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Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man

Posted By: brian phillips
Date: Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 4:11 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man (neontek)

> Darryl,

> It wasn't my intent to make you look like a
> prick (unless of course.....you are one -
> lol).

> I just wanted to point out that many people
> are in a different situation and your
> solution does not always work everywhere.
> I have also tried to educate others about
> using alternative power supplies, but there
> are actually many in the Sign Industry who
> really don't care.
> Power Consumption is one of the big
> "rants"/lies to sell LED's, but
> not the main (hidden) one in my opinion. I
> believe the "hidden" agenda of
> many full service sign companies is
> simply... More Profit and eliminating the
> need for trained craftsmen.
> A sign business in my area would rather
> misinform the public (the end customer) with
> led propaganda in order to completely strip
> neon and transformers (12v./electronic/or
> conventional types)from channel letters and
> retrofit with LED lighting. Why? MORE PROFIT
> to sell a whole new lighting system than
> just fix/improve the existing neon job. Tell
> me. How do you "win" as a
> wholesaler in that type of situation ???

> Your subject line still sounds strange to
> me.

> I have a diversified background too, but
> don't feel the need to list my credentials.
> My main passion is NEON. This is a NEON
> site.

> Furthermore, I devote a SMALL percentage of
> my week to "pissing and moaning" !
> I find it provides me with some sort of
> "balance". ;) If we can't bitch
> about LED's at a NEON SITE, then where can
> we ???

> Thanks,
> Tony D.

Tony with your posts you have backed up what I always point out! Until we quit bickering with each other and nitpicking about stupid things (the title of his post..WHO CARES!) we will never be able to mount a successful defense of our trade.

Messages In This Thread

• Cry Cry the Neon Man -- Darryl Thompson -- Saturday, 16 January 2010, at 12:49 a.m.
  • Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man -- neontek -- Monday, 18 January 2010, at 3:46 a.m.
    • Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man -- Darryl Thompson -- Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 1:05 a.m.
      • Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man -- neontek -- Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 4:34 a.m.
        • LET'S ALL VENT A LITTLE -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 1:40 p.m.
          • Re: LET'S ALL VENT A LITTLE -- brian phillips -- Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 4:14 p.m.
          • Re: LET'S ALL VENT A LITTLE -- Chris S. -- Saturday, 23 January 2010, at 12:40 p.m.
            • Re: LET'S ALL VENT A LITTLE -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 23 January 2010, at 6:58 p.m.
          • Re: LET'S ALL VENT A LITTLE -- james1095 -- Sunday, 28 February 2010, at 5:51 p.m.
            • Re: LET'S ALL VENT A LITTLE -- Mr. Neon -- Monday, 1 March 2010, at 12:48 a.m.
        • Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man -- brian phillips -- Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 4:11 p.m.
          • Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man -- neontek -- Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 4:44 p.m.
          • Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man -- Darryl Thompson -- Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 6:59 p.m.
            • Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man -- brian phillips -- Wednesday, 20 January 2010, at 7:25 p.m.
              • Re: Cry Cry the Neon Man -- Don Miner -- Thursday, 21 January 2010, at 1:17 p.m.
            • I Like This Website *NM* -- neontek -- Thursday, 21 January 2010, at 4:37 p.m.
            • I Like This Website -- neontek -- Thursday, 21 January 2010, at 4:38 p.m.
              • Re: I Like This Website -- Darryl Thompson -- Thursday, 21 January 2010, at 9:05 p.m.
                • Re: I Like This Website -- brian phillips -- Thursday, 21 January 2010, at 9:37 p.m.
                  • Re: I Like This Website -- Darryl Thompson -- Thursday, 21 January 2010, at 10:36 p.m.
                • Re: I Like This Website -- neontek -- Friday, 22 January 2010, at 3:59 a.m.
            • I Like This Website *NM* -- neontek -- Thursday, 21 January 2010, at 4:40 p.m.

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