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#208063 - 09/16/10 12:41 AM Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending
Doug_Ritter Offline

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Registered: 01/28/01
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Well, I was hoping to get this all sorted out before it got public, but apparently some emails have been sent out...

My relationship with Aeromedix has ended and I am in the process of selecting a new retailer to work with. I am close to making a decision and expect to announce a new exclusive retailer arrangement in the next 30 days. New production has already been ordered for all the RSK knife line.

Thanks for your patience and support.
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#208064 - 09/16/10 12:42 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
Blast Offline
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Registered: 07/15/02
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Wow, I'm sorry.
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#208067 - 09/16/10 01:04 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
comms Offline
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Registered: 07/23/08
Posts: 1502
Loc: Mesa, AZ
We believe in you Doug, regardless who your provider is. I have nothing against Aeromedix, wish them the best as far as I am concerned but I buy what you think up and where you sell it.
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#208069 - 09/16/10 01:07 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
2005RedTJ Offline
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Registered: 01/07/09
Posts: 475
Loc: Birmingham, Alabama
Arrgh... my girlfriend is supposed to be ordering an RSK MK1 and Photon for my birthday, which is in 9 days.


Edited by 2005RedTJ (09/16/10 01:09 AM)

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#208073 - 09/16/10 02:04 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
T_Co Offline
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Registered: 10/01/09
Posts: 184
Loc: Nebraska
Well this seems about as good a time as any to put the offer out there for someone who might get more use out of it than me as it's sat on the shelf more than it has seen use due to my schedule since I got it. I have the orange MK1 that I have barely used. If anyone wants pics or is interested PM me for details.

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#208077 - 09/16/10 02:38 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: comms]
BigToe Offline
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Registered: 01/04/08
Posts: 81
Originally Posted By: comms
We believe in you Doug, regardless who your provider is. I have nothing against Aeromedix, wish them the best as far as I am concerned but I buy what you think up and where you sell it.


+1 on this sentiment, Doug!
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#208078 - 09/16/10 02:53 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: BigToe]
Richlacal Offline
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Registered: 02/11/10
Posts: 778
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
No Worries! Where You Go,We Go! Simple as That!

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#208080 - 09/16/10 03:04 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
clarktx Offline
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Loc: Houston, Texas
If its not too late I'd like to be added to the list of possible companies.
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#208086 - 09/16/10 06:20 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: clarktx]
leemann Offline
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Agreed with all the replies.

Lee
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#208104 - 09/16/10 10:40 AM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: leemann]
Doug_Ritter Offline

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Just tagging on here to thank you all for your support. It helps a lot!
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#208119 - 09/16/10 12:55 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
Dagny Offline
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Registered: 11/25/08
Posts: 1918
Loc: Washington, DC

Their loss, someone else's gain.

My recently ordered MK3 (which would be my second) is one that Aeromedix cancelled. I'll be ordering from the new vendor the moment that's made public.


:-)

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#208121 - 09/16/10 01:13 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Dagny]
JIM Offline
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Registered: 03/18/06
Posts: 1032
Loc: The Netherlands
I definately hope that DR decides to do business with multiple companies and doesn't limit to just 1. That'll probably be the only chance for the rest of the world to get the products you sell for a even remotely reasonable price.
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#208127 - 09/16/10 02:01 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
paramedicpete Offline
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Registered: 04/09/02
Posts: 1920
Loc: Frederick, Maryland
Just let us know if we can help in any way (vendor experiences, level of purchases from a particular vendor, etc.). I know that whomever you select will very happy with the support/customer base from this group.

Pete

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#208130 - 09/16/10 02:12 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: comms]
chaosmagnet Offline
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Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3823
Loc: USA
Originally Posted By: comms
We believe in you Doug, regardless who your provider is. I have nothing against Aeromedix, wish them the best as far as I am concerned but I buy what you think up and where you sell it.


+1

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#208137 - 09/16/10 03:03 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
KenK Offline
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Registered: 06/26/04
Posts: 2209
Loc: NE Wisconsin
+1 ... and I'm perfectly willing to buy another Ritter knife if you say I HAVE to in order to keep your products on the market. I think my wife might fall for that??!!

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#208172 - 09/16/10 11:24 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
T_Co Offline
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Registered: 10/01/09
Posts: 184
Loc: Nebraska
Umm no kidding, I just logged on Aero and the knives are gone completly from the site already. Saw them This afternoon> At this rate the PSP's prolly wont be there by tmorrow morning..Sad to have to wait..

Doug you've already given us a great line, I'm still anxious to see what you continue to come up with!

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#208203 - 09/17/10 12:14 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: T_Co]
thseng Offline
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Registered: 03/24/06
Posts: 900
Loc: NW NJ
Looks like clarktx has dibbs on exclusive Amazon.com distribution rights, but I might as well throw my hat into the ring, for what its worth.

Good luck with your new partnership, Doug.
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#208206 - 09/17/10 12:55 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
clarktx Offline
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Registered: 07/01/08
Posts: 250
Loc: Houston, Texas
Doug discussed it with me and he has some constraints that might preclude his involvement with me. Actually I'm thinking of becoming a spyderco dealer instead, since I qualify for the real-world presence they require...
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#208493 - 09/23/10 04:09 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
T_Co Offline
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Registered: 10/01/09
Posts: 184
Loc: Nebraska
Update, they must have just taken them all down while they were updating the site. The remaining knives they have IN STOCK are back up now, the knives that are OOS did not go back up.

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#208503 - 09/23/10 08:08 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
2005RedTJ Offline
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Registered: 01/07/09
Posts: 475
Loc: Birmingham, Alabama
Had to get my girlfriend to order me something else since the RSK I wanted was out of stock anyway.

So a Crossbreed Supertuck holster for my .45 is on the way for my birthday. She said she was sad it wouldn't be here by tomorrow and I told her good things take time.

Now I just gotta wait until Doug gets a new distributor to lay hands on an RSK.

Hey Doug, any thoughts on making a regular-sized RSK in yellow like the mini's come in?

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#208504 - 09/23/10 09:23 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
Still_Alive Offline
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Registered: 04/08/08
Posts: 119
Loc: Utah
I've referred many people to Aeromedix' site after they've handled my RSK. They've bought other items Aeromedix sells too, and this will be Aeromedix loss. +1 on what has been said Doug--where you go, we go!
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#208517 - 09/23/10 11:52 PM Re: Ritter & Aeromedix Relationship Ending [Re: Doug_Ritter]
Art_in_FL Offline
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Registered: 09/01/07
Posts: 2432
Not that I have any input or great insight, but I had always pictured Ritter's products as being more compatible and harmonic with Best Glide's product line and philosophy. I've purchased a few items from them and always got good service.

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#209558 - 10/12/10 11:54 PM Knifeworks.com carrying Doug's Knives [Re: Doug_Ritter]
fooman Offline
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Registered: 05/15/08
Posts: 80
I got an email newsletter from Roger at Knifeworks today, announcing that they're carrying Doug's knives. I like dealing with them, so I'm quite pleased with this.

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