RE: [Paddlewise] FW: RE: Werner Paddles

Hi All,

Just to clarify the quoting.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Philip Torrens
> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 11:46 AM
> To: rob_cookson_at_mindspring.com; PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] FW: RE: Werner Paddles
>
>
> >From: "Rob Cookson" <rob_cookson_at_mindspring.com>
>
> >Hi Bob and all,
> >
>>>Bob denton wrote:

> > > If that's the case I would never buy a Werner product. Who are they to
> > > decide what my capabilities are! That's ABSURD!!
> >
> >Well, that's one way to look at it.  But call valley and see if they will
> >sell you a hull and deck so you can assemble your own boat.  Or call the
> >maker of your car and see if you can get it in kit form.
> >
> >What it is about is controlling the image of their product.
> >
> >There is of course no reason why you can't devise a ferrule kit of your
> >own.
> >
> >Cheers,
> >
> >--
> >Rob Cookson

> The great thing about a free market is that if you feel a manufacturer is
> patronizing you or exercising unreasonable control, you can take your
> business elsewhere!
>
> Philip Torrens
> N49°16' W123°06'

I agree with you totally.

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