BLADES magazine
I just tried Aubrey's suggestion of Googling it, and got:
"Blade Magazine is the web's best resource for information on current knife news and all knife related information in the knife market"
Looking forward to reading Dennis K's full-test review of the 'Dress Bowie' or any of the 'switchblade/automatic knives' in their sister publication.
"Blade Magazine is the web's best resource for information on current knife news and all knife related information in the knife market"
Looking forward to reading Dennis K's full-test review of the 'Dress Bowie' or any of the 'switchblade/automatic knives' in their sister publication.
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come on sort it out
Subscribed in October to both Loop and Blades...still awaiting my first copy of either!!! Was wondering if I would get them as a bundle for xmas, no joy!!
Maybe get them in time for next year then
Maybe get them in time for next year then
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Blades / Loop - What a joke - Don't waste your money
Subscribed in October to both loop and blades. I am receiving loop but not blades. I have emailed them and sent messages via the form on their web site - not a single response. I have called them 3 times over the last 6 weeks asking for my blades. Every time someone promises faithfully to send me a copy, personally - I'm still waiting.
Fortunately I have paid by credit card so if this shambles carries on I can just get a refund off them. This is not the ideal outcome but its better than paying for something and not receiving it.
Call me a sceptic but I noticed that R44-pilot was very quick to post when he got his new job. He doesn't seem so keen to post now. Hmmm.
Fortunately I have paid by credit card so if this shambles carries on I can just get a refund off them. This is not the ideal outcome but its better than paying for something and not receiving it.
Call me a sceptic but I noticed that R44-pilot was very quick to post when he got his new job. He doesn't seem so keen to post now. Hmmm.
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Blades
Ah ... yes. Now that the mince pies are thoroughly digested and the fog of the Rioja has passed, I'll settle in to a quirky piece on the Bowie.
Sorry lads to hear of the distribution troubles. Even as a contributor, I seem to have dropped off their radar too but I have drawn both Editor's (LOOP & BLADES) attention to what is going on at Babraham. They are good guys up there and I feel sure that they will have the distributions sorted SAP.
Dennis Kenyon
Sorry lads to hear of the distribution troubles. Even as a contributor, I seem to have dropped off their radar too but I have drawn both Editor's (LOOP & BLADES) attention to what is going on at Babraham. They are good guys up there and I feel sure that they will have the distributions sorted SAP.
Dennis Kenyon
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I assume Brabhams are the distributor. Don't blame them for all their woes, Dennis. As I said, I have called 3times and 3 separate people have checked my subscription details and promised to personally send me a copy of Blades. I'm still waiting.
Please can you provide a name and phone number so that people like myself can call an individual who will take responsibility and send us what we have paid for ?
Cheers,
John
Please can you provide a name and phone number so that people like myself can call an individual who will take responsibility and send us what we have paid for ?
Cheers,
John
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Loop/blades
Hallo John & others,
I'm really surprised to hear of your poor experiences. The positions at LOOP/BLADES are as follows and I know they will not mind me giving the following details since this matter is of such importance.
Editor of BLADES is a nice guy called Dave Calderwood and he won't like hearing of such reports and will tackle the problem with his distribution man. Editor of LOOP is Richard Fairbairn and the same remarks apply. The buck will finally stop with the owner ... Sam Spurdens but you should call Dave and/or Richard first. Another contact is Dave Foster who is a director.
I've already sent e-mails to both Editors bringing their attenton to the problems being reported here. I have to repeat I'm more than dismayed to hear of the problems. Address. LOOP (Publishing) UK Limted, 9-11 The Mill Courtyard, Copley Hill Business Park, Babraham, Cambridgshire, CB22 3GN.
Hope some of this helps. Dennis Kenyon.
I'm really surprised to hear of your poor experiences. The positions at LOOP/BLADES are as follows and I know they will not mind me giving the following details since this matter is of such importance.
Editor of BLADES is a nice guy called Dave Calderwood and he won't like hearing of such reports and will tackle the problem with his distribution man. Editor of LOOP is Richard Fairbairn and the same remarks apply. The buck will finally stop with the owner ... Sam Spurdens but you should call Dave and/or Richard first. Another contact is Dave Foster who is a director.
I've already sent e-mails to both Editors bringing their attenton to the problems being reported here. I have to repeat I'm more than dismayed to hear of the problems. Address. LOOP (Publishing) UK Limted, 9-11 The Mill Courtyard, Copley Hill Business Park, Babraham, Cambridgshire, CB22 3GN.
Hope some of this helps. Dennis Kenyon.
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Hallo Pruners ... I'm sorry to have to tell you all, especially those who have signed up to the magazines ... the company called in a receiver on 24th December. The liquidator's notice was sent to an old address so I've just discovered the situation today.
Creditors might like to note there is to be a meeting at 14.45 hrs on Friday 14th January at the Radisson Hotel, Stanstead. We may be asked to vote on some forward options.
Very sad news as the staff up at Brabraham are a great lot. Enthusiastic, and devoted to the three magazines. Just thought you should all know and I'm especially sad having been writing for both magazines since the first issue in October 2005. I don't think my piece on the Essex Police ASU at Boreham will now see the light of day.
Dennis K.
Creditors might like to note there is to be a meeting at 14.45 hrs on Friday 14th January at the Radisson Hotel, Stanstead. We may be asked to vote on some forward options.
Very sad news as the staff up at Brabraham are a great lot. Enthusiastic, and devoted to the three magazines. Just thought you should all know and I'm especially sad having been writing for both magazines since the first issue in October 2005. I don't think my piece on the Essex Police ASU at Boreham will now see the light of day.
Dennis K.
Posted this on Flyer forums, for your info...
Interesting...
I had somebody from Loop on the phone yesterday wanting to know if I'd like to pay £19.99 (?) to renew my subscription.
A bit sneaky if there's not going to be any more copies published...or it could have been a researcher from the administrator trying to guage the market?
Interesting...
I had somebody from Loop on the phone yesterday wanting to know if I'd like to pay £19.99 (?) to renew my subscription.
A bit sneaky if there's not going to be any more copies published...or it could have been a researcher from the administrator trying to guage the market?
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Lop - Blades
Hallo again lads ... just to make things clear. On 24 December 2010, the LOOP directors instructed a firm of liquidators to call a 'creditors meeting.' This is scheduled for Friday 14th PM at Stansted. I expect to be present. The creditors will be required to accept and confirm the nominated liquidators. I have the company's BS and last year's accounts but have no business association with Loop Publishing (UK) Ltd other than as a contributor.
It isn't inconceivable perhaps, that a purchaser could be found for all the Loop publications as most of us feel the two magazines are especially good. How about a dozen or so creditors getting together with a view to buying the wreck and getting it going again on a different (profitable) basis?
Afraid I can't publish articles on Pprune 'cos ....
(A) Doubt if the mods could allow it.
(B) I need to be paid!
E-mail me privately if more info is required. AND... as has been mentioned unfullfilled and paid for subscriptions can normally be recovered when paid by credit card.
Dennis Kenyon.
It isn't inconceivable perhaps, that a purchaser could be found for all the Loop publications as most of us feel the two magazines are especially good. How about a dozen or so creditors getting together with a view to buying the wreck and getting it going again on a different (profitable) basis?
Afraid I can't publish articles on Pprune 'cos ....
(A) Doubt if the mods could allow it.
(B) I need to be paid!
E-mail me privately if more info is required. AND... as has been mentioned unfullfilled and paid for subscriptions can normally be recovered when paid by credit card.
Dennis Kenyon.
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Sad but not a surprise given that we get 4 copies of each magazine to a private address and the fact we had to wait some 3 months for payment from Loop.... Shame
Good luck Dennis
Good luck Dennis
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As has already been expressed, perhaps a little organisation with their distributors and customer service would have been able to prevent this 
the only reason I (and i'm sure a good few others) didn't subscribe was because I thought the chances of receiving anything would be slim to say the least, although the copies I did see elsewhere were very interesting, and well put together.
Perhaps someone will see that managed correctly with a reputation revamp to suit they would be able to bring 'em back to life
the only reason I (and i'm sure a good few others) didn't subscribe was because I thought the chances of receiving anything would be slim to say the least, although the copies I did see elsewhere were very interesting, and well put together.Perhaps someone will see that managed correctly with a reputation revamp to suit they would be able to bring 'em back to life
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I rang the Subscriptions Department today to see if there was any chance of my money being refunded (I paid by debit card, not credit card) and was told that all they could do at this stage was if/when a new buyer was in place my subscription would be honoured!
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Surprised to see this, and rather annoyed. I had a call last Friday (7th January) and paid for a £30 subscription to Loop and Blades. Surely it's not right to still be trying to claw in money for something they know won't materialise if the company is in administration?
