Should I use an independent product development firm to submit an idea to Rockler?
No. We can and will work directly with you to develop your product idea. Using a product development firm will cost you up front, and we are very hesitant to work with development firms. One of the issues we have is that the product is partially, if not totally developed by the time we get involved. And often it does not match up well with our market, or our marketing strategies. We always prefer to work directly with the inventor to develop their ideas.
