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Unfortunately this is the way of the fab world, especially on new designs. I've found that 60-70% of people that say they are interested will ever come through on a purchase. When you do get a hold of them, they will usually say they had to do "x, y or z" on their rig etc... Due to early on experiences I never put anyone on the list anymore unless they have a deposit/full payment in place.
40 guys on a 2500$ product sounds great.... but, money out of pocket to produce all the components and a hope they all come through on just a statement... its frustrating.
Sorry this has happened to you. But, its the way it is and I don't ever see it changing.
Good luck buddy,
J
Yeah, I'm used to it with other markets just not this one, my experience with the fronts has been the opposite, out of 100 bumpers only 1 has flaked.
FWIW, I am not in the market as I am already very happy with my rear bumper, but if I were I wouldn't make a firm commitment until I saw at least renderings of the accessories. I know you've given a verbal description, but the functionality and benefit of the rear bumper comes from all the crap you can bolt onto it, and I'd want to make sure it all worked as I wanted before pulling out the Amex card.
Just $.02 All of your work thus far looks great and has gotten rave reviews, just putting this out there as another possible holdup for a few folks.
i understand that it is tough pulling the trigger on a high price item without seeing the final product but most have been made awar that the accessories will be a little further down the road. Most have seen that I don't rush anything to market and will not relese a product until it is exactly what I want it to be, this is my reason for not rushing the accessories arm, I want it to be like nothing currently on the market and I feel the bumper shows that.
Again, I didn't expect all to order that are on the list but I did expect a reply, a few guys have contacted me and let me know either they don't have the funds now or they had to purchase a different bumper due to timing and that is much appreciated!
The bumpers will sell either way and I'm not worried I will have any problems getting rid of them,
At this point the list is just going to be reorganized, there have been several new orders that have paid that are not on the list at all.
I do want to say thank you to all that have contacted me and have paid! Thanks for your patience and sticking it out with me! It's been a long wait but you will not be disappointed!
Even if the first order is only 25-30 that is sill huge and I am very grateful to each and every one that have purchased a front or rear bumper!
At this point with all the support from this forum and the people here it is not a matter if but when I start doing this full time. I have big plans for products on the 100 series and realize I can not make them happen with a full time job.
I have some really cool ideas for the accessorie arm but I don't want to say to much yet,
Soon I should have some prototypes.
