Southwest Moto - Page 5

SalMaglie · 12-27-2008, 04:18 PM

Yep,that's Blaine...no time for fools. I live a stone's throw away from his shop, and I went by the other day to see if he had a tire in stock for one of my bikes. There was a sign on the door that said the business was sold and to go to Arizona Honda on the other side of town(it's one of the Honda "power" dealers, or whatever the corporate hype is).

Sad to see him go. It was great having a place right around the corner where I could drop off a wheel and have a new tire put on for a good price. There's a new place down the street from him near I-10 though that's only $4 more for the same tire. I hope the service is just as good.

rufus · 12-27-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rufus

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that response. Direct, to the point and seems to cover all bases. I would have thanked the guy, NOT canceled my order. Some of you people need to put your purse down and pull that stick out of your ass.

Some of you NEED to read this again....and again and again.........

twinrider · 12-28-2008, 04:20 AM

Openboatt, wash that sand out of your mangina, it's making you irritable

YnotJP? · 12-28-2008, 07:14 AM

Openboatt, change the password on your computer, some nut is using it to send stupid messages....

Gummee! · 12-28-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SalMaglie

Yep,that's Blaine...no time for fools. I live a stone's throw away from his shop, and I went by the other day to see if he had a tire in stock for one of my bikes. There was a sign on the door that said the business was sold and to go to Arizona Honda on the other side of town(it's one of the Honda "power" dealers, or whatever the corporate hype is).

Sad to see him go. It was great having a place right around the corner where I could drop off a wheel and have a new tire put on for a good price. There's a new place down the street from him near I-10 though that's only $4 more for the same tire. I hope the service is just as good.

The doods at On Any Moto seem to be good to know. Was over there a few weeks ago. One of em was Blaine's former employee.

I need some TKCs for the big pig. Hafta head on down soon.

M

Pantah · 12-29-2008, 02:27 PM

It was a sketchy response to get from any merchant, but with those prices and delivery speed, I can be bought

I hope the new owners will carry on the pricing. I can't get TKC 80's or Pirelli Scorps that cheap anywhere.

infoatnmmoto · 12-29-2008, 03:19 PM

Blaine. Keepin' it real.

SalMaglie · 12-29-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gummee!

The doods at On Any Moto seem to be good to know. Was over there a few weeks ago. One of em was Blaine's former employee.

I need some TKCs for the big pig. Hafta head on down soon.

M

Stopped by On Any Moto today for a new tire, but they were closed(Sunday and Monday). When I was there last week they ordered the tire and didn't even ask for a deposit or phone number.

Dave JP · 12-30-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotrider

He's a funny guy with a good sense of humor who thinks life is too short to waste time dealing with dipshits. The wiser (older) I get I feel the same way.

Enjoy retirement Blaine

I don't know Blaine, but right on, brother.

Biz Owner Dave

sleazy rider · 12-31-2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Django Loco

I don't agree. When you "show 'em the door" it doesn't end there, as shown in this very thread. That "idiot" customer you've rudely shown the door now goes out and makes it his life's work to RUIN YOU AND YOUR REPUTATION.

In the case at hand, it would have been SO EASY for Blaine to be civil, friendly and even funny .... but NOT at the customers expense.
The guy was just plain wrong.

As I said, some customers will NEVER be satisfied. Look at all the responses here standing up for SWMoto and his great service, sense of humor and outstanding prices. Good service will outshine any asshat that thinks he can ruin your rep. My sales numbers and peace of mind went thru the roof when I adopted the "show 'em the door" policy. Sales literally doubled and returns went to nil. YMMV, but I'll stick to my guns.

Gummee! · 01-04-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dwsAZ

I don't know Blaine, but right on, brother.

Biz Owner Dave

Went to On Any Moto for new TKCs and mounting. $15 per mounting and balancing. Same prices as 'across the street' for the tires. I'm a happy camper.

Give em a shot if yer local. I don't know about shipping, etc. ala SWMototires tho.

M

rockn6gs · 01-04-2009, 11:22 AM

Gummee, could you post up the contact info for Any Moto??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gummee!

Went to On Any Moto for new TKCs and mounting. $15 per mounting and balancing. Same prices as 'across the street' for the tires. I'm a happy camper.

Give em a shot if yer local. I don't know about shipping, etc. ala SWMototires tho.

M

airgord · 01-04-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rockn6gs

Gummee, could you post up the contact info for Any Moto??

Not Gummee, but try this; www.onanymoto.com

rockn6gs · 01-04-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by airgord

Not Gummee, but try this; www.onanymoto.com

voyageurs · 01-04-2009, 05:12 PM

i just emailed blaine today, and he replied and said he was still in business.

bob

12-28-2008, 07:14 AM	#64
YnotJP? Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Philippines and Seattle Oddometer: 1,622	Openboatt Openboatt, change the password on your computer, some nut is using it to send stupid messages....

12-29-2008, 02:27 PM	#66
Pantah Red Sox Nation Joined: Oct 2004 Location: India Wharf Oddometer: 8,896	It was a sketchy response to get from any merchant, but with those prices and delivery speed, I can be bought I hope the new owners will carry on the pricing. I can't get TKC 80's or Pirelli Scorps that cheap anywhere. __________________ Straight ahead and faster -Bo Weaver 1970 "There I was..." -Griffin Niner Three Hotel

12-29-2008, 03:19 PM	#67
infoatnmmoto with the band Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Deflecting wifi signals off Kolob Oddometer: 16,092	Blaine. Keepin' it real. __________________ Free Pussy Riot!!

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12-27-2008, 04:18 PM	#61
SalMaglie Gimp rider Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Old Pueblo, Az Oddometer: 375	Yep,that's Blaine...no time for fools. I live a stone's throw away from his shop, and I went by the other day to see if he had a tire in stock for one of my bikes. There was a sign on the door that said the business was sold and to go to Arizona Honda on the other side of town(it's one of the Honda "power" dealers, or whatever the corporate hype is). Sad to see him go. It was great having a place right around the corner where I could drop off a wheel and have a new tire put on for a good price. There's a new place down the street from him near I-10 though that's only $4 more for the same tire. I hope the service is just as good.

12-28-2008, 04:20 AM	#63
twinrider pass the catnip Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Oddometer: 7,554	Openboatt, wash that sand out of your mangina, it's making you irritable

01-04-2009, 05:12 PM	#75
voyageurs Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: hot vegas Oddometer: 23	i just emailed blaine today, and he replied and said he was still in business. bob