Scubatools (Peter Built Co.) Closing Down

Matt Gentile · February 12th, 2008, 03:24 PM

I've found out in the last couple of days that Peter Built Co. are closing down, and have limited stock...what a bummer.

Can anyone advise on another top class scuba tool maker/distributor (especially for Scubapro).

Matt

**neilh** · February 12th, 2008, 03:45 PM

Damn that's a real shame, looks like I got in just in time with Mal's order

ICEDAN · February 12th, 2008, 09:28 PM

...Is this normal business manners?

Peter Built Customer Mailing List
The international mailing list for Peter Built Co. customers is being offered for sale. At the current time, this list includes
6000 + listings including all pertinent mailing information. The files will be delivered on a CD in FileMaker Pro software in a flat
file format. Any conversions of the data are at the buyers expense.
Price - $ 0.50 Per Name (Based upon file size at the time of the sale.)

caverkevin · February 13th, 2008, 04:29 AM

You build a business. Part of that is your customer base. These are considered a asset when selling a business. They have value.

Imagine spending a bunch of money for a business. You get the keys and go in and goto work. Just to realize you don't know who you are going to provide goods and services to for the exchange of money. Also isn't nice to know you are worth something instead of being given away for free

Beside.....I don't think they will be gone for long. I just ordered stuff a few weeks ago. Only a few things were out of stock. Then there is the announcement and all the good stuff is gone. Look at the list of machine tools that have been sold. Leads me to think someone else is setting up shop.

Cheers!!

Kevin

Quote: (Originally Posted by ICEDAN)

...Is this normal business manners?

Peter Built Customer Mailing List
The international mailing list for Peter Built Co. customers is being offered for sale. At the current time, this list includes
6000 + listings including all pertinent mailing information. The files will be delivered on a CD in FileMaker Pro software in a flat
file format. Any conversions of the data are at the buyers expense.
Price - $ 0.50 Per Name (Based upon file size at the time of the sale.)

TobyFish · February 13th, 2008, 02:04 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by caverkevin)

You build a business. Part of that is your customer base. These are considered a asset when selling a business. They have value.

Imagine spending a bunch of money for a business. You get the keys and go in and goto work. Just to realize you don't know who you are going to provide goods and services to for the exchange of money. Also isn't nice to know you are worth something instead of being given away for free

Beside.....I don't think they will be gone for long. I just ordered stuff a few weeks ago. Only a few things were out of stock. Then there is the announcement and all the good stuff is gone. Look at the list of machine tools that have been sold. Leads me to think someone else is setting up shop.

Cheers!!

Kevin

This is understood but the list is being sold separate from the business so is not being used as an asset for a new owner but likely is more useful to a competitor.

In the UK, the list owner would need to have sought permission from the people as they joined the list to pass on info... I don't know if this is the case in the states

Spareparts06 · February 13th, 2008, 08:36 PM

I don't believe that is the case. Everyone over here sells info, Thats why I have to throw so much mail away, nothing but junk mail. stupid creditors

February 12th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt Gentile (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Norwood Posts: 182	Scubatools (Peter Built Co.) Closing Down I've found out in the last couple of days that Peter Built Co. are closing down, and have limited stock...what a bummer. Can anyone advise on another top class scuba tool maker/distributor (especially for Scubapro). Matt

February 13th, 2008, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
TobyFish (Online) Fine Upstanding Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 795	Quote: (Originally Posted by caverkevin) You build a business. Part of that is your customer base. These are considered a asset when selling a business. They have value. Imagine spending a bunch of money for a business. You get the keys and go in and goto work. Just to realize you don't know who you are going to provide goods and services to for the exchange of money. Also isn't nice to know you are worth something instead of being given away for free Beside.....I don't think they will be gone for long. I just ordered stuff a few weeks ago. Only a few things were out of stock. Then there is the announcement and all the good stuff is gone. Look at the list of machine tools that have been sold. Leads me to think someone else is setting up shop. Cheers!! Kevin This is understood but the list is being sold separate from the business so is not being used as an asset for a new owner but likely is more useful to a competitor. In the UK, the list owner would need to have sought permission from the people as they joined the list to pass on info... I don't know if this is the case in the states __________________ Rude-boy Volvo "Gangsta Rollin' in me nine-six-oh"

February 13th, 2008, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spareparts06(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Underwater Florida Posts: 9	I don't believe that is the case. Everyone over here sells info, Thats why I have to throw so much mail away, nothing but junk mail. stupid creditors __________________ http://scubaextremellc.com/

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neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	Damn that's a real shame, looks like I got in just in time with Mal's order

February 12th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
ICEDAN(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Iceland Posts: 45	...Is this normal business manners? Peter Built Customer Mailing List The international mailing list for Peter Built Co. customers is being offered for sale. At the current time, this list includes 6000 + listings including all pertinent mailing information. The files will be delivered on a CD in FileMaker Pro software in a flat file format. Any conversions of the data are at the buyers expense. Price - $ 0.50 Per Name (Based upon file size at the time of the sale.)

February 13th, 2008, 04:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
caverkevin (Online) Doing It Caverkevin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Kackilackie Posts: 361	You build a business. Part of that is your customer base. These are considered a asset when selling a business. They have value. Imagine spending a bunch of money for a business. You get the keys and go in and goto work. Just to realize you don't know who you are going to provide goods and services to for the exchange of money. Also isn't nice to know you are worth something instead of being given away for free Beside.....I don't think they will be gone for long. I just ordered stuff a few weeks ago. Only a few things were out of stock. Then there is the announcement and all the good stuff is gone. Look at the list of machine tools that have been sold. Leads me to think someone else is setting up shop. Cheers!! Kevin Quote: (Originally Posted by ICEDAN) ...Is this normal business manners? Peter Built Customer Mailing List The international mailing list for Peter Built Co. customers is being offered for sale. At the current time, this list includes 6000 + listings including all pertinent mailing information. The files will be delivered on a CD in FileMaker Pro software in a flat file format. Any conversions of the data are at the buyers expense. Price - $ 0.50 Per Name (Based upon file size at the time of the sale.)