Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 06:03:07 -0400
Reply-To: Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
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From: Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Subject: Re: Re Cary Chiang
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Lets not waste our time with this guy. If we can't boot him off the list,
we most certainly can ignore him. All in favor?
Adam P
81 Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
75 Campmobile "for sale'
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cary Chiang" <cchiang1@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: Re Cary Chiang
> Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:23:24 -0400
> From: jim <jch@VNET.NET>
> Subject: Re: Re Cary Chiang
>
> Clarence and all:
> I once had the opportunity to buy some parts from Mr, Chiang, though I
> was able to do it in person on a trip to Austin. I met him at his self
> storage unit, and was somewhat amused at his stories about how he move
> all his stuff from one site to another every 3 months, each time
> getting
> free rent for the first 3 months. I wondered how long you could do this
> in Austin, obviously for a pretty long time. Cary had quite a
> collection
> of vanagon parts and thought very highly of them as reflected by the
> prices he was asking. I bought a couple items from him, they were of
> fair quality, if not pricey, but I was not going to have to pay
> shipping
> so I felt like I came out ok.
>
> I think Clarence's conclusions may be appropriate, I hope Cary can see
> fit to start thing over from the beginning on this one.
>
> Jim Henry
>
>
>
> Hi Jim:
>
> It's been awhile, but I think I remember you pretty well. I thought it
best to add my side, to give everyone else some additional perspective.
>
> Regarding the storage unit; yes, a national storage company had a
promotion for free rent. I followed their rules, moved my own stuff, and
saved alot of $$$. So? You failed to mention that the unit held ALL of my
personal possessions, not just vanagon parts. At the time, I was either
living in my van, or renting a small bedroom out of a house, I don't
remember which. Perhaps my "pricey" items reflected my living situation at
the time? No need to worry. Thanks to your money, I now can afford a
house! ;)
>
> I believe you had to drive a long ways, to see my parts. I didn't ask you
to.
>
> If you had told me my prices were too high for you, I would have gladly
directed you to the only VW wrecking yard in central TX. You would have
REALLY liked their prices.
>
> You bought a pair of early vanagon front door inner panels. Specifically,
you wanted ones WITH armrest holes, but WITHOUT speaker holes. I don't
remember holding a gun on you, at the time of purchase. And you could have
certainly found the same thing, elsewhere, if you looked long enough.
>
> You also bought two 1.9L exhaust system support rods. I gouged you $10
each for those. Do you know the cost of these, new? Do you know how hard
it is to find good ones, used? Do you think the local wrecking yard has
them on the shelf, waiting for you, for $10? If you could actually find
them in a yard, would you be willing to crawl in the dirt yourself, and skin
a knuckle while you remove them from a greasy engine / corroded pipes, for
$10? Be my guest!
>
> Prices vary by the individual selling them. This last month, a listee
sold a pair of power mirrors, worth $150, for $10. Another person sold a
$350 Westy single center seat, for $50. Maybe you confused me with one of
*THOSE* guys.
>
> Anyway, I'm glad I was able to amuse you, and supply you with what you
needed. Please come back. Make sure to remind me who you are, and I'll
give you a *special* price.
>
> Cary Chiang
>
>
>
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