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geoff Junior Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:59 pm Post subject: bad supplier |
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i delt with a company back in october 2006 International luthiers supply Inc of tulsa OK. they supplied me with tools, fittings, wood etc all good quality and at fair prices shipped to me here in australia. october 2007 i placed another order, 5 days later the appropriate amount of money was taken from my credit card as instructed. weeks went by no parcel, tried emails, faxes even phone calls no reply. got through on phone once, was told there was a delay on a part of my order but it would be sent that week , have never seen it and have not been able to contact them since, goodbye $180US!
anybody delt with this company? got any suggestion, any help with this would be greatly appreciated |
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Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 43
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Fiddledeedee Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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If I may ask...who do you buy from now MATT? I'm looking for a good company with reasonable prices. And good customer relations too. _________________ She could sing nothing but "Fiddle cum fee
The mouse has married the humble-bee"
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Becky Senior Member
Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 83
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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I've dealt with international luthier before. I agree with Matt, they were definitely slow. I'd keep calling them and try to resolve the situation.
International violin company is who I deal with now. Their website is www.internationalviolin.com Their shipping is extremely fast and I've never had a problem with them. Many of the luthiers I talk with deal with International Violin. |
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Fiddledeedee Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Becky _________________ She could sing nothing but "Fiddle cum fee
The mouse has married the humble-bee"
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Fiddledeedee Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks MATT _________________ She could sing nothing but "Fiddle cum fee
The mouse has married the humble-bee"
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M_A_T_T Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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I noticed you are in Pennsylvania, the suppliers I mentioned are in Canada just so you are aware.
I'd also like to mention I have liked the wood that comes from Atlantic Violin Supplies, but perfer the selection of fine fitting Leif Luscombe offers. I also like Luscombe's selection of varnishes and may get the varnish for my next violin from him. He runs this forum also. _________________ Making a Violin II
Making a Violin III - Finally Finished |
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Fiddledeedee Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: |
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I have noticed that you can purchase varnish and/or make it. Do most people purchase it? Or make there own. I read how long it takes to prepair it till it's useable. And it doesn't seem like most the ingredents are easily availble. Most I've never heard of Just curious.
Thanks for the Shopping information. I have lots of suppliers listed in my favorites now. _________________ She could sing nothing but "Fiddle cum fee
The mouse has married the humble-bee"
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Leif Luscombe Site Admin
Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 126 Location: Mount Elgin, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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Excuse the plug ... we ship worldwide with many customers in the USA, Australia, U.K., Japan, Taiwan, etc. _________________ Leif Luscombe
Violin Maker and Dealer
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Fiddledeedee Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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Your site was the First I added Leif. That's how I found this Fourm. Browsed through many times, just haven't order anything......yet that is. _________________ She could sing nothing but "Fiddle cum fee
The mouse has married the humble-bee"
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M_A_T_T Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Fiddledeedee wrote: | I have noticed that you can purchase varnish and/or make it. Do most people purchase it? Or make there own. |
That would depend on experience I guess. I've made the varnish for my first instruments, but am not totally happy with it, so will most likely buy the JOHA stuff from Leif for now. _________________ Making a Violin II
Making a Violin III - Finally Finished |
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