Gunsmithing New Work

wnroscoe

wnroscoe

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#1
Guys, I hate doing this but the time has come for me to temporarily suspend new jobs / builds. I need to get some of the back log out and it kills me knowing I'm behind. If we've already spoken and made arraignments for you to send your work, you're good. Once I get caught up I'll take new work again, sorry for the inconvenience.
 
#2
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Roscoe I would rather a gunsmith tell me that then tell me they will get it done in 2-3 months and them never get close to that.

It just means you are a quality smith that lots of people want to use.
 
#3
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Honestly, not a bad dilemma to be in.
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#4
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Good for you Sir!

Truely a sign of good business and integrity.

Maybe some other smiths should follow your excellent example of doing the right thing.

You are an asset to our community!

Respectfully,

Chet
 
#5
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Glad I've got mine!

Seriously though, smart decision. It will keep your customers happy and you from getting burned out. Not enough craftsmen know when their plate is full, and get overwhelmed. No doubt when your book opens again you'll still be busy as you want to be.
 
#6
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Guys, I hate doing this but the time has come for me to temporarily suspend new jobs / builds. I need to get some of the back log out and it kills me knowing I'm behind. If we've already spoken and made arraignments for you to send your work, you're good. Once I get caught up I'll take new work again, sorry for the inconvenience. </div></div>


Good business practice. Enjoyed talking with you the other day William..
 
#7
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Roscoe I would rather a gunsmith tell me that then tell me they will get it done in 2-3 months and them never get close to that.

It just means you are a quality smith that lots of people want to use. </div></div>

Well said.
 
#8
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It just means you are a quality smith that lots of people want to use.</div></div>
I don't know why some people use smiths who don't respond to PMs or even return phone calls. Roscoe has taken the time to speak with me every single time I've called him. If he didn't answer, I shouldn't have set the phone down because he called me right back. He thanks me for calling even when I'm the one with questions.
 
#9
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Nice to hear
I thought the motto in the industry was:
Promise them what they want
Charge more than they can afford
Promise them a delivery date
Let them sit in the dark..
Make them wait an eternity to get it...


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#10
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brandon05_88</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It just means you are a quality smith that lots of people want to use.</div></div>
I don't know why some people use smiths who don't respond to PMs or even return phone calls. Roscoe has taken the time to speak with me every single time I've called him. If he didn't answer, I shouldn't have set the phone down because he called me right back. He thanks me for calling even when I'm the one with questions. </div></div>





+-ONE FOR THAT, A True Gentleman At All Times
 
#11
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rottenron</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brandon05_88</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It just means you are a quality smith that lots of people want to use.</div></div>
I don't know why some people use smiths who don't respond to PMs or even return phone calls. Roscoe has taken the time to speak with me every single time I've called him. If he didn't answer, I shouldn't have set the phone down because he called me right back. He thanks me for calling even when I'm the one with questions. </div></div>







+-ONE FOR THAT, A True Gentleman At All Times

</div></div>

Wait... who are we talking about again?
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#15
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This just goes to show you that you're a victim of your own success. Lol... I'm glad that you had the professional integrity to come on here post this. As I told you on the phone today, I'll be willing to wait for a superb product. Thank you for taking my call and being understanding with my request.
 
#16
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Absolutely a stand up maneuver. I would much rather hear that and wait to send than send and wait to hear, only never hearing and calling and calling, etc. It shows integrity and that you care about your customers!
 
#18
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have much more respect for a gunsmith who makes this announcement upfront than someone who blows smoke up my ass about completion times - great job wnroscoe!! </div></div>

I agree "Dan"..LMAO!!!! I just had to do it..LOL
 
#19
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cigarcop</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have much more respect for a gunsmith who makes this announcement upfront than someone who blows smoke up my ass about completion times - great job wnroscoe!! </div></div>

I agree "Dan"..LMAO!!!! I just had to do it..LOL </div></div>

Thanks Fred!!

LOL!!
 
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