So many vendors, so little cash

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JimB

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I just received some things from a vendor who I had not done business with before and it got me thinking about how many places I have bought stuff from to support this turning addiction. I started with nothing (OK, I had a cordless drill) so there was a lot to buy over the years. I have made purchases from a wide range of places from big box to one man operations, online and in stores. Being on a budget for this addiction I look for the best prices I can find and combine online purchases when I can to save on shipping.

All this got me to wondering how many places I have done business with. I'm sure I have forgotten a few but I can name 25 places I have made purchases from. There are also several I have on my list for future purchases! If I counted garage sales, estate sales and some individuals that would probably be another 20 people.

The best part is that I have never had a bad experience with any vendor or person or their products. So to everyone I have done business with...

THANK YOU!!!
 
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So true, I'm still amazed at some of the stuff I bought. Never did I think I would have made an order to a makeup supply store!:eek::biggrin:

It is impressive to see how many good vendors that still value customer service out there.
 
Oh Jim Jim Jim. This is a subject that I do not want to think about. If you are talking about just this hobby even that is countless because many times my hobbies interact and materials I use for one can be used for this. That number is too great. I started a thread here not that long ago stating that after over 2 years of being away from my shop due to medical issues I am now trying to get my life back together and to start that I decided to reorganize the shop and find a place for all supplies and materials so it can found easily.

Well this task is not as easy as I thought it might be. I did not realize the supplies and materials I have accumulated over the years. I forgot about many of these things also. I am finding things that are unlocking ideas I had in my head from years ago but never got around to.

I could not honestly put a number on the vendors I have bought from all around the world. Being satisfied?? yes. for the most part I would do it all over again the same way.

Have fun everyone.
 
jttheclockman said:
Oh Jim Jim Jim. This is a subject that I do not want to think about. If you are talking about just this hobby even that is countless because many times my hobbies interact and materials I use for one can be used for this. That number is too great. I started a thread here not that long ago stating that after over 2 years of being away from my shop due to medical issues I am now trying to get my life back together and to start that I decided to reorganize the shop and find a place for all supplies and materials so it can found easily.

Well this task is not as easy as I thought it might be. I did not realize the supplies and materials I have accumulated over the years. I forgot about many of these things also. I am finding things that are unlocking ideas I had in my head from years ago but never got around to.

I could not honestly put a number on the vendors I have bought from all around the world. Being satisfied?? yes. for the most part I would do it all over again the same way.

Have fun everyone.
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For me it is strictly woodturning. I do not have any other hobbies that require power tools. I have never been a 'handy' person so my venture into turning required buying everything. I can only imagine how many vendors others use and how much 'stuff' you have.

I remember your post about returning to the shop. I went through something similar for other reasons. Even my basic shop was a lot to re-organize. I'm sure yours in a whole different category. Hopefully you are having fun with it!
 
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