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Old 08-04-21, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by FolderBeholder
Pure hogwash Yan. You neither held, nor offered to hold any product for me, at any price point. Nor did you warn me you’d be raising prices. We spoke in detail and an increase was not part of our convo. And as you admit, you obviously weren’t able to be solely profitable as a bicycle company without subsidizing DT with your day-job, and for that I’m truly sorry for you. Most people would’ve pulled the plug on this sooner, so you get the tenacity award. But, that doesnt change my experience.
During our conversation, you stated you would be buying the bikes soon. Hence I held off on the price increase for you. Eventually, I gave up waiting.

I teach because I like it, not for money. Same is true for Downtube, at our peak we grossed way over $1 million per year.

I will move on from this thread....it feels personal.

Thanks,
Yan
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