On Mon, 03 Feb 1997 22:44:24 EST jibrooks@juno.com (Jack I Brooks)
writes:
>I like TRF for their devotion to authenticity. I also had a number of
>back orders, and was dissapointed by the standard 4-6 week response
>for backorder schedule. I have started ordering the backordered
>pieces, from other reputable sources, as I require them.
>
>It is impossible for any vendor having a very substantial sale to
>anticipate the reponse. For a mail order vendor like TRF, the
>downside of over ordering for a sale could be worse than under
>ordering. Just imagine if they purchased all the stuff we have back
>ordered and we didn't call.
The trend today in business is to keep NOTHING in stock. Electronic
commerce and "just in time" ordering has made it non-profitable to keep
stuff on the shelves hoping someone will buy it. We should be grateful
that there is enough trade in vintage British car parts to make
competition work. Look at the array of vendors that provide parts for
something as goofy as my Daimler! I can go to Welsh, Engle, Special
Interest Car Parts (my current favorite), British Auto USA .... I don't
have to worry about whether I can get the part, I just shop for the best
price and service! I, too, am frustrated by the delays in getting some
parts, and I think TRF's "special projects" are a little too cute, but I
applaud their devotion to our common obsession.
Mark Anderton
1972 Triumph TR6 (Getting ready for paint)
1984 Jaguar XJ6 (2 ea - some people never learn)
1966 Morris Minor (everything a car should be)
1971 Land Rover (Farm use)
1967 Daimler V8 Saloon (Be patient! I'm workin' on it)
1958 Velocette MSS (500cc single)
1987 VW Golf GTI (How did that sneak in here?)
1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2 (I pick it up this week)
1972 Grady White Chesapeake Mercruiser I/O
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