Don't know but he was a piece of work. I stayed there a lot in the 90's and got along with him a little, but I wouldn't say I was one of his "top 4". Eventually, I decided to stay other places that didn't give out that kinda treatment. That dark haired female employee of his could really cook a good burger, though. Sure miss those days of good 'ole Mutha Fork.

If I was fishing with his trolling motor I might see the need for his irritation, but since it is mine and I'm the one taking the risk I'm not sure why that would PO him so bad.

None of that changes the fact that I went into his business, tried to spend my money with him, and got nothing but an attitude from the instant I met him.

BTW, there's a difference between stupid and assessing a situation and deciding to take a risk anyway. What's the worst that is going to happen if it comes loose? I'll cuss a little, say, "Oh well, I guess that wasn't the best idea", and buy another trolling motor? The one I have is ten years old so I guess I am willing to "roll the dice" with it, so to speak.

But...thanks for valuable your input anyway.

If it's ET Sonar that's par for the course. Was in a bind a few weeks back and needed a hummingbird tm bracket. Not only did they charge me triple the price but he never even said thanks for the business. If it weren't for 4 inch ringworms I would never go in the place ! Everybody tells me he just can't hear, maybe but his rude.

After Bill sold Rainswood they moved up to the Panhandle. I haven't heard from him since they sold but you're right Millie could fix a mean cheeseburger!

By your response it appears you are a little overly sensitive in my opinion, and guess what he can tell you that you are stupid if he wants and then you can go elsewhere and spend your money as well.

It's not like he called you a lot of names and question your manhood for acting somewhat like a female

I am sorry the dude hurt your feelings, get a hug it will make thing better

+1

I agree with you. To me it's never OK to just be blatantly rude and would go elsewhere but don't let it get you all worked up.

No excuse but whoever he dealt with before you might have impacted it. I work retail and there are some real A holes out there, it's very easy to let one of them ruin a day.

I can see at least two other people in this thread have had the same experience I had with this guy, so I didn't get special treatment. LOL.

I'm not "overly worked up". I just wonder what makes some merchants think it's okay to treat their customers that way. I have run a business before. Proving to your customers that they are wrong or stupid is a good way to go out of business.

Interesting advertising here^^^^. Absolutely no address or hint of where they are located in their add. What town are they located in?

That is very unprofessional. However from his side I can understand the irritation. Nothing is worst than guessing on parts and mounts that can not be returned. He just had a very poor way of communicating this to you. Serial numbers are the absolute only way of looking up parts. If he did look it up and it happened to be wrong. He would have an angry customer. That costed him money, and he still has to fix the problem. Take the serial number and a few picture back to him. I'm sure he will be appreciative, and you might have a new buddy. You need to have your information.

I don't go there just for the very reason Razorback stated. He isn't being overly sensitive.

Here is a funny story.

Reaction Innovation has a color called Homer Special that is a special run color. East Texas Sonar carries most all of their products. I knew they didn't have the color because I called to check, and was told that they carry every color made in a Beaver, so the person on the other end of the line basically called me stupid for asking about a color that R.I. doesn't make.
The next day I had my buddy go up there and ask for some Beavers in Homer Special.
Well he was berated for asking about a color that didn't exist, so he pulls out a package with a couple in it. They get on the phone with R.I. and had to eat a little crow. Glad their throat was big enough for them to swallow it.

Basically everyone that walks in is a D.A.

I wouldn't go back there,a customer should be treated with respect regardless of the problem.I get the same response from Southwest Parts in Dallas where I get my reels cleaned !

Truth is he is probably just a hard individual to deal with, I have had experiences with people that act like that and if they do an outstanding job it's just something you have to put up with if you care to. If not ust take your money elsewhere.

I am not making excuses for him because I have no idea who he is, but maybe something happened in his life to make him this way, or maybe he is just a butt head. LOL

Life's too short to be grouchy

Why doesn't the idiot just buy some hearing aids if he can't hear??