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This year has I had some of the highest highs and lowest lows for me. A couple years ago I started to make Dutch clips as part of a group buy with 2Q. I had it quoted to make only 50 to 100 parts. So much has happened since then and this commumity has meant so much to me. Some of my most cherished freindships have come directly from these forums. The way HF is run has fostered a loving kind community that gets to meet every so often to share a common interest. The growth has been remarkable and how it still feels like a small community is amazing. I have freinds from around the globe. I am so glad to be a part of it.
Now for the title. I have sold 10,000 units this year so far. It is inconceivable to me that in about 9 months all those trinkets were cut, polished, sanded and put in little envelopes and shipped out. This is a big milestone for me. I am going to look for some way in the near future to repay the loyalty. This has been the worst economy of my life and yet so many have found the scratch on their pockets buy me trinkets. I hope everyone really feels my graditude. I hope I stay loyal to the values and princibles the created the loyalty toward Dutchware.
Thank you everybody!!!
Pipsissewa
08-27-2012, 15:17
Congrats, Dutch! You've really hit the big leagues! :D
dragon360
08-27-2012, 15:19
Fantastic News!!
Hey Dutch - a big thank you in return! Absolutely one of the vendors that I will include nearly one of each offering in my collection (because I love my Dutchware and want to be part of supporting).
It's simple. You're a great guy first of all. Clear by your generosity. And your trinkets are tools of our shared passion. Congrats Dutch. Hope it only gets better from here.
Boulderman
08-27-2012, 15:21
I am not surprised - your "trinkets" are innovative and just plain awesome. Congrats!
islandman8302
08-27-2012, 15:24
That is so great to hear, Dutch. You are always so gracious with your words and I'm sure with your actions, also.
Congratulations and keep the "trinkets" coming. :thumbup:
Great job, Dutch!
No hammock is complete without Dutch bling.
Callahan
08-27-2012, 15:29
Congrats Dutch! You've done much for this community and your continued growth and success are well deserved.
Cheers :D
Way to go Dutch! Always nice to hear of great success stories from great people. Thanks for your contribution to our camping community. I wish u many, many more years of success my friend.
ShadowAlpha
08-27-2012, 15:31
Wowowow! That is a lot of trinket bling. Congrats to you my friend :thumbup:
Just to add - the stats on the site dont lie.. the top keywords that brought people to the site in the past month were, trailgear, DUTCHWARE, hammock gear, neck knife, smokeeater908, cuben fiber. with approx 34K pageviews. Looks like everyone is stalking you Dutch :lol:
crimsonshadow
08-27-2012, 15:38
I love my Dutchware!
Roadrunnr72
08-27-2012, 15:43
Congrats, Dutch. Maybe you can hit 15,000 by years end. I was going to say 20,0000, but that may be a stretch, and TI doesn't stretch. :) ;)
what would be interesting is to see which member has bought the most bling...not counting the other vendors who buy/sell it
Awsome buddy and congatulations. Wish I could purchase more, I am going to one of these days. You make quality stuff and things that truly help us :)
I just got back from setting up my -
WBBB 1.7 single with:
Dutch clips
Dutch Buckles
Dutch Woopiesling Biners
Dutch Ridgeline Biners
Dutch LED Ridgelight
Arrowhead Toxaway Tarp with:
Woopiesling Single Line Tarp Ridge Line - Dutch Edition with Dutchware
What am I missing?
Thanks Dutch for the excellent products and service that you give to this valuable Community of Like Minded Earthlings.
David
Dutch,,the only way to reward everybody with your generosity is to keep doing what your doing best. Making everything that makes our passion of hanging more enjoyable and easy just in providing us with all the Dutchware that your great at making and shipping out in such a fast pace (no wait time)...Keep up the awesome work! And happy hanging. :)
mountainhanger
08-27-2012, 16:21
In your ever present humility, and true love for hammocking--you have been a gift to this community and I am sure others...trinkets they may be to you but to us they are tools with wich we can enjoy our shared passion. Congratulations Sir and as said before it is we who THANK YOU DUTCH !
as you say
peace
Getting those little envelopes is like Christmas morning.
All the best!
swankfly
08-27-2012, 16:23
That is amazing! What percentage of your sales are for uses besides hammocking? I continue to be amazed by the size of the hammock community. I had no idea all these years sleeping on the ground that all this activity was going on, behind...over, my head. Your success should be an inspiration to all the other vendors in this community. Hang on, are all the vendors seeing this kind of success? Congratulations!
Slowanderer
08-27-2012, 16:31
Congratulations on your success. And Dutch, It is we who thank you!!
Keep up the good work.
what would be interesting is to see which member has bought the most bling...not counting the other vendors who buy/sell it
my bet is on cannibal, he owns the most anything with hammocks....
lazy river road
08-27-2012, 16:37
Well if it wasn't for Dutch my hammock wouldn't be much. A big oll thankee to you my friend for providing me and this community with the gear you create. We/I feel your gratitude as I hope you feel all of ours.
SoundMan
08-27-2012, 16:48
Dutch- I remember when 2Q showed me a piece from that first batch....was it really that long ago?? Congrats on reaching this milestone. Thanks for being a pillar of our community!
Rockdawg69
08-27-2012, 16:52
Way to go Dutch and thankee for all the great bling!
If you ain't got Dutch in your stuff- you ain't hanging:D:D:D:D
The stuff you are making works great and your numbers do not surprise me. I'm glad to hear you are doing well with this venture and hope you have continued success.
DiscoveryDiver
08-27-2012, 16:54
Congratulations! You have made a great contribution to what is without a doubt, the best online community of the many I visit...
Many thanks ;>
Congratulations, Dutch. You grace our hangups with your inventiveness and integrity. Thanks.
"If it ain't Dutch, it ain't much!"
That's 10,000 items sold. I wonder how many have been given away?
Congratulations, Dutch. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! Or one that is easier on the eyes... :D
Every once in a while one stumbles upon something truly inventive and unique. Thank you for sharing that with us. Best wishes always!
bob2guns
08-27-2012, 17:22
dutch..you really didn't have to do all that counting,
just take what i got and count the other half ...
Another congrats from me. Your stuff shows ingenuity beyond compare, it is no surprise at all you've been so successful.
Just keep those gears a'turnin'! Seeing a new Dutch piece unveiled is always a blast!
I might have number 10,000!
Today's mail = DutchClips, Stingerz and a tiny LED light.
ninjahamockman
08-27-2012, 17:53
Totaly deserve it you make sexy and light equipment. I am soon going to buy some like a couple weeks i.e my next pay check
Gredemeer
08-27-2012, 18:00
Thank you dutch your inventions and mind for simplicity is fantastic. I look forward to future inventions and innovations.
Oh Dutch! This is great news!
It is we who owe you a tremendous thanks! Your "trinkets" have improved our hammocking experience; especially gram weenies like me! But it's not just the lightness, it's also the convenience.
Even though your wares are small, this is no small thing you've done for the community! To conceive of these ideas is a major step: to manufacture them is a huge step: and to send them out with such care is the finishing touch. All this while taking care of family, work and all the other commitments of life.
I sincerely hope that I get to hike with you some day!
gunner76
08-27-2012, 18:36
what would be interesting is to see which member has bought the most bling
Got thinking it would be scary if was me but then I have not bought that much Dutch stuff.....I hope.
Dutch sells so much becuase he is able to anticipate solutions for problems we did not even know we hangers had/
SGT Rock
08-27-2012, 18:39
It is a testimony to the quality products you create. Congrats!
Labrador
08-27-2012, 18:48
Congratulations!!! I know that I love the Dutch "trinkets" that I have and I look forward to getting more in the future.
Quality products from a quality guy! It's only the begining my friend.
Peace!
Cranky Bear
08-27-2012, 18:59
Dutch a big ol' congrats man you deserve it!
But in all seriousness we wouldn't buy it if they weren't the coolest f'in things goin, I mean who can live without Dutchware?????????????????????
Pssssst whats next?????
Hawk-eye
08-27-2012, 19:07
You da'man Dutch! :woot:
Sidewinder
08-27-2012, 19:57
A part of you goes with me on every trip I take. Thank you for being such a great asset to this community. You are a big part of what makes this place great. May you continue to enjoy the success you so richly deserve.
All the best,
S
In my best Darth Vader voice: Impressive
Aardvark
08-27-2012, 20:09
Great equipment, can't deny the ingenuity! Rock-On!
Two Tents
08-27-2012, 20:12
Congrats, Dutch. you deserve it all and more. Success couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!
Old River Rat
08-27-2012, 20:24
congratulations dutch ! ! ! ! ! !
barnes3126
08-27-2012, 20:34
wow, I am responsible for 8/10,000 of that, haha Congratulations Dutch.
FireInMyBones
08-27-2012, 20:41
I just ordered 6 quilt clips to help you along. Thanks for the free shipping.
I just ordered some stingers
CrazyMike
08-27-2012, 20:48
Glad I could be a part of it all. :D
AtHomeDad
08-27-2012, 21:12
Congratulations. You are a pleasure to do business with! You have become and will remain a part of every DIY that I do! I am happy to see your innovation and integrity rewarded!
Dutch - As a real noob to this, my comments probably don't mean a whole lot, but...
I have been reading and researching here for a very long time. I have looked your videos as well as others...I have read most of the posts on the Dutchware thread and find myself on my way to a similar set-up as Dac01...I have the Toxawawy tarp with the whoopsieslings single line ridgeline - Dutchware edition, plus a pair of Dutch tarp pullouts. My research efforts have lead me towards a set-up similar to his hammock set-up...I just haven't yet ordered it all, but it will be coming this year yet! I am not eloquent or creative, so I can only echo what others such as Acer and mountainhanger have said...you are a truly wonderful asset to this community and it is a fond wish of mine to be able to hang with you some day. Your creations are not 'trinkets', but 'jewels' as was pointed out in a different thread. Congratulations and keep up the fabulous contributions!
IRONFISH45
08-28-2012, 01:57
Great Job of finding a niche market. I love the quality of your merchandise, they are all little works of art.
Wow that's so awesome, Congarats to you
And may there be many more years of
Success for you
richtorfla
08-28-2012, 03:36
Good for you Dutch! I was lucky enough to receive some of your generosity and I guess being one of your testers on the flyzs! Loved them so much I forgot how to tie a taughtline hitch ( not really); but made for a quick set up on my tarp and I am forever thankful! Loved the dutch clips!
Keep the inovation coming! Thanks!!!!!!
Bannerstone
08-28-2012, 06:09
Thanks Dutch, it's been fun watching you introduce each new product and having you be a part of the discussions as all of us worked your products into our setups.
Undoubtedly you have inspired a lot of DIYers by the simplicity of your amazing designs. I wish you every success.
David
raiffnuke
08-28-2012, 06:13
Thanks Dutch, it's been fun watching you introduce each new product and having you be a part of the discussions as all of us worked your products into our setups.
Undoubtedly you have inspired a lot of DIYers by the simplicity of your amazing designs. I wish you every success.
David
+1. I couldn't have said it better. Thanks Dutch!
Redoleary
08-28-2012, 06:16
Congratulations Dutch! Thats quite a milestone. Keep up the good work and innovations.
MrClean417
08-28-2012, 07:33
eh you know what they say, "Build a better mousetrap"
Well done sir.
WLMiller54
08-28-2012, 07:38
Congratulations Dutch. Great products. Great Job!
nothermark
08-28-2012, 07:48
wow!! I am surprised at the number but they are nice trinkets! You must have been a busy envelope stuffer! Anyway, thanks for doing them and being a nice guy about it. ;-)
Home Run
08-28-2012, 07:52
Hangin' good with Dutch in the hood! Congratulations to a really innovative guy.
soundmanob
08-28-2012, 07:56
Congrats Dutch on your 10,000 units!
You fill demand with quality products at affordable prices and inspire many to do the same.... Don't stop, keep them coming!
You are one of many that make this site so special.
biggcarl
08-28-2012, 08:00
Congrats Dutch, here's to even more success.
BTW, let's not forget that he's easy on the eyes as well.
Congratulations Dutch!! Is it any wonder when I hear Dutch Oven I think of titanium before I think of cast iron? Thanks for all you do!
old4hats
08-28-2012, 10:32
It is just what happens when a good idea meets capable hands. Doesn't hurt that it works, either. Even better when all of the customers are happy customers.
Congratulations, sir.
pellet gun
08-28-2012, 10:42
I think I own 8 to 10 of these units!!
Triggerhpy
08-28-2012, 10:46
Dutch:thank you, thank you, thank you.......
Congrats to a true innovator in hammocking accessories !! Rock on Dutch and keep 'em coming. :D:D:D
Jiffiboy
08-28-2012, 13:03
Congrats Dutch,
I may never have met you but a little bit of you is always with me and my buddy's!
Congrats on everything Dutch, you are one cool hammocker :D
Well done buddy :)
I know a lot of hard work has gone into those 10,000 units, but it is greatly appreciated by hangers from across the globe, ACROSS THE GLOBE! how cool is that?
Keep having those crazy ideas my friend & please keep feeding my Dutchware habit :)
James
Great for you Dutch! I for one hope you see 20,000 soon.
JohnSawyer
08-28-2012, 13:42
Honestly, I am not surprised... I have most of your products, and find they're all perfect fits for their intended purposes. Add that to the fact that you are a well respected icon in the community, and offer stellar service, and you have a winning combo!
I need to go order a new set of dutch clips to add my new ridgerunner!
Here's to 100k!
UncleMJM
09-07-2012, 10:54
Thanks for the great products, the great service, the innovation, and the model for generosity you have demonstrated.
Trying to help you on the next 10,000. Just placed my order.
+1 on all the above. Thanks for doing what you do...you have touched the lives of many people. How many of us can say that?! Keep up the good work!!
Congratulations, 'you da man', easy on the eyes, yadda, yadda, yadda.......
NOW, when are we going to see those new dutch clips? :D
Seriously, thanks for all of the cool stuff.
Jason
IRONFISH45
09-08-2012, 11:33
I love it when businesses prosper. Great job, Dutch. I just placed a $60.00usd order. The new little quilt clips are going to be used in Handbags I am making, they will work great for keeping things easily accessible in a handbags. I am also going to put a couple in our bus, so the flashlight is easy to find. So many uses so little money.
GREAT JOB.