800-TREKKER
| Name: | 800-TREKKER |
| Date(s): | incorporated in 1994, active until at least 1998 |
| Profit/Nonprofit: | for profit |
| Country based in: | U.S. |
| Focus: | Star Trek, Doctor Who, X-Files, Quantum Leap, Red Dwarf, Star Wars, Science Fiction, multifandom |
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800-TREKKER was a business active in the mid-1990s.
The president was David Blaise. Customer service manager was Richard Drake. The company was located in Reading, PA, U.S.
It sold science fiction "collectables" and billed itself as a fan-run company.
A 1995 catalog is here: "800-Trekker: full catalog". Archived from the original on 2018-06-22.
Also see List of Fan Run Star Trek Merchandising Companies.
From a 1994 Ad
800-TREKKER bought a full-page ad in the program book for 1994's WishCon.
AN IMPORTANT DECISION FOR ALL SCI-FI FANS
WOULD YOU RATHER:
CONTINUE TO OVERPAY FOR YOUR
SCIENCE FICTION COLLECTIBLES?
OR
GUARANTEE YOURSELF
THE VERY BEST VALUE IN THE INDUSTRY
...TOUGH CHOICE!
Now, one toll-free call from any telephone in the United States guarantees you the best value on science fiction collectables.
STAR TREK * DOCTOR WHO * X-FILES * QUANTUM LEAP * RED DWARF * & More
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A group of sci-fi tans has launched a catalog venture designed to change the way fans buy merchandise by mail and phone. At first glance, 800-TREKKER could be just another entry in the endless galaxy of science fiction collectible retailers. However, there are several important differences.
[snipped]
Best of all Worlds
800-TREKKER combines the energy, emhusiam and courtesy of fan-run organizations, with a high level of professionalism not always found in purely fannish ventures.
While fans prefer to buy from other fans (rather than from large impersonal corporations), they also want to know that they have made the best buying decision possible. 800-TREKKER guarantees it.
The 800-TREKKER Advantage
Since the company is actually run by fans who have bought science fiction collectibles themselves, they have an unfair advantage over purely commercial ventures. They actually care about providing quality products and value to their customers. What a concept!
Of course, every company in existence promises quality, value and service. What makes this group different? Plenty.
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In a Nutshell
The concept is simple. Provide fellow fans with a great catalog, unrivaled guarantee, and 24 hour toll-free access to the most responsive, fan-oriented catalog company in the world.
Do yourself a favor. Take this program, go to the nearest telephone and dial 1-800-TREKKER.
Mention this ad and get the brand new Star Trek Generations Communicator pin (a $19.95 value) for just $7.00, plus $3.00 shipping! Then you'll also be entitled to receive other discounts and specials only offered lo their active buyers. Find out first hand why 800-TREKKER is your 24 hour collectibles connection.
Some Catalogs
a winter 1995 catalog
a winter 1996 catalog
Further reading
- "800-Trekker sues over porn site". Archived from the original on 2018-06-22. (November 1998)