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Re:Plain Vanilla Web by bradly on Sunday May 11, 2025 @11:35PM (#43959411)
> How does the woodworking company ensure payment? Does the specialized nature ensure only "real" customers buy?

Yes, I believe it does. These are highly specific brass tacks for making oval shaker boxes. There are very few manufactures of a proper #2 brass tack these days, so I would very much want to stay on the good side and any suppliers.

I think they said in their faq that twice they haven't been paid in 20 years or something like that. Their online "store" appears to be down right now–hopefully they are still in business.

edit: It appears John passed in 2023 :( https://blog.lostartpress.com/2023/02/07/john-wilson-1939-20...

Re:Plain Vanilla Web by gotaqmyfriends on Sunday May 11, 2025 @11:49PM (#43959476)
Sad to hear. Thanks for the info.