I agree with itlnstln on this one. Majestouch was forthright and honest in his assessments, and made his decision on what to carry based on his experiences with the companies in question, as he also stated.
What I gathered from his comments was that in some ways the filco is better, in some ways the leopold is better, in some ways they are the same, and in some ways it is not quite clear which is the superior product, long term.
Given the well documented Filco issues on this site, it's amazing that he was able to ship so few with issues. This clearly shows his diligence in verifying the product prior to shipping it. But I am curious how many he ended up returning to the distributor in order to meet his quality goals.
It sounds like Leopold is more willing to work with him in this regard, and in that sense, is a better decision for him. And likely a better decision for purchasers, especially long term. If Leopold is as responsive to customer needs as he seems to be implying, that would be a HUGE step up over Filco, and can be nothing but win for the community.
And while it is nice to think of him as this great guy doing us all a favor, the fact remains that he owns and runs a business. While a large portion of his customers might very well be here, this community might also represent a small fraction of his client base. We don't know, and we are unlikely to ever know.
Mocking him, complaining, and other such behavior will likely not result in his sharing of more information. If anything, the opposite is likely to occur. So, in essence, do like a good little kid and if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Thanks for the information, Majestouch. I, at least, greatly appreciate your news and comments.