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Gentlemen,
I was wrong in how i handled the sling sale. It took me making a major mistake to figure out how wrong i was. I never thought that taking the money up front and then sending the product later was a bad idea. However, i did not anticipate some stuff that happened to us during the weeks right after the orders started coming in.
I learned a lot. I am also saying that Toad is being paid back. I have a money order going out to him Tuesday to cover all debt and square up with him.
Many of the things i told people that happened were totally unexpected, such as the death of my MIL. Some things were bad choices based on other people telling us things would happen that never did.
I got all the slings done and shipped except one, which i found in the car under the seat. I took it to the post office, but they were closed when i got there. It will go out on Tuesday.
I have made good on my end of the deal, and many people are reporting them in and made well. I hope we can leave it at that.
I am sorry i screwed up. I was not trying to screw anyone over, and i understand people not wanting to trust me for sales any more.
I will make some more slings, and then offer them for sale as already made products. If anyone wants custom stuff, i can do that still, but i will complete them before funds are to be sent.
Again, i am sorry i messed up.
30-06 till i die, the greatest round ever! I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy! CEO of a Turdlike People: Turds & Tats Division... (per Ingwe )
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Good thing you did right here... Let this man's actions be a lesson to others.
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I don't know your situation, but I've heard it said that the hardest job to complete is one that has already been paid for.
Good luck.
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Good on ya, Marty. Accept that you did wrong, don't make the same mistake(s) again, take care of your financial obligations, use this as a learning experience, and most guys will give you a pass.
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Excellent post I.E. Impressed.
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I'm a fng here but I did read the entire sling debacle thread. I must admit I always respect folks that own their mistakes...and even more so when they try their best to right their wrongs. I think the idiots that dreamed up obamacare could take a few notes from ie84.
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Way to Man up and eat the schittt sandwich you made. Takes a real man to stand up and atone for his wrongs.
This too shall blow over as an isolated incident and lesson learned.
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Some people own them and others just make more excuses....you are better person for owning up!
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Good thing you did there.
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I think it is true as you age comes wisdom. There something I have learned over the years. You can call it a Biblical principle of sowing and reaping, or you can call it karma, what ever you want to call it. I have seen it manfested to many times for me personally not to believe in it. That is why my years have finally taught me to remember not to be to quick to judge, remembering that "Life" happens to all. When we are quick to judge others in situations we know little or nothing about, you can pretty much bet your bottom dollar its going to come your way some day. And maybe, just maybe the mercy or judgement you mete out will come back to you.
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Thanks for posting this Marty.
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From my perspective, consider the air cleaned.
Good on 'ya.
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I was not involved with the slings, but I appreciate and admire your post on this one. I would deal with you, with confidence, in the future.
Just sayin'
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Sh*t happens. It's how we behave when it does that matters. Good on ya.
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I think the idiots that dreamed up obamacare could take a few notes from ie84. +1
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If It's any consolation, you aren't the first to fall into the pre paid trap. I've seen several knife makers and bowyers ruined by it.
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