Is Yard-O-Led Going Out Of Business?

[jar]

 

The pictures only? That was my point, so what's with the "Website works jess fine from here.? Yes, those boring details are helpful things that pen users care about; a picture alone is sometimes less than 1000 words.

It works jess fine for me.

 

It is a matter of your expectations. As I said, the next step for you might be a polite letter to them saying how much you miss those boring details.

 

But the website does work, is responsive, and no where near as slow or cumbersome as many out there.

[FriendAmos]

As I said, the next step for you might be a polite letter to them saying how much you miss those boring details.

 

 

No, I think I'll wait until the inevitable bankruptcy and then get their pens in a fire-sale.

[FriendAmos]

Just as I can think of a number who don't: MB for one. Onoto is better but not great. Parker is utterly content free. Pelikan is, to my experience, unusual.

Even the Chinese manufacturer's are trying to produce stylish, content free, web sites (eg Kaigelu), and I'm sure as time goes on the situation will get worse.

 

MB doesn't need much, given that what their buyers care for consists of "precious resin", "white star", "I have arrived". Parker seems to have a relatively small range that is mostly well known and which keeps it in steady business. Kaigelu too doesn't need much: pictures are sufficient on the grounds that "it's really cheap; if it gets here and is crappy, I won't have lost more than the cost of a beer".

 

On the other hand, Yard-O-Led is going to hit the rocks soon if all it has to offer are photos of "old classic", "English style".

[inkstainedruth]

A false dichotomy.

 

The proper response should be "Do I get the Barley or Victorian first?"

 

Not for me it isn't. I don't like the Barley finish....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Invictus Maneo]

 

MB doesn't need much, given that what their buyers care for consists of "precious resin", "white star", "I have arrived". Parker seems to have a relatively small range that is mostly well known and which keeps it in steady business. Kaigelu too doesn't need much: pictures are sufficient on the grounds that "it's really cheap; if it gets here and is crappy, I won't have lost more than the cost of a beer".

 

On the other hand, Yard-O-Led is going to hit the rocks soon if all it has to offer are photos of "old classic", "English style".

You seem awfully sure that Yard O Led is going to go belly up? What's your source or do you just have a gut feeling from reviewing their website?

[Ghost Plane]

Nothing wrong with old classic English style when it writes as delightfully as my Grands.

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Nothing wrong with old classic English style when it writes as delightfully as my Grands.

Exactly; what else does one really need?

 

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[jar]

Exactly; what else does one really need?

 

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Classic Barleycorn style too.

[FriendAmos]

Exactly; what else does one really need?

 

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Something that doesn't look like my grandmother's cutlery.

[richardandtracy]

Hrrumph.

I liked my grandmother's cutlery so much I prevented my step mother throwing it all out, and we now use it.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[Ghost Plane]

I'm using my great, great, grands' cutlery. Sometimes it's a classic for a reason.

 

Completely off topic other than U.S. sterling place settings, anyone else in the U.S. love the Wallace patterns? I think it's been discontinued a century or so, but it certainly holds up and I love the deep incising on the Pansy pattern.

[kazoolaw]

Something that doesn't look like my grandmother's cutlery.

She had exquisite taste.

[richardandtracy]

When I did a google search for Wallace Pattern, I only got Wallace Sterling Silver cutlery sets - all new and at eyewatering prices. Especially with silver at £400/kg for casting grain ( http://www.cooksongold.com/Grain-and-Casting-Pieces/-Alloy=Silver_Grain/&prdsearch=y ), with a 58 piece set costing £2400, you'd expect a couple of kilos of silver in that... ( https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=wallace+pattern+cutlery&biw=1422&bih=553&tbm=shop&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjpzLLK7_vKAhWBuBQKHT0CDMYQ_AUIBygB&dpr=1#q=wallace+pattern+cutlery&tbs=vw:l&tbm=shop&start=20 )

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[Barkingpig]

Well since I have a set of flatware in a patter called LILY I was interested to meet "Ms Pansy" but I cannot find any Pansy made by Wallace. I did find a pattern called "Pansy" (made in 1909 /International Sterling) designed by Samuel Stohr, which looks a lot like "Buttercup" by Gorham. They are all beautifully ornate patterns. The Yard o Led engraved silver pens all remind me of the Kirk Sterling patterns. I am happy with my YoL Grand Astoria.

[Ghost Plane]

I think Granny might've had her flowers mixed as a quick glance at the eBay pics shows a match with Violet. The things are heavy, so there's a bit of silver in them and engraved with the initials of multiple generations. Since I share a monogram with a great aunt, works out well for me. Like I'd particularly care because PRETTY!

[jar]

Well since I have a set of flatware in a patter called LILY I was interested to meet "Ms Pansy" but I cannot find any Pansy made by Wallace. I did find a pattern called "Pansy" (made in 1909 /International Sterling) designed by Samuel Stohr, which looks a lot like "Buttercup" by Gorham. They are all beautifully ornate patterns. The Yard o Led engraved silver pens all remind me of the Kirk Sterling patterns. I am happy with my YoL Grand Astoria.

Kirk and Steiff were both Baltimore based companies and families were divided along strict Kirk/Steiff lines. They might use both Sheaffer or Parker pens, even drive a Ford and Chevrolet but choice of silver patterns were generational.

[richardandtracy]

That 'Violet' cutlery is nice. Wouldn't mind a set myself.

 

 

Like I'd ever be able to afford a set... I really love the Georgian Cobalt crockery by Aynsley. Due to its price, even second hand, I have a single plate and bowl to use on high days & holidays. We have a single bowl & plate of each of the rest of the family's favourite crockery too. For my wife it's 'Moonlight Rose' by Royal Albert, for my eldest daughter it's Johnson Brothers 'Fresh Fruits' and youngest daughter it's Johnson brothers 'Spring Morning'. Means it's pretty mismatched, but it is special to each of us.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[rwilsonedn]

That 'Violet' cutlery is nice. Wouldn't mind a set myself.

 

 

Like I'd ever be able to afford a set... I really love the Georgian Cobalt crockery by Aynsley. Due to its price, even second hand, I have a single plate and bowl to use on high days & holidays. We have a single bowl & plate of each of the rest of the family's favourite crockery too. For my wife it's 'Moonlight Rose' by Royal Albert, for my eldest daughter it's Johnson Brothers 'Fresh Fruits' and youngest daughter it's Johnson brothers 'Spring Morning'. Means it's pretty mismatched, but it is special to each of us.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

 

What a wonderful idea!

ron

[Ghost Plane]

Love the idea!

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Kirk and Steiff were both Baltimore based companies and families were divided along strict Kirk/Steiff lines. They might use both Sheaffer or Parker pens, even drive a Ford and Chevrolet but choice of silver patterns were generational.

As a member of a "Stieff user" family I applaud this thread.

 

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