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It takes a while. They're special-ordered from China, and Les has to stand in line after Wal-Mart. Then they get shipped the long way, by SLOWWWWW boat.
 
Do take pleasure in ownership when you get it though. Its important to shine it up and keep it waxed. We all know the recent quality of goods from our low bidding friends.
 
I am sure thats true. But this is over a week with no response to an email.
 
He must be off playing with the grandkids....or working really hard for boatfix.com!
 
He must have a lot of grand kids. Today is two weeks.
I even opened a ticket which got no response.
 
The speed of the replies should get quicker once you get your anchor Jeff.

Till then low numbered ROs who have been using the site for free (like you and I) are not on the top of the priority list.
 
Man... I wish I could run my business that way....
 
I've been drifting around without an anchor for quite some time now. It's really ok.
 
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Originally posted by jeffk

Isn't that the point of me paying for the anchor?

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Ahh... one would think. But it's a bit of a "catch 22" isn't it? :-)
 
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Originally posted by Capt. Bill1

The speed of the replies should get quicker once you get your anchor Jeff.

Till then low numbered ROs who have been using the site for free (like you and I) are not on the top of the priority list.

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I don't believe that's true at all.
 
I have always found them to be a very good vendor.
Prompt shipment, never had a screw up.
I probably got most stuff quicker than I expected.
That is why I find this surprising. I have always found them to be quick and responsive.
 
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Originally posted by November Charlie

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Originally posted by Capt. Bill1

The speed of the replies should get quicker once you get your anchor Jeff.

Till then low numbered ROs who have been using the site for free (like you and I) are not on the top of the priority list.

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I don't believe that's true at all.

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Believe it or not. But it's almost a direct quote.
 
Once again, BoatFix and BoaterEd are two distinctly different companies. BoaterEd is more like a hobby, it generates no profit. While I certainly do appreciate the subscriptions, and they are required in order to get this site alive, I can only get to them on weekends as time permits. The subscription begin date is the date I do them, not the date of the order so no one loses anything. As far as the "low numbers" are concerned, everyone gets the same treatment. Although I will say that, when someone waits seven or eight years to subscribe, I don't feel that an extra week or two will make a big difference. THe process of assigning anchors is time consuming and I wait until a few to do.
 
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Although I will say that, when someone waits seven or eight years to subscribe, I don't feel that an extra week or two will make a big difference.

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Hahahahah Ka-pow!! Love it!

Laughing my a** off.

As the owner of 2 forums myself, and dealing with a few hundred members daily, I have to say that statement made my day.

Thanks Les.
 
While BoaterEd may not be a profit producing entity in and of itself, without BoaterEd, BoatFix would certainly not enjoy the level of success it has without BoaterEd membership and word of mouth support. The two are inextricably linked.
 
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Originally posted by Les Hall

Once again, BoatFix and BoaterEd are two distinctly different companies. BoaterEd is more like a hobby, it generates no profit. While I certainly do appreciate the subscriptions, and they are required in order to get this site alive, I can only get to them on weekends as time permits. The subscription begin date is the date I do them, not the date of the order so no one loses anything. As far as the "low numbers" are concerned, everyone gets the same treatment. Although I will say that, when someone waits seven or eight years to subscribe, I don't feel that an extra week or two will make a big difference. THe process of assigning anchors is time consuming and I wait until a few to do.

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Les, might I suggest you put something like this explaining the timing on the subscription page. I think what gets many people in this instant internet age is the waiting. At least if they know when to expect you to process the anchor they might be more forgiving. Just a thought.
 
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