I agree 100% about the dealer option. What I generally do is create a running list of "tid bit" part, like those clips...kind of like a "want list". Then when I need something more substantial I just order them all from a list vendor. If I need only a small part and I can't wait, then I use the dealer, even if their price is usually 2x some of the list vendor's prices, there is no shipping. Pascal
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Old Volks Home Sent: July 20, 2007 12:57 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: lower grill bolts/fasteners The only reason I didn't go to Bus Depot or VanCafe (formerly VolksCafe) is that the dealer was much more convenient, being only two blocks away, and no ship charges. Even at Dealer Retail, it was just a bit less than half of what VanCafe charges before ship charges. I realize that to some the terms "dealer" and "convenient" can be an oxymoron, but in this case, savings was realized. All it takes is a bit of research. YMMV -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com *********************************** On 7/19/07, mario <syncrodoka@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > VolksCafe sells them for $8.00 > > > http://www.volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=191862617&pct=14565508 57&ct=1253207507 |
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