Hey Omaha, this won't answer your questions but is just another perspective on things, for the heck of it. I think the lack of activity on this sub-forum, and the communications situation in general, have become self-perpetuating circumstances. People originally notice it; decide whether to go forward anyway; then like it or not just don't expect any different in the future. Or, necessarily look for new threads often anymore, since whatever does get posted is often on the 'Updates' thread. Sometimes people will even receive their GLV and love it, but ironically this will be one place they don't get around to saying that lol, like maybe no one will be here to hear it and more bang can be had elsewhere. (Then also, if repairs or some such are needed, by then I think ppl have noticed that posting on this sub-forum wouldn't be an expedient way to get that ball rolling, or necessarily get discussion going with other owners, so they skip those and pursue direct contact.)
But I've been stopping by since I got my GLV in December (from immediately-available body-only stock, so no waiting), and have indeed seen evidence over time that none of the above does mean orders are not being placed and that a good number of folks are not awaiting a GLV at any given time. Less discussion is attempted before, during or after for reasons such as the above; and it seems Jay may get a lot of word-of-mouth biz too, customers that didn't originate from or ever stop by here; and blah blah blah, so on and so forth.
I agree it's kinda odd, and I'm not saying it's all ok or that there aren't problems sometimes. Not completely sure what I AM saying lol, I guess just that it may seem like you're alone in here but you're not.
It would behoove Jay too if he is ultimately able to put the time into this sideline that he'd like and need to in order to go to the next level, since the GLV really is a unique device, and 5V mods in particular are still a pretty 'coveted' thing. I suspect he could probably go as far as he'd like with it.
Anyway. Good luck, hope you will find it to have all been worth it! Btw he has posted a number he can be reached at if necessary, in the Updates thread iirc.
