Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2005 11:13:22 -0400
Reply-To: Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel <jlecruguel@AEI.CA>
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From: Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel <jlecruguel@AEI.CA>
Subject: Order a Skylight (Montreal area), joint order?
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Hi all,
I need a new skylight. The rest of the mechanism seems fine, only the
skylight is old and cracked by the sun.
I checked the Skylight guy. It starts at 45$ (US) +13.50$ shippping.
http://www.theskylightguy.com/
for the cheapest one (B quality, single layer).
FYI: the prices are:
- B quality, single layer: 45$, A quality: 55$
- B quality, double layer: 65$, A quality: 75$
Huge choice of colors for the same price.
I know in Montreal, you can get one directly from RVwestfalia. I called,
115$can +tx, but he could not tell which ones (said double layer were
factory only).
I guess it's probably the 55$ or even the 45$ ones then ...
Nice mark-up...
Anyone in the Montreal area that would like to do a grouped order to
split the shipping charges?
Get in touch with me!
JP
From their FAQ:
*What is the difference between single layered and double layered
skylights?*
The OEM came as a double layered unit, intended for strength,
flexibility and insulation. The double layer skylight consists of
the outer shell, and the glued-in transparent piece. The "After
Market" manufacturers have started selling single layers in order to
cut costs. This skylight consists only of the outer shell. Following
suit, we also make our our skylights available as single layered
unit as well.
*You offer a great variety of skylights. What is the difference between
an A stock and a B stock? *
Our A stock skylights meet our highest expectations in gluing, forming,
trimming and drilling. We sell these most often to dealerships, other
Westfalia retail vendors and our fussiest customers.
B stock (when available) are the skylights that have slight
imperfections and have
been marked down accordingly. The structural integrity is still
excellent; the difference is an aesthetic one. There may be glue smears,
or a nick out of the side, or a fluff caught between the layers. They
are still covered by the warranty. And our customers have been very
satisfied. Most have commented on how our B stock was better than their
OEM skylight (retail value $370.00 CDN).
The main difference is a cost savings of 10 dollars.
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