contingency plans??????

BHQ

BHQ

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recent events have me thinking,
as a cuemaker, what happens to your current orders, deposits received, in the event of a cuemaker kicking the bucket?
in my case, i am the only person that knows what i have taken in, what's owed, what cues go to who and so forth
who would you get to finish up the cues ?
issue refunds?
refund whatever deposit was received and give him the cue no matter what stage it's in and let him get it completed by another cuemaker??

i think i'll get a little more organized and document everything from now on more thoroughly, JUST IN CASE, and show it all to a couple people that i trust to handle those matters

by the way,
i'm only 52,
not planning on kickin' the bucket anytime soon,
I HOPE:thumbup:








 
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I have all of my orders logged in my computer with notes on what stage the cue is in the process along with cost of the cue and deposits taken. It would be fairly easy for my wife to look it over and figure things out.

I used to have everything in my head, but now I have too many going at once. I have to constantly check the computer to make sure I'm not doing something wrong on a particular cue.
 
I also don't take deposits. On initial talks with the customer, woods and designs are picked out, and a price for the finished cue is agreed upon. I also give an estimate to the time of completion. That way neither they nor I feel pressured by the commitment.

Just my way,
Alan
 
Not only on the work to be done but also what to do with your equipment so it does not end up in a yard sale. My family would have no idea what the stuff is worth or what to do with it.
 
i always try to cover my cost only. if i ordered a cue and the guy died i wouldnt be super concerned about my money. some things in life come above money and life is one. im sure the family is going through enough problems
 
Given my recent heart/health issues, it was time to get my brother reuben going on some projects, education, and work ethics. He is in the shop more than I now, his comfort and knowledge of cue construction is becoming exellent, His attention to detail, and cue design, imagination is the only things I'm worried about, plus I'm alittle better salesman aswell, his people skills are getting better, not to mention, I'm the only one who's come close to getting in a fist fight with any one at a tournament:bash: that guy was being a jerk, but wouldn't have deserved what I would have done. We are becoming more organized aswell, I only take deposit on exotic cues/materials. If I'm not sure if I can sell the cue, or it has ivory/snakewood/laminated shafts, ect.........I get a deposite first.

Virus attacked my heart, at this time I could live another year, or maybe 50, that's how much they don't know. Yes I've been to heart specialists, situation is still on going 4 months after the first real signs of being sick.

Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst. Spending alot of time with my son right now.

thinking of begging some cuemakers to let my brother come to there shops to learn some things I/we don't know about. Like venners, and inlays.

Any one know any well known, truely established cuemakers that specialize in spliced points and venners that might open there shop up to my brother? He's honest, friendly, and a fast learner.

Sorry to hijack that thread, just somethings I've been thinking about lately.
 
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Funny you brought this up Brent. I reciently bought a new video camera so I could tape my whole shop and gun collection for insurance. I also made a video of what I paied for all the equipment and rough minimum values at that time. I have some equipment in my shop that belonged to my former gun dealer/friend that passed. He did not keep track of deposits on orders that were in progress and his sister had no idea what to do when he died unexpectedly.
I used to work off of whatever I wrote the order on and sometimes also a dry erase board. There were a few bar napkin orders folating around the shop too. I still laugh when I find an old one tucked away somewhere from long ago. I now keep track on my computer with all the specs and down payment and bal. due info on one sheet. I print them out to take in the shop and keep them on the computer also.
I was fine with my old system but after seeing my friends sister dealing with his buisness I decided a better system was needed. Now if I am gone there will be instructions on who to contact about selling my stuff and roughly how much it is worth in the real world. Also I have the names of people I would trust to finish my orders for me if the customers want or, the amount that should be refunded. Chris.
 
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