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Supply & Demand
i would seriously doubt that CS has found a suitable alternative to Kirkham.
Several have tried and others are trying, no doubt.
Like all vendors, CS must deliver on time and on contract to spec. & price.
Despite CS's abominable prior histories, Kirkham sends them precisely what has been ordered, on time, on price and on spec (if not better). CS has only one requirement to satisfy. Pay on time.
No doubt not easy.
Therefore, from time to time, i would assume that CS would try other suppliers that might be more "flexible" with regard to terms. And, in return, CS might receive the goods with more flexible specs and condition.
CS shipments, therefore, might vary from time to time, as financial conditions vary and vendors variously stub their toes.
My guess would be that the boys at Provo know all this from rather up close and personal experience and then some. But, i would guess they would remain reliable and wiser suppliers.
But, i'm only guessing.
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