Date:         Sat, 30 Sep 2000 05:22:33 -0700
Reply-To:     t <vbob@PRIMENET.COM>
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From:         t <vbob@PRIMENET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Interesting parts story
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Adam...
I suspect you owe this guy a letter of appreciation for showing his true
colors also.
I would suspect not all of us need this type of personal evaluation from
complete strangers, as a matter of fact, I can't think of anyone who
does need one.
Best of luck selling your bed.

tim o'brien

Puzerewski wrote:
>
> Hello all!
> People that buy/sell parts on this site should get a kick out of this.
>
> I have  had a westy bench/bed for sale on ebay that goes in a vanagon westy.
> A fellow emailed me (off list) and asked if I still had it.  I told him yes,
> for the shipping is high, and there is yet to be someone close to get the
> thing.
>
> I have received a few estimates on shipping this thing across the USA, and
> it is too big to box up and go UPS. (the weekender is 59 inches long)It
> costs close to $300 to go by truck.
>
> I was informed my this individual "that I really must not want to sell it,
> for Ups is $63.13"
>
> Here is an actual copy of an excerpt from his email
>
> >>Actually, I just thought you were just being a lazy ass, since you
> "estimated" instead of
> getting an actual quote like someone interested in doing business, and were
> content to let
> a customer pay 3-4 times as much to make up for your laziness.  If you
> wanted to be lazy
> more than do business, fine by me.  I never thought you were trying to rip
> me off, I am
> sure that you could spend $500 shipping it: have someone come to your house,
> pack it up,
> serve you tea, then hand-carry it coast to coast.
>
> Seeing your lousy attitude, I appreciate your revealing yourself early,
> rather than
> waiting till half-way through the deal to show your true colors.>>>
>
> Unbelievable...  kinda leaves a bad taste in your mouth when someone is
> calling you a liar,lazy-ass, etc., I am glad the majority of people I help
> with used parts are happy I am here!!!!!!!!!
>
> Adam Puzerewski
> 81 westy
> 74 beetle
> 86 cabrio
> Vanagon Partsmobiles