When I was on the Minolta camera list, newbies were frequently referred to
an online list of photo equipment retailers where people could go and rate
them on various aspects of service, honesty, price, etc. Worked out pretty
well, though it didn't take long to find out there were only 2 or 3 dealers
worth dealing with. (Talk about an industry with lousy customer service!)
Anyway, it might be nice to set up a similar thing somewhere for LBC parts
dealers. Or if there is such a thing, where is it? If anyone is interested I
can try to dig up the camera one for an example, but it's been a while since
I was on the list so I don't know if I can find it.
Eddie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Waringa" <kwaringa@dynsys.com>
To: "Ray Kunst" <RKunst@C-K.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 3:44 PM
Subject: RE: What is the problem with suppliers?
> Thanks for the heads up on a retailer I don't want to deal with. We all
> know these cars are not cheap to restore and maintain, so we want value
for
> our money. I don't mind paying a higher price if it get quality for my
> money. What I don't want is a hassle for my money. I recently bought an
> autumn leaf carpet set for my son's 79 MGB on ebay and when it came in it
> was dark brown, not autumn leaf. I called the seller and he got very
> indignant and told me basically "tough luck you bought it at auction".
The
> actual carpet set was very much darker than his picture on ebay. This is
a
> retailer that sells on ebay, not an individual. I guess they don't care
> about repeat customers. I know I'll never deal with them again. There
are
> enough good retailers out there that I don't need to deal with the a**
> holes.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Ken
>
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