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Title: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: LBR on April 11, 2013, 08:30:00 AM
In the almost 20 years I've been in this business, I never thought I'd be saying this......

Due to being overwhelmed with orders, along with my responsibilities as a volunteer coach for the NASP, President of the Southern Traditional Archery Association, and other duties, I have to stop taking orders for a while until I can get caught up.  I rather do this than make my customers wait indefinately.

Currently, I hope to resume taking orders in mid-May, after the NASP National Championship.  At worst, I should have an update no later than then.

My sincere apologies for the inconvenience, especially to my long-time customers.  Videos are still available for shipment.

This announcement will be on my site as soon as my webmaster gets to it.

Chad
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: BWD on April 11, 2013, 11:39:00 PM
Sounds to me like you need to work on your multitasking skills Chad...   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: ArkyBob on April 12, 2013, 08:18:00 AM
Chad, I'm sure everyone will understand. Sounds like you've got a lot on the table right now. Keep us posted and good luck.

BOB
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: Del Savio on April 12, 2013, 09:19:00 AM
You are doing the sane thing and announcing it is the coniderate thing. Quality all the way.  Lou
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on April 12, 2013, 09:40:00 AM
Smart move Chad. Having customers calling all the time wanting to know where their order is only adds to the stress on your end.

Troy
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: FerretWYO on April 12, 2013, 10:07:00 AM
That is what real customer service is about. A well restected move Chad. As soon as your able to take orders again I am sure you will be loaded up with all you can handle.
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: PowDuck on April 13, 2013, 07:14:00 AM
Totally understand, Chad. After our conversation the other day I don't see how you even have time to sleep.

Best of luck to you.

Bruce
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: calgarychef on April 13, 2013, 07:54:00 AM
Wow, I'm glad I stocked up.  I guess this is what happens when you make the best product on the market.
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: tradhunter on April 13, 2013, 12:21:00 PM
Chad, love the strings I got so far from ya, got others in line to get more from ya, keep up the good work and we will keep ya busy!
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: calgarychef on April 13, 2013, 02:43:00 PM
It might be time to bring on a part timer to take some of the strain off of you.  Lots of good businesses have vanished because the owners tried to do too much themselves.
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: Shawn Leonard on April 13, 2013, 05:32:00 PM
Chad, very nice to let people know!! You make a great string and as said above your customer service is top notch! Good Luck in all you do!! Shawn
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: Rick Wiltshire on April 13, 2013, 07:11:00 PM
Prime example of how communication to customers is VITAL for a successful business.
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: Friend on April 13, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Your both warranted and candid communication vividly maintains upholding the customer needs and expectations as primary.

Thank you.....
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: Lowrider on April 13, 2013, 08:34:00 PM
Chad thanks for the heads up. Glad I got mine last week. As others have said.great guy,good strings,and good service. Hang in there. Most times things work out.
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: LBR on April 13, 2013, 10:41:00 PM
I really appreciate the good word!  It's all good--I'm not about to go off the deep end or anything (well, no closer than usual).  I just hate making folks wait.  Things are going great here, I've just got to get a few fires put out before I take on anything more.

We have our NASP State Championship coming up this week.  I'll be there from Monday-Wednesday to help with that.  

We have our Jerry Pierce Memorial tournament coming up in May, plus the NASP National Championship.  I'll be in KY with BCY for that for 4 days..  

In June, we have our Catch-a-Dream Charity Tournament. Toward the end of June it's the NASP World Championship in MO, with BCY for 3 or 4 days.

Then comes July, when I'll be travelling to CT to BCY, from there to PA for Denton Hill, back to CT, then back home.  That's another 7-10 days gone.  

During all that, I need to get several hundred strings finished.  Just don't have enough hours in the day to do all that, plus take on new orders.

So....I had to make a decision...the only logical one was to stop taking new orders for now, until I can get caught up.

Again, thanks for the kind words, and for your patience!

Chad
Title: Re: Announcement from Champion Custom Bowstrings
Post by: Lowrider on April 13, 2013, 11:49:00 PM
Chad you just have not thought this thru. If others can drive down the road and text on the telephone I don't see why you can't twist up a few strings while doing all of your road trips. Hah! Be safe.