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  1. #91
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    Well, the last I’ll say is that there was no “pushing”. I believe I was respectful in my communications.

    I strongly believe a company should be able to choose who they do (and DON’T do) business with. Their prerogative. It was not difficult to find someone else to take my money.
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    Hello Larry, just saw a freshly minted line-item in your salutations group.... Congrats for your new Shires Q41!

    Tell us all about it....

    * How do you like it overall
    * How it plays
    * how you would characterize its tone and intonation
    * How you would contrast it with your other euphos as well as with those for whom you have found new loving homes.
    * how is the Q41S's value proposition for you.

    Best, Guido
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    Quote Originally Posted by guidocorona View Post
    Hello Larry, just saw a freshly minted line-item in your salutations group.... Congrats for your new Shires Q41!

    Tell us all about it....
    I was working on a custom ordered one (which would have taken 6-9 months)…but, those discussions fell through. So, I bought a demo unit from Dillion’s. (Who were amazing to work with, BTW!)

    I am currently in the DC area for work…and the Q41s is on its way to my office back in North Dakota. I should have hands on it sometime on Monday.
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    Hehe... Yes, Dillon as some wonderful folks... In particular, I worked with Matt Walters for my Miraphone M5050 quest. Besides Matt having encyclopedic knowledge of matters low brass, he is a great consultant, and fab to work with. In addition, Matt has also a top rep as a repair technician.

    But tell us all about your new baby when you receive it.

    Best, G.
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    Working with Dillion’s was, in many ways, a cathartic experience (coming off the previous issues with “the other guys”)…
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    In total fairness, I always found everyone at the "other dealer" to be equally a delight to work with.

    G.
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    Quote Originally Posted by guidocorona View Post
    In total fairness, I always found everyone at the "other dealer" to be equally a delight to work with.
    Fair enough. Like I said before...It's their prerogative as to who they want to do business with. Just as it is mine to be open about my interactions.
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  8. Yes it is our choice whether we would like to work with customers. In the end (as I detailed on the Reddit thread you started) it was in the best interest of ACB to walk away from any potential transaction. I am happy to share this here online with the others but to me I'd prefer to close this chapter and focus on other things.
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    I started on Baritone BTW in 3rd grade band

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    Original Reddit post and comments deleted to thwart any additional drama and to foster online harmony.

    Have a great evening!
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  10. #100
    Quote Originally Posted by guidocorona View Post
    Hehe... Yes, Dillon as some wonderful folks... In particular, I worked with Matt Walters for my Miraphone M5050 quest. Besides Matt having encyclopedic knowledge of matters low brass, he is a great consultant, and fab to work with. In addition, Matt has also a top rep as a repair technician.

    But tell us all about your new baby when you receive it.

    Best, G.
    Matt @ Dillon’s is AMAZING!!!!
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