All About MeWhat everyone should know about me
Hi! My name is Julia Walsh Pralle. Nice to meet you! I have always dreamed of having my own company. As a little girl I started baking cookies with my Grandmother Bita and it grew into Cookies Because!
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Languages spoken:
English
Business InformationHistory/background
Hi! My name is Julia Walsh Pralle. Nice to meet you! I have always dreamed of having my own company and being able to give a percentage of the profits to different good causes. As a little girl I baked cookies with my Grandmother Bita and when she passed away I continued to bake cookies to honor her and because I liked it. My Christmas cookie list grew and grew. I would go to parties and people would greet me with Did you bring cookies? I decided to try and meld my wish for my own company and my love of baking. I got certified as a master baker from the New School for Social Research and also as a food handler from the Board of Health. I also had an apprenticeship at a local bakery. I founded Cookies Because in 1999 and added A Basket Because a few years later. We operate under a 20c license from the Department of Agriculture and Markets who approve and inspect our kitchens. It is a growing company with great product, customer service and satisfaction as top priorities.
Payment policy
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Shipping information
Your purchase will ship in approximately 1-2 business days after receipt of payment via UPS or FedEx ground except our cookie cards and military shipments which ship USPS. You may ship your item expedited for an additional charge. You will be sent an email with the shipping information and tracking number once the item has shipped. You may specify a future date for shipping within the standard eBay delivery limit. Shipping insurance up to $100 will be included free of charge on UPS/FedEx items only. Shipping is available only to the 48 Contiguous United States. We can ship to additional locations for an extra charge (please contact us prior to bidding). Multiple items shipped in the same box to the same address will be discounted. Please note ground shipping services are not guaranteed. If you need delivery guaranteed by a certain date, we recommend using one of our expedited air shipping options instead. Shippers are not responsible for delays due to acts of God: storms, etc
Return policy
We promise our gifts will arrive fresh and in excellent condition or we will replace them at our cost! We do not accept returns as our gifts are perishable.
Contact information
Please contact us with any questions or comments you may have. We love feedback! Email: eBay@ABasketBecause.com. Toll Free 1(877) 866-4438. We would be happy to help you! Please include your eBay Item # with all your e-mails/correspondence.
Testimonials
Customer Testimonials:
Mark Boyland - Keller Williams Realty
In my line of work it's important to show my gratitude towards my clients. I have found nothing that makes a greater impression than a basket from Cookies Because. It's the WOW! effect that is very important. When they get a basket from me I get calls and e-mails back letting me know how appreciative they are...and how all the cookies are gone! Working with Cookies Because has been a pleasure. They have different basket options that I can call in or order off the web and they can even customize a basket for a special situation on the fly. They always follow up with my clients to make sure they received the basket and were happy with the quality... now how's that for service?
Anthony Mangino - Budget Blinds of Westchester
Using Cookies Because is the best networking tool that I have found. When I send a gift to a customer I usually get repeat business or a referral. It has been very effective for my business.
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Kristi Stangeland - Mustang Web Designs
I have worked with Julia and A Basket Because for several years sending holiday gifts to my clients. They do an excellent job and make the process incredibly easy. I highly recommend their services.
Recipient Testimonials:
Nancy/ West Orange, New Jersey
Wow, excellent and none were broken. They were definitely homemade with the perfect touch. Even the packaging was pretty! Hope to receive a catalog from you. (She ordered a few weeks later)