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I just got this reply... From A'me We now have an exclusive distributor in the UK for all A'ME Gripsincluding the Unitrons.If you would like we'd be happy to supply you with their contact information.On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 8:00 AM, 'antony frascina' via Sales<sales@griposusa.com> wrote:Dear Sir or Madam,I have just heard the sad news from Justin at Porkchop BMX that he will notbe able to stock the latest re-issue of A'me Unitron grips. I am actuallyquite shocked to hear this as his website has long been the number one stopfor us enthusiasts who have been restoring and bringing back to life oldschool bmx bikes for several years now. Justin and his shop have always beeninvaluable to many of us here in the UK who are part of an ever expandingand thriving scene. He has always stocked A'me grips and has always been myfirst port of call when I have required to purchase some for my latest buildor to replace worn out ones on bikes that I ride. Obviously I was veryexcited to hear about the re-release of the Unitrons and naturally assumedPorkchop would be my stockist of choice due to my history with the shop andhis competitive pricing and willingness to ship to the UK.I hope that you can see sense and listen to the many loyal Porkchop customerswho are hopefully getting in touch with you over this issue.Kind regards, Antony Frascina,A'me and Porkchop fan and supporter.Liverpool, England, UK-- John A. SvensonGripos LLC6155 Sage Brush StreetLas Vegas, Nevada 89120Tel. (702) 835-0681Direct (702) 690-2993Fax (702) 924-2582**PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS & DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER
I have been building bike for 7 years,
Quote from: Retrodan72 on February 05, 2015, 04:48 PMI have been building bike for 7 years, The Harper Lee of the BMX world.
She wrote To Kill A Mockingbird in 1960 and has just announced the follow up.
Because you said you'd 'been building bike for 7 years'. i.e., 1 bike - quite slow. I attempted a little joke funny, that wasn't much of a joke or that funny. Still, A'me grips are nice.
Fookers still haven't even responded to the email I sent last night
Quote from: griff on February 05, 2015, 10:10 PMFookers still haven't even responded to the email I sent last night I haven't had a response to mine either John , mine went last night aswell
I've had a message of Justin tonight via FB (soz Joff).Justin has been told by A'me that they will continue to supply him with products, providing that he places a $10,000 minimum order with them - something none of his competitors have to do. So looks like they're discriminating him now.Poor show from A'me.
Quote from: Retrodan72 on February 05, 2015, 08:57 PMI've had a message of Justin tonight via FB (soz Joff).Justin has been told by A'me that they will continue to supply him with products, providing that he places a $10,000 minimum order with them - something none of his competitors have to do. So looks like they're discriminating him now.Poor show from A'me. Is that for US exclusive distribution? There could be reasons for that level of investment.Also, has any one asked alan if he moaned too, as he has UK ' exclusive' distribution?I'd moan if I was selling stuff in the UK and my customers could buy imported product cheaper.Rightly so as well.Also, By his own admission, this isn't the first time they have had a fall out.None of us know the true ins and outs here and there could be really good reasoning for the decisions being made.Just a thought....
I only buy Jives