Introducing D.C. Lewis Footwear - Affiliate Thread - Page 37

Originally Posted by NAMOR 


Jelly. And I hate shoooz

Originally Posted by Quarantanove 

I emailed and PMed the guys at DC Lewis about a week ago, and no response.  Does anyone know if they're away?

Originally Posted by SpooPoker 

My pleasure to help!

Originally Posted by Charlie's Wardrobe 

Spoo I've been quietly wondering about these guys for a while not so much to buy from them but moreso what the deal exactly is, you seem to be clued up more than most but this thread is littered with guys like I quoted above that don't get much response while you and a few others seem to have a pretty good flow of them coming. Not that I'm suggesting anything by the way, but they themsleves seem to be hardly on SF anymore, despite being affiliates. Do they have a website coming? A quick google of them shows only this thread, a review on put this on and a link to KW and that's it. A necessity to any small business is at the very least a website or some kind of blog that you can communicate with. Unless of course they are relying on the one income source (ie SF) for their business, which anyone who has ever run a business will know is a recipe for disaster. Anyone else know anything?

Originally Posted by Charlie's Wardrobe 

Spoo I've been quietly wondering about these guys for a while not so much to buy from them but moreso what the deal exactly is, you seem to be clued up more than most but this thread is littered with guys like I quoted above that don't get much response while you and a few others seem to have a pretty good flow of them coming. Not that I'm suggesting anything by the way, but they themsleves seem to be hardly on SF anymore, despite being affiliates. Do they have a website coming? A quick google of them shows only this thread, a review on put this on and a link to KW and that's it. A necessity to any small business is at the very least a website or some kind of blog that you can communicate with. Unless of course they are relying on the one income source (ie SF) for their business, which anyone who has ever run a business will know is a recipe for disaster. Anyone else know anything?

Originally Posted by lychyrychy 

I swear you guys are like into your late 70s and still type like teens

Originally Posted by in stitches 


i find the best way to explain, is to have them shipped to the office and sneak them into the house.

Originally Posted by distinctive 

Regardless, I admittedly have been a little behind in my responses and to those who have been neglected, I do apologize. I have been extremely busy and when you go out of town for a week, things get backed up quickly.
To those of you that have asked questions that have not been answered, I will get to them as soon as I can. The main reason I haven't responded more quickly to some questions are because they are typically, do you have ____ model in _____ size. I was actually waiting for the shoes to arrive here before replying so that I would know what is available aside from the pre-orders. They are starting to trickle in now and I should have them all here and shipped (to those that pre-ordered) by the end of the next week. I certainly appreciate everyone's patience.

Originally Posted by Achilles_ 

I already do that.
The problem is, she found that mint website. She might notice $450/$500 being missing
It's sad, but I have seriously thought about donating plasma to make money for my shoe/clothing buying habit, and I have trypanophobia (only sorta kidding)

Originally Posted by distinctive 


That's a strange statement. I don't think two to three emails equates to littered. I appreciate your input but I don't think it's very appropriate to state your opinions on what you think will work for someone else's business. I don't mind a private message with your "advice" but I find this a bit insulting

Originally Posted by ManCrush 



It seems to me that Charlie was simply reaching out to SF to see if anyone had better luck with contact.  As an owner of more than one small business, Charlie's critique of running a small business is dead-on, as displeasing as this may be to you.  You may want to consider a rather simple solution of an auto-email telling a prospective client what you outlined in response to Charlie...and that a more personal email is pending when shipments and time constraints are met.  It's better than silence.  Then, at least you won't have these guys chomping at the bit in a day or two when no email is received. 

You sound like an artisan, and I can appreciate that, but getting offended when a prospective client, who has obvious interest in your product, reaches out to other sartorial minded men with legitimate concerns isn't helpful.  It makes you sound snippy and defensive, and leaves me wondering what your response would be if I try to return shoes, or don't like the fit.  I've heard some of the big boys, like AE, will practically stand on their head and piss in their ear to satisfy a client, and they don't get snippy when they're dogged on this forum.  A lesson well learned for those who want to jump in the pool with the big boys.  Just sayin'.

Originally Posted by rikod 

I agree with crush, with reason or not I think distinctive response was inappropriate, makes me feel uncomfortable about sending him an email or expressing my opinion here like i'm going to get grilled if I don't choose my words carefully.