Let me share some simple psychology on this subject. First my background, Ive been selling parts (not chainsaw or small engine) since the 80s, full time. I sell about 50 parts/tools a week, that is my comfort level with the time it takes to ship it all (I work by myslef). That said, when I see randy duncan's dumb mug, when Im doing a part search, each time it reinforces that I will never buy anyting from him, unless Im looking for a "randy duncan" specifically.
Its an intuitive thing Ive learned along the way. The facts as presented here, cause me no surprise.
On the flip side of that coin, I drop ship NOTHING, and never use anyone's pics, only the pic of the exact part or tool, Im selling. You also wont find my "mug shot" anywhere on the web, or my name, although I know I have a pride problem, I am quite certain nobody gives two
**** what I look like or who I am, all they care about is getting what they paid for promptly, safely packed, as described, and at the best price. Beyond that, your stroking yourself, with youre name and pic all over the web, just my opinion, nothing more.
When Im looking for a part, the last thing I want to see is a pic of randy standing in front of his POS dodge pickup. Im a redneck of the third degree, but he strikes me a real guber.