Hi Marjorie,
Thanks for your inquiry. The mower was delivered on Wednesday
and I want you to know how much I love it!!
Never thought I'd wax eloquent about a manual mower!! However,
it is true. It's so well balanced -- as well as lightweight,
maneuverable and solidly built. Very sharp, too -- a precision
machine.
It only took a little longer, and I'm sure that was because the lawn
was a bit long the first time. I love the quiet whir and don't
miss the vibration and foul gasoline/oil fumes!!!
Thank you for everything. It was an excellent choice.
Connie (Great States Deluxe Light 18 and Sharpening Kit)
Hello Marjorie,
I received my lawn striper today.
I put it together, use it and the lawn looks great.
Thanks
Bob
Just
wanted to let you know we mowed the yard with the new McLane push
mower on Sunday! AWESOME! Much better than the cheap reel
mower I had before! The McLane is considerably heavier but it
does such a better job it is definitely worth the extra weight!!!
Thanks! Art Andrews (17PH7)
Margie,
I
received the sharpening kit last night via FedEx. I mowed my
front yard yesterday with the 17" McLane and the neighbors are
already jealous!!! Thanks again,-Sean Anderson (McLane
17-PH-7 & 17 SASP)
Ms.
King, I
received the mower today! I got back from work fairly late and
my wife still had it in the car; so I turned on the porch light, put
the handle on it, and started cutting. It cuts like a dream, and
it’s so quiet. I felt like a five-year-old boy with a new toy
fire engine. There were a couple dings on it from handling, but
nothing that affects function. I have come to expect this,
living half-way around the world! Thanks for all your
help. Oh, and please keep me posted on the grass shears.
I’d like to know how those work out for you. Much Obliged, Brad
Hi Marjorie,
Just wanted to thank you for the fine mower you sold me. Gee, my
short bent grass is finally starting to look up. I've been mowing it
at 3/8" or so. Do you know what my grass says when I mow it? It says, "We'd
better be puttin' down some roots!"
Thanks again! Kind regards, Dave (McLane Greens Mower G-17-PH-10)
Hi Margie,
The sweeper arrived today ahead of schedule...
And I've already used it.
Thanks again for you prompt service and I hope
we can do business again in the future.
Sincerely, Bob
Thank
you for the mower and the sharpener. I just got it today and its
great, I will be putting it together later. Thanks again for the
business and have a nice day.-Ryan Gumieny
Hello Marjorie, My dad received his lawn
sweeper on Wednesday and he thinks it is great. Now
we are just waiting for the leaves to fall so we can try it out!
Thanks very much for your help and your cheerful attitude. You are
doing a great job. Melanie
Cook
Marjorie. Received the mower today. Operation is much easier than
expected. jeff (Scott's Classic)
Marjorie:
Thanks for the great service and rapid
shipment of my manual greens mower. I cut it yesterday and it
whoa...what a smooth cut for a push mower. I am almost tempted
to get the manual 10 blade reel mower now...if I had the money!!
Marjorie - Such personalized attention! Are you a
very small operation that is somehow able to offer the lowest prices
on the 'Net' or do you simply excel in customer service? I hope I
like the mower as much as I have liked dealing with your company!
As leader of the Sustainable Living
organization at my church I expect your products will star in a
demonstration at some point this spring/summer. I'm happy to spread
the word when I come across such a reputable company.
Kari Darken-Thompson
Hello, Marjorie,
Just thought I'd let you know that
the mower arrived safe and sound and my husband is very happy with
it. Thank you for the good service.
BTW, I had saved an article that
was in our Vacaville Reporter several years ago about your company
and that's how we were able to locate you.
Glad you are still in business and doing well. Joleene Ladyman (Great
States Standard Light Reel Mower)
Marjorie,
I
received it two days ago and have mowed both days since. I
LOVE IT! I want to give a note of praise to the good
people at Mclane. When the service rep. called me he asked
why I was purchasing a 5-blade instead of a 7-blade. I
told him and he insisted that I get a 7. He upgraded me at
no cost and I can't even describe how good my lawn works.
I am the envy of my neighborhood. There will be more
Mclane's purchased from
Smithville
,
MO.
I recommend Mclane without hesitation! Thank you again and
I look forward to doing business with you again. Jamie Tanner
(17PH7)
Hi
Marjorie,The
lawn mower arrived today. I've already mowed the lawn and I
love it. Thanks a bunch.Linda Dial Great States Deluxe Light
16 and Sharpening Kit Note: Deluxe Light 16 has been discontinued,
please see Deluxe Light 18)
Marjorie,
Thanks for the very rapid shipment and great communication! The
sharpening kit arrived two hours ago and it worked like a charm.
May your grass always grow tall and green.
Cheers, -Daryl Jamgotchian (Great
States Sharpening Kit)
Good morning!
I did receive the kit. My boyfriend sharpened the mower and it's
cutting like I just purchased it! Thank you so much for your help!
Please do email me with any new information you have. I will welcome
hearing from you.
Thanks again!
Christine Lajeck
The
mower arrived yesterday and I assembled it and tried it out.
It works great. I adjusted the height by loosening the
two bolts on either side and moving the roller. That worked
fine. I could not find the wing nut that is supposed to allow
adjustment of the height. Where is it and how does it work?
The bill of materials lists a wing nut as item 37A but could not
find it on the parts illustration. Regardless, I think the
mower will serve my purposes quite well. Bernard Weiss
(McLane Manual Greens Mower
- G17PH10)
Excellent and dramatic results. Just finished using it for the first
time about an hour ago. I am expecting offers from NFL teams to come
pouring in wanting to use my front lawn for team practice....
Ian Sawers - our first Lawn Striper Customer!
Dear
Marjorie, I
am so happy to find you! I, too have migraines and am a
"tree-hugger" that is always trying to find ways to help
out the environment! My husband and I live on 220 acres in
rural Missouri and find we are so much happier here than in the city
(Kansas City, MO). INFINITELY happier!
We
needed a push mower and found the article about reel mowers in
Mother Earth News (February/March 2002.) I called American
Lawn Mower Company and they gave me your web site address!
Since we live in the boonies, I do almost all my shopping on-line!
(I also hate crowds and traffic!)
I
loved the article about your business and wish you much continued
success! I, too, run my own small business (private practice
psychotherapy).
I
can't wait to get the mower I just ordered! Keep up the good
work!
Dear Margie, The Scotts was delivered on
Monday. I had
a chance to try it out today.
What a difference! Mowing effort is significantly lower over the
thicker areas. I also
appreciate the lighter weight. Although certain elements of the
Scotts
are not as heavily built as the Agri-Fab, I don't find it to be a
drawback. In my opinion
the Scotts is a better thought out and more precisely built unit.
The whole mower is
much more rigid. The Agri-Fab flopped about between the wheels and
main mower body.
Add to that the rollers rattling along and it gave it a much
sloppier feel. I'm so glad that
I will be able to use a manual reel mower and feel it is a sensible
choice. My only regret
is that instead of inspiring my neighbors, the sight of me
leaning into the Agri-Fab at a
45° angle to keep it moving has probably set the cause back a few
years! Sincerely, Mike Toomey
Margie,
Hi! Received your package a couple of days ago and I am
thoroughly pleased. The used roller is now installed, but with so
much rain...well you know. Thank-you, also for the mouse pad. As
you can see by my address, I've recently acquired a new p.c., but
did not have a mouse pad. NOW I do. Thanx again, and look forward
to doing business with you in the future. Parts
Thanks,
I sharpened my mower with the kit and the rear bagger works like a
charm. I will use you for resources in the future, will
recommend you to others, and would like email updates. David
Skinner
Dear
sirs, The mower arrived one day ahead of schedule. Thanks
for the UPS tracking information that allowed me to be ready for
the delivery. The assembly took less than 15 minutes and I
have already mowed my (small) lawn with it. Thanks for a
good product at a good price.- Mark (Great
States Seven Blade Bent Grass 705-16)
Hi, Marjorie King. Thanks for the nice mouse pad and the
readable OEM version of the earlier faxed owners manual. Both
arrived today via snailMail. You really do an excellent job of
getting some real significant meaning back into the phrase
"CUSTOMER SERVICE". The quality of both your firms
products and your personal service are outstanding and much
appreciated. Thanks again, Ted Prater of Memphis
Margie,
Hi! Received your package a couple of days ago and I am
thoroughly pleased. The used roller is now installed, but with so
much rain...well you know. Thank-you, also for the mouse pad. As you
can see by my address, I've recently acquired a new p.c., but did
not have a mouse pad. NOW I do. Thanx again, and look forward to
doing business with you in the future.
Yours Truly, Dan Sebeny (Great States
Seven Blade 705-16)
Absolutely Margie,
you can send me email on your updates. Thought your website most
informative. Learned more about reel mowers and grass in 10
minutes than I have in 40 years. Best of luck to you.
Fred
Thank you for suggesting the Agri-Fab 21"
mower. I have used it three times now. My last mower was a McLane reel
mower which I like, but this new mower is half the work and half the
time. I live that it is 21" wide. I love that it is so sturdy. I
love how it doesn't flatten my lawn. I love it's easy five height
adjustments. I am using the highest setting and my lawn looks better
than it has in years. I have used other reel mowers and gas powered
and electric, this Agri-Fab gives me by far my most enjoyable mowing
experience.
Thanks for answering all my questions and making it
so easy to find the right product for me. Lance Peterson, Meridian
Idaho (Agri-Fab 21" Silent Reel
Mower)
QMofM, Easy to push is an understatement Good Queen. It glides
across the lawn with a gentle whirring sound which slices the grass
like a razor. It went together much more quickly than I had
anticipated and I have done a pass or two across areas that I know are
relatively stickless. WOW! I love it. No engine noise. No exhaust. I
am looking forward to cutting the lawn tomorrow after work [yes, I
know it sounds bizarre, but really, I'm fine and I really do have a
life]. In fact I may come home at lunch and do the front yard. It is a
little too dark now and I want to run a rake across the lawn before
merrily mowing the lawn. I'm as giddy as a school boy and I'm doing
the Scrouge happy dance waiting for a cleaning lady to tweak. I bet
there will be a few of my neighbors who will want to try it out. I may
not let them do so. Or maybe I'll charge them a buck or two. Yikes,
I'm prattling. Thanks again. B.kofp&t- Bob Sandner, Great States Corporation Deluxe Light 18.
I was waiting for my mower arrived to reply...Marjorie, it arrived
yesterday and
we put it together to test it. I was pleased from the start because it
was the
same size and had the same type of grass-length device, whatever you
call that,
and when I started out of the garage for a test run, I nearly flew...I
don't know what is wrong with my old one but I have to really put my hip into it
to get it going
and I just naturally did the same (since I've been mowing with this
poor, sick mower in this condition for 3 yr), I was nearly in the street before
it stopped. I was so happy...the sprinklers had just gone off but I mowed anyway and it
is wonderful, definitely worth the money and the trouble of researching...although,
you did all the research. Thanks bunches - Shelly Cox (Great States Corporation Deluxe
Light
Hello! We got the mower, put it together within a half hour, and it
cut the lawn great. So nice to mow without noise! Thanks for promoting
an earth-friendly product. Faye Kagele (Great
States Corporation Deluxe Light 18)
I am loving my mower!!! My
dad is getting a kick out of the fact that I'm using the same type
of mower he's been using for the last 50 years (Scott brand reel
mower)!! --and, my "power" neighbors think I'm
nuts!!
I received the mower on Friday. My son and I put it
together and then it was
time to test it. It worked great! So far I like it and I think it is
going to do a very good job for me. I took it to my friends house, the one who has an old pro-mow
that is wore out after only two years, and we mowed his yard too. There is no comparison, I
think he is going to order one from you very soon. Anyway, I think I will like it very much
as time goes on. I am
pleased with the quality of the equipment and the job it does mowing.
thanks, Steve Beagle (Agri-Fab Gang
Reel). Agri-Fab no longer makes the gang reel, Please
see ProMow gang reel mowers.
We are very happy with the mower, partly because we happen to live
in the
Ohio River Valley, an area known for its heavy industry and coal fired
electric plants. There is already enough pollution in the air here
without
our contributing to it when we cut our grass! Our lawn is healthier
than
our neighbors': lush and soft. My husband and I fight over who gets to
mow
this time...Thank you again, Margaret Lazer (Scott's
Classic)
The mower was received in
fine working order and has been used three times already.
Photos of my OLD Great States' mower will be forwarded with full
permission to use as you see fit as soon as they're out of the camera.
I would like the address of the fellow who has the mower museum. And
yes, keep me on your e-mail list. Thanks, David Ditman (Scott's
Classic)
The mower is great; thanks! Kate Sonderegger
The mower is GREAT! However, it does cut my lawnmowing
'workout' down by about 50%; I'll just have to find other ways to
exercise! Thanks again, Dave (Scott's
Classic)
I received my
mower (Great
States Seven Blade 705-16 yesterday. I opened it
immediately!
Within five minutes i had it together (including the bagger) and
adjusted to the height I
wanted. I could not wait to try it out. What a wonderful experience I
had. This mower is
easy to push and cuts great. No loud engine, flying dust or best of
all NO gas fumes. Just
the smell of fresh cut grass. I could go on and on. I wanted to tell
you what a wonderful experience I had and thank you for your professional
service.......Thank You....Lou McAllister
Tried it out and it
works GREAT! Great cut and no pollution -noise or gas/oil fumes.
I think I'm going to like mowing with it. And, it hangs up easy
in my garage. I like the idea of one mechanical device not
relying on fossil fuel. I've recommended one to my sibs.
Practically every homeowner should be mowing with a reel and not a
gasoline powered mower. It's ridiculous to do so. Besides,
the cut from the reel is 100% better than my rotary gas engine mower.
– Nancy Krupiarz (Scott's
Classic)
I have to tell you what a great experience I had today!
UPS delivered my new mower. I put it together and decided to give it a
few passes, just to see how hard it would be to push. I just finished
mowing my whole property. I just couldn't stop myself! I'm truly
amazed...This truly isn't "My father's lawnmower". And, more
importantly...it isn't "my last power mower, either! I didn't
have to worry about going to town for gas and oil...my arm isn't sore
from trying to start it, my shins aren't bleeding from stones getting
kicked up into my legs, my ears aren't ringing from the
"hum" of the engine, my yard smells like fresh cut grass,
not gasoline fumes, my dog isn't hiding under the deck, my back feels
great! (I had been worried that I'd be in pain from the struggle...a
usual problem after having broken a hip and my back years ago..and
being almost 52 now)..I think the low impact exercise it gave me
actually eased it instead! And...after all that, the lawn looks better
than it ever has...none of that "just mowed.sort of funky
yellowish look" ! I guess you can tell I'm happy with my
purchase. I just thought you'd like to know : ) Best of luck in your
venture...you can be sure I'll be spreading your word! Maggie Pitman (Scott's Classic)
Well you were right! Great mower. I
went out to try it out after putting it together and ended up doing
the whole lawn in 20 minutes. Beats the heck out of a gas mower.
Thanks for the advice and a good product. Stuart Leslie (Deluxe Light
18 by Great States Corporation)
Dear Marjorie, Thanks for your letter. I got my mower and, of course,
am delighted with it. It never runs out of gas, runs quietly and
starts with merely a push of the handle. What more could I ask for.
Jack Hamby (Standard Light by Great States Corporation)
The McLane is great. Thanks for making them available to people on the
East Coast. The physics of the machine, which places the pressure
behind the blades instead of on them, makes it very easy to push. It's
no harder to use than a power mower and doesn't spit smoke at me as I
go. My lungs and my grass both thank you. I've even gotten over the
pricey grass catcher. Phil Porado - (17PH7)
Marjorie, Got the mower a couple days ago. The assembly was easy
(yah!) and I've been mowing along with ease. It's a great tool. I'm
one of the only people with an engine-less approach to yard-care so
the sounds of the clikkkkk are a nice change. thanks again. Yvonne
Mokihana Calizar (Standard Light by Great States Corporation)
I must tell you that I love my new mower. I have used it several times
now and I just can't believe how easy it is to use. Jonathan Billow Scott's
Classic
Marjorie, I used my new lawn mower for the first time this evening.
The grass was only two days since I last cut it. I must say, my first
impression is as delighted as your website suggested! When you get a
reel mower going, it just hums along with little noise and effort. And
it naturally mulches when the clippings are so short. I'm glad my very
green-friendly buddy Rob talked me into trying a reel mower. I figure
I may have to mow twice as often, but it should only take half as much
time each time. Anyway, just thought you might appreciate the
favorable comments... Tim Klepaczyk Scott's
Classic by Great States
Corporation)
ÿþ Received the kit last week and used it over the weekend. Did a
great job, mowing's just like pushing butter, smooth! Thanx for your
great service. Jay Jackson (Sharpening Kit by Great States
Corporation)
Received [mower] today AND my wife used it immediately with happy
results - life is good! Mike S. in Highlands Ranch, CO. (Full Feature
by Great States Corporation)
Thank you very much...I used the mower yesterday....It was everything that you advertised!!!
Lightweight, easy to use, and it cut great...I am very pleased!!!
Wesley Wolfe (Great States Corporation - Full Feature Light and
Sharpening Kit)
Marjorie, I got the mower last Tuesday - it's great. Using the
real mower actually takes less time to mow my lawn (approx. 3,000
square feet) than it did with my old smog-maker (probably because it
took 10 minutes to start the smog-maker!). On Saturday, I was
able to do all my hard chores before 9:00 AM because I didn't have to
worry about noise ordinances and breaking the law - way cool! J.
Siesfeld (Scott's
Classic and Sharpening Kit)
The mower was
delivered right when you said. I really do like it.
Several "skeptics" have tried it out and liked it. Are
we surprised?! I was really surprised at the sharpening kit.
I expected a sharpening tool. Hmmm. I guess it works and
will try it out later.
Yes, I would
like to be notified when you update your website. It's early
enough to still be cool enough for me to go out and play with my
mower. What fun! Thank you Marjorie. I look forward
to visiting with you again. Sharon
Received the mower yesterday afternoon. My husband was very pleased
with the model I chose for him. Will be recommending your company to
others. Thanks, Christa Mallory (Great States Corporation Full Feature
414-16)
Margie,
Thanks.
The
mower works great.
Yes,
you may send E mails.
I
wish you had more of a presence here in Texas - the air quality in
Houston is terrible !!
Margie,
I
just finished mowing my front lawn with the push mower. I figure
people driving by seeing my svelte figure pushing this thing will
want to own one ;-)
Anyway,
a guy at work saw the newscast and was quite impressed. He lives in
El Cerrito and I told him some time ago about Betty's site. Now that
he has seen your accomplishments, he thinks I'm the brother of
all intelligent woman :-)
John King (815-18)