Counter Quality

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Vince raises a top concern re: counter consistency and quality. If Mike is to extend the (hopefully) recovering APL beyond the purchases of the faithful (suckers like me), he needs to ensure the quality is tops... especially given the prices of the latest games.

However... I'd like to understand what the failure rate is on the new product. 50%? 20%? 10%? Less? More? I understand folks are less likely to post that their product is fine on the boards, as opposed to calling attention to flaws.

Alan, I have gotten mixed messages on an APL buyout. Mike has indicated in asides over the past two years that for $50k he might be willing to sell the lot. However when Curt and I made hints of support or partnership in that direction, the reaction was indifferent / negative.

I believe he wants to see the APL phoenix rise from the ashes, and stay at the helm. However to do so, he will have to get used to satsifying Bea's three rules: on time, on budget, happy customer. I do salute him for his perserverance (aka stubborness), and the efforts to deliver on the ancient 2007 designs / orders.

-Jim

PS: I'm sure glad Scotland didn't leave the UK, and deliver itself to the likes of Mr. Salmond and his Gargarin Street cronies. (OK, putting on the asbestos suit)

PPS: Yeah, I know Scotland Yard (New or otherwise) is not in Scotland.