Hey guys, I'm looking on possibly coming to the Dominican Republic *Santiago* to gather some model pictures for our new line of Multi-Cultural Clothing line catalog coming out in the end of 2011. I have set aside about 7 days and was hoping to have some events around the area. (* University, Night Clubs, Main Street*) mainly taking photos and giving away some freebies. I have a few questions that need some answering before I consider doing this. Also understand that I will not be travailing alone, as there will be three other ED Hardy Reps. with me during this trip. I speak about 60% Spanish as both of my parents are from the Dominican Republic but I have never left the states in my 34 Years of life. Here are just a few questions,
1. Should I hire security for the week? And if so..Who? I don't want to get robbed by my own security detail.
2. How do we avoid getting shook down by the police while we are there. We are taking photos (Non-Sexual) of maybe hundreds of women & men. I have read story's of people getting arrested for stupid things (*LIKE TAKING PICTURES*). We will have voluntary contracts out on the field for them to sign before taking pictures.
3. How do we not get robbed of all the freebies if I decided to bring them. (*EX...Cups, hats, clothes, key-chains*)
4. How and Where can I get a decent automobile for the week? The nicest thing I have seen so far is a Toyota 4 Runner. I'm not a richy snob by far, but is there a luxury automobile anywhere in the country to rent for a week? Or should I just hang with whatever the security is driving?
5. Last but not least...where should I do some of these events? Usually we would do them at the newest and hottest nightclubs in that particular state we are having the event. I'm not sure if thats going to work in DR.
Thank you in advance for anything you guys can contribute in helping us make this crucial decision. We have heard that the Dominican Republic harbors some of the most beautiful women in the world and look forward to finding the select few to grace the pages of our very demanding future catalog. Look forward to some very good answers.
Thank You,
Ed Hardy Rep.
Culver City, CALIFORNIA
1. Should I hire security for the week? And if so..Who? I don't want to get robbed by my own security detail.
2. How do we avoid getting shook down by the police while we are there. We are taking photos (Non-Sexual) of maybe hundreds of women & men. I have read story's of people getting arrested for stupid things (*LIKE TAKING PICTURES*). We will have voluntary contracts out on the field for them to sign before taking pictures.
3. How do we not get robbed of all the freebies if I decided to bring them. (*EX...Cups, hats, clothes, key-chains*)
4. How and Where can I get a decent automobile for the week? The nicest thing I have seen so far is a Toyota 4 Runner. I'm not a richy snob by far, but is there a luxury automobile anywhere in the country to rent for a week? Or should I just hang with whatever the security is driving?
5. Last but not least...where should I do some of these events? Usually we would do them at the newest and hottest nightclubs in that particular state we are having the event. I'm not sure if thats going to work in DR.
Thank you in advance for anything you guys can contribute in helping us make this crucial decision. We have heard that the Dominican Republic harbors some of the most beautiful women in the world and look forward to finding the select few to grace the pages of our very demanding future catalog. Look forward to some very good answers.
Thank You,
Ed Hardy Rep.
Culver City, CALIFORNIA