Quote Originally Posted by HungeJ0e View Post
That's tough to hear about your experience with Maxim... I have had opposite experiences where he quickly replaced a stone which developed a hairline crack, letting me keep the original which I repaired using CA glue.

I'm noticing a couple long term vendors seem to be struggling and resorting to desperation tactics (Jared's antics, etc.... can't help but notice his store TSS is no longer stocking the wide variety of items it used to...). Seems like hard times out there for some folks...
I can understand that, it's still no reason or excuse for their behavior.
They're killing their own business faster this way. IF that is even the problem.
It also forms my opinion about their person.

I sent him an e-mail with pictures and questions. I didn't even ask him to replace or fix anything. Just asked for his advice via e-mail and a simple acknowledgement that the strop was not up to standard. But nothing. I can't say our experiences have been similar with Maxim.