Being threatened!

[geoff]

This guy sounds a right tosser but no one seems to have mentioned the perfect cure. It is called a bag of 6'' nails and a hammer.

1). Find where he operates from.

2). Observe the length of processed wood.

3) Only select un-processed wood.

4) Drive Nails into wood at distances that correspond to log length on a 45 degree angle.

5). Retire to a safe distance from operation.

 

I dont think that a good idea,& that post will not endear you to other people on here,people that commit this sort of act are not to be trusted imo.

[kev7937]

My guess is that this is the listing:

 

Cubic Metre of Hardwood Split Firewood Logs Stove Woodburner | eBay

 

He does sound like an utter muppet. Problem is, most people are stupid and he might well take some of your custom, but if you are always able to sell out before the winter's end, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

Is that not the op's listing?

 

Or am I getting confused?

[WorcsWuss]

This guy sounds a right tosser but no one seems to have mentioned the perfect cure. It is called a bag of 6'' nails and a hammer.

1). Find where he operates from.

2). Observe the length of processed wood.

3) Only select un-processed wood.

4) Drive Nails into wood at distances that correspond to log length on a 45 degree angle.

5). Retire to a safe distance from operation.

 

Or the better solution, which is to ignore him completely, don't respond to his emails, don't even read then, add him to the junk mail list and get on with life...

[Big J]

Is that not the op's listing?

 

Or am I getting confused?

 

It is (I assume) - I didn't see it linked within the thread so posted it.

[kev7937]

It is (I assume) - I didn't see it linked within the thread so posted it.

 

My mistake, I thought you were referring to the listing as his competitors

[gensetsteve]

I think that ebay listing is spot on. It explains the difference between different bag sizes. It is also honest and up front about the logs being un seasoned.

[firewoodman]

Interesting reading ash, pm me the other advert please and i'll see if i know him,

 

put on your ebay ad next time that you are the only supplier in your area to be recommended by the former Ty Nant Timber Firewood Company and your customers can contact me too for verification if you like.

 

I doubt he will do anything to harm your business though, If he does you have enough friends in the game to help you out and get going again.

[firewoodman]

hey ash

it might be this comment on your web site that has annoyed him

 

"Builders bag loads" Dont be fooled!

 

At AJ Firewood we are fed up of other firewood merchants selling "builders bulk bags" of firewood and passing them off as cubic metre loads! A builders bag is half a cubic metre and to show you the size difference here is a picture.

 

its also " odourless" for the firelighters mate

is it cwmbran logs by any chance??

 

how is that iphone card payment app working out for you too??

what are the costs like??

Edited February 24, 2013 by firewoodman

[ash_smith123]

hey ash

it might be this comment on your web site that has annoyed him

 

"Builders bag loads" Dont be fooled!

 

At AJ Firewood we are fed up of other firewood merchants selling "builders bulk bags" of firewood and passing them off as cubic metre loads! A builders bag is half a cubic metre and to show you the size difference here is a picture.

 

its also " odourless" for the firelighters mate

is it cwmbran logs by any chance??

 

how is that iphone card payment app working out for you too??

what are the costs like??

 

he didnt say anything about the website seemed to be harping on about my ebay add. Just seems to be a pleb thats not selling anything. He will be having some of my customers this week, the timing belt snapped on the van today so it wont be going anywhere for a week or two Nightmare mate!

And that comment doesnt slag people off that sell builders bags, but theres alot of people around here that have a builders bag in there picture and call them ton builders bags and say it as a "cubic metre" as you probably know!

dont think its cwmbran logs, hes from duffryn and doesnt have a website or anything. Cwmbran logs are a community enterprise thing arnt they?!

Yea its really good, alot more customers are using it now. they do a chip and pin machine for it now too. It works out 2.7% so not too bad. Was thinking of charging to use it but we will see how it goes.

[firewoodman]

i know of the guy from duffryn, I can a very big inconvenience to his business than he can be to yours, he's not the sharpest tool in the box!!!

 

his problem is for a long time he was the only one in the area that was selling on ebay, theres now loads, its not his main income and he does everything the hard way, Ive not met him, but the boys tell me what hes like when they drop stuff off to him

 

My very good friend is his main source of raw material, but may not be for long if he carries on like that, and will certainly end in a few months anyway he gets his firewood production up and running.

 

If he were a clever person, he would realise there is a fair distance between the two of you.

 

if it were me i would change the comment to...........

 

""At AJ Firewood we are aware of the confusion of firewood merchants selling "builders bulk bags" of firewood and passing them off as cubic metre loads! The industry standard is to sell by a measured volume, usually a cubic meter.

 

A builders bag is half a cubic metre and to show you the size difference here is a picture.""

 

its a bit more pc, but its your site though.

 

 

one question, how does he know you have a new machine???

Edited February 24, 2013 by firewoodman