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I'm finding that the last couple of years my job volume has gone way
down, but the job size has gone way up. Everytime I think I'm going to slit my wrists, a huge job falls in my lap. It's the in between time that's baffling. I just don't see the small repairs and commissions as much anymore. I'm not complaining, it's less work for me at the same pay. I wonder if it's the disposable society syndrome? Folks are throwing away, and buying new alot more. Maybe it's the aging of the population? Also the basement bandits don't inspire the confidence required to get a big job that a legit company does. I find that many are afraid to go with a basement guy at 1/2 price sometimes. Even some bargain hunters. So in the end it all seems to be working out for all us artisans. Anyone agree? -- JK Sinrod www.SinrodStudios.com www.MyConeyIslandMemories.com |
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"glassman" wrote in message ... I'm finding that the last couple of years my job volume has gone way down, but the job size has gone way up. Everytime I think I'm going to slit my wrists, a huge job falls in my lap. It's the in between time that's baffling. I just don't see the small repairs and commissions as much anymore. I'm not complaining, it's less work for me at the same pay. I wonder if it's the disposable society syndrome? Folks are throwing away, and buying new alot more. Maybe it's the aging of the population? Also the basement bandits don't inspire the confidence required to get a big job that a legit company does. I find that many are afraid to go with a basement guy at 1/2 price sometimes. Even some bargain hunters. So in the end it all seems to be working out for all us artisans. Anyone agree? Well, I don't know if it because of the economy in general or the economy in MI. I find when the general economy goes to hell in a handbasket, I get busier doing restorations on things that have been of value, but put "in the back for later" by collectors or dealers. The new work involves more artistic license, and is generally more enjoyable to do., but don't know if it larger jobs, but some are for sure. I find it easy to become overwhelmed, had some health issues of late, ( you know, getting older crap), and that put me further behind than I have been in a while. so now I have to allow for that situation when I quote a delivery date. Other than that, life as normal... |
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"glassman" wrote in message ... I'm finding that the last couple of years my job volume has gone way down, but the job size has gone way up. Everytime I think I'm going to slit my wrists, a huge job falls in my lap. It's the in between time that's baffling. I just don't see the small repairs and commissions as much anymore. I'm not complaining, it's less work for me at the same pay. I wonder if it's the disposable society syndrome? Folks are throwing away, and buying new alot more. Maybe it's the aging of the population? Also the basement bandits don't inspire the confidence required to get a big job that a legit company does. I find that many are afraid to go with a basement guy at 1/2 price sometimes. Even some bargain hunters. So in the end it all seems to be working out for all us artisans. Anyone agree? Adapt or Die, dammit! |
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glassman wrote:
I'm finding that the last couple of years my job volume has gone way down, but the job size has gone way up. Everytime I think I'm going to slit my wrists, a huge job falls in my lap. It's the in between time that's baffling. I just don't see the small repairs and commissions as much anymore. I'm not complaining, it's less work for me at the same pay. I wonder if it's the disposable society syndrome? Folks are throwing away, and buying new alot more. Maybe it's the aging of the population? Also the basement bandits don't inspire the confidence required to get a big job that a legit company does. I find that many are afraid to go with a basement guy at 1/2 price sometimes. Even some bargain hunters. So in the end it all seems to be working out for all us artisans. Anyone agree? Maybe you could fill the in between time making stained glass boats. Jack |
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glassman wrote:
I'm finding that the last couple of years my job volume has gone way down, but the job size has gone way up. Everytime I think I'm going to slit my wrists, a huge job falls in my lap. It's the in between time that's baffling. I just don't see the small repairs and commissions as much anymore. I'm not complaining, it's less work for me at the same pay. I wonder if it's the disposable society syndrome? Folks are throwing away, and buying new alot more. Maybe it's the aging of the population? Also the basement bandits don't inspire the confidence required to get a big job that a legit company does. I find that many are afraid to go with a basement guy at 1/2 price sometimes. Even some bargain hunters. So in the end it all seems to be working out for all us artisans. Anyone agree? -- JK Sinrod www.SinrodStudios.com www.MyConeyIslandMemories.com Beef up your biz by getting some accounts over in Finland. I hear they're buying glass by the boatload. Andy |
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"glassman" wrote in message ... I'm finding that the last couple of years my job volume has gone way down, but the job size has gone way up. Everytime I think I'm going to slit my wrists, a huge job falls in my lap. It's the in between time that's baffling. I just don't see the small repairs and commissions as much anymore. I'm not complaining, it's less work for me at the same pay. I wonder if it's the disposable society syndrome? Folks are throwing away, and buying new alot more. Maybe it's the aging of the population? Also the basement bandits don't inspire the confidence required to get a big job that a legit company does. I find that many are afraid to go with a basement guy at 1/2 price sometimes. Even some bargain hunters. So in the end it all seems to be working out for all us artisans. Anyone agree? -- JK Sinrod www.SinrodStudios.com www.MyConeyIslandMemories.com And if you are really desperate for profit, you can start taking orders for kilns and not delivering them. I hear there is some of that going on. |
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Moonraker wrote:
"glassman" wrote in message ... I'm finding that the last couple of years my job volume has gone way down, but the job size has gone way up. Everytime I think I'm going to slit my wrists, a huge job falls in my lap. It's the in between time that's baffling. I just don't see the small repairs and commissions as much anymore. I'm not complaining, it's less work for me at the same pay. I wonder if it's the disposable society syndrome? Folks are throwing away, and buying new alot more. Maybe it's the aging of the population? Also the basement bandits don't inspire the confidence required to get a big job that a legit company does. I find that many are afraid to go with a basement guy at 1/2 price sometimes. Even some bargain hunters. So in the end it all seems to be working out for all us artisans. Anyone agree? -- JK Sinrod www.SinrodStudios.com www.MyConeyIslandMemories.com And if you are really desperate for profit, you can start taking orders for kilns and not delivering them. I hear there is some of that going on. Now that's a damn good profit margin! |
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glassman wrote: Anyone agree? -- Nope. I believe the job volume on stained glass work is down because of the Chinese imports. In the past, people believed stained glass was valuable and were willing to pay for it. Low price imports have created the impression that stained glass lamps and windows are something you can buy at Home Depot, Costco, and Walmart. However, I do agree that having an established business provides a distinctive advantage. Because established businesses enjoy that advantage, I tell newbie "basement bandits" to price as low as they can. That's the only advantage they have to compete with established businesses. Aggressive marketing helps too. Victorian Art Glass - http://www.vicartglass.com DeBrady Glassworks - http://www.debrady.com Glass Campus - http://www.glasscampus.com |
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wrote in message ups.com... glassman wrote: Anyone agree? -- Nope. I believe the job volume on stained glass work is down because of the Chinese imports. In the past, people believed stained glass was valuable and were willing to pay for it. Low price imports have created the impression that stained glass lamps and windows are something you can buy at Home Depot, Costco, and Walmart. However, I do agree that having an established business provides a distinctive advantage. Because established businesses enjoy that advantage, I tell newbie "basement bandits" to price as low as they can. That's the only advantage they have to compete with established businesses. Aggressive marketing helps too. Newbie basement bandits are pricing low to compete with the Chinese imports? Does that make any sense at all to anybody? What an exercise in futility. Stick your finger in the dike, there's a Tsunami coming. If basement bandits had any talent, experience, vision, or training, they wouldn't need to undercut prices. And even more importantly, if they had an IQ above room temperature they wouldn't be sitting at your feet in rapt attention. Kool-Aid, anybody? Did the container load of glass make it to Finland, yet? How about those kilns, still stealing people's money? |
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Moonraker wrote: wrote in message ups.com... glassman wrote: Anyone agree? -- Nope. I believe the job volume on stained glass work is down because of the Chinese imports. In the past, people believed stained glass was valuable and were willing to pay for it. Low price imports have created the impression that stained glass lamps and windows are something you can buy at Home Depot, Costco, and Walmart. However, I do agree that having an established business provides a distinctive advantage. Because established businesses enjoy that advantage, I tell newbie "basement bandits" to price as low as they can. That's the only advantage they have to compete with established businesses. Aggressive marketing helps too. Newbie basement bandits are pricing low to compete with the Chinese imports? Does that make any sense at all to anybody? What an exercise in futility. Stick your finger in the dike, there's a Tsunami coming. If basement bandits had any talent, experience, vision, or training, they wouldn't need to undercut prices. And even more importantly, if they had an IQ above room temperature they wouldn't be sitting at your feet in rapt attention. Kool-Aid, anybody? Did the container load of glass make it to Finland, yet? How about those kilns, still stealing people's money? Everything we've shipped has arrrived, we're selling more kilns every day, and people seem pretty happy to send us their money. Will you be joining us at Vegas? |
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