...the bad, and the ugly.

It's not often you get a story like this. Although, it's probably the only way to get rich making custom boots...take a bunch of orders and simply pocket the money. (No subscription is needed to view this article.)

Note: Accepted business practice is for the customer to pay half the price of custom boots at the time he/she places the order, and the remainder at pick-up (or just prior to delivery.)