Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread - Page 253

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink 

Do you know the name of the book?

Originally Posted by Grammaton Cleric 

Thank you. Blue Riband?

Originally Posted by Grammaton Cleric 

Thanks medtech and Kuro. Just shot an email to Ray Hammett to get the brown/grey pow!

Originally Posted by kolecho 

Ray runs W. Bill but I am sure he will forward your note to the guys at Smith Woollens as the two are owned by the same people.

Originally Posted by Grammaton Cleric 

I've always bought my Smith cloth directly from Ray - never dealt with anyone from SW.

Originally Posted by kolecho 

You are better off getting to know the Smith guys if you buy worsteds often enough.

Originally Posted by Grammaton Cleric 

Why? Its, as you said, the same company and I have an existing relationship with Ray. He's quick to answer questions, mail swatches, and I doubt that Ray charges me more than an "official" Smiths guy.

Originally Posted by kolecho 

It's not about price. Ray deals with tweed, linen and overcoatings. The guys at Smith deal with worsteds. The two premises are within walking distance but I don't think Ray keeps worsted patterns at his place. He has to send your request to the Smith guys. It's easier for you to go direct to Smith and deal with people there who handle worsteds on a daily basis and have such patterns/pieces/rolls within arm's reach to send to you.

Originally Posted by Grammaton Cleric 

Interesting how you presume how something is 'easier' for me / him, but I appreciate your concern. For the record, Ray does keep some worsteds at his underground office, and people like Sean at SW have often referred me back to Ray.
This strikes me as the classic SF post where people feel the need to uncessantly demonstrate their knowledge when no question was asked or assistance requested.

Originally Posted by Grammaton Cleric 

bonfanti