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Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 2:03:59 PM

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Hey guys,

Well this is really not news that I wanted to share.. and honestly I am shocked. However I have tried my best to keep people as up to date as possible.

I have been trying to get ahold of SCott for 3-4 weeks and normally for the most part I was always able to get him within a couple of days via the phone or email. With everything going on my email and pm boxes have been blowing up and honestly I had run out of answers.

About 1.5 months ago Scott's main supplier was cut off from credit from the wholesalers and was no longer going to be able to get as good of prices until things go straightened out. This meant overnight the profit on his biggest selling engines was going to be cut by $70. Believe me when I tell you that was nearly a 50% hit. So I knew if he didn't find another source quick he may continue to service and repair, but it wasn't likely he would do as much selling because it wasn't worth the time and money involved.

That being said Scott sent this guy $2500 about a month ago to get caught up on the parts he needed... 2 weeks went by and no parts, long story short that guy went out of business and took Scott's money with him.

Scott has been trying to figure out a way to deal with everything but that was the final brick wall.. he has spent all of his money trying to save the business and health bills and now every other household bill is now months behind... they are so far behind he is on the edge of loosing his house.

This is all I know at this point.. I got an email from him and I haven't talked to him on the phone. This is a crazy week for me at work and nights are busy for me because I am moving in 2 weeks. I am going to see if I can find out what he is going to do with the repairs. I would think he would atleast just try and send them back.

Long story short there are going to be a few jumping up and down with I told you so's.. but considering everyone needs to read this info I suggest everyone try and keep the thread from being closed.

The official word is Brillelli is dead.

* If you want to pm about the donation - please do. As far as updates I am telling everything as I get it.

< Message edited by Jake Ruddy -- 8/15/2008 9:33:34 PM >

RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 2:15:47 PM

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The bottom line is….. there is no excuse for not returning phone calls or e-mails. George

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 2:20:18 PM

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Well, I guess I am out two engines and that's a financial loss; but I can deal with that. More importantly, I am out a friend. I hope that Scott can recover.

Scott - if you are listening....sell mine for scrap if you want. You need the money more than I.

David

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 2:31:28 PM

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Sad day, I wish Scott he best.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 2:48:25 PM

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YES, a SAD day !!!!
another GOOD small business bites the dust !!!!

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 4:22:20 PM

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Jake,

I am so sorry to hear the bad news, but I thank you for putting out the essential facts. My dealings with Scott a couple years ago showed me what a stand up guy he is. I sure wish him well in recovering from this. He deserves better.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 4:56:12 PM

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Yep I wish him well and I hope he gets back on his feet soon. I love his 60 engine and his 1 cell Lipo battery system for the ignition. It was the only dealing I had with him and he treated me very well. It did take me a while to get the engine and battery but I did get it and they work well. It was near the beginning of the year, Feb/March.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 5:12:11 PM

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The guy is sick and close to loosing his home?

Airplanes and engines aside........it's just a hobby

I will be the first guy to step up and offer a donation to try and help the guy out. Family, home and health is WAY more important than these silly, overpriced toys that we all play with.

I don't know if this is within the rules of RCU or not, but I'd like to start a fund to try and help the guy out. He's been a good modeler, good business man and a good contributor to these forums for years. I know some guys feel taken because they paid for parts or repairs and haven't gotten anything back. Those guys can still be mad if they want too. I guess they have a right to be upset at the $$ lost. But here is a guy who really could use some help right now. Who better to come to his aid than his peers?

Just throwing that out there. I've been on hard times before and I had some TREMENDOUS support from friends locally and here on RCU. Saved me from becoming homeless when I had a 4yr old son in ICU for a week with pneumonia and no money or job to pay for it.

Rather than make stabs at the guy.......couldn't we try and help him out instead? I can spare a few bucks. If 50% of the guys who ever dealt with Scott would send him just $20 it would certainly help. I can blow through $20 on this hobby in a single breath. It's nothing to most of us, but it may just help Scott out from total disaster. And even if it doesn't save him, it will at least buy him some time. Maybe a trip to the grocery store and some gas for his truck..............

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 5:34:16 PM

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Never bought anything from Scott but i want to offer my help cause i was in a same situation 2 years ago with my brother's health and my wife's house so i feel the guy

if we are gonna start a donation please i want to know the details about it

wish you everything is gonna be allright and good recovery

Paul

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 5:39:25 PM

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I'm in.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 5:44:03 PM

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I've sent a PM to Jake Ruddy asking if he knows Scotts paypal address.

Seams to me that might be the best way to help him, but I'm no expert.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 6:53:27 PM

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I have never dealt with Scott, but I have been following this and I do feel for the situation he is in. You can count me in as well when they get this sorted out on how it will be handled. We are not just in this hobby for the joy of flying, but for the people we meet all over the world sharing this hobby. This means more to me than giving up a few dollars to help a fellow out.
Doug

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 7:25:00 PM

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Count me in. I am going home to go through all my unused equipment. Everything I can sell on RCU/Ebay I will donate.

David.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 8:04:38 PM

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I tried to send something to his paypal account and it is not working most likely do to outstanding claims. He sent me a couple carbs for free this summer and I figured I could atleast send him a chunk of money to cover those and whatnot.

I am for helping out here.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 8:33:46 PM

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/vote. he is a treasure to our hobby and sport, would be nice to see his creations continue for a long time.

i sure hope all the builders of engines have a network and know about this distributer so others dont get bitten and supply still comes to the builders from other sources.

+100 cool points for trying to work it out till the end.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 8:43:31 PM

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ORIGINAL: Jake Ruddy

Hey guys,

Well this is really not news that I wanted to share.. and honestly I am shocked. However I have tried my best to keep people as up to date as possible.

I have been trying to get ahold of SCott for 3-4 weeks and normally for the most part I was always able to get him within a couple of days via the phone or email. With everything going on my email and pm boxes have been blowing up and honestly I had run out of answers.

About 1.5 months ago Scott's main supplier was cut off from credit from the wholesalers and was no longer going to be able to get as good of prices until things go straightened out. This meant overnight the profit on his biggest selling engines was going to be cut by $70. Believe me when I tell you that was nearly a 50% hit. So I knew if he didn't find another source quick he may continue to service and repair, but it wasn't likely he would do as much selling because it wasn't worth the time and money involved.

That being said Scott sent this guy $2500 about a month ago to get caught up on the parts he needed... 2 weeks went by and no parts, long story short that guy went out of business and took Scott's money with him.

Scott has been trying to figure out a way to deal with everything but that was the final brick wall.. he has spent all of his money trying to save the business and health bills and now every other household bill is now months behind... they are so far behind he is on the edge of loosing his house.

This is all I know at this point.. I got an email from him and I haven't talked to him on the phone. This is a crazy week for me at work and nights are busy for me because I am moving in 2 weeks. I am going to see if I can find out what he is going to do with the repairs. I would think he would atleast just try and send them back.

Long story short there are going to be a few jumping up and down with I told you so's.. but considering everyone needs to read this info I suggest everyone try and keep the thread from being closed.

The official word is Brillelli is dead.

* Please don't pm me looking for more details.. I have just spilled my guts and I don't know anything more.. I have been in the dark myself for longer than I realized.

....so the guy is throwing his business away over $2500??? Dang, it just doesn't make sense. What happened to the other $20-$30 thousand dollars? Also what does everyone think those of us who've paid him $350-$600 should do? Man this is real problem here. There's got to be more to the story here.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 9:07:13 PM

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Funny Chas.. you pm'd me a much different tone. It's time you stop stirring up things period.

$20-$30k? What the heck are you talking about, creating / spreading rumors is not going to help at all.

I have a more detailed update for those of you who want the truth.

Currently Scott has 2 60s, 3 46s, and 2 26s that are all most finished for customers who paid. That is the last of his parts and he is trying to get them done as quick as he can. Right now he is working 12 hours a day trying to stay alive.

As far as the repairs that he has, he has every intension of repairing them and getting them back... this will take time because of his work schedule. If a 46 or 60 needs a jug it's going to be tough.. but he does have cases left over.

Customers who are owed money WILL be paid.. this will also take time, but he has no intension of taking anyone for any money. A direct quote " Visa can wait and screw up my credit even more - my word can not and it will get first priority". I know the amount owed and it could really be a lot worse.

As for not answering the phone.. it had been turned off. It would ring but when he asnwered it or tried to check voicemail it would go right to verizon. This is why he wasn't answering calls. This makes a lot of sense to me because I could always get him but the last 2 weeks or it was calling non stop with nothing. His internet / tv was off as well.

I know Scott a lot better than many do.. I have literally 100s of hours on the phone with him over the last 3 or 4 yrs. I can hear in his voice how much this bothers him and how he wants to make it right.

As I have updates I will share them.

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RE: Brillelli Update - 8/15/2008 9:19:39 PM

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I will be sending him a money order to help him out - If someone wants to add on pm me and I will just use my paypal to make it easier.

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