That's a bummer to hear too, for those awaiting delivery, and unable to get a response from him. Mike spent a lot of time and did seemingly beautiful artwork for Italvega decals, of which I've ordered and paid for three sets. They are indeed past due, and likewise, he is not replying to my emails (yet ... I have faith). It is understandable to lose a contractor and be in a pinch ... and buyers informed of this (not under steep time constraints) will usually relax and be willing to wait. I'm happy to wait as long as it takes, just as long as I know something is happening. But I'm definitely not feeling too good about being locked out of communication from someone so far away. Mike really seems like a nice guy over the phone, so I hope he soon gets over the "oh man, what are they gonna say when I tell them" fear, informing us all that it's gonna be a while, and then finds another printer.
On that note, does anyone know of a good printer in their area that Mike might be able to work with? He uses a thin vinyl that is able to be clearcoated. Can this type of thing be done between him and a printer, long distance?
Ciao, Mark (hoping for the best) Agree Southfield MI USA ~ ~ ~
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 13:40:43 -0700 (PDT) From: John Barry <usazorro@yahoo.com> To: Freek Faro <khun.freek@gmail.com>, Norm and Val Lafleur <nvlafleur@verizon.net> Cc: classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Subject: Re: [CR]Velographic decals
I've had some minimal contact with Mike. Last I heard, he was rather bummed as his former printer decided not to continue to run the small jobs he sent them, and he has been unsuccessfully attempting to locate another printer. He'd like to acquire his own printer, but unfortunately, that's beyond his means. I think it's going to take either a stroke of luck, or an heroic effort to get him back in the saddle.
Regards,
John Barry
Mechanicsburg, PA
> Same here; no replies to my maisl for some weeks
\r?\n> now. I'd really be
\r?\n> interested to know what's going on (what's going on,
\r?\n> what's going on, what's
\r?\n> going on, etc., a.i. Marvin gaye song!).
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Freek (raedy to start the restoration, except for
\r?\n> the decals ...) Faro
\r?\n> Rotterdam Netherlands
\r?\n>
\r?\n>
\r?\n> 2006/6/6, Norm and Val Lafleur
\r?\n> <nvlafleur@verizon.net>:
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> > Has anyone had any recent contact with Mike
\r?\n> Swantak at Velographic?
\r?\n> > Several emails and calls have gone unanswered.
\r?\n> Anyone know if he is away
\r?\n> > or otherwise disconnected? I'm also curious about
\r?\n> lead times for an
\r?\n> > order. Any listers have first hand experience?
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> > Norm Lafleur
\r?\n> > Ashfield, Ma.