Scrappile Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 If I am getting this correctly, Mike has sold his business! It is sold to The Wooden Teddy Bear. If this is true, I am happy for Mike, and I wish him the very best. I will really miss his great service and thank him for the years he has provided the best service and a great product. I hope the new owners can live up to Mike's reputation. Wooden Teddy Bear is based in Portland, Ore. I think they have been selling Flying Dutchman blades all along. They should know the business well. Travis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Oh no!!!!!!!!!! Age may have something to do with it. Edited March 8, 2015 by LarryEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Where did you hear that Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 It was this post: http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/special-publicity/55885.htm Maybe they are talking about a different Mike, if so, I apology for spreading miss information, but I think I am correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Curtis Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Oh Man! This is like a death in scroll saw world. I hate to hear this, but in another way, so glad to hear he was able to sell his company. I wish him all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Curtis Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Paul, I think you may be right, both sites are stile open, wooden teddy is selling flying blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Paul, I think you may be right, both sites are stile open, wooden teddy is selling flying blades. Will I think WTB has been selling FD blades all along, think that is where Heppnerguy (Dick) has been buying his. I just went to Mike's Workshop and no announcement there, I could still order blades, so I don't know. Like I stated, sorry if I miss-stated, but I will be happy if I did..... I do know Mike has been wanting to retire at 84. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 i hope not. nothing against teddy i have talked to mike a few times (i messed up order) he just a friendly guy. sounds and acts like good man. beside best fastes service i have ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks Paul. He will be missed! I know he doesn't hang here so I made a reply at the other forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I could count on my order coming in like clock work.I have spent a bundle with him and will miss his great service! GrampaJim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I'm waiting on an order now. It's over due so we'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I have always found The Wooden Teddy Bear to be friendly and very prompt with their order filling...If this story is true, I think you will still receive good service Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 The wooden teddy bear sells both Flying Dutchman and Olson blades, I have been dealing with the wooden teddy bear for the past 4 or 5 years and have always got good service I have an order in with them now. they try and fill your order within a 24 hour window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hope its not true, but if it is good luck Mike, he always had good service. edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks Paul. He will be missed! I know he doesn't hang here so I made a reply at the other forum.Can I ask what the other forum is? This is the only one I know about/follow when I have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I have been buying my Flying Dutchman blades from the Wooden Teddy Bear for several years now and haven't had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Can I ask what the other forum is? This is the only one I know about/follow when I have time. Scroll up to reply #4 and click on the link scrappile posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 It is very nice to read good things about Wooden Teddy Bear and I have been reading good words about them all day. Makes the sting of Mike retiring a little less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Just my luck as I was going to place an order today. What I get for procrastinating. I don't think anyone could match Mike for service and promptness in addition to being a really nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 only thing that maybe bad is wooden teddy has higher shipping charges GrampaJim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) only thing that maybe bad is wooden teddy has higher shipping charges Gator i thought this same thing when i started reading this topic.......I went to Mikes workshop this morning and placed an order just as i i always do and it showed all the same charges....I"ll just wait and see what happens. Edited March 9, 2015 by Scrolling Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I dealt with the WTB before , and I don't think they will match Mikes service, and there shipping cost is a little higher, hope they will change. edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I was sorry to hear that too. Mike used to be an advertiser here on SSV's early days. He even popped in every once in awhile to offer scroll saw blade advice to new members. He was a cornerstone of the scrolling hobby and will be sorely missed. I wish him all the best. I'm sure Wooden Teddy Bear will offer great service. They have big shoes to fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I got a phone call from Mike last week. He didn't mention anything about selling or retiring. He did tell me to call him anytime with any questions I might have. I can't imagine him saying that if he was going out of business. I got just the opposite impression. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I had an order in to the Wooden teddy bear .I placed it on Friday the 6tj at about 1 pm and I got it today Mar 9 by posts office the order was for $30.00 and the shipping was $6.95 for $25 - $50 orders. That is a little high but most places are that high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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