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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is NASGW?

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, and independent sales reps - both national and international - all of whom are primarily involved with fishing, hunting and shooting sports equipment and accessories.

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2. Who is eligible to join NASGW?

Any individual, corporation, organization, association, club or partnership who, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, will further the objectives of the NASGW may be admitted to membership.

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3. What types of business services are available through NASGW?

NASGW members enjoy a variety of services including discounts on FedEx; discounts on merchant credit card services; and more... for additional information click on the “Services & Benefits” tab.

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4. What other benefits are available through NASGW?

NASGW offers its manufacturer members FREE access to its state of the art Product Information Management System (PIMS): ItemHQ^®. For more information go to www.itemhq.com.

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5. What is ItemHQ?

ItemHQ^® is a comprehensive online Product Information Management System (PIMS) developed to expedite and streamline the transfer of item information between the manufacturer and the wholesaler. ItemHQ^® is designed to expedite the demands of ecommerce, allowing participating manufacturers and importers to input, specifications, images, logos, sales copy and other key information, which creates a simple, accessible forum for wholesalers to seamlessly export this data to create catalogs, flyers, brochures, specification sheets, websites and more. For additional information and FAQ’s, go to www.itemhq.com.

The New online e-Help Guide is now available. click here

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6. Do I have to be an NASGW member to take advantage of these services or benefits?

YES.

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7. How do I become a member of NASGW?

To apply for membership online; go to the “Apply for Membership” tab, click the classification of membership being applied for, and follow the instructions.

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8. How much are annual dues?

Dues are based on the classification of membership. Dues are paid annually and cover a fiscal year from Feb 1st to Jan 31st. Current dues schedule is available upon request.

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9. Where can I find information about NASGW members?

To find NASGW’s current membership by classification, go to the “Membership Directory” tab, click on the desired membership classification and follow the search instructions.

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10. Where can I find information about NASGW’s newletters?

Current and archived copies of the association’s quarterly newsletters can be obtained by clicking on the “NASGW Newsletter” tab. From here one can also subscribe to receive issues via mail and to receive “NASGW InSight” an electronic monthly informational publication.

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11. Where can I find information about NASGW's Annual Meeting/EXPO?

Current NASGW Annual Meeting/EXPO information may be obtained by clicking on the “Events” tab.

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12. Do I have to be an NASGW member to attend the Annual Meeting/EXPO?

Yes, in order to attend and participate in the annual NASGW Meeting/EXPO, one must be a member in good standing and NASGW membership dues must be current.

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13. What is unique about the NASGW Annual Meeting/EXPO?

NASGW’s Annual Meeting/EXPO provides a business forum for the industry to, introduce new products, meet and network with company principals, and meet with wholesale distributors to discuss marketing and sales tactics for the following year.

“The NASGW is the most important show of the year for distributors. It allows us to get pricing and product information ready for our dealer shows the first week of January, and without this show, we wouldn’t have the information until the SHOT Show in February,” (quote from Hewitt Grant, President and CEO Elletts Bros.)"

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14. How does one secure booth space at the NASGW’s Annual Meeting/EXPO?

To apply for booth space at NASGW’s Annual Meeting/EXPO; contact Tracy King at tking@nasgw.org to secure an exhibitor package

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15. How does one secure space to hold manufacturer sales meetings?

Space is available to NASGW member companies for the purpose of holding annual meetings at no charge. To arrange for space and secure a meeting space request form; contact Tracy King at tking@nasgw.org

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