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(Msg. 46) Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 7:38 pm
Post subject: Re: Disappointed with Badger Graphic Service [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In article <2MxEd.199784$T02.62213@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com>,
"evan clarke" <info.DeleteThis@schoncues.com> wrote:
> Hi Matt,
> I have bought a lot of stuff from Jeff also and have been there many
> times. He has a camera and graphics business and a map store and his mail
> order operation and does it all virtually by himself. The large format
> business just does not allow for a bunch of employees. Jeff is just a VERY
> busy guy and has always answered my emails, briefly, but he answered them.
> He is not unfriendly, he just tends to be to the point and very brief
> because he is always on the run. He has stuff no one else has and for the
> most part, the best prices. I hope you will reconsider about him, he is a
> good guy and not a faceless corporate type..Evan Clarke
Those details should not be lost on anyone who has run a business.
Thanks for that insight.
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(Msg. 47) Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 7:38 pm
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(Msg. 48) Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:48 am
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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 11:49:07 GMT, "Matt Clara" <critics.DeleteThis@large.com>
wrote:
>In terms of level of service it is. I'm not saying Badger Graphic gave
>_bad_ service, just minimal.
Welcome to the world of large format. I for one appreciate "a
little less talk and a lot more action".
Regards,
John S. Douglas, Photographer - <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.puresilver.org" target="_blank">http://www.puresilver.org</a>
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(Msg. 49) Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:58 am
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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:59:42 GMT, Gregory Blank
<bugstopped_.TakeThisOut@gregblankphoto.com> wrote:
> You want a bad service story,... I have a story also,...I bought a 120
>film scanner prior to Christmas, from one of the big three dealers.
>First I had a grating metal sound, so the scanner went back to the
>manufacturer. They shipped a new one,...which was DOA. Then the
>dealer,...one I dealt with for 18 years and had spent 1,000's of dollars
>with told me to play along with the manufacturer to isolate their
>problem. I was told they the dealer would not take back the scanner even
>though I had informed them of the existing problem(s) well in advance of
>the 15 day return policy. Ultimately I got my credit card company
>involved and got some "most" of my money back less the 70.00 in shipping
>to and from the dealer.
Gotcha beat though ;>)
Remember that Mamiya 645 POS that I bought ? Yeah, they
exchanged it for the RB67SD. Eventually. I'm sure my name is in MAC's
little list of people to never hire/sponsor/deal with again.
Regards,
John S. Douglas, Photographer - <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.puresilver.org" target="_blank">http://www.puresilver.org</a>
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(Msg. 50) Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:40 am
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On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:58:47 -0600, John <use_net.TakeThisOut@puresilver.org>
wrote:
> Remember that Mamiya 645 POS that I bought ? Yeah, they
>exchanged it for the RB67SD. Eventually. I'm sure my name is in MAC's
>little list of people to never hire/sponsor/deal with again.
I've got stories about MAC that I could share...
but I won't. Suffice to say I'll never buy
so much as a cable release from Mamiya from
this point forward.
rafe b.
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(Msg. 51) Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:45 pm
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On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 17:16:05 GMT, "Matt Clara" <critics DeleteThis @large.com>
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> Or do you still want to relate a web transaction to
>your job at the camera shop?
Try again. Though I did work/ran a minilab about 20 years ago.
Regards,
John S. Douglas, Photographer - <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.puresilver.org" target="_blank">http://www.puresilver.org</a>
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(Msg. 52) Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:46 pm
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On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 17:16:05 GMT, "Matt Clara" <critics.TakeThisOut@large.com>
wrote:
> Or do you still want to relate a web transaction to
>your job at the camera shop?
Oh and my company has close to 70,000 employees in it.
Regards,
John S. Douglas, Photographer - <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.puresilver.org" target="_blank">http://www.puresilver.org</a>
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(Msg. 53) Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:48 pm
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On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:52:04 -0500, "mintjelly" <lamb.DeleteThis@chop.com> wrote:
>Maybe that's because you've no serious competition in your location.
Yep. Planet Earth.
>Perhaps you should try and give something other than crap service?
I do but get a 'tude with me and I'll transfer your butt to
Bangalore.
>But then, why bother, they come back. Right?
Yep. People are cheap.Otherwise they'd be using G5's.
Regards,
John S. Douglas, Photographer - <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.puresilver.org" target="_blank">http://www.puresilver.org</a>
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(Msg. 54) Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:06 am
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On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 21:15:17 -0600, Frank Pittel
<fwp.DeleteThis@warlock.deepthought.com> wrote:
>I would like to add Calumet to the list of places to go to online or if you
>live near a local store in person. They have good prices, great service.
I second that recommendation. I've never known their prices to
be outstanding but they have the best service of any retailer I've
dealt with except perhaps Fred Picker (RIP).
Regards,
John S. Douglas, Photographer - <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.puresilver.org" target="_blank">http://www.puresilver.org</a>
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(Msg. 55) Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:12 am
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On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:48:34 GMT, rafe bustin
<rafe.bustin DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote:
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>> Remember that Mamiya 645 POS that I bought ? Yeah, they
>>exchanged it for the RB67SD. Eventually. I'm sure my name is in MAC's
>>little list of people to never hire/sponsor/deal with again.
>
>I've got stories about MAC that I could share...
>but I won't. Suffice to say I'll never buy
>so much as a cable release from Mamiya from
>this point forward.
Sorry to hear that. Frankly everyone told me how great the 645
Pro was supposed to be but IMO it's not even good anchor weight.
Regards,
John S. Douglas, Photographer - <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.puresilver.org" target="_blank">http://www.puresilver.org</a>
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(Msg. 56) Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:57 am
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"John" <use_net.DeleteThis@puresilver.org> wrote in message
news:u18hu0tlcl5fv8onirjeggrlouvntqqcsu@4ax.com...
>>Perhaps you should try and give something other than crap service?
>
> I do but get a 'tude with me and I'll transfer your butt to
> Bangalore.
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(Msg. 57) Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:40 am
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In article <bf3Dd.256321$O24.44376@news.easynews.com>,
"Matt Clara" <critics.RemoveThis@large.com> wrote:
> Hey, they delivered, don't get me wrong, but I had several questions before
> I purchased, and all answers were brusque and minimal. Ok, no biggy, so I
> bought the camera (Shen Hao for $625). A few days later I was told it would
> be shipped the following week via UPS. I waited til the day and then wrote
> and asked for a tracking number, only to have my email ignored. The camera
> arrived two days later (two states away).
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> Maybe I've been pampered by Adorama and B&H, etc., but I expect more, and my
> money will command more, or I'll take it somewhere else.
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(Msg. 58) Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:40 am
Post subject: Re: Disappointed with Badger Graphic Service - NOT! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Badger (and Jeff Taugner in particular) has been simply OUTSTANDING in every
transaction I've had with them over the years, and I've bought a Canham LF
system, Fuji lenses, and a lot of film from them. They've expedited orders,
shipped immediately and been a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend
them.
Adorama, on the other hand, felt like dealing with a bunch of sleazy used
car dealers from Baghdad..
Tim
"James payne" <jazzfan RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
news:jazzfan-186B54.09323108022005@news.verizon.net...
> In article <bf3Dd.256321$O24.44376@news.easynews.com>,
> "Matt Clara" <critics RemoveThis @large.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey, they delivered, don't get me wrong, but I had several questions
>> before
>> I purchased, and all answers were brusque and minimal. Ok, no biggy, so
>> I
>> bought the camera (Shen Hao for $625). A few days later I was told it
>> would
>> be shipped the following week via UPS. I waited til the day and then
>> wrote
>> and asked for a tracking number, only to have my email ignored. The
>> camera
>> arrived two days later (two states away).
>>
>> Maybe I've been pampered by Adorama and B&H, etc., but I expect more, and
>> my
>> money will command more, or I'll take it somewhere else.
>
> That's to bad,I have found Badger to be a very reliable supplier.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Disappointed with Badger Graphic Service |
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(Msg. 59) Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:57 pm
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Matt Clara wrote:
> Hey, they delivered, don't get me wrong, but I had several questions before
> I purchased, and all answers were brusque and minimal. Ok, no biggy, so I
> bought the camera (Shen Hao for $625). A few days later I was told it would
> be shipped the following week via UPS. I waited til the day and then wrote
> and asked for a tracking number, only to have my email ignored. The camera
> arrived two days later (two states away).
>
> Maybe I've been pampered by Adorama and B&H, etc., but I expect more, and my
> money will command more, or I'll take it somewhere else.
>
I live about a 50 minute drive from Badger Graphic Sales. They are a
very small, family outfit. Jeff is the person with the most knowledge
about camera equipment. It's possible that he was out for a few days.
I'd send him a short email about your experience, and see what he says.
I've always had terrific service from them.
-Peter
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