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Title: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: DOUG on January 30, 2015, 09:53:09 PM: Shocker. With Larry's fight against cancer, there are a lot of things at play here. If it's good for them, fantastic.

http://tawallaccess.com/2015/01/30/transamerican-manufacturing-group-announces-acquisition-of-poison-spyder-customs/
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: Jeepster1407 on January 30, 2015, 10:49:40 PM: Wow!
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: gint2 on January 30, 2015, 11:14:06 PM: People usually put life in perspective when struck with an illness. They realize money ain't everything. Hope all parties find peace in this & their product stays true to what it always has been.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: Big Dave on January 31, 2015, 06:30:30 AM: I was shocked when Clifton did the same back in 09 & he was in good health. Not real surprised Larry sold it.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: tcdawg on January 31, 2015, 08:35:03 AM: Quote from: Big Dave on January 31, 2015, 06:30:30 AM
I was shocked when Clifton did the same back in 09 & he was in good health. Not real surprised Larry sold it.

When he sold, weren't they underperforming though? Larry has the company at a very high point now.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: cru9 on January 31, 2015, 09:49:31 AM: I am glad I have all the PSC I want now. I hope quality doesn't change for the sake of the name. I know he says it won't but when your not the owner and sales quantity demands product faster they out source the labor.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: Danny Kinder on January 31, 2015, 11:27:21 AM: They'll be building bumpers in China in 2 years... sellout
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: 94xjsport94 on January 31, 2015, 11:29:09 AM: ^^ same thoughts.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: Bruce on January 31, 2015, 11:59:53 AM: Wow, guess it's time to stock up on current inventory.

Sad day for the small (mid) biz, I like to support them when I can.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: Trailabite on January 31, 2015, 02:06:38 PM: Hopefully, with Larry staying on as the president of the company it will retain its status. If he steps down, that's when it will go down hill.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: BigMike on January 31, 2015, 02:27:33 PM: Great for Larry and his family, bad for the brand. PSC being sold by the same company that brings illustrious products like Rubicon Express and ProComp.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: DOUG on January 31, 2015, 02:37:18 PM: Good for Larry! Hope he made a fortune and got 7x ebita.

If it changes and there is a void in the market, others will fill it.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: cru9 on January 31, 2015, 03:38:12 PM: I hope he made a fortune on the deal.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: gint2 on January 31, 2015, 05:59:46 PM: I was thinking today... what the people that ran out and got a Poison Spyder logo tattooed on their arm, leg, back head.... I wonder how they feel now?
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: BigMike on January 31, 2015, 06:32:44 PM: Quote from: gint2 on January 31, 2015, 05:59:46 PM
I was thinking today... what the people that ran out and got a Poison Spyder logo tattooed on their arm, leg, back head.... I wonder how they feel now?

Then they get what they deserve. How much of a fanboy can someone be to get a logo tattooed on their body?
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: xjcrawler on January 31, 2015, 07:18:20 PM: Quote from: tcdawg on January 31, 2015, 08:35:03 AM

Quote from: Big Dave on January 31, 2015, 06:30:30 AM
I was shocked when Clifton did the same back in 09 & he was in good health. Not real surprised Larry sold it.

When he sold, weren't they underperforming though? Larry has the company at a very high point now.

I think Clifton was behind on paying taxes.
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: clark123456 on January 31, 2015, 07:27:30 PM: Quote from: BigMike on January 31, 2015, 06:32:44 PM
Quote from: gint2 on January 31, 2015, 05:59:46 PM
I was thinking today... what the people that ran out and got a Poison Spyder logo tattooed on their arm, leg, back head.... I wonder how they feel now?

Then they get what they deserve. How much of a fanboy can someone be to get a logo tattooed on their body?

Yep...been there, done that. I can't get rid of my, "'N Sync For Life" tat without major expense, pain, and some scarring. The good news is that it is somewhere most people don't see.

Live and learn.

- Torg
Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: gint2 on January 31, 2015, 07:38:24 PM: Quote from: clark123456 on January 31, 2015, 07:27:30 PM
Quote from: BigMike on January 31, 2015, 06:32:44 PM
Quote from: gint2 on January 31, 2015, 05:59:46 PM
I was thinking today... what the people that ran out and got a Poison Spyder logo tattooed on their arm, leg, back head.... I wonder how they feel now?

Then they get what they deserve. How much of a fanboy can someone be to get a logo tattooed on their body?

Yep...been there, done that. I can't get rid of my, "'N Sync For Life" tat without major expense, pain, and some scarring. The good news is that it is somewhere most people don't see.

Live and learn.

- Torg

Now that is a mental picture I could have done without! LOL

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Title: Re: Poison Spyder sold to Transamerica/4 Wheel Parts Parent Co
Post by: DOUG on January 31, 2015, 08:21:01 PM: LMAO