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12-03-2008, 06:23 AM

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I think anything that happens at Cigarette is our business. Owning a Cig is addictive and very involving. Going to the factory is like going to the Holy land. And, I wish both Skip and Neil the best and hope they both do well in their new endeavors.

I've never looked at it in a junkie/dealer relationship but it might start to explain some of the comments I read!

12-03-2008, 08:29 AM

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Agree, as I've had similar agreements in my business. You can't just fire a partner so something must have happened between the two, believe me I know, lol. Wish Neil the best.

going thru this sh!t now.... i wish i had skips lawyer write up my partnership agreement

12-03-2008, 10:23 AM

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anyone think that just because he doesnt work there doesnt mean he doesnt have a equity stake still?

just thinking out loud

He would have to bought out unless he signed a VERY goofy contract with Skip.

12-03-2008, 10:53 AM

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Going to the factory is like going to the Holy land.

Now that's funny!

12-03-2008, 01:00 PM

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I would also expect that there is some form of a "no compete" in place that would prohibit Neil from joining another boat mfg. for some time. Customary is 2 years, typically not enforceable beyond 5 years.

It is also customary in such agreements to require some form of "cause" in order to be terminated.

Regardless, this is really none of our business as to who did what or why. Of course I wish Neil the best in his future endeavors.

Up here, if the non-compete prevents you from making a livelihood it will not hold up in a court of law. Now, the equity ownership part may be more problematic.

12-03-2008, 02:54 PM

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going thru this sh!t now.... i wish i had skips lawyer write up my partnership agreement

You and Cashbar breakup AGAIN ???

12-03-2008, 04:17 PM

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You and Cashbar breakup AGAIN ???

That's HIM and DOLLABILL thank you.

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12-03-2008, 04:26 PM

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I would not worry about the value of your Cigarette's as they will hold their value no matter what happen's to the company. Look at Apache/Apache's, the company was run by drug runner's and was non existant for some time. It does suck that Neil is gone. Now, Cigarette has changed owner's tons of times and needed major updates, Skip dumped tons into the company and made the needed updates. I think Skip can do a better job by getting the website up and offer some excellent customer service. Customer service goes along way and thats why most cig owners will go to Lip Ship.

JT

12-08-2008, 07:48 PM

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Obviously I don't know anything about Cigarette like everyone else here, however this may explain why I can't get a return phone call for some parts that I need. I love my boat, but am very dissapointed by the lack of customer service.