Klarinet Archive - Posting 000359.txt from 1999/07

From: "Mark Weinstein" <cpaok@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet E 11
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 20:48:31 -0400

>The differential in price between mail order & local is about a 100%
markup,
>at least in my area of the USA. I've ordered a number of clarinets for
>friends & students in the area. Very few so far have needed attention.

Wrong. call Tom Ridenhour = Brook Mayes and you will find out that your
statement is NOT true. They, and other retailers, are extremely competitive.

>
>> >>Also, changing to cork pads in the upper of an E-11 is every bit as
>> >> worthwhile as for an R-13 or other instrument.
>> >
>> >But not necessary - and some people may not like the change in sound.
>It's
>> >something that can be left for later.
>>
>> Who said it was necessary. Buying a clarinet isn't necessary in the
>firstg
>> place. People are starving in China!
>
>Huh? I just stated it wasn't necessary, since you brought cork pads up.
>
>> Clearly, this is a matter of personal opinion/taste.
>
>Yes, it is. All I said (please read again) that it is not necessary. People
>may have misconstrued your statement that changing the pads to cork was a
>necessity.

Oh please. Now you are OVER-reaching just a bit.

>> Easy. Easy. Not everyone has access to Francois Kloc or can drive to see
>> him --- if 100 people show up to see Francois tomorrow I fail to see how
>he can accomodate them.

>_Every_ person who buys a Buffet has access to Francois or one of the other
>techs at Buffet. That's their (somewhat new) policy.

Fine. Let 100 people show up tomorrow.

I>>Nor can everyone justify flying to a Clarinet Festival
>> ... or spare the time involved.
>
>As I mentioned, the cost savings may allow you to fly to one of the outlets
>or festivals ...
>
>> >>The world over, one thing rings true, you pay for what you get.
>>
>> >In that case - you should have got close to 3 B-12s ....
>>
>> What are you talking about? Who bought a B-12 ? If I didn't buy any, why
>> would I want 3?
>
>The "you" wasn't in reference to Mark Weinstein, it was in reference to
>whoever pays 1095 for a B-12. I was unclear there. $1095 would buy close to
>3 B-12s at $385 each.

Check you gun and your aim.

>> I think you've got a BEE in your Bonnet ? I think you owe me an apology
>for
>> your flaming attack ! This was totally unwarranted, uncalled for and.
>> literally, NOT nice.
>
>Oh, grow up. No attack, no flames, no nothing. My experiences, contrasted
to
>yours. No personal nothing in that post.

I am grown up. I always try and act appropraitely to others. You played
bully, not I. I only attempted to voice observations and opinions with
another list member. If I had said white, you would have yelled black; Ii I
had said sunny, you would have replied cloudy!

Keep it ....

>
>Mark Charette@-----.org
>
>
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