered her friendly voice. She is always ready with a smile, eager to help our customers in whatever way they are needing!
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Matthew Butler Matthew is our “Warehouse Extraordinaire.” Overseeing all of the shipping and receiving of our products, he makes sure that our customers get the best quality service while keeping track of all of the outgoing shipments. He keeps our warehouse organized and in tip top shape. But that’s not where his job ends! He is also our “Customer Service Pro.” Need information about a specific product? He’s got you! You forgot to add something to your order? He’ll take care of you! Need to make a change to your order before it ships? He’s in to save the day! No matter the problem, Matthew has it taken care of. Fun Fact: Matthew is also our on staff comedian! He keeps all of us laughing all of the time. You can always count on him to brighten up your day!
Allie Simmons Allie is our “Website and Catalog Design Whiz.” Her job is to make sure that our products are presented at their best quality. When our samples come in every year, she takes photos of the products and edits them so we can get them up on the website. She also manages all things catalog. We want to make sure that you get a good look at what our products look like because quality is important to us!
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G A) DC19166 - 26" Cypress Spray $3.75 (24/192) B) DC19187CM - 38" Hydrangea Spray x 3 in Cream $4.75 (12/144) C) DC19187GRN - 38" Hydrangea Spray x 3 in Green $4.75 (12/144) D) DC19187SNT - 438" Hydrangea Spray x 3 in Sunset $4.75 (12/144) E) DC19342 - 26" Eucalyptus Spray $4.00 (12/144)
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DC19190WH - 20" Lavender Spray x 9 in White $3.50 (6/72) DC19190YL - 20" Lavender Spray x 9 in Yellow $3.50 (6/72) DC19210 - 20" Magnolia Leaf Spray $3.50 (12/240) DC19211 - 39" Magnolia Leaf Branch $5.50 (12/144)
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G A) DC19216 - 28" Eucalyptus Grass Spray $3.25 (24/192) B) DC19241 - 41” Brown / Green Ash Leaf Spray $2.55 (24/288) C) DC19242GN - - 28" Fern Spray in Green $2.00 (24/288) D) DC19242GNBN - 28" Fern Spray in Green/Brown $2.00 (24/288) E) DC19246 - 32" Cypress Dropping $5.50 (12/144)
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F) DC19269DB - 21" Hydrangea Spray with Leaves in Dried Blue $5.30 (12/144) G) DC19269GG - 21" Hydrangea Spray with Leaves in Garden Green $5.30 (12/144) H) DC19336 - 38" Foliage Leaf Spray $3.00 (12/144) I) DC19338 - 37" Budding Leaf Spray in Green $3.35 (24/240)
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DC19347 - 37" Budding Leaf Moss Twig Branch in Green $5.15 (12/144) DC19348 - 40" Mossed PE Twigs Spray $3.15 (12/144) DC19350 - 35" Twig Branch Spray in Natural $2.35 (24/288)
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G A) DC19156 - 36" Reed Bush (24/480) $1.75 (24/480) B) DC19161 - 24" Eucalyptus Bush in Orange/Green $4.00 (12/144) C) DC19167 - 14" Cypress Bush $3.25 (12/108) D) DC19189BL - 22" Aviary Hydrangea Bush x 5 in Blue $12.00 (12/48) E) DC19189RDGR - 22" Aviary Hydrangea Bush x 5 in Red/Green $12.00 (12/48)
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DC19189YL - 22" Aviary Hydrangea Bush x 5 in Yellow $12.00 (12/48) DC19333 - 18.5" Garden Rose Bush in Red $8.50 (12/120) DC19334 - 23" Plastic Mountain Fern Bush $6.00 (6/72)
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A) DC19158 - 13.5” Green/Orange Gunnii Eucalyptus Wreath $14.50 (3/24) B) DC19165 - 26" Cypress Wreath $28.00 (1/6) C) DC19214 - 28.5" Eucalyptus Cedar Tear Drop $17.50 (2/6) D) DC19215 - 20" Eucalyptus Grass Wreath $22.00 (2/10) E) DC19217 - 12" Eucalyptus Wreath $13.00 (4/24) F) DC19218 - 59" Eucalyptus Garland $24.50 (3/18)
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