"This is the trouble buying stuff from "one man bands", they come and go and once gone, their (possibly excellent) stuff is not supported, no one wants to fix them and no one wants to buy them used at anything like what they may have cost new."
I have hijacked this thread from another post because it raises some questions. I am not sure to what extent this is a view that is shared by most WTB forum members.
There are number of 'one-man bands/brands that have of course stood the test of time; Verdier, Simon York, Thoress. to name just a few. There are obviously many more who produce product that aquire a loyal and informed following and who provide an excellent customer service. If they did not then they would go out of business pretty quickly. Even big name brands have their day; Mark Levinson.Cello.Red Rose etc.
There appear to be a number of people in the UK, at least who are capable of 'fixing' kit if needed. A search on the appropriate forum will turn up reliable contacts who can sort out most problems.
I do not know anyone who pays nearly new prices for a secondhand product. In the Uk Dealers will offer you 25/30% of retail if you are lucky and try to sell at 50/60% of retail if they are lucky. I do not think that boutique brands are treated any differently.
Any thoughts and who are the 'one man bands' who should grace the Hall of fame?
I have hijacked this thread from another post because it raises some questions. I am not sure to what extent this is a view that is shared by most WTB forum members.
There are number of 'one-man bands/brands that have of course stood the test of time; Verdier, Simon York, Thoress. to name just a few. There are obviously many more who produce product that aquire a loyal and informed following and who provide an excellent customer service. If they did not then they would go out of business pretty quickly. Even big name brands have their day; Mark Levinson.Cello.Red Rose etc.
There appear to be a number of people in the UK, at least who are capable of 'fixing' kit if needed. A search on the appropriate forum will turn up reliable contacts who can sort out most problems.
I do not know anyone who pays nearly new prices for a secondhand product. In the Uk Dealers will offer you 25/30% of retail if you are lucky and try to sell at 50/60% of retail if they are lucky. I do not think that boutique brands are treated any differently.
Any thoughts and who are the 'one man bands' who should grace the Hall of fame?