CA&E bites the dust

[StereoInstaller1]

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43948&highlight=electronics

Bummer.

More proof the industry is dead.

Luke

[jrobie79]

saw this a little earlier, pretty lame

[StereoInstaller1]

A while ago, some guy posted that he wanted to be an installer.

I wrote a long diatribe about why NOT to be an installer.

I still love the work, but I want OUT of this damn business.

[kylebes1]

I hear they need stereos installed on Mars...

[wagonizzle]

Yeah Luke, it's sad. I got out almost exactly three years ago; did the sales end of it. My reasons for leaving had more to do with shitty new owners and the desire to finish school, but I also saw the auto manufacturers catching up with us, or enough for most people's tastes. It is also increasingly harder to integrate with the OEM dash/electronics in many cars. The shop at which I used to work is doing more and more home installations, in order to stay relevant. I have many fond memories of ridiculous installs we put together, with the customers profusely thanking me after dropping multiple thousands on a new system... crazy! It was a special time, but all good things come to an end. I hope it doesn't impact your income negatively, but it's not like you have a pregnant teen to worry about. Ah, shit...

[StereoInstaller1]

but it's not like you have a pregnant teen to worry about. Ah, shit...

Bahahahhaaaaa!

[wagonizzle]

Laughter is the best medicine, my friend. That and driving your e30 while rocking out to some Zeppelin, et al.

I think you should make a crib out of an e30 trunk...