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03-25-2008, 05:46 AM
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Guy Herrick
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Seil's Official Announcement
Dear followers and supporters of Seil Models,
It is with a sad heart and many hours of making this decision that I have had to take the steps to close the doors to Seil Models as of April 25th, 2008.
With the ever increasing cost of production and transportation, it has become impossible to keep Seil Models a viable operation for all who have invested in Seil. I wish to thank all the loyal followers who made Seil Models what it has grown to be, and for their continued support through the last several years.
I send all my warmest regards to the figure painters and their families who have supported us.
Jung
In all the 35 years of being in this hobby, this is the first time I have seen a company address its fans and followers and do things the right way. A lot of people in these years, and even recently, have just disappeared and not responded to questions or inquiries by email. Mr Jung is doing this the right way, as it should be done when a decision like this has to be made. He is being up front with us. My hat is off to Mr Jung and my respect for him deepens. I wish Mr Jung and his family at Seil the best of luck in their future endeavors and activities.
Guy
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03-25-2008, 06:13 AM
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Jay Hollopeter
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Truly a sad announcement. They had a very high quality product and seemed enthusiastic about presenting it. Thier packaging, sculpting and presentation was top-notch, sorry to see this indeed. Thanks for the effort in getting the word out, good luck Jung and all who had a hand in making Seil what had become!
Jay H.
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03-25-2008, 06:17 AM
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Tony Dawe
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This is very sad news for everyone who has admired the craftmanship and quality of Mr Jung's superb figures and busts. I join with Guy in thanking Mr Jung for dealing with this very difficult decision so openly and treating his many admiring customers with such respect. Best wishes to Mr Jung and I hope you will continue making your figures for your own personal enjoyment.
Cheers
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03-25-2008, 07:10 AM
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Sergey Zlobov
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It is a shock......
Fine collective, the fine attitude{relation} to associates and business, tremendous successes of the company, present{true} friends Seil!
The big hope we do not say goodbye!
Yours faithfully.
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03-25-2008, 07:17 AM
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Marc van Megroot
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Shocking,
This is very very sad news for the figure painters.
High quality for good price is gone.
Very, sad.
Marc
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03-25-2008, 07:43 AM
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Diego Fortes
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That makes me to be a bit pesimistic: if a company doing such a fine job and with that good behaviour has to close...
My best wishes for Mr Jung and all the staff.
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03-25-2008, 09:58 AM
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Patrick Van Calck
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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03-25-2008, 10:55 AM
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Anders Heintz
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Quote:
In all the 35 years of being in this hobby, this is the first time I have seen a company address its fans and followers and do things the right way. A lot of people in these years, and even recently, have just disappeared and not responded to questions or inquiries by email. Mr Jung is doing this the right way, as it should be done when a decision like this has to be made. He is being up front with us. My hat is off to Mr Jung and my respect for him deepens. I wish Mr Jung and his family at Seil the best of luck in their future endeavors and activities.
Guy
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Very well said Guy.
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03-25-2008, 11:43 AM
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John Bowery
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Good luck to Mr Jung and Thanks for all the fine Figures.
John
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03-25-2008, 12:28 PM
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Eddy Vandersteen
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At first I could'nd believe it, such great looking figures, and because I have
some Seil figures and know what a fine quality they make, I know that it will
not only change Mr Jung's world, but it will be a lost for all of us.
I wish Mr Jung all the luck, but in my heart I wished it was only a bad dream!
All the best!
Eddy.
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