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I created the poll "Which Strategies Would Help D56 the most?" because I feel our audience could help influence changes in the company direction. I tried to come up with the five most logical suggestions. Perhaps next time I'll do the 5 most creative suggestions. I always send my poll data to MsLittown - the Department 56 customer advocate. I'll post her replies here. Thus far:

Lower Prices 36 votes (63%)
* This one is rather obvious. It's difficult being a collector and seeing all the new pieces reach towards the $100 mark.

More Creative Introductions 15 votes (26%)
* Seems like a call out for more creativity. Maybe they should revisit our many suggestion
- My favorite suggestions for Halloween pieces
- More ideas for Department 56 buildings
- Creative ideas Dept 56 should consider
- Set Department 56 to music

Lower Production Numbers 15 votes (26%)
* Less is often more!

Movie/TV Placements 10 votes (17%)
* This would be fantastic. I've suggested that they hook up with original content creators of film, tv and books and create licensed stories, movies, etc.
- Also see More D56 placement in movies

Not Selling Direct 8 votes (14%)
* I thought this one would have more votes. Perhaps they are not as much of a threat to the individual Mom and Pop retailers as imagined.

Less National Chain Dealers 5 votes (8%)
* It doesn't seem like many are opposed to Department 56 being in Lowe's, Macy's, etc.

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