Spin Wheel etc.
 

Since Cathy's passing does anyone know if Spin Wheel is still in operation? Wondered about a source for Parker and other gear. Thanks.

Phil to my knowledge they are no longer an option. We have had discussion to some extent with the LCS gang with the hopes of acquiring another vendor that both organizations could use which is how it was with Spin Wheel. As of today this is an ongoing matter. One thing that I suspect will change is that there will no longer be a vendor presence at events as Spin Wheel used to do. I have discussed this with at least 2 potential candidates myself and neither are interested, not one bit. Also if the PGCA wanted to stock a table for say at the Southern they would sell us an order and we keep whatever does not sell which we have little interest in. Like I said, still ongoing.

Why don't you give Rick Hemmingway a call. He uses a local business for all the shirts and hats for all his events.

I made a post years ago about all of the items need to be American made. It seemed everyone agreed, especially the B.O.D. No action was taken. I bought a polo and T shirt from Spin Wheels. Wore each about five times. Both got holes in the front of them. They did make a few white hats that were requested and were USA made and had the American flag small sticker on the back. That item was great quality, and although more expensive, was worth it. Please, no more Commie made stuff. Just my two cents.

Jerry, Sometimes I think I'm the only person alive who feels this way, but buying just one 'thing', which was made domestically, versus imported, is my duty. How many 'things' do we buy, every day, week in and week out, that add up to $5, $20, whatever, that stay in our own economy? Those few dollars, multiplied by the number of consumers, add up to billions of dollars a year. Then think about the cost of the imported item we didn't buy. That adds up to a tremendous sum, that doesn't go to a foreign country. Those single items, times the number we individually don't buy, times the number of consumers, are items that sit on the shelf, unsold, in those foreign countries, and all of a sudden, imports go down, trade deficit goes down, and more dollars are being circulated in our own country. It's sad to think how many people think "I'm one person, I don't make a difference", when the obvious truth is 'WE' are many people. and not only can we make a difference, WE do make a difference.
When you run into Home Depot, Tractor Supply, whatever, and grab one thing off the shelf, look at the package. It's a rare item, in places like that, that carry items that proudly state "Made In America". More often than not, it will be marked, in tiny letters, somewhere on the back, hard to find, "Made in China". Put it back on the shelf, and walk away. Go to the little Mom & Pop, down the street, and pay a little more. Pretty soon, more American companies are selling a couple more "things" a week, and their costs come down, and so too, does the selling price.
It's probably true; One person can't do squat, but a hundred million American consumers can do anything if they started thinking they're working together.

There is foreign made junk. And there is also US made junk. Just because it is made here does not automatically mean that it is higher quality.

Edgar, it would take a nuke being sent over there to really make a difference.

Regarding the original question. I know that the LC guys are working very hard on a new option. And they have spoke with Parker and Lefever about it. The conversation they had with Lefever sounded very promising that they had a few very good options out there that I think everyone would be impressed with.

Everyone calm down and know that it is being worked on.

I could probably do this with the connections I have. But I'd only sell US made stuff and it would be expensive like has already been mentioned.

The issue with this sort of thing is quantiles, demand and inventory. Most outfits would want minimum orders for different sizes and for orders to be paid for on speculation of sales.

Like I said, the LC guys have some very good options. One in particular is willing to produce products on demand by order and even set up a website that products can be order from directly by the individual. It sounded very promising.

Brian is absolutely right. A small organization like the Lefever club cannot afford to maintain an inventory of different sizes, not to mention colors, t-shirt vs polo vs button down, etc. Spin Wheel was ideal as they would produce one off for the individual purchaser. Rich Ghenn approached us (Lefever) to obtain our cooperation in seeking a new venture. If we all act together I would assume we will get a better deal simply by increasing the potential customer base.

Even a large organization such as the PGCA would be hard-pressed to keep an extensive inventory of colors, sizes, styles on hand. The promise of ordering one-off from a website is the best option in my estimation.