[lugerholsterrepair]

Tom, I have to agree with your views as they mirror what I get every day. I have spent untold hours on the computer answering questions about holster repair, markings, types of holsters etc. As a hobbyist I do enjoy it but as Thor says I do not appreciate it when someone asks you to reply with a lengthy discourse and then does not even have the common courtesy to say thanks. I was in sales for 15 years and what might solve your problem is what we used to do..Qualify your customer. When the tire kicker asks you to work for an hour taking and uploading photo's simply ask how serious he is? If these photo's meet your expectations, will you be paying by cash, check or Visa? Generally the mention of a method of payment will bring a genuine response. Like, oh, I'm just looking or yes, I am very interested. Depending on this answer is when you decide to work for an hour or not. Try it, I think direct questions should not bother a serious collector, buyer. I have to disagree with Big Norm in one small but important respect. You are doing the buyer a favor. You have the knowledge and expertise to tell him exactly what he is getting. It isn't like a travel trailer where you must kiss the buyers butt or he will go to the other 98 trailer sellers. This is a hobby where demand is exceding supply and the knowledgable seller is something to be valued. How many posts are there where the buyer cries foul! He was screwed by the seller. When you deal with someone who has integrity, knowledge, honesty and expertise you might pay a few extra bucks but you will be glad of it in the end. Jerry Burney