Economy not slowing down custom jobs? - 05/09/12
My favorite smith has a 2 year backlog. My plan B smith has a 9 month wait.
Several barrel makers are 6 months out. I called a barrel maker a few days ago, and they did not pick up. They advised to leave a message. I left them a clear, professional message stating I would like to place an order for a barrel. I did not receive a return call. This tells me they are not hungry for orders.
Since I am not going to beg someone to take my money, I called another barrel maker. They were happy to take my order, and even they are at least 4 months out.
Glad to see the economy is not affecting everyone...it is puzzling why barrel makers are so far behind though. They had a shorter lead time when the economy was booming.
Several barrel makers are 6 months out. I called a barrel maker a few days ago, and they did not pick up. They advised to leave a message. I left them a clear, professional message stating I would like to place an order for a barrel. I did not receive a return call. This tells me they are not hungry for orders.
Since I am not going to beg someone to take my money, I called another barrel maker. They were happy to take my order, and even they are at least 4 months out.
Glad to see the economy is not affecting everyone...it is puzzling why barrel makers are so far behind though. They had a shorter lead time when the economy was booming.