My name is Chris Tansey. Husband, father and Database specialist (I know how exciting that must sound). I am a registered sole trader and currently run this business alongside my day job as a Netezza Database administrator for a well known telecommunications company. Please don't think that doesn't mean you'll get your mugs in a hurry - I normally post next day. Prior to that I worked for Barclays Bank for more years than I care to admit, laterly as a Teradata database administrator, before being made redundant due to offshoring.
In April 2010, I started this website to sell Rude and funny mugs. Mugs are a great way to brighten up a Cuppa and make great gifts for Birthdays, Christmas, valentines, Mothers Day or whenever you feel like it! Luckily, I was able to get free (family!) expert advice on website search engine optimisation, which is probably how you found me, as my brothers run a great web marketing company - www.intergage.co.uk. Worth checking them out if you need assistance with web marketing.
I hope you like the site and my mugs. The mugs are a combination of my own designs one or two classics from other suppliers.
I love a laugh and hope you enjoy this site. I trust my sense of humour doesn't get too out of hand..
My exclusive designs are all dishwasher proof and are sent in specially made polystyrene containers to withstand the rigours of the postal system. So far they have proved very effective.
Most other mugs come in standard presentation boxes. Please use the contact form if you have any further questions.
These are hard times and your support is therefore greatly appreciated.
If you need to get in touch, please use the contact form. Please feel free to use the form to suggest other designs or products you'd like to see on this site.
Suppliers are welcome to contact me if they have some products they'd like me to sell. My phone number is on the contact page. You may get an answer phone message during normal business hours - I am normally contactable most evenings, though I prefer email as a first contact point.
Although the checkout here is paypal (to keep costs and prices down), you do not need a paypal account to pay. You can use any debit or credit card to pay - just follow the instructions here. I do process larger orders, normally upto 100 mugs and can usually turn these round faster than you'd think.
All the Best,
Chris & family.
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Registered sole trader, Rude Mugs, 15 Runton Road, Poole, BH12 1NX. As a sole trader, there is no VAT element to your purchase.