Even at his best I've though Charles's writing was stuffy, and at his
worst more than a bit egotistical. It does tend to annoy you to think
this guy believes that you owe it to him to buy more stuff from him.
I think he's missed the point, which is that people who need his stuff
are buying it, and those who aren't don't need it or can't afford it
right now.
That said, I still order from TRF, even when things are on backorder.
Most of my car was built with TRF parts, and the staff has been
courteous and helpful.
Some time ago my wife and I started looking forward to Charles's
writings as examples of how not to run a business. I look forward to
laughing at this one as well.
Dennis Barr wrote:
>
> Hi Listers: I do not want to be unkind, but once again I am totally
> astounded at Charles opening statement in the new TRF Christmas sale
> flier I received today.I have never read anything from a CEO that is so
> self serving as his opening monologue. What would we do without
> him---made me throw the catalog away. I feel sorry for his employees.
> TRF is a good company-I have purchased many many items from them. But
> the above mentioned examples are totally turning me away from them.
> Am I alone ???
> Dennis Barr
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George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 TR3, TS15559L - Now on the road!
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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