MonteSS Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Is there, or should there be a list of blanks to stay away from? I know all the dealers have good and bad but I have had a few that are real bad and might save someone else from being pissed like I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I think that it is a good idea to help others. However having a pinned thread that tells you not to go here........I don't know if TU would want to commit to this. There is a right to free speech in the media tho. If we were correct in our post it would be ok, but then there will others who may not be correct in what they post. My reference to this is what happen lately about a vendor. I still think it's a good idea. Just don't know how much garbage will be put there. I would like to hear from business owners that are members here about it and a TU Rep. The owners here I respect and would value their opinions. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I think it is a bad idea. Don't get me wrong, I would certainly want to know if I was in the market for blanks. The issue is that you would be damaging a persons livelihood. Procedure should be followed; contact the vendor and give him/her a chance to redeem themselves and set things right. If the problem is not resolved, then post it, to see if others have had the same problem. Let the vendor know about the public post and give them a chance to get their act together. If the problem is then rectified, post the result. As for a sticky, definitely not! Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 This would be very subjective, who is to say what's "Bad" and what's not. I agree we have all gotten blanks that did not live up to our expectations. I would suggest we keep using the pinned thread "Blank crankbait body links" and post your experience, the good and bad and why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzfly Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I would also say it's not a good idea. If I am paying less than $3.00 per blank, I don't have very high expectations of perfect or even just ok blanks. Their is a reason they are selling them cheep. If I get some duds thats the cost of doing business. If I go to a high end place or a name brand supplier then I would expect better quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I hear ya. The vendors should keep track of what they are selling I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I agree Monte they should. Some don't care if they get a few that are cow paddy's and for others 3.00 is some money for a piece of plastic if it doesn't work. I guess it's your point of reference. I may not care for what I get, but I do care about others. This is the problem with doing business online with some companies they will just get rid of them anyway they can. It's all in the buck or whatever currency you use. As I stated, you got live wire people that just jump way to soon and accuse someone wrongly. You must take it all the way out before you accuse a company. I'm with AZ, just keep the info as it has been in Blank Crankbait Body Link. JMO Take care, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ron Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I kinda mentioned this a while back but more of having a pinned thread with reviews. And I don't mean bad mouthing any company but, an actual review of the blanks. I purchased 30 xyz blanks from abc. Of the 30 blanks I found 1 with bad seams. Once finished, they were fitted with 6mm split rings, and #4 xyz trebles. Then give examples of how you tested a fair sample and the action. That's a simple example but I'm sure a moderator could come up with a fair format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I am not talking about a single bad or defective bait. I have 110s that have too many balls and sinks like a rock, 1.5 sb ko that are totaly wrong shape, weight and and size than real bait, and a pointer ko with no weight transfer that floats like a bobber. Same baits from other source are great. Maybe I am just too picky. Edited February 17, 2017 by MonteSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 You are not picky Monte if you don't get a resolution in the issue from the vender. It's when a person that gets a few in a order of let's say twenty. This person doesn't contact the vender doesn't do anything to allow a correction by a vender. Gets on here and starts a rant. People here that doesn't know the vender thinks on crap I'm not dealing with them. The poor vender never had a chance. You can just ruin a person this way. When we say something, we need to think first and not with emotions. Your reputation Monte would make me believe you much more. Dale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
