Richard Sachs Ending New Orders
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Richard Sachs Ending New Orders
Get one while you can. Richard is going to stop new orders on 08/15/08...
https://www.richardsachs.com/rsachsfaq.html
"Update: July 15, 2008
At this time, I have decided to close the order book to new clients for Richard Sachs Signature frames effective August 15, 2008. If you are currently contemplating a purchase and holding an order form, I encourage you to remit in the near future.
Please note that I will continue to accept new orders from current and previous Richard Sachs clients."
https://www.richardsachs.com/rsachsfaq.html
"Update: July 15, 2008
At this time, I have decided to close the order book to new clients for Richard Sachs Signature frames effective August 15, 2008. If you are currently contemplating a purchase and holding an order form, I encourage you to remit in the near future.
Please note that I will continue to accept new orders from current and previous Richard Sachs clients."
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Smart move. Maybe people will get their frames in less than 5 years.
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Damn. I was hoping he would hold out a few more years. I guess he's looking towards retirement. His frames are worth the wait.
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When he's done making frames maybe he can sell the Richard Sachs brand to Bikes Direct.
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6 years? I could buy the ugly lugs off his website and learn how to braze my own frame in that amount of time.
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at this point, anyone ordering a sachs is just looking for the name on the tube, not there's anything wrong with that. but if you just wanted a top notch custom steel frame there's quite a few builders who could get you your custom perfection in less than a year.
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I don't see the appeal, there are other skilled custom builders out there that have shorter wait time while making a steel bike to your specification.
[QUOTE=Surferbruce;7075349]is just looking for the name on the tube, not there's anything wrong with that. QUOTE]
Yes there is, it's called obsession. Without the branding, people will not buy it. It's no different from those people buying clothes who MUST have a recognizable brand logo plastered all over their clothing.
Could anyone really tell the difference when a frame is made to their same exact specification from two or more different builders?
[QUOTE=Surferbruce;7075349]is just looking for the name on the tube, not there's anything wrong with that. QUOTE]
Yes there is, it's called obsession. Without the branding, people will not buy it. It's no different from those people buying clothes who MUST have a recognizable brand logo plastered all over their clothing.
Could anyone really tell the difference when a frame is made to their same exact specification from two or more different builders?
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Man, business must be good for Rich.
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I learned a lot faster than that And it's more satisfying to ride your own frame.
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[QUOTE=mrbubbles;7075386]I don't see the appeal, there are other skilled custom builders out there that have shorter wait time while making a steel bike to your specification.
I see the appeal, but the wait time far outweighs my attraction to the bike.
is just looking for the name on the tube, not there's anything wrong with that. QUOTE]
Yes there is, it's called obsession. Without the branding, people will not buy it. It's no different from those people buying clothes who MUST have a recognizable brand logo plastered all over their clothing.
Could anyone really tell the difference when a frame is made to their same exact specification from two or more different builders?
Yes there is, it's called obsession. Without the branding, people will not buy it. It's no different from those people buying clothes who MUST have a recognizable brand logo plastered all over their clothing.
Could anyone really tell the difference when a frame is made to their same exact specification from two or more different builders?
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earlier u dissed vanilla now u are dissing sachs. pls me yourself a favor and get a clue.
sincerly.
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Darn, I guess my days as the King of the Two-wheeled Brand Hoes are going to come to an end without obtaining nirvana.
I'm not sure how to feel, I think I'll eat some more chocolate and see if that cheers me up.
I'm not sure how to feel, I think I'll eat some more chocolate and see if that cheers me up.
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Sounds like someone is all about Richard's richard.
You're riding the wrong thing.
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[QUOTE=Indolent58;7074786]When he's done making frames maybe he can sell the Richard Sachs brand to Bikes Direct.[QUOTE]
Only a matter of time before a daily "My Richard Sachs Experience" thread, complete with accusations of shilldom.
Only a matter of time before a daily "My Richard Sachs Experience" thread, complete with accusations of shilldom.
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