Wasn't meant to be harsh at all and certainly not harsh towards you specifically.
That's about right.
Guess reading comprehension is a bit low today, eh? Too harsh for you? Sorry. Didn't say anywhere in that post that drum companies don't do it. Gave many reasons why they will choose not to based upon many factors. How much product one has purchases or how active one is on a forum or personal website not withstanding. These requests are evaluated on an individual basis and going forward with filling any certain request is based upon differing factors. Expense is just one consideration. Read it once more if you had trouble the first time.
No..I was right the first time.You said"I think the responses slamming Mapex(or any othe drum company for that matter)for not making a "one off"for someone is adsurd.You want a custom drum?Call a custom drum company."
Justification for slamming Mapex is clearly in evidence.Other makers certainly do accomodate their clients,what not Mapex?I don't care if its problematic,take care of your customer.It was ok to take his money first,second,and third time around though.
Its certainly NOT absurd,in light of the fact that custom work,by large drum companys, is an industry standard,and not an exception,as in the case of Mapex.
Your solution is to "call a custom drum company".Hardly an enlightened response.A customer has the right to expect ,a higher level of satisfaction.He dosen't want custom drum makers drum,he wants Mapex,and that company owes its customers,a different level of customer satisfaction.What WAS ludicrous was your suggestion.
So these weren't your statements?I think maybe you should re evaluate, your way of clearly expressing your ideas.Or did I misquote you?
Your post wasn't meant to be harsh?But it was harsh.Again ..better brush up on the communication skills.When you start telling people that they are absurd,ludicrous,your post obviously comes across as something less that friendly,and maybe just a little condescending.I wasn't the only one who infered that ,in your somewhat ,brusk writing style.
My reading comprehension skills are fine thank you,and I had no trouble reading your excellent post, the first time.
Steve B