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Gareth bull: Slow Delivery/waitlist thread
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wolf5391, the symbol for the British pound is an ornate capital L with a bar through it, from Latin libra.
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6 weeks as of yesterday. I'm not sure which is worse... silence, or optimistic projections (a polite euphemism) from Mr. Bull.
I'm also considering asking for a refund. Assuming I ever see the money it would make a down-payment on tools for knife making. At least that way I'd stand a small chance of eventually getting a knife.
Larry
Hypothetical question: If Mr. Bull was to stop by today and make more enthusiastic promises, would it raise your optimism once again?
I think at some point the people with outstanding orders should contact the authorities in South Africa. I don't know the laws there, but if there is a statute of limitations he can get away free and clear after so many years. His maneuvering looks more like buying time than doing business, he could have tens of thousands in outstanding orders from 2012, and he may know something you guys don't about your rights in regards to seeking reparations.
I think at some point the people with outstanding orders should contact the authorities in South Africa. I don't know the laws there, but if there is a statute of limitations he can get away free and clear after so many years. His maneuvering looks more like buying time than doing business, he could have tens of thousands in outstanding orders from 2012, and he may know something you guys don't about your rights in regards to seeking reparations.
What a freakin tease to put up a pic of "my knife" and then just fall off the face of the earth....... I am honestly not even excited for this knife anymore. I wanted this to be my first custom folder when I ordered from Gareth and to think it's been about 2 years since I placed an order. I seriously cannot believe how patient I have been for this knife for this long. I honestly don't think you are ready to be a knife maker Mr. Bull. Sure you know how to make them but you have really disappointed a lot of us here with how you handle your business. I regret now seeing marthinus thread on his warlock making me want one. Almost any other maker and I would have had my knife by now. I now highly doubt I will ever see my knife.
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Lets track him down. I'm up for a road trip.
At this point I think its money issues.
He has said he is trying to sell a shard per week to fund shop costs. Well, he hasn't sold any shards and he hasn't made or shipped out any knives that we know of recently.
Its not a matter of him making them because hes already proven that he can crank out about 10 knives in 2 weeks (for the guild show last year).
Its either he has lost interest in making them or money issues have got in the way. I doubt its the first option.
However he may feel drowned by his backlog.
Either way I want an update and ultimately my warlock.