im just reading this post for the first time, but i have to say classicflytyer, you totally missed the point of jc's post. he was saying that the way denny handles business is like no other. denny puts his name and reputation before making money. he doesn't sell to fly shops, and therefore can hand grade every neck and saddle that he sells. he takes great care in giving the customer what they want, and will even raise a bird, like cree birds, for a specific person if needed. The fact that the price may be the same is really a good deal, given the benefits that you get. now, i honestly have to say that i have never bought a dry fly neck or saddle from denny, but i have never bought one from any one else either, because all i tie are saltwater and bass flies. But from what i have heard about him, and the fact that he is a sponsor on FAOL, i have to say that Denny sounds like a real stand up guy and a pleasure to do business.