Paco.McGraw
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I just had a nice and lengthy conversation with one of the vendors here, talking about quite a few things knife related and a couple of things more business related. One of the things that we talked about was quality of service and value of a product.
I have long been the type of person who will pay a percentage more for a product that I perceive as being better. I will also choose to do business with a person who provides good service before and after the purchase over someone who is just working the sales to make a buck.
This got me thinking about how some people will jump on a less expensive product simply because of price. For me, I would rather wait until I can afford to buy what I really want versus settle for something that I can afford today.
What I am wondering is where does everyone here draw the line at between buying something from an accomplished maker or artisan for $400-$500 which will be made to his or her specifications versus going to the local brick and mortar and getting a name brand production item for $200-$300 that is lacking the level of fit and finish or is not exactly what a person truly wants.
Is that extra $200 worth it or is it wasted since; after all, we are just talking about a knife.
Also, how do you put a price on service? I just spent nearly two hours talking to this man and he did not make a single dollar off of me for taking a HUGE chunk out of his day. In fact, he even promoted one persons product over his own and mentioned another maker who might be able to get me what I want a bit quicker.
Maybe it is just me, but I am more inclined to spend my money with someone who provides service like this, albeit more expensive, rather than go to a place like Wal-Mart where everything is cheaper and get crap for service.
For what it is worth, this person will be getting my business once I have the disposable income.
Disclaimer: I am not bashing any company or vendor, nor am I promoting one. I am just wondering other peoples opinions. If the vendor I spoke to would like to come forward, I have no problem with that. I have nothing but good things to say about this person and the products I have received from him, as I am sure 99.9% of the people here do as well. I didnt want to mention names since I just want to know how others here in this community think about the concepts or ideas that I have presented without bias, not about how good of a vendor someone might be.
-Sam
I have long been the type of person who will pay a percentage more for a product that I perceive as being better. I will also choose to do business with a person who provides good service before and after the purchase over someone who is just working the sales to make a buck.
This got me thinking about how some people will jump on a less expensive product simply because of price. For me, I would rather wait until I can afford to buy what I really want versus settle for something that I can afford today.
What I am wondering is where does everyone here draw the line at between buying something from an accomplished maker or artisan for $400-$500 which will be made to his or her specifications versus going to the local brick and mortar and getting a name brand production item for $200-$300 that is lacking the level of fit and finish or is not exactly what a person truly wants.
Is that extra $200 worth it or is it wasted since; after all, we are just talking about a knife.
Also, how do you put a price on service? I just spent nearly two hours talking to this man and he did not make a single dollar off of me for taking a HUGE chunk out of his day. In fact, he even promoted one persons product over his own and mentioned another maker who might be able to get me what I want a bit quicker.
Maybe it is just me, but I am more inclined to spend my money with someone who provides service like this, albeit more expensive, rather than go to a place like Wal-Mart where everything is cheaper and get crap for service.
For what it is worth, this person will be getting my business once I have the disposable income.
Disclaimer: I am not bashing any company or vendor, nor am I promoting one. I am just wondering other peoples opinions. If the vendor I spoke to would like to come forward, I have no problem with that. I have nothing but good things to say about this person and the products I have received from him, as I am sure 99.9% of the people here do as well. I didnt want to mention names since I just want to know how others here in this community think about the concepts or ideas that I have presented without bias, not about how good of a vendor someone might be.
-Sam