Ever Deal with a Shop Fire?

[Joys Shop]

Jack

I'm devistated by your loss.  Something like this is as traumatic as a death in the family. 
Your shop is family. 
Even if you had sold it, you would have had the comfort of knowing it was still there. 

Sorry

Joy

[Agnes]

lol, but what about the value of the rust?

[pattih]

Jack-
So very sorry to hear of you loss since you were trying to downsize.
It must be devestating to say the least.
Very glad no one was hurt but keeping you and your wife in thoughts and prayers.
patti h

[papasage]

sorry for the loss jack . i  have worried  about fires but cdan`t afor the insurance preamium . 45 years and haven`t had a fire . guess i  have ben luckey . anyway i  can help  let me know .

[Jack]

I know I'm not a complete idiot, but what is the other name used for a Detroit Book?  I'm trying to find going prices/value of the collection I have/had and can't seem to come up with anything.

I know we have three sewing machine guys on the board, Sewmun, Gregg and someone else, anybody remember his name?  I've got to start looking for prices and replacements.

Thanks

Jack

[Agnes]

OEM Book?
The other dealer is Scott, I believe: http://www.carrscorner.com/yabbse/index.php?action=profile;u=733

As for prices of equipment, are you in need of replacement costs or residual value? Email me what machines you had, model # and I will research online.

What else can I do to help?

[Cheryl]

Du Bois Products might be one source for information.   (800) 458-3500
www.duboisfabrics.com/home.html
5520 West 111th Street
Oak Lawn IL 60453
USA

Contact name: Elaine

I thought they were in the Suppliers list, but i didn't see them...  will add them later. 

Some aspects of a loss are quickly dealt with...   "Loss of Income" however is a very sticky issue.   We  are still trying to collect our Lost Income from that accident last fall.

Cheryl

[Jack]

Loss of income is tough.  What part-time I was doing in the shop was covering most of the mortagage and utilities.  Now I have to sweat keeping that up till I either can collect part of the insurance and/or get back to doing some part-time upholstery somewhere.

Jack

[Stacey]

Jack the other name of OEM auto fabrics is the Leo book. The Johnson company has the Leo books. I have the detriot and a couple of Leo Books. For quick figuring most of those fabrics wholesale at 35.00 to 60.00 a yard now. I always inventory at cost.  Some people inventory at retail cost. Easier to cost out inventory from supplier invoices. That is why I elected to inventory at wholesale cost. If I had to come up with a cost of fabric inventory I would average out the yardage costs to a medium. Also looking up back purchases from suppliers might help on figuring out the inventory value. Also look up your inventory from past income tax records. If you inventory at cost you will have a beginning and ending inventory recorded on your tax forms. Those can be used for referance and support with astablishing inventory recovery.

[Jack]

Getting prices on my materials, supplies and equipment isn't "too" difficult.  Though what I paid for some of them and what the "Replacement" cost is now, are two different things.

What I was really looking for about the Detroit books is a value on the books themselves.  I know they aren't used much anymore, but I had a collection of the Detroit books and only 1 Leo book that I need to turn in as part of them loss, but can't seem to find any on Ebay or on the net anywhere to get some Idea what those books might be worth.

This is really turning in to a lot of fun. NOT!

Jack

[Stephen]

Jack,
    I just found about your loss. We are thinking about you and Penny as you go through this very trying time. May God's peace be with you.
 
I can feel for you. in 1969, when I was working for my dad, we also had a huge fire in our shop and fabric store. The fire was set by a fire bomb, we suffered extensive loss, and had no insurance. We also had an immense mess to clean up.

Best Wishes,
Stephen

[Stacey]

Jack those Detroit books and Leo books go for 110.00 now if you buy them. I sold some books a number of years ago to a salesman I delt with. He gave me 60.00 per book then. That was 10 years ago this month exactly. Hope that will help you out some on figuring the value.

[Jack]

Thanks, every little bit helps, because I'm getting brain fry.

Jack

[gotya]

here is a picture of mine in masco fabric retail supply book you might call this is 2003 and it is retail im sure they our higher.

1-800-326-2726 probally speak to larry tell him gotyacovered uph in arab sent ya

[Karen]

Jack

Im heart broken for you and yours. You all are in my prayers. I know what it is like to see your heart and soul layed out in cinders before you. Im not dealing with at this time with fire but I was down sizing my shop because of grandkids. I have wrapped my brain around the fact I have to close shop for awhile. Locker up and walk away. In your case you dont even have a door to lock...sad sad sad day for all.  SOOooOOOoo sorry for your loss and what you have seen that you lost.....Have a blessed day and chat soon.

Karen