Thread: End of the era
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Old 02-01-2023, 02:56 AM   #71
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Originally Posted by Flarpswitch View Post
More often than not, I know half of what I need to get the job done. I go to the shop for additional information and buy whatever I need. The so-called expert knows half of what I know. The one person who does have what I need died the previous week of old age. People with genuine product knowledge and subject matter expertise is now a rare thing. You won't find any of that on the floor at the car dealership.
That's everywhere, I deal with obsolete tools every day. There is no appreciation for the old guys that keep it running in semis. But the market is huge for them. Find some 8" semi equipment right now and people who can make it work. Gold.
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