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Old 05-17-2006 | 05:52 PM
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Default RE: Problems with Vertical Hobbies...

To all who care......a little history-

Over the past five years, I have done my best to support the RC Jet community in any way I could. I did my best to become one of you and attended several events. I've had my ups and downs like everyone out there. I've met a lot of great guys, some which I consider very good friends (even if they are competitors).

Two years ago I partnered up with a friend and opened an online store very similar to our friend in Florida , and we've done pretty well at serving the community. What many don't realize is that this, like my friend in Florida, is a part-time job. I'm fortunate enough to be self employed in my primary vocation, and it allows me to be available during the day to answer calls.

Two months ago I bought out my partner, and it set me back a bit (I know, cry you a river ). This buy out hit at the wrong time as it turns out....Next week my wife goes in for the first of two surgeries and she'll be laid up for at least 10 weeks. It's not major surgery, but serious enough that it will take me away from everything else. I just figured that this would be a great time to reorganize Vertical Hobbies, expand our client base a little, and really grow the business.

One thing I've learned over the past two years is that no matter how hard you work for your customers, some guys are just never happy. I'm not saying that of the original poster of this thread, just the opposite for Boli, he's been very patient (and I thank you for that). The only reason I bring it up is because these guys are the reason that my wife & I are on the fence about reopening Vertical Hobbies at all. We have two young girls that have very active lives, and they will always come first. The stress created by dealing with the never happy customers makes me question why I ever did this, or if I should even open back up. Only time will tell...

For all of my valued vendors, customers and friends, I thank you for sticking by me!

Fly Safe, Fly Smart!
See you at the field...