8mm Forum: What happened to Steve Osborne?

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Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on May 07, 2014, 10:35 AM:

I tried to email tons of times now, with orders and questions, but no reply. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me he hates?

Posted by Alex Fox (Member # 94) on May 07, 2014, 10:48 AM:

I have had the same problem with this fellow, Alex.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on May 07, 2014, 11:12 AM:

Vidar & Alex,

No excuses for Steve not replying, but he is a very analog guy in a digital world. I have left orders and not heard back only to find my order arriving in the mail.

He also has a full time job that he has to devote the majority of his time to. It is best to call the voice mail number: 937-296-9036. I'll also check in and make sure he knows that both of you have tried to contact him.

Doug

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on May 07, 2014, 11:23 AM:

I really enjoy Steve O.'s comunication style!

-you send him an e-mail, couple of days later you get a hand written postcard!

(Repeat as needed!)

What he does is a labor of love for this hobby, so how he chooses to do it is fine by me.

-So he will get to you: you just need to think "1974" instead of "2014".

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on May 07, 2014, 11:34 AM:

Yes, I know many of the "old timers" are analog, but he did reply to emails earlier. Just lately he's not confirming orders or anything, even after 3 or 4 emails asking if he did get the order. I was more concernced if he was taken ill or anything

Here's crossing my fingers for a few titles I ordered then

Another thing ... How many Reel Image magazines has been released since novemeber 2012? I only gotten two I think (might be three)

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on May 07, 2014, 12:04 PM:

It would definitly be easier for overseasers (if this word exists) if it was possible to order or enquire through a website.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on May 07, 2014, 01:33 PM:

I have had no problems with Steve at all, in fact from my experience his service is first class. I usually phone in any order and tell hime what I wish to buy. About 4 days later the items are delivered to my home with an invoice, which I then make payment by check. This all works great for me.

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on May 07, 2014, 01:41 PM:

A bit more difficult for me in Norway ... I hate speaking english on the phone, but I see your point. I used to get the stuff quickly too and often surprisingly (no confirmation), but lately he either has me on a hate list or trapped in a spam filter. I sent email with receipt and read options turned on and I got a message it was received, but never read

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on May 07, 2014, 02:20 PM:

[Big Grin]

I did have a similar thing a few years back when I ordered my Grease feature but have to say fear not, as my order turned up as Doug said it would. Sound as a pond,(or dollar) [Wink]

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on May 07, 2014, 08:44 PM:

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but lately he either has me on a hate list

Just email him with the question on how to buy "Captain America"...if Steve reply it in seconds, then you are definitely in his hate list... [Wink]

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