Justin (Porkchop) and the A'me unitron saga

[factory pilot]

 

Guess they don't want to know?

[griff]

I just got this reply... From A'me

We now  have an exclusive distributor in the UK for all A'ME Grips
including 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 not
be able to stock the latest re-issue of A'me Unitron grips. I am actually
quite shocked to hear this as his website has long been the number one stop
for us enthusiasts who have been restoring and bringing back to life old
school bmx bikes for several years now. Justin and his shop have always been
invaluable to many of us here in the UK who are part of an ever expanding
and thriving scene. He has always stocked A'me grips and has always been my
first port of call when I have required to purchase some for my latest build
or to replace worn out ones on bikes that I ride. Obviously I was very
excited to hear about the re-release of the Unitrons and naturally assumed
Porkchop would be my stockist of choice due to my history with the shop and
his competitive pricing and willingness to ship to the UK.
I hope that you can see sense and listen to the many loyal Porkchop customers
who 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. Svenson
Gripos LLC
6155 Sage Brush Street
Las Vegas, Nevada  89120
Tel. (702) 835-0681
Direct (702) 690-2993
Fax (702) 924-2582

**PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS & DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER

what a lovely, personal response that was
glad I've got a pair of Sharps coming in the post!

let's see if they replied to the mail I sent last night... hang on

[factory pilot]

Yeah so understanding eh Griff!
A'me they are all heart and soul aren't they!   

[griff]

no reply for me yet, but I imagine they have a few to get through
here's the email I sent

[factory pilot]

The more we send the more likely they are to change their minds ... People power and all that!
C'mon boys keep at it! 

[Retrodan72]

I sent this 3 hours ago:

Hi John,

I am contacting you with in regards to the news that A'me are currently in discussions with Justin Earl of Porkchop BMX, and that you may no longer be supplying products to their business.

Can I firstly express my sadness in hearing this news, as I regularly buy products from Justin - including A'me products, and as a very keen Old School BMX collector will find it an effort to find an alternative supplier, that can equal the quality of the parts and their delivery service that Porkchop provide.

I have been building bike for 7 years, and have been buying off Justin for 6 of those, and in that time, have always been very impressed with the conscientious approach that he, and his Team provide whilst running their business.

The communication that Justin and Team provide to us collectors over here in the U.K. is second to none, and due to the fantastic reputation that Porkchop BMX have, their business has spread widely across the Old School BMX community, and they are now regarded as serious players in the BMX building business. This is why people, such as myself, regularly return to them, time after time, to source our parts. 

I hope that any difference of opinion between yourselves can be easily resolved, and you can both help each other in keeping the Old School BMX scene well, and truly alive.

P.S. Is there any chance that A'me will be reissuing the Dual grip at all? They are an awesome looking grip, that I would happily put on my bikes.

Kind regards
Dan.

No reply, as yet. 

[Monk_Wally_Honk]

I have been building bike for 7 years,

The Harper Lee of the BMX world.

[Retrodan72]

I have been building bike for 7 years,

The Harper Lee of the BMX world.

Don't even know who that is mate, so over my head. 

[Monk_Wally_Honk]

She wrote To Kill A Mockingbird in 1960 and has just announced the follow up.

[Monk_Wally_Honk]

You probably wouldn't ;-)

[Retrodan72]

She wrote To Kill A Mockingbird in 1960 and has just announced the follow up.

I still don't get it. 

[Monk_Wally_Honk]

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.

[Retrodan72]

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.

Oh right, ok. 

[BMX1973]

I've just got an almost identical reply. 

Quote:
"We have an exclusive disributor in the UK for all A'ME Grips. If you'd
like their contact information please let us know"

factory pilot did you reply?  Does not answer the point we are all trying to make!

I just got this reply... From A'me

We now  have an exclusive distributor in the UK for all A'ME Grips
including 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 not
be able to stock the latest re-issue of A'me Unitron grips. I am actually
quite shocked to hear this as his website has long been the number one stop
for us enthusiasts who have been restoring and bringing back to life old
school bmx bikes for several years now. Justin and his shop have always been
invaluable to many of us here in the UK who are part of an ever expanding
and thriving scene. He has always stocked A'me grips and has always been my
first port of call when I have required to purchase some for my latest build
or to replace worn out ones on bikes that I ride. Obviously I was very
excited to hear about the re-release of the Unitrons and naturally assumed
Porkchop would be my stockist of choice due to my history with the shop and
his competitive pricing and willingness to ship to the UK.
I hope that you can see sense and listen to the many loyal Porkchop customers
who 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. Svenson
Gripos LLC
6155 Sage Brush Street
Las Vegas, Nevada  89120
Tel. (702) 835-0681
Direct (702) 690-2993
Fax (702) 924-2582

**PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS & DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER

[factory pilot]

Not replied yet but totally agreed .. Missed the point .. Will reply and reiterate our points ! 

[factory pilot]

I replied with this but have heard nothing as yet

Thanks for your swift reply. I am aware of UK stockists ( alans bmx to name but one ). I was writing to support Porkchop BMX and its importance in the old school bmx scene and how A'me would be missing out on loyal customers if they were to snub Justin on the distribution of your iconic grips now and in the future. I feel that Porkchop has been unfairly treated in this instance and really hope that you can reverse your current decision.

Kind regards again, AntonySent from my iPhone

On 5 Feb 2015, at 16:07, John Svenson <jsvenson@griposusa.com> wrote:

We now  have an exclusive distributor in the UK for all A'ME Grips
including the Unitrons.

If you would like we'd be happy to supply you with their contact information



--
John A. Svenson
Gripos LLC
6155 Sage Brush Street
Las Vegas, Nevada  89120
Tel. (702) 835-0681
Direct (702) 690-2993
Fax (702) 924-2582

**PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS & DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER

[Retrodan72]

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. 

[griff]

Fookers still haven't even responded to the email I sent last night 

[NORTY40]

Fookers 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 

[griff]

Fookers 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 

At least we're in good company! 

[Jt]

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. 

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....

[MartyC]

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. 

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....

Very true and some valid points TJ, but this is a global economy nowadays and when buying stuff online like many people I don't really want to have to shop all over the place; I guess I am lazy!

I also think that

[ED209]

I only buy Jives 

[Badbaldie]

Justin is a top bloke. hope a'me change their attitude on this one.

[pickle]

I only buy Jives 

well aren't you just missing out on all the fun then