Yes,

Harbour Lights should continue signings, rep. events and regionals.

No,

There is no one who could replace Bill or Nancy doing signings.

Rep. Events do have a place. They create excitement, if not excitement, at least a stir at the stores where they are held. This draws potential new collectors in and sets the groundwork for them to purchase a Harbour Light. The store does have to set the mood and advertise the event however. People have to see that something special is going on, for example balloons, refreshments, raffles, ect. The reps I have met have been helpful and had a good rapport with non-collectors. They have had a knowledge of the line and stories of Bill going to take photos a a particular light, why a light was chosen to be sculpted, or history of the light itself. It is always a pleasure to speak with our rep Nelson Debendet(sp?).

As far as having a rep signing pieces. No thanks. If it isn't Bill or Nancy, it really dosn't mean anything. (Unless it is Jakers or Mombo of course)

-Todd