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03-09-2010, 06:23 AM

...which is, admittedly, not a lot...

Since they are trial members, their vent fest is going to be short lived. It might be in the general communities interest to monitor potential 'trends' in TM operating practices. Granted these guys haven't done much to substantiate the claims, but we are all smart enough to figure that out.

Given the economic times, it might be worth noting that when companies are cash flush, they are a lot more likely to throw more money at making sure everyone is happy. Often this is due to the fact the funds are coming in and this is the path of least resistance. When things tighten up, the assistance can get harder to come by. This is even more likely with a private or family business than a public one with a board demanding profit margins on investments good times or bad. (This also falls into the category of "Your true character is revealed when things are tough, not when everything is easy.")

Also, when a new product is flushed out, there is always going to be a learning curve. Isn't this Elkmont a fairly new entry into the TM world? Are these problems potentially start up oriented? Or are they past that point? Both the manufacturer and the buyer ought to understand that there will be shake out issues with new products.

03-09-2010, 06:23 AM	#25
Jim&Joan Guest Posts: n/a	Fwiw ... ...which is, admittedly, not a lot... Since they are trial members, their vent fest is going to be short lived. It might be in the general communities interest to monitor potential 'trends' in TM operating practices. Granted these guys haven't done much to substantiate the claims, but we are all smart enough to figure that out. Given the economic times, it might be worth noting that when companies are cash flush, they are a lot more likely to throw more money at making sure everyone is happy. Often this is due to the fact the funds are coming in and this is the path of least resistance. When things tighten up, the assistance can get harder to come by. This is even more likely with a private or family business than a public one with a board demanding profit margins on investments good times or bad. (This also falls into the category of "Your true character is revealed when things are tough, not when everything is easy.") Also, when a new product is flushed out, there is always going to be a learning curve. Isn't this Elkmont a fairly new entry into the TM world? Are these problems potentially start up oriented? Or are they past that point? Both the manufacturer and the buyer ought to understand that there will be shake out issues with new products.