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I did the same thing as above. When I received my package there was a note from Charlie requesting my phone number on my next order so he could better suit my needs

 

This is the holidays so I would cut him a little slack when it comes to ordering.

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More than willing to cut some slack.

Still genuinely intrigued by his operation, though... No email, no website to speak of, no credit cards... I know it all probably helps keeping prices down, but... I just might have to ask him directly in my note.

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Just wanted to say I placed an order with Mr. Collins a few months ago. He was very cordial, and full of information. He even gave some tips on tying a couple of patterns I was working on. My order arrived promptly and was exactly as promised and contained a short note from Mr. Collins. Would definitely order from him again.

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I did the same thing as above. When I received my package there was a note from Charlie requesting my phone number on my next order so he could better suit my needs

This is the holidays so I would cut him a little slack when it comes to ordering.

Agreement 100% On this flytire, hard to imagine anything more distressing than being a one man band over the holidays.

 

#beenthere.donethat.ain't.no.fun!

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The deed is done and the check is in the mail.

I included the famous note with a couple of questions, some background, and an order for what I want, if he thinks it works.

I am excited. It is going to be a long wait.

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Charlie has always been easy to deal with for me. I've ordered from him maybe 7 or 8 times over the last 10 years or more. He sells top quality feathers so you won't be disappointed.

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Bimini, I'm curious what you think about the hackle you got from Charlie. I recently ordered a few capes, including a Rusty Dun. This was my 3rd time in 4 years ordering from him. Once again, I was incredibly satisfied. It's good stuff.

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I do not know yet.

Long story short, he returned my original check and letter with a note of his own where he went on about how only he chooses the colors, etc...

So I sent it back about two weeks ago and I have not heard since.

I am afraid it is going to be a “No hackle for you!... Next!” kind of situation.

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Lol That's pretty funny Bimini15. Made me laugh. He will be at the Edison show I think and as I don't know where u are it maybe too far.

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Bimini, I'm curious what you think about the hackle you got from Charlie. I recently ordered a few capes, including a Rusty Dun. This was my 3rd time in 4 years ordering from him. Once again, I was incredibly satisfied. It's good stuff.

 

His Rusty Dun is great.

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Bimini's joke was funny because it does sound a little like the soup Nazi if you've been followinf the story. I have nothing but good things to say about him and his product but everyone can have a bad day. I would be comfortable telling you that I think you'd be pleased with your order. NEXT !

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Mogup got the reference to Seinfelds soup Nazi.

The experience is being funny as in interesting, different. No credit card, no email, etc... It is not the way I am used to order these days.

But I have no complaints at this point because I knew all of that going in and I chose to order anyways.

And I have not tried to call him either to ask about the order.

So, like I said, I have nothing to report yet, good or bad. I am going to wait a few more days and go from there.

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