[WWI] Americal-Gryphon

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I think that it is important for all concerned to understand that A/G was
not Dr. Merrill's "business", but more a labor of love that he did in his
spare time.  He paid the rent and bought his beans as a university professor
in Paleobiology. Failing health, other family issues, and a growing
frustration level with customers drove him to the decision to close down.
(As I have been made to udnerstand it by others close to Dr. Merrill.)  If
you have ever worked in a business dealing with the general public, you know
what it is like to deal with people that will not be satisfied unless the
product is perfect, and you give it to them for free.  Just one look at some
of the childish whining on some of the other modeling message boards, then
imagine trying to do business with those individuals. One bad one can
often-times wipe out the goodwill of ten or twenty.
    I too held out hope that he would "will" the business to someone else,
and that thye could carry on.  However, that was not to be, and it was his
business to do with as he pleased.
 
Warren
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