Is it just me?

[mizgeorge]

This drives me potty. I can't afford to lose the first 7-10cm of every coil of wire, but no matter how many times I mention it to CS, it improves briefly, and then reverts to this.



Does anyone else have the same problem? Or should I just feel victimized quietly in a corner?

[Dennis]

No, it's quite disgraceful. They're treating it like binding wire, at your expense, George.
When I first started, they tried that on me with quite heavy wire.
I said 'how am I supposed to straighten that', and the reply was 'with a hammer'
Luckily being in the showroom I was able to reject it, and in future always said 'dont twist it'-to much rolling of eyes.
Dennis.

[china]

Is the twisted wire extra to what you ordered if so there is no real problem, just cut it off.

[mizgeorge]

Is the twisted wire extra to what you ordered if so there is no real problem, just cut it off.

I wouldn't mind if it was, but these are the fixed weight 30 rolls which is the only thing available for certain wires. I didn't mind too much when wire was a lot cheaper, but it's nigh on impossible to straighten without leaving some marks.

I think it's just laziness and habit, and as Caroline says, completely unnecessary with the ties in place.

[Petal]

I was told the coils come from China like that, which is no excuse and really annoys me too. They sent me a 3mm rod of square wire once bent like a banana and when I complained they sent me another straight one. So wasteful.

[pearlescence]

I was told the coils come from China like that, which is no excuse and really annoys me too. They sent me a 3mm rod of square wire once bent like a banana and when I complained they sent me another straight one. So wasteful.

I get my wire while in Hong Kong and yes, it's exactly like that. Usually fine if you anneal it and then show it who is in charge

[Dennis]

Is the twisted wire extra to what you ordered if so there is no real problem, just cut it off.

Yes, quite true, Bob. Worth weighing a coil to see whether you get some exta. Anyone? Dennis.

[china]

I use almost exclusively Argentium I have never encountered this problem from them.

[CJ57]

Such a waste George, drives me mad too. Still with nylocks so that’s just stupid