The Mike New Technics bearing

[Reid Malenfant]

£230.00

[colinB]

The first bidder was sniped at the last second, poor guy.

[DSJR]

Well, that's ok, as a new "virgin" one can probably be procured for not much more, directly from Mike

[Mike_New]

DSJR
I don't do virgins!!!!

[DSJR]

Ummm, You deflower them first I take it?

There is actually a job in Guam I understand where men are employed to "deflower" virgins prior to marriage....

[Hypnotoad]

I realize that Dave C. has bills to pay like anyone else but I have noticed for some time that he is or has turned into a typical "ruthless" business man, he is trying to protect his bottom line. And will say or do anything to accomplish this. It's sad as he has had a great following from you guys and seems to have lost that.

But that's what happens when you put profit ahead of all else.

[Marco]

Hi Phillip,

I realize that Dave C. has bills to pay like anyone else but I have noticed for some time that he is or has turned into a typical "ruthless" business man, he is trying to protect his bottom line. And will say or do anything to accomplish this. It's sad as he has had a great following from you guys and seems to have lost that.

But that's what happens when you put profit ahead of all else.

Indeed, and it's interesting that as a neutral observer you can see this. How many others, I wonder, will also?

As everyone knows, AoS and I used to champion DC's Technics T/T modifications (and him) to the hilt, as he convinced me he was a genuine person who was in it because he had a passion for getting the most from the inherently superb design of the SL-1200/1210.

No doubt that's still true to an extent, but unfortunately once he sussed there was a sizable (and significantly profitable) market for the sales of his T/T modifications, then 'greed for gold' sadly took over....... The Mike New saga sickened me to my gut, as I abhor dishonesty.

Ultimately, now knowing his true modus operandi, and having had dealings with him for some time, Mr Cawley is much more a ruthless salesman (note I haven't used the word 'businessman') than an enthusiast, which doesn't augur well for long-term success in an industry where having a 'people first' attitude to business ultimately pays the biggest dividends.

Profit comes naturally as a by-product from first and foremost looking after the best interests of your customers, not viewing your customers as merely Dollar (or Pound) signs. Dave unfortunately sees his customers as 'punters', not people, with the inevitable consequences.

Marco.

[Marco]

Guys,

I've just found a very interesting discussion on Audio Asylum about Mr Cawley, which I thought I'd include here for your perusal:

http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=vinyl&m=934386

I couldn't help but snigger at this comment from VynylTap:

I've dealt with him a few times. He's about as difficult and odd a person as you could ever meet. I wouldn't buy a pack of gum from him, much less any turntable parts...

That made me spit out the Chianti I was slurping with my afternoon pasta!

So true, though.

The whole thread is a rather entertaining read, so enjoy! We get a mention too, which is nice, and shows how quickly word spreads

Marco.

[snapper]

Guys,

I've just found a very interesting discussion on Audio Asylum about Mr Cawley,

Marco.

'Cough'.

[Marco]

Sorry, do you want the credit for it?

Ok, Snapper sent me the link!

All comments on the thread on VA are welcome........ I think I'll sign up there and add a few thoughts - well it'd be rude not to

Marco.