Re: RE:A..J.--You're being redundant!

[farna@xxxxxxx]

Randy, we know how you feel about hooby businesses, but Jock posted the best answer. Most of the "hobby business" guys are more specialized, providing something the big vendors can't. I will admit that it does help when you know they are a "hobby business" and not a "full timer" like you. The idea that they should let buyers know this upfront has merit. That way you know not to expect to get someone on the phone during "normal business hours" because their hours are anything but normal, and it may take longer to process an order, answer questions, etc. I have a license for FARNA, but still make sure everyone knows it's a hobby business and not full time. I also keep everyone infomred of things that happen in my life (like my year in Korea, and now moving since I'm coming back 01 March) that may disrupt the flow of AIM. I think my customers deserve to know. 

Your idea that they are "illegal" in some way, or illegitimate, or even "fake" doesn't fly -- even by law in most states (though I'm sure not all). There is a volume limit ($$$) before you have to have a license for a cottage industry business in most states and/or cities. Technically one should at least claim additional income on yearly taxes, as a waitress would tips, but how many report actual amount of tips -- no matter how much they make! I'm sure you look for every loop-hole to save on paying taxes as well -- most Americans do. 

But we agree on one point -- the business should state that it's part time or a hobby business. That would actually have the affect you want it to have, I think. If products are available from full-time businesses some would defer from the hobby guys for the better security a full-time business offers. I've seen hobby guys that have been in business a long time take better care of customers, and (except for hours available) provide better service, but that isn't always the case. Note that I'm not referring to you, just in general. Your service has always been great, and you don't mind talking for as long as it takes on the phone. Some businesses won't talk more than five minutes regardless of customer needs. That's understandable too -- time is money, and time away from work is lost money. 

On February 23, 2005 Randy Guynn wrote:

> Tom, At least the guy REALLY does own and run a REAL business. It seems
> to me that if you want to change something maybe you should look at all
> the FAKE AMC businesses we have.
> 
> Too bad those FAKE businesses don't sign their e-mails with the truth.
> Something like
> 


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