Had a few good chats with Steve about 6 months ago right before he moved and after he was in his new residence. Steve made a Delran Butt Cap for me and it worked out ok.
We had conversations about a custom and some potential business opportunities for him here where I live in the SF Bay Area. He was excited about his new prospects and said he was going to be producing some lower end $600 affordable customs to 'blow away' the competition.
I held off on getting a cue, but I did order and pay him for a custom extension for one of my cues he said he could 'knock out' within a week so I figured a month + the way the business generally goes so I sat tight.
After a month or so of so I called to touch base about my order and got his VM. Left message and waited a week or so to no avail. Called again, and again with no luck. Then I started emailing, texting etc here and there but no reply from Steve thinking what happened to this guy ? Is he OK ?
I am still surprised and blown away by Steve's lack of business sense and integrity. And yes, I have heard many other stories of builds gone bad. Loose a good potential customer and contact over a extension ? I have given up trying to contact him as he is dodging and am thankful I did not get stuck and pull the trigger for a cue.
I hope all works out for the customers that have paid him there hard earned money for and been promised product. I also wish Steve the best and hope he gets the help he needs.
I got off easy,
-Kat