>
> I don't have 5 full-time, expense paid by another revenue stream
> employees like
> Roger has. I work in a 11 x 17 room in my house with a full-time job.
This speaks to what I brought up in my previous post about not
comparing Synthtech to other companies. I take it as confirmation,
whether it is or not, hehe. :)
>
> So, starting in 2006 unless you ∗want me to∗ (and some folks do
> because they
> have the funds currently), I'm not 'pre-charging' or getting deposits
> or
> whatever you want to call it. MOTM is self-funded (no borrowing from
> the bank,
> not charging to a credit card, no dipping into the college fund) and
> that's my
> stand.
A wise policy, IMHO.
>
> The reality of having an 'Internet business' is that now, (not 5 years
> ago, but
> NOW) everyone expects the same 'on-line experience' as amazon.com They
> want
> confirmation emails, tracking numbers, and 24 hour shipping. When this
> doesn't
> happen, something is "wrong". If people send me emails amd I don't get
> back in 2
> hours, they think something is "wrong".
Well, FWIW, I don't expect that kind of turnaround. Every once in a
while I think about diy'ing the rest of my synth - I have the technical
background and I think it is theoretically possible. It would (might?)
be cheaper than buying MOTM kits, and I wouldn't have to wait for
them... Those thoughts last for about 10 seconds. I still have an
unbuilt 800 EG sitting in a drawer, lol - quick delivery time is not an
issue for me. And though I want to do some diy, I don't want to do it
to build my synth cheaper or faster - this is a "luxury" item for me
anyway, so if it takes years to build, fine.
> What other manufacturers do (or don't do) is NOT TO BE DISCUSSED HERE.
> Go to AH
> to GasStation or where-ever. If you want to gripe about me, go at it.
>
> Paul S.
No gripes!! You're doing a great job, and a great service to us all!
One suggestion: we need more swag! How 'bout a black T-shirt with the
Synthech logo on it, and/or another cool design? A picture of a big
MOTM system on the back? Or front? Have a contest and let other
people design it and you pick the one you like best... or something
like that so you don't have to spend a lot of time on it.
Larry David