Whats going on with Fred @ Trick?
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11-19-2007, 06:28 PM
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I will keep this short and sweet since I'm not sure what to think of this situation yet, I worked for Trick marine about a year and a half ago and left because the business was run very un-professionally...I won't go into the major details out of respect for Fred but I saw this coming a long time ago and to save my own reputation I decided it was best for me to step away from the company...The store inventory message does not surprise me however since I was present when he closed another business of his in the same fashion...I do know that Fred has always had the best of intentions but didn't quite handle business the way it should be handled...for the most part it was because of employees with lack of experience and knowledge in the boating industry taking customers orders....I sincerely hope that he makes the right decison with regards to the people he still owes parts to including myself.
-Heath Blondin
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11-19-2007, 07:32 PM
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All this really makes me sick. I have had the utmost respect for Fred. I really hope all is well with him and his family. This just doesn't seem like normal TOO Old's way of doing bussines.
I really feel for all you guys on the hook for parts from a bussines that sure apears to be shutting down, by liquidating remaining parts on Ebay.
I really feel for all you guys on the hook for parts from a bussines that sure apears to be shutting down, by liquidating remaining parts on Ebay.
11-19-2007, 07:51 PM
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I will keep this short and sweet since I'm not sure what to think of this situation yet, I worked for Trick marine about a year and a half ago and left because the business was run very un-professionally...I won't go into the major details out of respect for Fred but I saw this coming a long time ago and to save my own reputation I decided it was best for me to step away from the company...The store inventory message does not surprise me however since I was present when he closed another business of his in the same fashion...I do know that Fred has always had the best of intentions but didn't quite handle business the way it should be handled...for the most part it was because of employees with lack of experience and knowledge in the boating industry taking customers orders....I sincerely hope that he makes the right decison with regards to the people he still owes parts to including myself.
-Heath Blondin
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Sounds like trying to turn a hobby into a business.....
11-19-2007, 09:14 PM
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Yep, I thought back then that the writing was on the wall with those changes. Plus we all know Fred doesn't stick with anything to long. Look at the number of boats and businesses he's had.
Last edited by US1 Fountain; 11-19-2007 at 09:44 PM. Reason: Be nice
