Seems kinda harsh, Marc.
I received 9 replies from different members of the list concerning my
recent inquiry for interior windshield trim. They ALL directed me to
Dean, so he seems to have a good bit of support. As some are among the
most active on this list, I believe they would have mentioned other
options in addition to Dean, if there were any. Apparently he's the ONLY
vendor who carries this item. None of the vendors has responded
directly, so I'm guessing they don't have the part. I'll get in touch
with one of them for the next stuff I need.
I personally have bought stuff from Dean, as well as from Les at CDM,
and from Ralleye, and have nothing but praise for them all. The PO of my
car spent lots with Dean getting the whole drivetrain redone. I plan to
continue to spread around my purchasing - not that I will spend enough
that any vendor will notice, but if they all get business hopefully they
all will stay in business and continue to support our hobby.
I don't post much because somebody more knowledgeable usually answers
tech questions before I do, in the rare instances that I even know the
right answer. Your tech posts on lightened flywheels, carbs, and
alternator swaps (I still have every post since last April) have all
been very informative, and I look forward to learning more. The only
warning I saw in Steve's post was that if you have a personal problem
with Dean then you won't be happy to know that he still has good prices
on good products.
....folds up soapbox and returns to the back of the room
Robbie Harrison
'68 2000
ps - let's not get carried away about this, please. Every reply might
just be considered "shilling"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Marc Sayer
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 10:00 PM
To: Datsun Roadster List
Subject: Re: datsunparts.com Dashes
You know I would be a lot more understanding if Dean would subscribe
to the damn list himself, spend a little time talking with the rest of
us on the list, and do his own promotions instead of getting shills to
do it for him. His *participation* in the list would go a long way
towards making it look like he was doing more than using this list to
generate profits. Just like his lame attempts to cash on on various
shows that others worked hard to put on, he is trying to score off
this list without giving anything back to it. He gives nothing to the
list and has shills like you drumming up business through it. The
situation is now so bad that you guys are now even prefacing these
"unsolicited testimonials" with warnings and caveats. And please do
not waste my time trying to explain to me how you aren't a shill. He
asked you to do this for him, that's acting as a shill. It smells, but
then it's vintage Dean I guess...
Just my .02
Steve C Allen wrote:
> I just ordered some parts from Dean at Fairlady Products today and
> he asked if I would post some info to the list seeing how he is not
> subscribed. Some people do not care for Dean so hit your delete key
> before you get too excited. Dean is carrying four replacement dashes
> for the 65-67 and 67.5 low windshield roadsters.
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