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I have been in business for 18 years, and never tried gold leaf. A couple of weeks ago I had an opportunity to use gold leaf to enhance a project.
Not having a clue of how or where to start, I called Ron Purcell. Ron talked to me as if we were old friends and had known each other for years. He basically gave me a "phone" lesson in gold leaf techniques. He told me everything I would need(and never once said that I had to buy it from him), and how to use it(as best he could over the phone).
I wish I knew how to post pictures here, as the job was a success. I'm happy, and my customer is happy, Thanks to Ron Purcell and his willingness to help someone in need.
BTW... I would also like to thank Steve and Barb, bacause without this site, I would never have known about Ron.
-------------------- Don Hulsey Strokes by DON signs Utica, KY 270-275-9552 sbdsigns@aol.com
I've always been crazy... but it's kept me from going insane. Posts: 2285 | From: Utica, KY U.S.A. | Registered: Jan 1999
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I agree Don, Ron Purcell is not only helpful but goes the extra length which many take for granted. I've had the opportunity to visit with Ron, Kristie and their family on a road trip I'd taken some months back and their knowledge in this trade is unreal. Ron's inventory I'd say is full with everything needed to perform a perfect job every time.
-------------------- HotLines Joey Madden - pinstriping since 1952 'Perfection, its what I look for and what I live for'
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Yes I have had the same experience with Ron and Kristi. Both are great people and a wealth of knowledge. I couldn't recommend them enough for your supplies.
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I've spoken and chatted with Ron and Kristi many times. Very sweet, helpful, knowledgable people to say the least. One time I spoke with Ron, I had to take notes, then type it all out, immediately after hanging up so I wouldn't loose any of the information. Great merchants, great letterheads, great people.
-------------------- Chris Welker Wildfire Signs Indiana, Pa Posts: 4254 | From: Indiana, PA | Registered: Mar 2001
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Ditto...I have spoken to Ron a couple times regarding a piece I'm working on now. He knows his stuff, and doesn't mind at all walking you through it.
-------------------- Joe Endicott NEXCOM (Navy Exchange Service Command) Signing Programs Specialist Virginia Beach, VA jeendicott@msn.com
"I want to be Stereotyped....I want to be Classified." Posts: 681 | From: Virginia Beach, VA USA | Registered: Mar 1999
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Ron and Kristi are the greatest!! Very helpful, and knowledgable people...
-------------------- aka:Cisco the "Traveling Millennium Sign Artist" http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935 "to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98 Posts: 3576 | From: Fresno, Ca, the great USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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A few days ago I called to order some smalts. While talking with Kristi I also told her I needed the Raymond LeBlanc Gold Leaf book that has been edited several times by Kent Smith. Although I have the orginal, I never got around to buying the Kent revised version.
I mentioned that I was going to send it to Kent and get him to autograph it for me. Her answer was "well, we can do that". They are sending the book to Kent for me and then he will ship it on to Texas. Now, that's service.
It's great to hear of other folks who have dealth with this fine couple. They do it the right way.
-------------------- Chapman Sign Studio Temple, Texas chapmanstudio@sbcglobal.net Posts: 6306 | From: Temple, Texas, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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-------------------- Frank Magoo, Magoo's-Las Vegas; fmagoo@netzero.com "the only easy day was yesterday" Posts: 2365 | From: Las Vegas, Nv. | Registered: Jun 2003
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Don, Great job, the owner should be very pleased with your Letterhead Quality Craftsmenship. I'm sure it will be treasured for many years to come.
As for everyone else, Kristi and I appreciate your very kinds words, we consider ourselfs fortunate to help such wonderful people.
Thanks, Ron & Kristi
-------------------- Ron Percell Percell Signs 707-769-0639 Petaluma, California
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Ron, what are the dates for your Sept. Meet. time to get Stoking here.
Thanks.
John Lennig / SignRider
-------------------- John Lennig / Big Top Sign Arts 5668 Ewart Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada bigtopya@hotmail.com 604.451.0006 Posts: 2184 | From: Burnaby, British Columbia,Canada | Registered: Nov 2001
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Beware...Ron and Kristi are not real people! They are angels sent here to help us all stay on track and remain charged with enthusiasm. Careful consideration should be applied before conact.
-------------------- The SignShop Mendocino, California
Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. — Charles Mingus Posts: 6728 | From: Mendocino, CA. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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