Tip: Rush and Reality

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   There has recently been some stress and disappointment about the topic of rush orders here and on BHM, so I thought I'd contribute some tips about rush and reality so that no one gets let down / disappointed by an otherwise quality vendor. 

For many of us, the LF underground is our first experience with international trade -- so it's important to know what to expect.  

Tip #1: If you must order rush (i.e. for a shotgun wedding) , don't order from a top A-list CV.  Leave Jack and Rex alone.  Go down your vendor list and order from a B-or-C-list vendor.  Look for comments like "Quality was a C-, but he really did finish in 14 days!".  

Hint: Vend-u-tantes (new vendors who are soliciting your business via unsolicited bulk email) are a great target for rush orders.  

Tip #2: With a CV, rush means "slightly faster".  Faster than what? Consult your "Chinese Horoscope" (see below).  

Tip #3:   Throughout the year, production times ebb and flow vis a vis the Chinese calendar.  Post a Chinese calendar in a prominent place on your desktop and consult your "Chinese Horoscope" before placing your order. 

Hint: February is the month of the turtle. 

Tip #4:  Request a "lead time for rush order" from the vendor.  If your vendor does not deliver within the lead time s/he has quoted for you, politely request a refund.  Your vendor should refund your rush fee with no problem. 

HTH!   

Edited by fugee - March 31 2008 at 6:31pm