I'm ordering mine next week, I fully understand the business behind your sales. Its not a problem.. I want an authentic strong blackthorn, that will last a long time, so Im buying from you..
I have one of your blackthorn sticks which I use daily as a walking aid, I had to give another coat of black gloss but it's a nice thing and gets a lot of compliments.
Hi Francis... I just found your channel and found your advice to be of great value. Sorry my friend, but I am one of your 'hobbyists' trying to find my way into the stick making industry. I have subscribed to your channel and really look forward to hearing and watching other topics you intend to cover. Please keep them coming.
Well done good Sir! As a fellow creative, it's a very hard thing to do "putting a value" on your work. And like your good self, most with a passion for they're craft and art...couldn't be more fair in their pricing and at times...under selling themselves 😅 There's alot going on behind the magic curtain that many don't realise. Fair play brother 😉
For something that lasts a lifetime and is an essential tool for travel afoot off road, $180 for one of your sticks is not unreasonable, especially since they are individually selected by the buyers. Full transparency is valuable.
Very cool video. I definitely prefer to deal with the craftsman. Then I know he, or she, is getting the money for their work and not someone else. Your work is beautiful and your prices are in line. So, I think it's a great value for the money.
It infuriates me that some smarmy yokels would even suggest you give a traditional item like yours to them for 20 to 30 Euros. The raw materials alone would total that, since a crafted item has to chosen then cut, and finally cured before you could even begin to fashion it. Thoroughly enjoyed your final talk about the penance exacted for the harm its caused you while making it, and how its more costly for the trouble its caused you to craft it. I have a better idea just what the going rate is now when buying the real thing when I finally invest in one someday. Really would enjoy seeing Ireland again, since my only time was spent in Shannon at the Airport, awaiting my flight to Sicily in the mid-90's. Enjoyed your cast and all the pointers on purchasing a righteous walking stick. Warmest regards.
We’re getting screwed! Here in the United States if we manufacture a product and sell it directly to the public there are no sales tax that I need to collect and being that we still deal in cash here in the United States for the time being anyway I’ll get to that in a moment most of us don’t claim it as income tax if you have a legitimate business and you’re dealing mostly cash well you get the drift. Here in United States right now we have a “ coin shortage“ that’s our governments way of saying that you will now use your ATM card or credit cards and we are converting over to a cashless system so that we can collect our taxes on every dime that is spent!
I’m in Northern Ireland I’ve always had a blackthorn with a smaller handle but I’m looking to get one from you like the one you’re holding ie a good medium sized handle/ball I’ll definitely be in touch. 👍🏻
I love it…I would do the same to make the stick pay extra ..I would do the same l am saving to get one of your sticks and I would want one that you had to fight with..I think that is great..Jim
I bought I Blackthorn walking stick from Atlanta Cutlery around 10 years ago. ($70.) Have you seen there sticks? And if so, what of their quality, in your opinion? I do plan on a purchase from you, in the not too distant time. Thanks for the share!!
Is there a source for raw blackthorn to send to the US? Barring that, what might you recommend as a comparable wood to blackthorn for us on the US West Coast? Love your videos!
Buying from registered business selling blackthorn like me is the safest way to ensure you are getting real blackthorn. Don’t be tempted by black market illegal sellers, luring you with ridiculously cheap prices!
Hi Francis. I don't think I'd buy a blackthorn stick for a cheap price like €20 or even € 50. I'm like the guy on the Life of Brian who's given the gourd for free... he keeps asking .." what's wrong with it then ?..." I get suspicious if something that normally fetches a higher price is going for a low price.
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@@FrancisMcCaffrey5 I hope you do, you should have way more subscribers. I think you should look into the 'stories and short videos' part of YT as well that would suit you
@ I have a notebook of all the suggestions from subscribers . I find some there is a big demand for the teaching videos or me out and about . Very busy With online orders now but over the Christmas I’ll make a proper plan for RU-vid as I’m getting a lot of good feedback.