What?! :confused:

With all the holiday parties coming up :ernaehrung004:I am gonna need every IQ point I can get.:food-smiley-009:

I agree with Dock. I think everyone should wait to hear the other side of the story. I realize that some have legitimate complaints and they should be addressed on an individual basis. Some are no more than I heard from someone that heard from someone etc-etc etc. I'd like to hear from Fred before passing judgement. I've learned the hard way----Never say more words than you can eat!!!! Lynching is against the law for a good reason.
Just my .02 cents.
Jay

It's a sad shame to watch this go down. I fear that it may be the end for Trick, with all the bad press between OSO, scream and fly and other lesser boards. I don't see any recovery from this, it's definitely a major blow. It's disheartening, knowing that Fred's a good man with good intentions, and he's a man I consider a friend. Regardless, seeing all the people who are out money, parts and time is also upsetting, and I can understand the frustration and anger coming from those who are still waiting.

I just hope that he's okay, it's not like him to just up and disappear like this.

Best wishes to everyone involved: Fred, James and waiting customers.

:(

:ernaehrung004:

I like Fred a lot. I empathize his situation (been there, done that). Unfortunately, this becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Hang in there, Fred.

I debated on whether or not I should chime in, but decided to share a few thoughts with all of you anyway.

As a member, advertiser and even competitor of Trick Marine I would just like to say that Fred has been very much appreciated, at least from my perspective.

Fred has forced all of us in the marine industry to take a good hard look at our businesses and business practices and if you were not offering products at a fair price with outstanding customer service it was going to be hard to compete. On the other hand, you can only sustain slashing your prices for so long. There is not as much margin in this industry as some might think, so offering "rock bottom" prices is hard to do long-term. Regardless, in the end the consumer benefited.

Now I do not know all the details or the situation that Trick Marine is in, but I can tell you that this business is brutal and at times can suck the life right out of you. However, we do this because we are also avid boaters and have a genuine interest in serving the performance boat market. Unfortunately, despite your intentions, it is easy to find yourself in trouble in this business and quickly...I have been doing it 7 years and does not get any easier.

I only hope that Trick Marine can take care of those customers that are waiting on parts or credits, and Fred I wish you the best of luck on whatever you decide to do moving forward.

Sincerely,
Don B.

I agree

Well said I agree:ernaehrung004:

thats why I deleted it, doesn't make sense I'm just pissed off at the world this week, so just do the same and I'm off this thread no more posting , and wont be checking it, but my cell is 617 833 3327 if someone wants to chit on. see yah