This message was posted by levelbest on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/4/33.html#000002 So how did you handle this... How can I qualify for a UPIC? You can automatically qualify (upon verification) for a UPIC if you are a PPAI member, Regional Association member, Adventures in Advertising Franchisee, Proforma Franchisee, Press-A-Print Operator, Distributor member of DistributorCentral, or a SAGE subscriber. You may also qualify if you are an ASI subscriber, but you must provide documentation. If you do not meet any of the above qualifying criteria, depending on your company category, you can qualify by providing the following: Distributors: Either provide three invoices from three different promotional product suppliers for at least $100 each (not for samples) dated within the last six months, or be sponsored by at least five members of PPAI. sponsorships must be in writing. Be in the promotional products industry for at least three months. Have a promotional products annual sales volume of at least $15,000. Suppliers: Either provide six purchase orders from at least four different promotional product distributors, or, be sponsored by at least five members of PPAI. Sponsorships must be in writing. Be in the promotional products industry for at least six months. Have a promotional products annual sales volume of at least $50,000. Supplier Reps/Multiline Reps: Must represent at least one supplier who has a UPIC. Provide a letter of recommendation from the supplier on the supplier's letterhead. Business Services: Six purchase orders from at least four different promotional product distributors or suppliers, or be sponsored by at least five members of PPAI. Sponsorships must be in writing. Be in the promotional products industry for at least six months. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================