Just a guy who works there. We had no interractions with Makino-san. But I would be surprised if the guy working there wasn't telling us those things because that's how Makino-san felt. Hopefully his employees represent his interests, whatever they may be.

The sweetest shop I've found on the east coast so far (in Delaware nonetheless!) is owned by a guy who won't sell you frames unless he sees you ride in Trexlertown first. Some people are just purists. Such is life.

(And thanks again for helping me out with those risers. If you ever want to come to Philly you have a couch with your name on it.)

Pfft..**** that. Games like that? I just wont go back. No reason to. There is nothing in that country side shop i couldnt get in Tokyo, minus the goon working there.

Makino
 

I visited that same shop 20 years ago when Konno-san (and possibly Makino-san) were building 3Rensho frames there. I felt very welcomed and was given a tour of the shop. Probably because of that experience, I have always wanted to buy a 3Rensho.

I finally got the chance to buy one about 4 months ago and it was from Makino-san who had this frame in his shop!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...us/3Rensho.jpg

Now it's sitting in my apartment.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...s/3Rensho2.jpg

Gale

There are three 3renshos hanging in there now. Theyre for sale....to some people.

Gaijin got it too easy over in Asia :)

lol.