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rebarrel how long do you wait
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Cram" data-source="post: 625187" data-attributes="member: 2215"><p>I've ran into several issues that can cause delays I didn't account for. Bad or wrong barrel and had to re-order it. Components out of stock for months. I've always tried to keep contact with my customers when they contact me. I agree with rscott he's owes you an explanation. If he's a reputable smith and you've contacted him concerning your rifle he should get back to you within a few days. I've gotten really swamped with orders since Dec. and with all these parts on order on top of my already heavy workload they'll roll in about the same time. I try to keep honest lead times to the point where I stoppped taking any new work in for a while so I can concentrate on what's on my plate right now. Best way to **** customers off is tell them a short lead time and then not deliver. I was estimating over 9 months for alot of my new work. It's tough to estimate how much you can get done in 9 months. It's a slippery slope as a smith. Most everyone wants there stuff yesterday and they don't understand I can't just go pick components up at Home Depot. I'd rather turn out quality than quantity any day of the week. Anywho, keep trying to contact him any way you can. Call weird hours and from different phone numbers. And keep sending e-mails. I've had customers do that to me over the years. ****es me off, but I respond.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Cram, post: 625187, member: 2215"] I've ran into several issues that can cause delays I didn't account for. Bad or wrong barrel and had to re-order it. Components out of stock for months. I've always tried to keep contact with my customers when they contact me. I agree with rscott he's owes you an explanation. If he's a reputable smith and you've contacted him concerning your rifle he should get back to you within a few days. I've gotten really swamped with orders since Dec. and with all these parts on order on top of my already heavy workload they'll roll in about the same time. I try to keep honest lead times to the point where I stoppped taking any new work in for a while so I can concentrate on what's on my plate right now. Best way to **** customers off is tell them a short lead time and then not deliver. I was estimating over 9 months for alot of my new work. It's tough to estimate how much you can get done in 9 months. It's a slippery slope as a smith. Most everyone wants there stuff yesterday and they don't understand I can't just go pick components up at Home Depot. I'd rather turn out quality than quantity any day of the week. Anywho, keep trying to contact him any way you can. Call weird hours and from different phone numbers. And keep sending e-mails. I've had customers do that to me over the years. ****es me off, but I respond. [/QUOTE]
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