MadMacaw Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Hey All, I just became aware of a guy who portends to be in the barrel business but I have never heard of him. They are based in Lansing, MI and say they can make and char/toast barrels. I am cautious because they are listed as a furniture builder (bunk beds,cabinets, dog houses...etc...). I have this picture in my head that they may be buying oak locally which would be unseasoned and building them, but maybe not. They will not give references. Anybody out there had dealings with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Haas Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I received an unsolicited email from them with their barrel pricing. No web site was listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaalvenn Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 They will not give references. I think that's the only information you need to make a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 So Chris Naumes, B & C Enterprizes solicits me and in his message tells me he won't work for free. He is a furniture maker out of Lansing Michigan, tries to hire other furniture makers to make barrels,(linkedin Jobs). Has to buy the White Oak for $353.00. He can flavor the wood to anything you want. yaddddya ya. Anyone who has the balls to call a potential client a "Stupid ass" is on the fast track to ......nowhere. I wouldn't let him cut firewood for me. On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 4:09 PM, Scott Schumaker <appmtnspirits@yahoo.com> wrote: Thanks for contacting us through my web site. We currently have a supplier that is competitive and build a quality product. Please don't insult me by telling me you don't work for free, I don't work for free either. That fact that you are 200% to 300% higher than what I'm paying now has no bearing on the quality and ability to flavor wood barrels. Scott Schumaker, Founder & Managing Member Appalachian Mountain Spirits LLC Appalachian Mountain Spirits Mercantile LLC 112 E Main St. Marion, VA 24354 276-782-0932276-782-0932 Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype Mr Naumes reply- "I was not trying to insult your stupid ass I was just pointing out a fact everybody wants something for nothing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwhuff Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I had a similar experience with this guy. Emailed him that I was not interested in his barrels at his prices and stop spamming me. His reply was typical of a jr. high boy with lots of profanity. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Eight D Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Ditto, just today. Great business acumen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkbodine Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I politely asked to be removed from his email list and he insults me... class act. His emails are so poorly worded I would not buy anything from him. I'm guessing he is trying to cash in on the reported barrel shortage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 According to B&C's video posted to youtube, they build wooden rodent play areas (sold!). They are "also a barrel, a whiskey barrel, a wine barrel building company" http://youtu.be/gQQ7M14I_Dg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 So he builds anything for anyone out of anything. A true craftsman! @Lenny-You made made my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeytango Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ha, thats great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownDistiller Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Based on the way his correspondence was put together and worded, I was thinking he was European or something.? Much to my amazement, however, he's from good 'ol Michigan, USofA! He refused to provide references (my guess is there are none), he had no pictures or examples of his work to show off. All that was provided was a price list that was totally asinine. Then he provided a freight quote for a 53' truckload of barrels from Michigan to Texas at $8,000. Yes that's Eight Thousand Dollars! For a single domestic truck load (Non-Hazmat) freight!?! One Truck? I could move 12 trucks for that amount! THEN, he wanted 100% of the total invoice in advance! Ha! Dude builds rat mazes... 'Nuf Said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 What I found most amazing is that he appears to have a window in his mothers basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendodistilling Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 We should all band together and spam him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mott Hill Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 If the guy read this thread he's probably hugging a rodent and crying himself to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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