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Author: Pete
Subject: #4 Jib
Info: (5454 views) Posted: Tuesday 5-19-20 12:08:41 PM

Hi Bill,

I guess these are fairly tough times for everyone. I apologize for the timing of this last message...just had a hard time believing that you could get a new #4 made anywhere in the world for $275 shipped... just the cost of the raw materials wholesale in the US would exceed $275 before any type of shipping, design, cutting, labor hours, etc.

I would think that currently there are issues with new sail orders coming out of Hong Kong Sailmakers Inc. Contracted delivery times most likely are 2 months out at this point...personally I am trying as hard as possible to NOT buy anything made in China...it is very difficult but IMHO worth the extra effort to support all goods made in the USA....from a $2 toothbrush to a $2,000 sail I am looking/researching ways to buy stuff that is made in the Good Old USA!

Stay Safe,

Pete

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    Bill Paar ~ Tuesday 1-28-20 11:35:50 AM
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      Pete ~ Thursday 1-30-20 11:50:47 AM
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        Bill ~ Monday 2-3-20 11:26:03 AM
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          Steve Katzman ~ Monday 2-3-20 12:25:55 PM
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            Pete ~ Friday 4-24-20 07:48:29 AM
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              William Paar ~ Sunday 4-26-20 12:05:51 PM
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                Pete ~ Tuesday 5-19-20 12:08:41 PM