Quote from: TheDarkBanker on August 19, 2015, 03:05:16 AM

Quote from: Grix on August 18, 2015, 12:39:59 PM

I think I can indulge myself a small bump Grin

I am actually contemplating shutting the store down sometime within the next few months, due to the ever increasing amount of laws relating to lasers. The hobby is in a sad state.

Wat did the Feds pay u a visit or something? Dont listen to them man. They just bein totalitarian is all. Anything that can be perceived as a threat...

I mean unless they like forced u to implant spy chips and GPS tracking things in your products, then yeah, that would be a good time to stop.

No I haven't had any visits from law enforcement. But the laws have changed a lot since I started the shop, I'm no longer even sure that it's legal or not, it's a mess to be honest. I'd rather not take the chances and quit before I get any visits.

Quote from: TheDarkBanker on August 19, 2015, 03:05:16 AM

Now if it's just the fact that ur not getting that many sales and u think its cuz more ppl are being forbidden, I dont think so. Its just cuz ur lasers are a little bit behind the times... maybe a little on the pricey side... I wont say where, but theres some other guys with a 7W 445 nm for only about 199 USD. People want to see more upgrades and variety. There was also a 405 nm 900W for about a hundred....

(and yeah they also ship worldwide, with some exceptions. Didn't read into it too much cuz budget aint all that atm. )

All I can say is you get what you pay for Wink

I have regularily been lowering prices and adding new models, just look at the web archive how my site looked two years ago.

Prices like 7W for $199 sound sketchy to be honest, I couldn't sell that even if I wanted, it's below even my raw cost of components. And I need a margin to merely stay even if I am to be able to for example honor refunds. Customer service is important, I've had hundreds of sales and I don't think you'll find a single one that feels displeased or have their complaints ignored. If it's a site in China working for pennies on the hour and without a safety net margin, of course I can't compete with that..