Premium Members JimBartell Posted October 17, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Last Thursday was the 10th anniversary of the shipping of the first BFD's. Damn. When I designed this thing I thought I'd sell a hundred, maybe three hundred tops. As of Friday it was 1371 and sales are as strong as ever. I just wanted to say a great big "THANK YOU" to everyone who has helped and supported me in this with all the kind words and recommendations to your peers. With your help the BFD is in use on every continent (except Antartica, those penguins are so snobby) and in over 50 countries. Your support has allowed me to avoid having to get a "real job" for 10+ years and to hang out in my garage and watch L & O/CSI reruns for hours every day. Basically, my idea of paradise. Next get together, drinks are on me. Especially if it is in Ron Baldwin's back yard and he is providing the beer. Jim "actually watching Law & Order while typing this" Bartell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Joshua Harrison Posted October 17, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Congrats! A no small part of your success is of course you, and you excellent customer service. Keep it up and the next ten years you'll sell even more :) Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members David Allen Grove Posted October 17, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Congratulations Jim! I second Josh's statements. Perhaps you could sponsor the next Steadicam Guild gathering next month to celebrate? ;) Happy owner of 2 BFD's. (Don't remember the serial numbers.. but they are in the double digits.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alan Greene Posted October 17, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 What? No mention of a 10th Anniversary Special Edition Signature Series? You know, something in titanium, with an engraved autograph, in a velvet-lined case? Pimp my BFD. Thanks Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JobScholtze Posted October 17, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 What? No mention of a 10th Anniversary Special Edition Signature Series? You know, something in titanium, with an engraved autograph, in a velvet-lined case? Pimp my BFD. Thanks Jim! Funny, i should mention that the BFD was used on antartica by me. So i guess its global now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kevin Andrews SOC Posted October 17, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 My BFD was used on the "Italian Job", but not by me. Happy to have it in my kit. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kelsey W. Smith Posted October 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I have to say, a great product but more important...... great service! Thanks for both!! Keep up the great work Jim! Kelsey W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members nick franco Posted October 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congratulations Jim! I wish you continued success and all the beer Ron will buy you. Nick "not talking to the penguins anymore" Franco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Eric Fletcher S.O.C. Posted October 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Last Thursday was the 10th anniversary of the shipping of the first BFD's. Damn. When I designed this thing I thought I'd sell a hundred, maybe three hundred tops. As of Friday it was 1371 and sales are as strong as ever. I just wanted to say a great big "THANK YOU" to everyone who has helped and supported me in this with all the kind words and recommendations to your peers. With your help the BFD is in use on every continent (except Antartica, those penguins are so snobby) and in over 50 countries. Your support has allowed me to avoid having to get a "real job" for 10+ years and to hang out in my garage and watch L & O/CSI reruns for hours every day. Basically, my idea of paradise. Awesome Jim! I remember when you were starting out on this project, IIRC you used one of my Hedens to dial in the Motor amp! Congrats and I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JensSchroeder Posted October 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congrats Jim, in my humble oppinion your BFD is like you and vice versa. Cool, nice, helpful, reliable, having fun to hang around and play with :lol: :lol: . Thanks for everything. Cheers, jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Robert Starling SOC Posted October 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congratulations Jim! Very few businesses survive their first few years and making it to ten is a testament to you designing and building a great product, delivering on-time every time and of course the exceptional customer service... not to mention those great Hawaiian shirts you wear! You're not just a manufacturer, you're a friend and we're all better because you are! Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Gus Trivino Posted October 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congrats Jim! 10 years is a good excuse to design a BFD T-shirt!! ;) Best to all, Gus ( 413, 514, 835, 894 BFD owner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Christopher T. Paul- SOC Posted October 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congrats Jim! My two units are 7+ years old and still going strong! CP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Richard W. Davis Posted October 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congrats Jim! Awesome accomplishment! Awesome product.... Awesome customer service... Awesome guy. Gonna stop before your head gets too big. Best, Rich Davis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Louis Puli SOC Posted October 18, 2009 Moderators Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congratulations Jim! A great product,great support and all around nice guy. All the best Louis ownes 8 BFD's and loving them Puli . Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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