I have just been through one of the worst experiences I have ever had in woodworking. Almost two years ago I saw the saws of Andrew Lunn. I thought they were the best I had ever seen. I went to the Woodworking in America conference in Berea and tried every saw there. They were all good but I decided to pursue the Lunn saw. When I read about the saws in Popular Woodworking and saw the $250 price (twice the price of any other saw at the time), I decided to check this out. I was so excited when the Lie-Nielsen show came to Indianapolis and saw that Eccentric tools was there, I jumped at the chance to test the saw. It was great and Andrew was a nice fellow so I ordered 2 saws. I was told the price would not be $250 but was now $375. That gave me pause but I decided to go ahead. I was also informed that the fancy scalloped backs and engravings I liked were also no longer being done. I was disappointed but I went ahead. I was then told to wait 14 months for the saws, that seemed unreasonable but I agreed and offered to pay a deposit which Andrew refused. Eccentric tools announced 2 months later that Andrew was suspending orders to get caught up with back orders. I contacted Andrew who assured me that mine was one of the back orders. Then he announced a price increase to $500 in April. I had set aside money so I was afraid I might have to just settle for one saw. I wrote Andrew who assured me that my order was not affected by the price increase. He did not say I hope so. He said inequitably "NO". I continued to hold onto the money I set aside for this purchase, least I forget. So I have been waiting patiently for a little under a year. I was very excited to see an email from Andrew just before Labor Day hoping it was news about my saws. I was still hoping for Christmas which would be 14 months. Well the email was a mass mailing telling me how the saws were dreadfully under priced and he could not make a livable wage and all orders would only be done at the new price. I may have over reacted but it really pissed me off. I wrote a terse, although polite, email to Andrew questioning this action that he had specifically told me he would not do and this caused me to question if the quality and craftsmanship of the saw might have a change of heart as well and that I was very upset. Well, Andrew wrote me back saying he was sorry I felt the need to lash out at him and this "ends our business relationship". So I guess I cannot ever have one of these saws at whatever price and received the "No Soup for You!" response. I don't recall ever being so upset over anything with woodworking before. It is one thing if someone doesn't know how to run a business. I understand price increases and the difficulty in pricing one's work. I do not understand representing something as one thing and then changing terms after so much time. I also don't understand Not doing what you say you will do. I am sure I rustled Andrews feathers, but this was a clear renege. Folks can run their business any way they want, but I feel I am within my rights to cry foul. I never said I wouldn't pay the higher price I just objected to being told one thing and then reversed. I have lost patience with these boutique vendors who show one thing and then change their minds. I have been through that with Bridge City. Oh well, nothing I can do but suffer for not being willing to stay quiet while people treat me however they want. I will not be attending Woodworking in America and I will be canceling my subscription to Popular Woodworking and those who posture these guys next to reputable people like Lie-Nielsen, Tools for Working Wood and Ron Hock which gives the public the impression it is the same. I am just a woodworker. I am not a blogger, or a writer, or a self proclaimed expert. I just make things for folks out of wood. Buyer beware or no soup for you!