[Rhodes22-list] Chinese Boom Rooms?

[Bill Effros]

Thanks, Chris

Bill Effros



Chris Geankoplis wrote:

>I would be interested as long as Stan is the Exclusive importer of the
>products.  All the details, margins, engineering and productions are in the
>Stan & Brad realm,  Me, I just buy 'em as long it has the designer
>label...Boat accessories and fashions by Stan Spitzer......(boy, talk about
>Old Navy)
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>Chris G
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>From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
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>Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:21 PM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Chinese Boom Rooms?
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>>Brad Haslett emailed me off-list regarding our discussion of boom rooms,
>>etc. which he has been following while vacationing in China.
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>>Brad asked if anyone would have an interest in his exploring Chinese
>>manufacture of Boom Rooms, Sails, Pop-Top Enclosures, Cockpit and Cabin
>>Cushions, Cockpit Fill in Boards, -- all the little stuff the Chinese
>>can make for a fraction of what it costs to manufacture in the US.
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>>I have not asked Stan about this, and I don't think Brad has either,
>>however it goes without saying that if Stan doesn't like the idea, Brad
>>is not going to do it.  Stan would make money on every item made in
>>China, and whatever he says is his cut, that's what he'll get.  There
>>will be no negotiation on this.
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>>But before he even begins the project, Brad wants to know how the
>>ultimate consumers feel about this idea.  If Brad can set up
>>manufacturing in China with Stan's approval, would Rhodes owners buy the
>>Chinese made products?
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>>Stan would have to provide the original patterns and specifications, but
>>that is all Stan would have to do.  Brad believes he can set up a
>>reliable manufacturing operation in China that will produce any of these
>>products to Stan's satisfaction at a lower cost than Stan can get them
>>produced in the US.
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>>5 of us indicated an interest in Boom Rooms.  Me, Chris, Dave, Bruce,
>>and maybe Bob.  (Did I miss anyone?)  I would be willing to be the
>>guinea pig on this. How do the rest of you feel?  Bob, if we could bring
>>the price down, at what price would you be a player?
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>>What about people who want Pop Top Enclosures, or Battened IMF sails, or
>>cockpit fill in cushions?  Is there a price for these items that would
>>prompt you to take money out of your pocket and put it on the table?
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>>Look at Stan's options prices on his web site
>>(http://www.rhodes22.com/super_options.html).  Is there something you
>>would actually buy if the price were lower?  If so, what would the price
>>have to be?
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>>Brad is returning to the US shortly, and doesn't have much time to see
>>if he can set up something like this.  If you think this is a terrible
>>idea, please speak up quickly so we all know where we stand.
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>>I think this is an interesting idea if Brad can actually do it.  It is
>>something we can all do to put more money in Stan's pocket right away,
>>while buying parts for our boats at a lower cost.  It's a win-win...if
>>Brad can pull it off.
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>>Please note.  Brad is a commercial airline pilot who no longer owns a
>>Rhodes 22.  There is nothing in this deal for him.  He will always make
>>more money flying an airplane than getting involved in a crazy sailboat
>>spare parts Chinese manufacturing scheme.  He just happens to be in
>>China right now, saw Stan's Lament, and asked if there was anything he
>>could do to help.
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>>Bill Effros
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