Housestick
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Setting things Straight
I don't know what the deal is with your little $200, but your hit and run tactics everytime john's name is mentioned is getting old. I've known john for almost 20 years. I remember when he was 4 foot tall and couldn't make two balls in a row. And yes he has his faults and yes he has aired a few people in his day, but not once have I seen him not make it right once he was able to. Maybe he still owes you money, maybe not, I don't know what the deal is here. Players like john go busted from time to time though, its the nature of being a gambler who takes risk. If your were to call him, I can almost guarantee that if he owes you money he would pay you, even if $200 was all that he had left to his name. Also, what is your agreement with the customer when they order a custom case? Are they forced then to buy it? My guess would be no, or else you would force them to pay all up front, right? And if you just send cases to whomever on credit, well whose fault is it when you don't recieve your money? Even so, I can assure you that John would be more than happy to get square with you, if he hasn't already. Hell, I'll pay the balance myself if you want. I still owe john for a couch I bought from him a while back. The simple fact is that in this business everyone owes from time to time....all REAL pool players who haven't owed at some point in their life please make yourself known. The only thing that seperates the people in the pool world are the ones who eventually make it right and those who don't. I know many upper tier players, one fantastic one-hole player in particular, that owes thousands to numerous people and has never even offered to pay a nickel on the balance. John is not and has never been like that, that I KNOW to be a fact.
Players like John are a rarity these days and sometimes you have to take a little bad with the good like with all things. One of his predominate characteristics is that he doesn't quit until he is flat busted most of the time. If he matches up with someone he's usually in it until the money is gone and all credit has been exhausted. I think John knows this about himself and thats the reason he tends to bet high right out of the gate these days. I mean why play someone a $500 set when you know if he gets you stuck you'll end up losing $20,000 or whatever amount you have access to. May as well force your opponent to risk what your willing to risk everytime. This may not make sense to normal people, but for guys cut from a different cloth like John it makes perfect sense. He knows he can't quit once he matches up, so he does what he can to mitigate that fault. That's one of the main differences I've noticed in John now compared to 5 years ago. In past years, he would let some nit shoot $500 at his $20,000, not now though. If you want to play this kid now days, you have to be willing to risk you entire bank roll like he does everytime. Good for you John, make these guys risk something for a change......thats when you find out what a player is made of....the ultimate test. I know great players that have never risked a penny in their life and yea they may play better than john, but if both are matched up at the same time in the same place....well, I think I'll be watching the kid who risks everthing, everytime he screw his stick together.
There's something to be said for a kid who has been down and out as many times as John has and has stormed back everytime stronger than before. He gained my respect a long time ago. He's a good guy, he's never done drugs, and he's devoted his life to the game that all of us love. I can honestly say that he's been in some of the most exciting matches that I've ever seen on a pool table and I've seen a few in my day. Give him a break Mr. Justis, he's one of the good guys.
I don't know what the deal is with your little $200, but your hit and run tactics everytime john's name is mentioned is getting old. I've known john for almost 20 years. I remember when he was 4 foot tall and couldn't make two balls in a row. And yes he has his faults and yes he has aired a few people in his day, but not once have I seen him not make it right once he was able to. Maybe he still owes you money, maybe not, I don't know what the deal is here. Players like john go busted from time to time though, its the nature of being a gambler who takes risk. If your were to call him, I can almost guarantee that if he owes you money he would pay you, even if $200 was all that he had left to his name. Also, what is your agreement with the customer when they order a custom case? Are they forced then to buy it? My guess would be no, or else you would force them to pay all up front, right? And if you just send cases to whomever on credit, well whose fault is it when you don't recieve your money? Even so, I can assure you that John would be more than happy to get square with you, if he hasn't already. Hell, I'll pay the balance myself if you want. I still owe john for a couch I bought from him a while back. The simple fact is that in this business everyone owes from time to time....all REAL pool players who haven't owed at some point in their life please make yourself known. The only thing that seperates the people in the pool world are the ones who eventually make it right and those who don't. I know many upper tier players, one fantastic one-hole player in particular, that owes thousands to numerous people and has never even offered to pay a nickel on the balance. John is not and has never been like that, that I KNOW to be a fact.
Players like John are a rarity these days and sometimes you have to take a little bad with the good like with all things. One of his predominate characteristics is that he doesn't quit until he is flat busted most of the time. If he matches up with someone he's usually in it until the money is gone and all credit has been exhausted. I think John knows this about himself and thats the reason he tends to bet high right out of the gate these days. I mean why play someone a $500 set when you know if he gets you stuck you'll end up losing $20,000 or whatever amount you have access to. May as well force your opponent to risk what your willing to risk everytime. This may not make sense to normal people, but for guys cut from a different cloth like John it makes perfect sense. He knows he can't quit once he matches up, so he does what he can to mitigate that fault. That's one of the main differences I've noticed in John now compared to 5 years ago. In past years, he would let some nit shoot $500 at his $20,000, not now though. If you want to play this kid now days, you have to be willing to risk you entire bank roll like he does everytime. Good for you John, make these guys risk something for a change......thats when you find out what a player is made of....the ultimate test. I know great players that have never risked a penny in their life and yea they may play better than john, but if both are matched up at the same time in the same place....well, I think I'll be watching the kid who risks everthing, everytime he screw his stick together.
There's something to be said for a kid who has been down and out as many times as John has and has stormed back everytime stronger than before. He gained my respect a long time ago. He's a good guy, he's never done drugs, and he's devoted his life to the game that all of us love. I can honestly say that he's been in some of the most exciting matches that I've ever seen on a pool table and I've seen a few in my day. Give him a break Mr. Justis, he's one of the good guys.
