Re: ★ Ryan's Laser Build Shop [POWERFUL BURNING LASERS] [Build Service] [High Quality
@Ryan - I'm not really all too worried about selling the Copperhead. I've sold plenty of builds - enough that I am a reputable seller here. That's why I haven't lowered the price any further. I am content to keep it before I let it go for less.
@Bloom - I am not going to be selling all too many builds in the future anyway. I am a bit worried about the FDA knocking on my door like they did to Moh for selling lasers. That's why I have my BlitzBuck entering mass production soon (already sold 20 boards) - so that I can pay for my laser hobby.
Point is, we have a lot of people here who just look on the B/S/T forums and are sort of noobish when it comes to pricing on parts. They see WL offering things for $1k, and they're like, wow, this guy is selling something for only $300? That's a steal! When in reality, he is ripping them off just as hard.
I don't want to see a bunch of people get ripped off, which
will happen because Ryan is using rather... amoral tactics to attract buyers away from the more reputable and reliable sellers (again - not talking about myself - I haven't built a laser explicitly for sale in a while). Most buyers will assume that, because Ryan has a "pro" shop, he must be very experienced, have great prices, etc. He talks about top-quality things, and custom machined heatsinks, implying they are specially made.
He is acting like a business does, and this forum is
not for that. If you want to run a business, open up a thread in the Companies Section or buy an ad. This is a hobbyist forum as it should be.
That's why I am "butt-hurt." He is attempting (and succeeding) at profiting off of hobbyists for seemingly pure profit-based reasons.
@gif: I get frustrated at people ripping others off. Like I said - I am not really selling lasers anymore. This isn't part of my income
It's a hobby to me - I have a real job.
EDIT: Also done here.