[Mgs] Bad parts / Brake Master Cylinder

[Mike Eldred]

When buying parts for my older vehicles - particularly for the TF and my '51
Willys, I'll often opt for reconditioned parts.  Cheaper, and (usually) better
quality than reproduction parts.  You get original quality cores that are
often reconditioned by shops here in the U.S.A. using quality parts, for less
cost than inferior repros from India or, in the case of the Jeep, the
Philippines.



Of course, not all repro parts are the same, either.  Some are U.S. made, some
are quality imports.



But the point is, sometimes cheaper is better.



Just thought I'd add to the confusion.



-Mike




> Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:01:46 +0000
> From: rbgosling at googlemail.com
> To: Mgs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] Bad parts / Brake Master Cylinder
>
> I guess the problem with being willing to pay for quantity is: How do I
> know that this part, from this supplier, that is 10% more expensive, is any
> better quality than the alternative? How do I know it's not sourced from
> exactly the same place, but with a higher mark-up? Particularly when things
> are bought at a distance over the internet.
>
> If I KNEW it was better quality, I'd pay more for it. The cynic in me
> always wins out and tells me it's the same part, priced higher. So I go for
> the cheaper supplier.
>
> Richard & Sammy ('73 Black Tulip BGT)
>
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