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...ANOTHER 5 MORE YEARS.........

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  1. BWS550

    BWS550 Wants to be a mod

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    #1 BWS550, Jun 1, 2004
    WITH MUCH GOING ON WITH GENEROUS, CONSTANT OFFERS FROM ENERGIZER BATTERY CO, AS BEING A VP IN ST LOUEY, WHICH I TURNED DOWN 6 MONTHS AGO......MY WIFE AND I HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE THEM 5 MORE YEARS AS THEIR TOP INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTOR IN THE COUNTRY.

    I SIGNED A 5 YEAR EXTENTION LAST MONDAY WITH THEM TO A CONTRACT AND WILL EXPIRE MAY 25, 2009...AND THEN IT WILL END MY FAMILIES 89 YRS WITH THEM AND MY 31 YRS IN THE BATTERY BUSINESS.

    I HAVE DECIDED TO GO TO SCHOOL AND OBTAIN A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND EVENTUALLY GET INTO COMMERICAL REAL ESTATE.....

    THE BATTERY BUSINESS HAS BEEN GREAT TO FOUR GENERATIONS OF WELLINGTONS AND A HARDY THANK YOU TO EVEREADY, UNION CARBIDE, RALSTON PURINA, AND ENERGIZER HOLDINGS FOR ALL YOUR GREAT SUPPORT OVER THE LAST 85 YRS

    THANKS ALL FOR READING THIS..

    BRUCE / ANDREA
     
  2. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Texas Forever, Jun 1, 2004
    Base-a-ball has been berry berry good to me...

    Congrats Bruce!
     
  3. Dave328

    Dave328 Formula 3

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    #3 Dave328, Jun 1, 2004
    Congrats Bruce!!!

    Dave
     
  4. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 darth550, Jun 1, 2004
    Cool, Bruce! I got a real charge out of this thread! :D

    DL
     
  5. imperial83

    imperial83 F1 Rookie
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    #5 imperial83, Jun 1, 2004
    Congratulations.

    89 years is a long time. You must have a tremendous network in the industry. I am sure you will be able to carry over this into your real estate ventures.
     
  6. davem

    davem F1 Veteran
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    #6 davem, Jun 1, 2004
    Good for you Bruce! Been wondering where you have been hiding!?
     
  7. Schatten

    Schatten F1 World Champ
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    #7 Schatten, Jun 1, 2004
    Good to hear Bruce. Perhaps in a few years, you should get an apprentice to learn the ropes and carry on the business.
     
  8. Bill Sawyer

    Bill Sawyer Formula 3

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    #8 Bill Sawyer, Jun 1, 2004
    I guess Anthony isn't interested in the battery business?

    Maybe Carbon will tire of Hotlanta, move back to the Northeast, and buy the business from you!
     
  9. writerguy

    writerguy F1 Veteran

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    #9 writerguy, Jun 1, 2004

    Buy... Buy...

    Wow Carb will really have to be making coin for that

    Brucie Thanks for keeping us serfs in the loop
     
  10. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 134282, Jun 1, 2004
    ...and to me, too...! :D

    Congrats, Brucey... Good luck with school; i'm sure you'll be a real troublemaker... :)
     
  11. Stackhouse

    Stackhouse F1 Rookie
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    #11 Stackhouse, Jun 1, 2004
    Congrats ! 85 years!!! WOW no that’s a history that just keeps going….and…going…and….going….

    PD
     
  12. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 jimpo1, Jun 1, 2004
    I have this visual of Bruce in the classroom, pockets stuffed with batteries for his cell phone, his PDA, his MP3 player, his GPS, and his pen with built in flashlight.

    Bruce, what happens to Wellington Battery after '09? Should I stock up AA's? :D
     
  13. VWH3RD

    VWH3RD Formula Junior

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    #13 VWH3RD, Jun 1, 2004
    Hey Bruce

    My .02 cents!!
    Stay in the battery business and get into the Real Estate business slowly. I am in the Commercial Real Industry which is very good when you find your niche and settle in but it is very difficult in the first few years.

    Feel free to call me with any questions.

    Vernon
     
  14. Juice It

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    #14 Juice It, Jun 1, 2004
    Why leave a sure thing for the unknown? At least keep your biz and hire someone to do your work while you sew your oats. Although I am sure you are a smart guy, starting a new career in your 40's(i am assuming) in commercial real-estate from square one isn't exactly a sure thing. Most people would kill to have a legacy to leave on so I suggest not to let it go. Just my opinion.
     
  15. davem

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    #15 davem, Jun 1, 2004
    Sounds like a plan Bruce. As long as those batteries are making you money.
    Or as suggested before. "The Eveready Apprentice" could be your own reality show. "The Bruce"....has a nice ring to it.
     
  16. BWS550

    BWS550 Wants to be a mod

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    #16 BWS550, Jun 1, 2004
    HEY GUYS..I JUST READ THE THREAD..THANKS FOR ALL YOUR NICE COMMENTS..TAX, GOLDMAN, LEVY, IMPERIAL THANKS ALL..

    BILL ....NEVER GIVE IT TO A SON :)

    VERNON...THANKS FOR THE ADVICE, MAYBE WE WILL LUNCH IT AND TALK....

    JIM MUISE, PIMP, CARBON...THANKS...

    JIMBO...ALWAYS BATTERIES AND LITES FOR YOU AND YOUR KIDS...LIFETIME....

    DAVE MONK AND JEFF...31 YRS WILL BE A LONG TO ME AND PROBABLY WOULD WANT TO WASH MY HANDS CLEAN.


    JEFF,, BTW, THE BUSINESS WOULD HAVE A SEVEN FIGURE ASKING PRICE WHEN MY 5 YRS ARE UP...SO I CAN LIVE NICELY UNTIL I "SEW MY OATS"

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUTS..........

    BRUCE
     
  17. rodsky

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    #17 rodsky, Jun 1, 2004
    Congrats BRUCE - Sounds like you are happy and comfortable with your decision- which is the most important thing..

    all the best
     
  18. PeterS

    PeterS Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #18 PeterS, Jun 1, 2004
    Five more years? You'll run screaming into the night in two~!
     
  19. Enzo

    Enzo F1 Rookie

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    #19 Enzo, Jun 1, 2004
    Congrats Bruce. 89 years is something to really be proud about.

    Pat
     
  20. TigerAce

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    #20 TigerAce, Jun 1, 2004
    Congrat!

    I admire your willingness to try out totally different business for your venture. Hope you'll enjoy studying! If you become successful then, you can buy USED ENZO in 2010! Even at our age, thinking of the future is fun. (even though there's some fear & worry factor, too)
     
  21. alanhenson

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    #21 alanhenson, Jun 1, 2004
    I need some double AAs. Can I get the hook up.








    Congrats man. Good luck.
     
  22. BWS550

    BWS550 Wants to be a mod

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    #22 BWS550, Jun 2, 2004
    THANKS PAT. PETER, YOSHI, AND DAVE

    ALAN.EMAIL ME [email protected] AND TELL ME WHAT YOU NEED..

    THANKS ALL

    BRUCE
     
  23. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ
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    #23 wax, Jun 2, 2004
    I'm sure you've looked at the positive and negative sides of this.

    *snicker*

    (notes crowd with pitchforks and torches)

    *snicker*

    runs, keeps going and going...
     
  24. BWS550

    BWS550 Wants to be a mod

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    #24 BWS550, Jun 2, 2004
    TOM

    I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOUR HUMOR HERE, EVEN THOUGH I UNDERSTAND 15 % OF IT :) :)

    BRUC
     
  25. F328 BobD

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    #25 F328 BobD, Jun 2, 2004
    Bruce, congrats on the new direction. I have a very good friend in Dallas who's in commercial real estate with The Staubach Company. He paid his dues 15 years ago but has done incredibly well the last 10 years (incredibly well!!!!). Good luck!

    Bob
     
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