An outsiders opinion
 

I am not in any of the D9 sororities but I have some associates that are. From what I can see from the different sites that they showed me and that I have personally researched, alot of the stores carry the 'nalia the see will have "repeat" performance. If your org is not visiting the store, they will carry your stuff less and less.

Another that a co-worker who is a SgRho brought up was that, alot of the stores are owned by ppl in the D9, and, of course, they will carry their organization and the ones most closest to their chapter 'nalia.

I am not sure if this is true for all, but this what I am told.

I have a soror who told me about www.justgreek.com. She ordered her jacket from there and she likes it a lot! The pricing was nice and she got what SHE wanted on her jacket! When I get me some moo-la, I will definitely go to justgreek.com and order me somethings!

I just recieved a link to this web site that makes Zeta shirts !!!! Designz By Destiny

Another para questtion
 

Hey Ladies,
Does anyone know of a para store in NYC, Atlanta or Texas? I am travleing this month and would love to go to an actual store as I have never been in one. We dont have any in the Boston area that I know of. I have purchased all of my para on the internet.
-Melodious one

Greek101.com
646 Saw Mill River Road
Yonkers, NY 10710
Phone 914.376.5301
Fax 914.476.4333

Alphabet Greek
352 W. Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801

516 935-3861
516 935-0604 FAX

Email: alphabetgreek@aol.com
Web Site: Alphabetgreek.com

Comments: Store hours 10-7 EST Monday-Saturday.

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Something Greek
155 Hempstead Tpke.
West Hempstead, NY 11552

800 247 3352

Email: email@somethinggreek.com
Web Site: SomethingGreek.com

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United Greeks
154 Quail Street
Albany NY 12203

518-436-3724

Email: unitedgreeks@aol.com
Web Site: www.unitedgreeks.com

stores in Houston, TX
 

Burning Sands by Alicia
3001 Cleburne
Houston,TX 77004
(713)533-0505/(713)533-0500

Cushcity.com
13559 Bammel North Houston
Houston, TX 77066
(281)583-9534

Greek Unlimited
2602 Southmore Blvd.
Houston, TX 77004
(713)529-1991

The Magic Within
Located inside Sharptown Mall
7500 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036
(713)988-7145

The Greek Connection
*Sorry I don't have the address*
Houston,TX

Just business
 

It's just business. The Delta's are the largest Greek letter organization in the country, Black or White. So the market for their stuff is significantly larger. The same is true for the AKA with regard to the size of their organization.

The best way to counteract this is to demonstrate that your organization can move innovative products. Work with your chapters to place large orders with these vendors. When vendors see that there is money in selling your nalia, they will sell it.

Also, your national office should maintain an online store where sorors can buy the newest stuff. When you see a hot item, pass that on to who ever runs the national store. When vendors stock for the National office, they'll likely keep merchandise on hand locally as well.

I also do notice this problem.

Last summer I went to this place called "The Guild" near Howard and I was flabbergasted at the lack of Zeta para. I am a true shop-a-holic and I am willing to spend money on nice things but these establishments whether online or physical locations need to realize they are selling themselves short by not selling and/or not selling quality items for Zeta and SGRho.

These places are only going by the "stereotype" it seems. All Zetas do not wear XL+ nor are all Zetas fashionably-retarded. I got on CollegeCrib.com some time ago and saw a fly jacket but they were only selling them for 3 other organizations.

I think the best way to put a handle on this is to definitely VOICE to the point it nags as some folks previously stated and start our own ish....

These establishments NEED TO STEP THEIR GAME UP!!

Same problem
 

Sorors/Frat, I have the same problem here in Greenville, NC. The supply is very, very limited. We have a book store downtown, but they mostly supply to NPC. It's crazy. We have an African Art store in the mall and it's Delta/AKA heaven. You have to ask the owner to order any Zeta 'nalia. I'm just going to start making my own and order from the internet.

Just a suggestion
 

Would it be feasible for some of you and your sorors get together and try to make an outlet for Zeta para? When I was in school and there was not enough of anything we black folx needed, a couple of students got together made a clearinghouse of sorts and offered what we needed. They bought the stuff wholesale and sold it to us retail. They donated the money to a charity or a cause for enlightenment of minority students on campus.

It was just a thought.

Re: Another para questtion
 

Don't know if this is too late, but the Burning Sands is located at the Mall West End (near the AUC) and South DeKalb Mall. The West End one is the larger of the 2, so they will have more variety.

I hope y'all dont mind me crashing in wih my little .08 cents...

but Distinctive Specialties here in Charlotte has some really nice "professional" Zeta 'nalia, like desk sets and nice pens and such. I'm actually REALLY jealous because the desk set I reallyreallyreally want doesn't come in an AKA version, only ZPB.

Anyone in the area should check them out, as they always have a lot of nice things there anyway. They're black owned and registered NPHC vendors, and they also have a lot of nalia for NC and SC HBCU's.