[Rhodes22-list] Bob Keller and parts from GBI

[ed kroposki]

	You guys miss a very important point.  On line ordering requires
that the recipient of your order understands what you want.  That takes time
and experience.  It takes understanding the language that you are speaking
in.
	All parts orders from GBI need to be written clearly in three
languages at this time.  They need to be in English, Bulgarian, and Spanish.
Orders written in English only can languish until the maestro has time to
decipher them and translate to Spanish and Bulgarian.  When translating to
Spanish, a detailed engineering drawing and photo are required.  A digital
picture enhances the probability of an accurate exchange of information.
	These requirements can change Monday morning when Stan hires a new
guy from Turkey or Vietnam.  Always keep in mind that many parts for a
Rhodes 22 are unique, and that year of manufacture has relevance to part
needed.  There is no master catalog of Rhodes 22 parts. Each boat is hand
crafted, and boats vary depending on the availability of each part and
Stan's penchant for innovation.  The computer experts are familiar with the
phrase 'work around'.

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
Addendum:  You can tell it is 2005 when you have 15 cell phone numbers for
three people.


-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob Keller
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 2:05 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Re: Stan's lament - and decision

Great idea Stan.  Should help everyone.  Now, how about an on-line parts 
catalog...
Bob K



>From: "stan" <stan at rhodes22.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "Peter Thorn" <pthorn at nc.rr.com>,"The Rhodes 22 mail list" 
><rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Re: Stan's lament - and decision
>Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:12:57 -0400
>
>Peter,
>
>granted they are not mind readers but hopefully they are e-mail readers and

>I had thought we were pretty clear.
>
>up to this point we had not told anyone what to do - we just wanted to 
>explain how the wind was shifting and wanted to see if any of the brain 
>trust had some interesting thoughts and you in particular certainly did.
>
>in the final analysis it was clear we had to make a decision and we have 
>come up with a simple one.
>
>We think the Rhodes-list is wonderful and we will do everything in our 
>control to help it expand by recommending to everyone we sell a Rhodes to 
>that they immediately join this great group.
>
>At the same time we decided that we will no longer direct Rhodes prospects 
>or Rhodes sellers (that approach us) to the List.  .Instead we will open a 
>second web site which will be the place to go for anyone who wants to buy 
>or sell a Rhodes and is agreeable to the terms. This site will be the 
>Rhodes Buying and Selling Exchange, strictly business and humorless.
>With practically no 22 size competition left on the market, this will be a 
>highly specialized place to go for sellers and buyers.  And this will 
>expand GB's selling of new Rhodes and Recycled Rhodes to now also include 
>GB's help in the selling of Used Rhodes of any vintage.
>
>When anyone on the Rhodes-List wants to sell their boat they can take 
>advantage of the "Rhodes Buyers and Sellers Exchange" or any other media 
>they wish.  They just no longer will be having their List clogged up with a

>flow of Rhodes wannabes from GBI's web site links or literature or sales 
>force.
>
>We see it as a win/win solution that will be universally beneficial.
>
>stan/gbi/ec
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Thorn" <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 7:37 AM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Re: Stan's lament - and decision
>
>
>>Stan,
>>
>>The members of the list are not mind-readers. (At least, I think there are
>>none).  If you want your friends, supporters and good customers on the 
>>list
>>to do something specific to help GBI react to tough times you must tell us
>>clearly how to help.   Many or most are quite willing.  Give us something
>>simple and effective to do.
>>
>>What's the plan Stan?
>>
>>PT
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "stan" <stan at rhodes22.com>
>>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 2:42 PM
>>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Re: Stan's lament - and decision
>>
>>
>>
>>      ----- Original Message -----      From: stan
>>      To: stan
>>      Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 10:29 AM
>>      Subject: Stan's lament - and decision
>>
>>
>>          Dear Rhodies
>>
>>      Thanks to the handful who found time to contribute your thinking -
>>some interesting thoughts to mull over.
>>
>>      We do not have trouble selling Rhodes - it is just that we are not
>>selling them for our own account - not a problem when new boats were the
>>mainstay but with recycled sales now the bill payers, even I can see the
>>writing on the wall as a gowing % of our promtional outlays gets posted
>>under the expense item: charity.    As not a perfect past experience
>>example, owners would go to Triad to bypass GB for their trailers (if you
>>read our two page report on developing the Rhodes Unit-matic trailer
>>features  - radical in those days - you can appreciate our investment 
>>here)
>>and Triad sold direct and we switched builders.  When Triad asked us to 
>>come
>>back they agreed to send all inquiries to us and that has worked to the
>>bigger advantage of both sides ever since.
>>
>>      As for the "List", we have decided to turn off the faucet, for now.
>>We will work on what would be best for all those concerned, in the longer
>>run.
>>
>>      stan for general boats
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