Artisan Price Decrease

[Jordan]

This reminds me of a past job I had, kind of. In the early 90's I briefly worked as a sales person for a computer mfg. in socal. At the time gateway was a small startup, as was the company I worked at. The owner had a bright idea, implement a price war to put gateway out of business. Well, after about 6 months and huge price drops across the industry for mailorder computers, I showed up for work one morning to a locked empty building and goverment seizure notices on the window. Wild guess as to who is still in business today. Last I heard the owner of the company I worked at had skipped out with a lot of cash and his fancy german sportscar. Never did get paid for that last month and my computer self destructed about 6 months later.

[tonyc1]

At least this debate re. machines may clear the air and we'll know what is what! We have to make up our own minds after reading the posts.

Tony.

[Randy Cornelius]

Steve,

I wish you well in your new endevor, I very much enjoyed the time I spent with you and Jerry at the booth at every show I seen you at. It was your knowledge and genuine love of the business that swayed me to buy my first machine from Artisen all those years ago. I have never once regreted buying an Artisen and the support from you and Jerry after the sale has been great. You two spliting up is like a divorce amount your closest friends, you don't know which to support more. I suspect that your new machine is just as good if you have put your name on it. I do not want to get in the middle of whatever happened between you and Jerry as both of you are very well respected men in the business and I consider both a friend. I wish you well and hope to see you down the road somewhere.....

Randy

[Cobra Steve]

This reminds me of a past job I had, kind of. In the early 90's I briefly worked as a sales person for a computer mfg. in socal. At the time gateway was a small startup, as was the company I worked at. The owner had a bright idea, implement a price war to put gateway out of business. Well, after about 6 months and huge price drops across the industry for mailorder computers, I showed up for work one morning to a locked empty building and goverment seizure notices on the window. Wild guess as to who is still in business today. Last I heard the owner of the company I worked at had skipped out with a lot of cash and his fancy german sportscar. Never did get paid for that last month and my computer self destructed about 6 months later.

Hello Jordan, hope everything worked out for you. If you ever need anything please contact me. Thanks, your friend, Steve

Steve,

I wish you well in your new endevor, I very much enjoyed the time I spent with you and Jerry at the booth at every show I seen you at. It was your knowledge and genuine love of the business that swayed me to buy my first machine from Artisen all those years ago. I have never once regreted buying an Artisen and the support from you and Jerry after the sale has been great. You two spliting up is like a divorce amount your closest friends, you don't know which to support more. I suspect that your new machine is just as good if you have put your name on it. I do not want to get in the middle of whatever happened between you and Jerry as both of you are very well respected men in the business and I consider both a friend. I wish you well and hope to see you down the road somewhere.....

Randy

Hello Randy, you are truly one of my good friends as well. Thank you for the nice things you said about me. Hope we can see each other in the future. Your friend, Steve

[Jordan]

Thanks, that incident was just one of many, in my many many job adventures through the years. If I am ever in the market for another machine rest assured I would give your company a good look along with others in the market place. Good luck in your business as it take a lot of moxy to be in business at anytime let alone these days.

[Shorts]

:soapbox: CAUTION! Frustration mounting!

What I'm finding pretty darn frustrating as a first time stitching machine buyer is the back and forth about not only the machines, but about the business and the people behind them.

How in the world am I suppose to choose a machine when such turmoil is buzzing around? I don't know anyone from a stranger on the street. As for the use, quality, fit, finish and reputation about the machines, well I don't know those either.

What I do know is, I have some money and I need a stitching machine. I want to make the right decision about buying the right machine at the right price from the right people.

Soapbox off...

Come on folks. This 'thing' is seriously turning off and confusing a lot of buyers (<-- Me)

[ryano]

Talk to Bob at Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine. 866-362-7397 I would be afraid of getting in the middle of this squabble and would bypass them. Just my opinion.

[gnarls]

CALL VERNON AT WEAVER LEATHER AND GET AN ADLER. THERE HAS BEEN SOME USED ONES FOR SALE ON THIS FORUM

[JohnnyDingus]

Personally I would still check out each machine and company as before these postings. I would want a few pertinant questions answered. But in the end I would have to make my decision by quality and use of equipment on my part and by who in my gut made the best machine for me. I do that no matter of price because in the end you have be happy with who you deal with and what you purchased.

Good luck to you Steve, and I echo Jordan's coment about starting in this trying time. If you can make it now you will have it made.

Johnny Dingus

[Bree]

:soapbox: CAUTION! Frustration mounting!

What I'm finding pretty darn frustrating as a first time stitching machine buyer is the back and forth about not only the machines, but about the business and the people behind them.

How in the world am I suppose to choose a machine when such turmoil is buzzing around? I don't know anyone from a stranger on the street. As for the use, quality, fit, finish and reputation about the machines, well I don't know those either.

What I do know is, I have some money and I need a stitching machine. I want to make the right decision about buying the right machine at the right price from the right people.

Soapbox off...

Come on folks. This 'thing' is seriously turning off and confusing a lot of buyers (<-- Me)

Shorts...

Trust me they know. Focus on your own needs and requirements. Check out the equipment and the total picture. You will have the machine for a long time and service is more important than price. Find the folks you are most comfortable with and make a good deal for yourself. Let them sort out their own problems.