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I DARE you or anyone to find another business that treats their customers as well as Adam's does.   

An old Americana tub is the perfect size. I soak mine overnight in APC to clean it.

It always feels better when you lose your marbles.........then find them again.  Welcome back marbles.....I mean Dylan .    

Thank God Rich doesn't have to quit

Thank God Rich doesn't have to quit

Thank God Rich doesn't have to quit

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone... it feels good to be back at it and I've got some cool stuff planned, of course I'll be here talking with all of you daily.

So is this 12 noon Eastern or Mountain. I need to know when I should take my lunch break!!!

If it's Ricky Bobby...........I quit. 

MOOK!  ???

We like transparency here at Adam's, and here is the reality: Shipping is the enemy of our business friends. You don't win paying shipping, and neither do we! FedEx wins. The reality is, the average order that leaves our HQ costs us between $11 and $13 to ship to you.
 
The alternatives are:
 
1- Use the USPS and save 50%, but increase shipping times to 7-10 days, no tracking.
2- Pack profit into the products by raising prices, so we can cover shipping and offer it free on orders over a certain threshold.
3- Initiate an Amazon-Style membership to cover a year of free shipping.
4- Sell everything through Amazon, who offers cheap shipping through their Prime program.
 
Anybody see a neat solution out there that I didn't mention? Our FedEx bill is nearly $500,000 this year, and trust me, $10K out to them every week, when we collect $3-4K in shipping from customers, hurts!
 
Has anyone seen my Bugatti? Ferrari? My villa? No, you have not, because we drive a pickup and a mini van. This awesome company is a passion, supporting American manufacturing, much more than it is a profit center. I love this business!!
 
If we could offer reasonable prices and free shipping even on small orders, we would! Consider a 2-bottle order. Total is $40. Product costs are roughly 50%, shipping cost 25%, and overhead costs, staff, rent, website, events, etc., another 25%.
 
It doesn't take a CPA to realize this process is dripping in red ink! So, we offer specials occasionally on shipping orders over $150, so the shipping can be absorbed.
 
Free or discounted shipping isn't making Amazon profitable either! http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/11/04/why-amazon-is-not-making-money.aspx
 
So, friends, the solutions we sell are made mostly by Americans. We don't employ Asian jail-laborers, so we can get ultra cheap goods with fat profit potential.
 
Did you ask for this narrative? No, you did not, but thanks for reading, and as always, thank you for your business!
 
-Adam

Thompsons racing has a PC for $129. That's a good deal. I started with one and still use it occasionally. Go to Adams home page and look under Find a Dealer. You'll find Thompsons racing listed there. Eric will treat you right.

If it's who I think you mean you're right.

I believe we met the "Shine Doctor" at Adam's party at Carlisle.  Great guy.

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That may be, Chris, but for someone on a limited budget or who may not want to spend that much, I think the PC is a good option.

WOW! This stuff is great... I like it much better then VRT, even though VRT did the trick when needed. Very happy with the product... just thought I'd share!
 
The test subject... (iPhone)
 

Plenty of people get just as good of results with a PC, it may just take a little bit more time. Myself, as much as I know a cyclo/flex/rupes are better than a PC, I just couldn't recommend a $350+ polisher to somebody that wasn't sure this was their "thing".
 
I say get a PC, if you enjoy polishing upgrade to a better unit. You can still get plenty of uses out of the PC whether it be 4" pad duty or sealant/wax application.

Phil, I'am sure I speak for everyone that has twisted your arm here.  You won't be disappointed if and when you take the plunge.  You will have to let us know what you end up with.  

Ed, you have a good point. Though, I'm not REALLY on a budget. My initial thought was I didn't want to spend more than necessary in case the hobby didn't stick.
But as Adam and others pointed out, a lower quality machine may not give me the ideal experience that would allow me to get the most enjoyment.
 
Thanks to everyone.

Not that I don't still use my PC, but that thing is more work than the Cyclo or Flex.  And vibrates too much, IMO.  A newbie that is on the fence about detailing is going to be disappointed with the PC IMO.  If I were to suggest a polisher to a newbie, it would be the Cyclo.  

You got the $$ to cover it ? If not I am sure we can all chip in a a couple of bucks.
Wrong time of year for this!

Doesn't matter if it's a dog or a cat, we form attachments to these creatures, sometimes as deep as we have with our own kids. And when  we lose one it hurts. Sorry for your loss Ed.  

Yes they are!!
Ed sorry about your dog.
 
 
Missin' my black and tan dog, might be time for another, as I poke at these keys with a tear in my eye. 

That was 30 years ago.  I doubt they were even invented then!  
That would be one good prank to pull on someone though if you put baby powder INTO a Master Blaster.......then when they turn it on...............................